The WP Guy: July 2023

July 31, 2023

Video: Using WordPress? You NEED These Essential Plugins!

Anyone who uses WordPress for any amount of time quickly realizes that plugins are essential for helping you build the website with all the functionality you need - even if you don't know how to code! Plugins can help you add a form to your site, collect payments from customers or even recurring payments for members, backup your site in case of disaster, help you send and receive email from your WordPress site, and so much more. In this video, we'll go over all the essential plugins you need for your WordPress site to be the best it can be! 0:00 Intro 0:44 Send Emails 1:42 Backups 2:48 Caching 3:48 SEO 5:20 Forms 6:16 Lead Capture 7:29 Security 8:32 Code Management 9:49 Analytics 10:52 Image Compression 11:42 Page Designer 12:41 Optional Plugins Related Links ►Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and always stay ahead! https://www.youtube.com/user/wpbeginner?sub_confirmation=1 ►WP Mail SMTP https://wpmailsmtp.com/ ►Duplicator https://duplicator.com/ ►WP Rocket https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/wp-rocket/ ►All in One SEO https://aioseo.com/ ►WPForms https://wpforms.com/ ►OptinMonster http://optinmonster.com/ ►Wordfence https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/ ►WPCode https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/ ►MonsterInsights https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Optimole https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/optimole/ ►Genesis Blocks https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/wp-engine-genesis-blocks/ ►Spectra https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/ ►SeedProd https://www.seedprod.com/ ►WooCommerce https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/ ►WPSimple Pay https://wpsimplepay.com/ ►Charitable https://www.wpcharitable.com/ ►Search WP https://searchwp.com/ ►TrustPulse https://trustpulse.com/ ►RafflePress https://rafflepress.com/ ►FunnelKit https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/funnelkit/ ►Uncanny Automator https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/uncanny-automator/ ►Memberpress https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/memberpress/ ►bbPress https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials originally appeared at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNR8zLJnalM

July 27, 2023

Video: 3 Super Easy Ways to Underline Links and Change the Color of Links on Your Website

In this video, we'll show you 3 simple ways that you can customize your links on your WordPress site. We'll show you how to change the color, add an underline, and highlight your links - all these things will make it easier for people to see our links and encourage them to click your call-to-action! 0:00 Intro 0:49 Method #1 Customize your links using the Block Editor 4:07 Method #2 Customize your links directly in your Theme 7:00 Method #3 Customize your links with a code snippet Related Links ►Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and always stay ahead! https://www.youtube.com/user/wpbeginner?sub_confirmation=1 ►WPCode https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials originally appeared at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKLPTcjcf84

July 25, 2023

WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 2

WordPress 6.3 RC2 is ready for download and testing.

This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, or run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate RC2 on a test server and site.

While release candidates are considered ready for final release, additional testing and use by the community can only make it better.

WordPress 6.3 is scheduled for release on August 8, 2023 – just two weeks from today.

Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts, review new features in WordPress 6.3, or watch a recorded demo.

Developers and extenders should review the comprehensive WordPress 6.3 Field Guide for detailed technical notes regarding new features and improvements.

RC2 Highlights

Since the RC1 release on July 18, 2023, there have been approximately 15 issues resolved in Editor and Trac.

Notable updates for this release include:

Footnotes will be reverted or restored with post revisions (#52686).
Distraction free adds a missing command in the site editor (#52868).
Global styles revisions will display text if no revisions are found (#52865).
The About Page has been completed (#58067).
The About Page now includes a “Get Involved” section (#23348).
The dark mode option has been restored in the block editor iframe for Twenty Twenty-One (#58835).
Max height value was fixed in the image scaling in the Edit Media screen (#50523).
Additionally, some issues regarding internationalization were addressed.

Test features in WordPress 6.3

Testing for issues is a critical part of developing any software, and it’s a meaningful way for anyone to contribute—whether you have experience or not. While testing the upgrade process is essential, trying out new features is too.

Encountered an issue? Please report it to the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. If you are comfortable writing a reproducible bug report, you can file one on WordPress Trac. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
New to testing? This detailed guide is a great place to start if you’ve never tested a beta/RC release.
Want to know more about testing releases in general? Follow along with the testing initiatives in Make Core and join the #core-test channel in Making WordPress Slack.

Vulnerability bounty doubles during the Beta/RC phases

The monetary reward for reporting new, unreleased security vulnerabilities is doubled between the Beta 1 release and the final release candidate (RC). Please follow responsible disclosure practices as detailed in the project’s security practices and policies outlined on the HackerOne page and in the security white paper.

Get WordPress 6.3 RC2

You can test WordPress 6.3 RC2 in three ways:

Option 1: Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (select the “Bleeding edge” channel and “Beta/RC Only” stream).
Option 2: Direct download the RC2 version (zip).
Option 3: Use the following WP-CLI command:
wp core update --version=6.3-RC2

Thanks to WordPress plugin and theme developers

Do you build plugins and themes? Your products play an integral role in extending the functionality and value of WordPress for users of all types worldwide.

Hopefully, you have already tested your themes and plugins with WordPress 6.3 betas by now. With RC2, you will want to continue your testing and update the “Tested up to” version in your plugin’s readme file to 6.3.

If you find compatibility problems, please post detailed information to the support forums.

Help translate WordPress

Do you speak a language other than English? ¿Español? Français? Português? Русский? 日本? Help translate WordPress into more than 100 languages. This release also marks the hard string freeze point of the 6.3 release cycle.

Haiku for RC2

Time is nearly here
WordPress shines thanks to you all
Let’s get testing, dear

Thank you to the contributors who collaborated on this post: @Priethor, @AudrasJb, @DavidBaumwald, @DanSoschin, @JPantani and @Meher.

WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 2 was originally posted at https://wordpress.org/news/2023/07/wordpress-6-3-release-candidate-2/

July 24, 2023

Video: WordPress.COM vs WordPress.ORG: Which is better?

Did you know that WordPress.com and WordPress.org are actually two very different platforms? Often beginners confuse WordPress.com and WordPress.org, which leads them to choose the wrong blogging platform for their needs. Even those who know that they are two different platforms are not aware of the differences between them. In this video, our goal is to highlight the key differences between WordPress.com vs WordPress.org, so you can choose the right platform for your needs. 0:00 Intro 0:11 .com VS .org 1:56 A closer look at WordPress.com 2:22 A closer look at WordPress.org Related Links ►WordPress.org https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/wordpress.org/ ►WordPress.com https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/https://wordpress.com/ ►Bluehost https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/www.bluehost.com/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials originally appeared at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0oiygcPKyU

July 20, 2023

Video: How to Add Passwordless Login in WordPress with Magic Link

Are you looking to add a passwordless login system to your website, such as magic links? This will allow your users to log in to your WordPress website without needing to remember a password. They will simply click on a link that is sent to their email inbox to gain access to the site and their account. In this video, we’ll show you how to add a passwordless login in WordPress with magic links. 0:00 Intro 0:14 Installing Magic Login 1:16 Additional settings Related Links ►Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and always stay ahead! https://www.youtube.com/user/wpbeginner?sub_confirmation=1 ►Want written instructions? https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-add-passwordless-login-in-wordpress-with-magic-links/ ►Magic Login https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/wordpress.org/plugins/magic-login/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials originally appeared at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkmdF3DAZTM

July 18, 2023

WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 1

WordPress 6.3 RC1 is ready for download and testing.

This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate RC1 on a test server and site.

Reaching this part of the release cycle is a key milestone. While release candidates are considered ready for final release, additional testing and use by the community can only make it better.

Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts, and review the new features in WordPress 6.3. Save the date for a live product demo scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 16:00 UTC (Zoom link). This live demo will be a great opportunity to join the WordPress community to celebrate the accomplishments of 6.3 and this final chapter of Phase 2.

RC1 highlights

Thanks to the many WordPress beta testers, this release contains 40+ (Editor) and 80+ (Trac) updates since the Beta 4 release. Keep it up WordPressers!

Notable updates for this release include:

WordPress database error when installing PHPUnit tests (#58673)
Use _get_block_template_file function and set $area variable (#52708)
Indicate when a theme supports the Site editor in the Themes REST API response (#58123)
bulk_edit_posts() function needs an action hook (#28112)
Allow editing existing footnote from formats toolbar (#52506)
Patterns: Add client side pagination to patterns list (#52538)
Trim footnote anchors from excerpts (#52518)

Browse the technical details for issues addressed since Beta 4 using these queries:

GitHub commits for 6.3
Closed Trac tickets since July 11

For a recap of what’s coming in 6.3, please refer to the Beta 2 post, which summarizes key features.

You can also dig into technical information about various components in 6.3:

For a compilation of the dev notes above and more, read the comprehensive WordPress 6.3 Field Guide.

Test the new features in WordPress 6.3

Encountered an issue? Please report it to the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. If you are comfortable writing a reproducible bug report, you can file one on WordPress Trac. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
New to testing? This detailed guide is a great place to start if you’ve never tested a beta/RC release.
Want to know more about testing releases in general? Follow along with the testing initiatives in Make Core and join the #core-test channel in the Making WordPress Slack.

Vulnerability bounty doubles during the Beta/RC phases

Get WordPress 6.3 RC1

You can test WordPress 6.3 RC1 in three ways:

Option 1: Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (select the “Bleeding edge” channel and “Beta/RC Only” stream).
Option 2: Direct download the RC1 version (zip).
Option 3: Use the following WP-CLI command:
wp core update --version=6.3-RC1

The current target for the final release is August 8, 2023, about three weeks away. Your help testing this version ensures everything in this release is the best.

Thanks to WordPress plugin and theme developers

Do you build plugins and themes? Your products play an integral role in extending the functionality and value of WordPress for users of all types worldwide.

Chances are, you have already been testing your latest themes and plugins with WordPress 6.3 betas. With RC1, you will want to complete your testing and update the “Tested up to” version in your plugin’s readme file to 6.3.

If you find compatibility problems, please post detailed information to the support forums.

Help translate WordPress

Haiku for RC1

RC1 is here
Hold your applause ‘til the end
Download, test, repeat

Thank you to the contributors who collaborated on this post: @DanSoschin, @Meher, and @JPantani.

WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 1 was originally posted at https://wordpress.org/news/2023/07/wordpress-6-3-release-candidate-1/

July 17, 2023

Video: How to Customize the Background Color of WordPress Block Editor Video

Do you want to change the background color of the WordPress block editor for admins? Sometimes when working on a custom client project, you may want to change the Gutenberg editor background color in WordPress to match their brand colors. In this video, we’ll show you how to easily customize the background color of the WordPress block editor for admin area. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Installing and activating WPCode 1:20 Adding a custom code snippet 2:20 Settings and customization Related Links ►Don't forget to read and subscribe! https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/how-to-customize-the-background-color-of-wordpress-block-editor/ ►WPCode https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials originally appeared at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHst731FZLA

July 13, 2023

Video: How to Limit or Disable Automatic Empty Trash in WordPress Video

Do you want to change how often your trash is emptied on your WordPress website, or stop WordPress from emptying the trash automatically? By default, WordPress will automatically delete anything that has been in the trash for 30 days. However, some users might like the trash to be emptied more or less often, or prefer to empty the trash manually. In this video, we will show you how to limit or disable the trash being automatically emptied in WordPress. 0:00 Intro 0:34 Method 1: Using a plugin 1:31 Method 2: Editing code 3:05 Method 3: Stop auto-empty Related Links ►Don't forget to read and subscribe! https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-limit-or-disable-automatic-empty-trash-in-wordpress/ ►Code from Method 2 https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-limit-or-disable-automatic-empty-trash-in-wordpress/#:~:text=store%20your%20settings.-,Method%202%3A%20Changing%20when%20WordPress%20Trash%20Is%20Emptied%20with%20Code,-You%20can%20also ►Code from Method 3 https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-limit-or-disable-automatic-empty-trash-in-wordpress/#:~:text=made%20your%20changes.-,Method%203%3A%20Stopping%20WordPress%20from%20Automatically%20Emptying%20Trash,-Do%20you%20want ►Change Empty Trash Time https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/wordpress.org/plugins/change-wp-empty-trash-time/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials originally appeared at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv7l98NIyL4

July 11, 2023

WordPress 6.3 Beta 4

WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 is ready for download and testing.

Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts, and review the new features in WordPress 6.3. Also, save the date for a live product demo scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 16:00 UTC (Zoom link). This will be a great opportunity to join the WordPress community to celebrate the accomplishments of 6.3 and this final chapter of Phase 2.

Beta 4 highlights

Thanks to the many WordPress beta testers, this release contains 40+ (Editor) and 60+ (Trac) updates since the Beta 3 release. Excellent work, team!

Notable updates for this beta release include:

Discontinuing support for PHP 5.
4 tickets closed regarding fetchpriority and lazy-loading features related to performance (58680, 58635, 58704, 58681.)

Browse the technical details for issues addressed since Beta 3 using these queries:

GitHub commits for 6.3
Closed Trac tickets since July 3

Test the new features in WordPress 6.3

Encountered an issue? Please report it to the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. If you are comfortable writing a reproducible bug report, you can file one on WordPress Trac. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
New to testing? This detailed guide is a great place to start if you’ve never tested a beta release.
Want to know more about testing releases in general? Follow along with the testing initiatives in Make Core and join the #core-test channel on the Making WordPress Slack.

Vulnerability bounty doubles during the Beta/RC phases

Get WordPress 6.3 Beta 4

You can test WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 in three ways:

Option 1: Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (select the “Bleeding edge” channel and “Beta/RC Only” stream).
Option 2: Direct download the Beta 4 version (zip).
Option 3: Use the following WP-CLI command:
wp core update --version=6.3-beta4

The current target for the final release is August 8, 2023, about four weeks away. Your help testing this version ensures everything in this release is the best.

A Beta 4 Haiku

Beta ships, once more
Up next week, an RC1
6, 3, out the door

Thank you to the contributors who collaborated on this post: @DanSoschin, @Meher, @eidolonnight, and @JPantani.

WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 was originally posted at https://wordpress.org/news/2023/07/wordpress-6-3-beta-4/

July 10, 2023

Video: How to Bulk Convert Classic Blocks to Gutenberg in WordPress

Do you want to bulk convert your old content using classic blocks into the Gutenberg (block) format in WordPress? After updating to any version above WordPress 5.0, your older post and page content will show up inside a Classic block in the new WordPress content editor. If you have dozens or hundreds of posts, then converting that Classic block content into individual blocks can take a lot of time. Thankfully, there is a bulk convert option. In this video, we will show how to easily bulk convert classic blocks into Gutenberg blocks in WordPress. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Method 1: Convert Classic to Gutenberg in a post 1:30 Method 2: Bulk convert Classic to Gutenberg Related Links ►Don't forget to read and subscribe! https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-bulk-convert-classic-blocks-to-gutenberg-in-wordpress/ ►Convert to Blocks https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/wordpress.org/plugins/convert-to-blocks/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials originally appeared at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7DYfC0H8D4

July 7, 2023

6.3 Live Product Demo

Want to learn more about WordPress 6.3, planned for release on August 8, 2023? Join the WordPress community for a first look at 6.3 in action during a live product demonstration.

6.3 release squad members, Anne McCarthy and Rich Tabor, will team up with moderator, Nathan Wrigley, to guide attendees through the anticipated highlights of the upcoming release. This event will follow a similar format to the live demo for 6.2.

Attendees will see recent improvements to the Site Editor, Patterns, Command Palette, and more. Following the demo, there will be a Q&A session, and you may submit questions in advance via Slack.

Date, Time, and Location

Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 16:00 UTC
Zoom Link | Save this link and use it on July 20 to join the event.

The event will be recorded, archived for on-demand viewing on WordPress.tv, and shared in a recap post shortly afterward.

About WordPress 6.3

To learn more about WordPress 6.3, please visit the following resources:

Props to our panelists and moderator, and to @jpantani, @meher, @eidolonnight, and @dansoschin for helping prepare this announcement and supporting event logistics.

6.3 Live Product Demo was originally posted at https://wordpress.org/news/2023/07/6-3-live-product-demo/

July 6, 2023

Video: How to Enable Automatic Updates in WordPress for Major Versions Video v1

Do you want to enable automatic updates for major WordPress updates? Automatic updates are enabled for minor releases on WordPress. This means that the WordPress.org team can automatically install security updates without requiring user input. However, it does not automatically update your website when there is a new major release. Luckily, you can easily turn on automatic updates for major releases as well. In this video, we will show you how to enable automatic updates in WordPress for major versions. 0:00 Intro 0:32 Backup tips and Method 1 1:21 Method 2 2:17 Method 3 Related Links ►Don't forget to read and subscribe! https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-enable-automatic-updates-in-wordpress-for-major-releases/ ►Duplicator https://duplicator.com/ ►Easy Update Manager https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/funnelkit/wordpress.org/plugins/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

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July 3, 2023

WordPress 6.3 Beta 3

WordPress 6.3 Beta 3 is ready for download and testing!

This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended you evaluate Beta 3 on a test server and site.

Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, and check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts in the coming weeks for further details. Also, save the date for a live product demo tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 16:00 UTC (link TBD). This will be a great opportunity to join the WordPress community to celebrate the accomplishments of 6.3 and this final chapter of Phase 2.

Beta 3 highlights

Thanks to the many WordPress beta testers, this release contains approximately 34 (Site Editor) and 40+ (Trac) updates since the Beta 2 release. Nice work, team!

Testers should note that the “Patterns Library” is now simply called Patterns in the UI. Additionally, pattern details now include a sync status and a lock icon is added for theme patterns.

Browse the technical details for issues addressed since Beta 2 using these queries:

GitHub commits for 6.3
Closed Trac tickets since June 28

Test the new features in WordPress 6.3

Testing for issues is a critical part of developing any software, and it’s a meaningful way for anyone to contribute—whether you have experience or not.

While testing the upgrade process is essential, trying out new features is too. Review the many new features in WordPress 6.3 and focus your testing efforts on those areas in particular.

Encountered an issue? Please report it to the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. If you are comfortable writing a reproducible bug report, you can file one on WordPress Trac. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
New to testing? This detailed guide is a great place to start if you’ve never tested a beta release.
Want to know more about testing releases in general? Follow along with the testing initiatives in Make Core and join the #core-test channel on the Making WordPress Slack.

Vulnerability bounty doubles during the Beta/RC phases

Between the Beta 1 release and the final release candidate (RC), the monetary reward for reporting new, unreleased security vulnerabilities is double. Please follow responsible disclosure practices as detailed in the project’s security practices and policies outlined on the HackerOne page and in the security white paper.

Get WordPress 6.3 Beta 3

You can test WordPress 6.3 Beta 3 in three ways:

Option 1: Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (select the “Bleeding edge” channel and “Beta/RC Only” stream).
Option 2: Direct download the Beta 3 version (zip).
Option 3: Use the following WP-CLI command:
wp core update --version=6.3-beta3

The current target for the final release is August 8, 2023, which is about five weeks away. Your help testing this version ensures everything in this release is the best.

A Beta 3 Haiku for You

Beta three, a peek
Summer here and winter there
A fourth in one week

Thank you to the contributors who collaborated on this post: @DanSoschin, @Meher, @JPantani, @eidolonnight, @davidbaumwald, @priethor, and @DanSoschin for the Haiku.

WordPress 6.3 Beta 3 was originally posted at https://wordpress.org/news/2023/07/wordpress-6-3-beta-3/

Video: How to Add an SEO Editor Role in WordPress

Do you want to add an SEO Editor role in WordPress? If you have hired an SEO specialist to work on your website, then adding them as an SEO editor is the safest way to give them access to your WordPress website. In this video, we’ll show you how to easily add an SEO editor role in WordPress. 0:00 Intro and downloading AIOSEO 0:40 Activating AIOSEO 1:35 Creating a new role 2:33 Role settings Related Links ►Don't forget to read and subscribe! https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-add-an-seo-editor-role-in-wordpress/ ►All in One SEO https://aioseo.com/ Top Resources ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ Related Videos ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

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