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Letter from WordPress’ Executive Director, 2022 Last month at State of the Word, I shared some opening thoughts about “Why WordPress.” For me, this is an easy question, and the hardest part is knowing which lens to answer through. The reasons that a solopreneur will choose WordPress are different than the reasons a corporation would. And while artists and activists may have a similar vision for the world, their motivations change their reasons, too. That’s why I always focus on the philosophical parts of the answer because I know that I am speaking as an advocate for many types of WordPressers. I have a few other reasons, too, which you may not be aware of as you use our software every day. Why WordPress? Most importantly, the Four Freedoms of Open Source. If you have already listened to State of [ more… ]

WP Briefing: Episode 47: Letter from the Executive Director On episode forty-seven of the WordPress Briefing podcast, Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy shares her vision and current thinking for the WordPress open source project in 2023. Rather read it? The full letter is also available. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to [email protected], either written or as a voice recording. Credits Editor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Santana InnissSong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes make.WordPress.org/coreJoin the 6.2 Release!Submit Topics for the Community Summit! Transcript [Josepha Haden Chomphosy 00:00:00]  Hello everyone, and welcome to the WordPress Briefing, the podcast where you can catch quick explanations of the ideas behind the WordPress open source project, some insight into the community that supports it, and get a small list of big things coming up in the next two weeks. I’m your [ more… ]

WordPress is Turning 20: Let’s Celebrate! 2023 marks the 20th year of WordPress. Where would we all be without WordPress? Just think of that! While many technologies, software stacks, and fashion trends have come and gone throughout the past two decades, WordPress has thrived. This is due to the fantastic work and contributions of the WordPress community, comprised of thousands of contributors; and millions of users who have embraced the four freedoms of WordPress and the mission to democratize publishing. Let’s celebrate! Throughout the beginning of 2023, leading up to the official anniversary date of WordPress’s launch (May 27, 2003), a number of different events will celebrate this important milestone, reflect on the journey, and look toward the future. Please join in! Over the next few months, be sure to check WordPress’s official social media accounts along with the official [ more… ]

WP Briefing: Episode 46: The WP Bloopers Podcast This episode of the WP Briefing features all the Josepha bloopers our little elves have stored away over the year. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to [email protected], either written or as a voice recording. Credits Editor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Santana InnissSong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Transcript [Josepha Haden Chomphosy 00:00:00]  Hello everyone, and welcome to the WordPress Briefing, the podcast where you can normally catch quick explanations of the ideas behind the WordPress open source project with the hope that deeper understanding creates deeper appreciation. But on today’s bonus episode, instead of catching quick explanations, you’ll catch some quick bloopers.  The end of the year is a time when many people and many cultures gather together, and whether you observe traditions of light or faith, compassion, or celebration [ more… ]