As we mark the 20th anniversary of WordPress, I can’t help but look back on my journey through the evolving digital landscape. It’s a path that began not with a website, but with a Bulletin Board System (BBS) and continued through PHPNuke, osCommerce, Joomla, cPanel, and Cloudways, finally bringing me to the world of WordPress […]
Author: Jason Nickerson
Twenty years ago, the web hosting landscape was a world apart from where it stands today. It was a time when shared hosting ruled the market, when every hosting-related task required a significant amount of technical knowledge, and WordPress was just starting. Today, as we commemorate two decades of growth and innovation in the hosting […]
In the third edition of my #WP20 “From Blogs to Blocks” blog series, we’ll take a walk down memory lane, tracing the growth of this incredible community through educational meetups and global WordCamps. The First Seedlings: WordPress Meetups The concept of WordPress Meetups sprouted only a short time after the inception of the CMS. These local gatherings […]
As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of WordPress, I am taking part in the #WP20 From Blogs to Blocks campaign with a week full of blogging about the growth and impact of WordPress. However, the path to becoming a billion-dollar industry wasn’t paved overnight. Today, I want to discuss the ecosystem of themes and plugins […]
Get ready for an enriching experience, SaaS enthusiasts! Austin, Texas, a vibrant tech hub, prepares to play host to SaaStock 2023. The event promises a refreshing lineup of CEOs, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and software developers, all set to engage in thought-provoking discussions and share their innovative ideas. Engage and Learn This three-day conference offers a […]
As WordPress celebrates its 20th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey of this beloved content management system (CMS). In this 20th-anniversary blog series, “From Blogs to Blocks,” I’ll explore WordPress’s evolution, milestones, and impact over the past two decades. Join me on this nostalgic trip as we pay tribute to […]
The ever-evolving NamesCon Domain Auction presented by Right of the Dot returns with even more excitement and innovation. This year, the event expands its offerings by including digital assets and NFTs. This development makes the auction an unmissable opportunity for worldwide domain investors, brokers, and enthusiasts. What is NamesCon? NamesCon is the largest domain name […]
WordCamps, WordPress Meetups, and Open Source events are community-driven gatherings that celebrate and educate attendees about the ever-evolving world of WordPress and open-source technologies. To ensure these events’ success, securing a fantastic lineup of speakers who can share their knowledge, experience, and passion with the audience is crucial. WP Speakers is here to help! What […]
Are you a merchant looking to experience WooCommerce without investing too much time into initial development? Woo Express is here to help! Beau Lebens, WooCommerce’s Head of Engineering, recently joined Do the Woo for a discussion, sharing his insights about their latest offering, Woo Express. Here’s everything you need to know about Woo Express and […]
Application security is critical for organizations as attacks increasingly target business data exposed by services handling sensitive data. Organizations must focus on detecting attacks and protecting their applications while rolling out remediation efforts. With over 25,000 vulnerabilities identified in 2022 alone and complex open-source libraries, prioritization is an essential security concern. In a recent Datadog study, […]