WordPress 6.7 “Rollins” Released, Including a New Default Theme

On November 12, WordPress 6.7 was released for WordPress users everywhere to enjoy. Keeping with the jazz theme, WordPress 6.7 goes by the name “Rollins,” named after Sonny Rollins. In total, 750 different contributors worked on WordPress 6.7. In this post, I want to take you through some of the highlights of the release, including…

WordPress Brand Tone and Voice Survey Results Are In: “It’s Not a Unified Brand”

Over the past month, we ran a survey here on WPShout to explore how users perceive the voice and tone of the WordPress brand. We received 222 responses from engaged members of the WordPress community. First off, I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to participate and share their thoughts!

How to Add a Background Image Cover in WordPress – in 1 Minute

While overall opinions on the Gutenberg editor vary, even the naysayers can’t deny that there are so many elements you can add now with just the core WordPress blocks that you couldn’t before. One of those elements is a background cover image. Not only is there a dedicated “cover block” solely made for this purpose,…

How to Change Your Default Category From “Uncategorized” in WordPress

How to Change Your Default Category From “Uncategorized” in WordPress

So you launched a new WordPress site, wrote your first post, and published it. Then shortly afterwards you realized that it was automatically tagged as “uncategorized.” We’ve all been there before – myself included. There’s a way to change this though and in this quick tutorial I am going to show you how to do…

Mullenweg and Co. Take Over the Advanced Custom Fields Plugin

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about the new and growing fight between Automattic/Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. Back then, the two were mainly trading words, and dueling cease and desist letters. However, the scope seems to be continuing to expand, including WP Engine filing an actual lawsuit against Matt Mullenweg and Automattic.

How To Visit The Vietnam Incense Village (Quang Phu Cau)

Discover the enchanting incense village Vietnam has to offer by visiting Quang Phu Cau, a hidden gem nestled near Hanoi. This traditional village is renowned for its rich history in incense production, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Vietnamese experience. Exploring Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Located just outside Hanoi, Quang…