"Introducing the Open Source Maintenance Fee"

"We plan to enforce the maintenance fee starting with the release of #WiX v6.0 on April 5th, 2025."

#opensource #WordPress

https://github.com/wixtoolset/issues/issues/8974

After #WCEU I heard many times that the declining attendee numbers can probably be explained by Switzerland being so expensive. I remember the same argument after Paris in 2017.

But that drop was nowhere as big as the one this year. And with everything going on in the #WordPress world I doubted this alone explained it.

I now got triggered by https://mastodon.social/@boogah@simian.rodeo/114904290677651264 from @boogah again and had a quick look at the (very patchy) numbers I could find.

Heute erfahren: Anscheinend gibt es ein Plugin, um #WordPress zu dezentralisieren. Ich mag das. https://github.com/fairpm

Auf der FrOSCon (16.-17. August) gibt es wieder einen WordPress-Raum. Muss ich wohl hin, weil ich jetzt in der Gegend herumturne

https://froscon.org/programm/projektraeume/

ActivityPub for WordPress adopted my Starter Kits schema

Pixelfed: stay tuned!

https://activitypub.blog/2025/07/23/7-1-0-polishing-tables/

https://github.com/pixelfed/starter-kits/issues/1

7.1.0 — Polishing Tables

This release introduces a redesigned Followers table that’s easier to navigate and customize—hide columns, change how many entries you see, or remove followers directly. Migrations are now simpler: just paste in a WebFinger ID or profile URL, and the plugin takes care of the rest. We’ve also fixed an issue where old, unfederated posts could be mistakenly re-sent—those will now stay quiet unless they’re recent. Plus, lots of behind-the-scenes improvements for a smoother experience.

https://activitypub.blog/2025/07/23/7-1-0-polishing-tables/

Bought a #WordPress theme on ThemeForest, saw that it was "Elementor compatible." Fine, I don't know Elementor, don't need it.

Turns out it isn't just compatible, EVERYTHING about the theme is locked up behind this website builder within a website builder.

Now I see 'Elementor compatible' on a bunch of other themes and... is this just what WordPress themes are now? Does anyone build actual WordPress themes anymore or does everyone just crutch on Elementor and make us do all the work?

People from fediverse and #WordPress, is it possible (or recommended) to cache requests to /wp-json/activitypub/1.0/actors/1/inbox when using the AP plugin? /cc @pfefferle

WordCamp Canada's first speaker announcement:

https://canada.wordcamp.org/2025/announcing-our-first-speakers-for-wordcamp-canada-2025/#utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=social

In eigener Sache: „Mediathekperlen 2.0“ (beta)

So ein Umbau ist ein sensibles Biest. Nicht alles was gut aussieht, funktioniert auch so. Und nicht alles, was neu ist, ist auch besser, als das, was war. Zumal die Menschen ja auch Gewohnheitstiere sind. Und Geschmack ist nicht streitbar. Entscheidend ist: Ist es noch benutzbar. Und das für alle? Herzlich willkommen zum Beta-Test!

Decentralize Your #WordPress: Getting Started with #ActivityPub - This Wednesday night at Edmonton Unlimited with @mediaformat https://www.meetup.com/edmonton-wordpress-meetup-group/events/310099967/

"Why I Sold LearnDash" from @justinf

Honest. Open.

"LearnDash wasn’t living up to its full potential. It needed fresh ideas. It needed a new energy and I couldn’t bring it. "

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-sold-learndash-justin-ferriman-qmxue

Interesting, I never noticed #snac completely renders federated WordPress posts.
Another small marvel from truly excellent software.

WordPress on FreeBSD with BastilleBSD: A Secure Alternative to Linux/Docker

Tired of the Linux/Docker “monoculture” for WordPress? This article guides you step-by-step through the secure installation of WordPress on FreeBSD using @BastilleBSD
Discover how jail separation, performance, and the versatility of ZFS offer a more robust and easily manageable environment, far from common vulnerabilities often linked to poorly maintained plugins. Get ready to make your site more secure and reliable.

https://journal.bsd.cafe/2025/07/21/wordpress-on-freebsd-with-bastillebsd-a-secure-alternative-to-linux-docker/

WordPress on FreeBSD with BastilleBSD: A Secure Alternative to Linux/Docker

Tired of the Linux/Docker “monoculture” for WordPress? This article guides you step-by-step through the secure installation of WordPress on FreeBSD using BastilleBSD. Discover how jail separation, performance, and the versatility of ZFS offer a more robust and easily manageable environment, far from common vulnerabilities often linked to poorly maintained plugins. Get ready to make your site more secure and reliable.

https://journal.bsd.cafe/2025/07/21/wordpress-on-freebsd-with-bastillebsd-a-secure-alternative-to-linux-docker/

If I understand correctly, social media displaced RSS as a way to subscribe to blogs. But then once big tech decided that limiting reach was more profitable, going back to a protocol to avoid corporate control via email newsletters became popular. But now that substack dominates the space, we have a perfect opportunity for #ActivityPub and services you can run however you want like #ghost and #wordpress. But then we also really need readers and payments.

cc @wallabag

Canadian job opportunities, I'm not affiliated with any of these companies:

Robinhood is hiring 3 web developers in Toronto, Ontario. Salary are listed in each job description. See https://careers.robinhood.com for the exact positions and link to apply.

Holistics is hiring for the following roles: Senior Solutions Engineer (This role blends pre-sales execution, customer onboarding, strategic product input, and demo storytelling. You’ll work closely with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to represent the product with confidence, clarity, and care to help customers reach their “aha” moments faster. Looking for 5+ years in Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales, or Technical Consulting. Willingness to participate in around 5 hours/week of internal collaboration with APAC HQ, scheduled during early morning or evening hours.) As well as a Presales and Technical Account Manager (Holistics is looking to hire a technical product expert member that can help our stakeholders with their product use-cases and requests. Strong SQL skills are required.) 100% remote work, no salary mentioned. Each job description is at https://careers.holistics.io/job-openings.

Orderful is looking for a software marketing (for their marketing), position is 100% remote in Canada. Their base salary range is $150,000 to $180,000 USD. All the details to apply are at https://ats.rippling.com/en-CA/orderful/jobs/52bfb081-47c4-40be-ae60-df7e16a7dbb9.

Cozey is hiring a front-end developer who has experience in React JS, 100% remote in Canada. No salary listed. Apply at https://ats.rippling.com/en-CA/cozey/jobs/a9898e6e-7907-46ea-8f3a-fda6c5a8ae29.

Policy Reporter is hiring: Full Stack Develoepr III, and Senior Go Developer. Both of these positions say the location is Vancouver, but also say it's fully remote. Salary range is included on both job descriptions. Details and apply at https://policyreporter.na.teamtailor.com/#jobs.

Kardium has a number of job openings, which are hybrid in Burnaby, BC. Salary range is listed. All their job openings are at https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/kardium/CANDIDATEPORTAL.

Indochino is hiring a senior front end developer in Vancouver, BC "with the flexibility to Work from Home". Salary range is $90,000 to $105,000. Details and apply at https://www.indochino.com/career/o2lEwfwh.

#WordPress block that lets you create step-by-step guides, tutorials, or workflows directly in the editor.

https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-guide-block/ #webdev #brandnew

Ich habe mein #Wordpress-Blog mit #Activitypub ins #Fediverse gebracht. Klappt gut. Was aber etwas nervig ist, wenn Menschen kommentieren und eingestellt haben, dass die Beiträge nach Zeit X gelöscht werden. Das sieht in einem Kommentarthread dann doof aus. #Isso