#148 – Stephen Dumba on Empowering Uganda With WordPress Education
So on the podcast today we have Stephen Dumba, a Ugandan teacher and WordPress community leader. We discuss Uganda’s ICT curriculum, which now makes computer education compulsory for 17-18 ye… Source
ClikIT Acquires UglyRobot’s Infinite Uploads and Big File Uploads Plugins
ClikIT has announced its acquisition of the Infinite Uploads and Big File Uploads plugins from UglyRobot, LLC, owned by Aaron Edwards, the former CTO of WPMU DEV. The financial details of the deal … Source
WordCamp Europe 2025 is Looking for Speakers and Sponsors
WordCamp Europe 2025 will take place in the vibrant city of Basel, Switzerland, from 5 to 7 June 2025. This will be the 13th edition of this flagship event, and the organizers are currently seeking… Source
DreamHost Removed from WordPress
DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. The update was made by Samuel Wood (Otto), “Tech Ninja” for Audrey Capital, and the page now exclusively … Source
WordCamp Asia Seeks Host City Applications for 2026
WordCamp Asia, one of WordPress’s premier flagship events, is seeking a host city for its 2026 edition. Previous editions were held in Bangkok and Taipei, with Manila set to host in 2025. Loc… Source
WPBeginner Spotlight 06: Black Friday Deals, New AI Tools +
Explore the biggest WordPress updates for November 2024, featuring AI-powered tools, Black Friday deals, and plugin launches. Don’t miss WPBeginner Spotlight. Source
#147 – Steve Burge on Transitioning WordPress to the SaaS
On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. Steve is experienced in building and marketing WordPress plugins and he’s here to share his journey, especially his recent ventures into the SaaS (Software… Source
WP Engine v. Automattic: Judge Inclined to Grant Injunction, Orders
The highly anticipated preliminary injunction hearing in the WP Engine v. Automattic case took place yesterday at the Northern California District Court. Presiding Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín mad… Source
WordPress.org Releases New ‘Secure Custom Fields’ Plugin With ACF Pro
In the latest chapter of the ongoing dispute between Automattic and WP Engine, a new plugin “Secure Custom Fields” ( has been added to the Plugin Repository by WordPress.org. This plugin has 90+ ac… Source
WordCamp Asia 2025 Announces Two Scholarships for Attendees
WordCamp Asia 2025, in partnership with The WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central, has announced two scholarship opportunities for the upcoming event in Manila, Philippines. These scholarships … Source