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Open Source Projects Can Benefit From Cross-pollination

In open source communities, it’s easy to focus on just one platform. Whether you’re deep into WordPress, Drupal, or…
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July 16, 2025
Rethinking Global Remote Work Opportunities in Open Source

Remote work has been a defining feature of tech culture for years, but it has become especially prominent in…
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July 15, 2025
What Investors Really Want: Funding Insights for Digital and Open Source Founders

In the evolving digital commerce landscape, successful funding requires strong founder-investor relationships, clear problem-solving focus, and ethical considerations, emphasizing…
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July 14, 2025
The Future of WordPress and AI: Open Protocols, Agentic Workflows, and Industry Transformation

As AI advances, WordPress must choose between cloud-based tools or local agent workflows. Emerging protocols allow dynamic communication, influencing…
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July 10, 2025
What Is Fractional Sponsorship?

As described by longtime contributor Tammie Lister in a recent episode of Open Talk on Open Channels, fractional sponsorship…
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July 9, 2025
With Your New Site, Start With Content, Even if the Plan is Messy

When a business first starts creating content, it often looks chaotic. There’s not always a strategy. You try a…
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July 8, 2025
Emojis, Exclamation Marks, and Reading the Room in Text

Tone in writing significantly influences communication, especially in async messages, where emojis, punctuation, and warmth affect how messages are…
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July 4, 2025
Clarity Beats Brevity in Async Work

In async work, short messages often lead to confusion. Being clear and detailed helps everyone understand without endless back-and-forth.…
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July 3, 2025
What Counts as WordPress News?

In the world of WordPress, it’s tempting to think that every company update deserves media attention. You’ve landed a…
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July 1, 2025
Measuring Success in Video Marketing: Why Views Aren’t Everything

View counts aren’t definitive for video marketing success. Focus on quality viewers, conversion-oriented content, and long-term impact instead of…
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June 25, 2025
How Non-Developers Can Start Contributing to WordPress Translations (And Why It Matters)

One of the most inspiring aspects of the WordPress ecosystem is its commitment to making the web accessible in…
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June 23, 2025
The Value of Starting Over in the Tech Industry

A journey shows that success isn’t a straight path. Embrace resilience, self-reflection, and the courage to reinvent yourself in…
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June 20, 2025

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