The Early Days of WordPress Documentation I’ve been contributing to the WordPress documentation since 2011. For a full decade I’ve been volunteering my time to this project that helps. Back then it was easy to start contributing. Documentation lived in Codex, which is Wiki based, so anyone, as long as they logged in, could modify […]
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After just one year in a traditional office role, Miina leaped into the startup world, co-founding a company in Estonia and later relocating to Chile for a startup program. When funds ran low, she took what she thought would be a temporary job, only to discover an eight-year (and counting) journey with XWP, where she […]
Diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a business imperative. When we embrace diverse leaders and creators in the WordPress space, we unlock innovation, encourage inclusivity, and ensure the platform reflects the global community it serves. Diversity isn’t just about representation; it’s about building better solutions. By amplifying more voices, we can create a more equitable […]
Every year on October 11th, the world celebrates International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to recognizing the unique challenges girls face globally and advocating for their rights. Established by the United Nations in 2012, this day is a powerful reminder of the need to empower young girls and ensure equal access to […]
WordCamp US 2024 was filled with valuable insights, inspiration, and creative workflows. Our staff engineer, Fernando Tessman, shared his favorite talks.
A WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything WordPress. WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users like you! Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas and get to know each other. Ciao, Torino! 🇮🇹 Most XWPeople’s journey began at their local airport…Our team had a fantastic showing at […]
Last week WP Engine ran its fifth annual DE{CODE} event. This time, more than 4,000 attendees tuned in from 86 countries to hear insights from more than 45 experts covering topics like AI, workflows, performance, and, of course, WordPress! The keynote session with former OpenAI Head of Go-to-Market Zack Kass is on WP Engine’s event […]
Next Stop, Taipei 🇹🇼 Most of our XWPeople’s journey to WordCamp Asia started at their local airport. We had XWPeople attend in person from 7 different countries, and many more watched the event from home. XWPeople at WordCamp Asia: 🇬🇧🇰🇷🇮🇳🇸🇬🇳🇿🇦🇺🇷🇸 Day 0: Contributor Day 🙌 Contributor Day is a special day designated for contributing to WordPress. […]