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Walking on my ancestors

On a recent walk, I found myself in a churchyard. I've been here dozens of times before. Because it commands wonderful views of the coastline, I'm usually looking up and out across the sea. Today though, it was cloudy and I found myself looking at my surroundings more,…

Working from a small bag

Over the last few years, my set of requirements for work has become smaller and smaller. This is now what I need to function as a podcaster (which is what I do): a laptop with some software and internet access (often via a phone hotspot) a microphone a charger (this can be…

450 – What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI

In this episode of WP Builds, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey recap the past few months in the WordPress ecosystem. They talk about the new features of WordPress 6.9, discuss adv
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This Week in WordPress #359

Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Courtney Robertson and Jesse Friedman. This episode covers highlights in the WordPress community, including upcoming events like CloudFest Hackathon, the Open Source Experience conference, and CMSCon
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Join us LIVE for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. It's fun, and we'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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In relation to animals

The subtle yet profound impact animals have on our lives, from cats to wildlife encounters, and how they enrich our daily existence.

#WPLDN December 2025

Join the fun at #WPLDN's latest event featuring a unique AI contest, pub quiz, and quirky prizes for participants!

449 – Making digital accessibility a reality: Anne-Mieke Bovelett’s CloudFest Hackathon journey

In this WP Builds episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Anne-Mieke Bovelett about her experience leading a winning accessibility project at the CloudFest Hackathon 2025. Anne-
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An English seaside town in the winter

I wrote in a previous post that I intend to walk more, and I've kept up that intention. Sometimes I have the inclination to go further and walk longer. Today I decided to stay very near to home. I live close to an English seaside town on the north-east coast.…

I’ve created a class that registers custom block styles in #WordPress - perfect for adding responsive controls to any core block. Let me show you how it works...

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This Week in WordPress #358

On "This Week in WordPress #358," Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Davinder Singh Kainth and Marc Benzakein discuss the release of WordPress 6.9, including new features like block-level collaboration and accessibility improvements. They
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It's the unexpected consequences of AI which have me worried. Whichever way I think about this headline, it's not good.

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Weird English stone carvings

Explore the captivating gargoyles of York's churches, offering a glimpse into the rich history and architectural beauty of these iconic structures.

448 – Innovative WordPress plugin marketing: Dave Grey’s sponsorship model

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Grey about Nag Me Not, a plugin and browser extension designed to clean up WordPress admin screens by removing nagging banners and ads. The conve
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This Week in WordPress #357

In "This Week in WordPress Episode 357," Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Steve Burge, and Marcus Burnette cover a playful Cards Against Humanity Black Friday sale, Michelle’s tech award nomination, and the upcoming WordPress 6.9 release
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Join us LIVE in about 45 mins for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. It's fun, and we'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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#WPLDNf="/hashtag/WPLDN" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WPLDN – November 2025

#WPLDN is a meetup for WordPress enthusiasts where attendees enjoy pizza and drinks while learning from experts. Recent speakers Graham Armfield and Rhys Wynne discussed HTML accessibility advancements and Rhys' freelancing experiences. We're seeking 2026 sponsors and invite…

447 – Simplifying WordPress event calendars and ticketing with Jonathan Jernigan of Pie Calendar

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Jonathan Jernigan about Pie Calendar, a simple-yet-powerful WordPress event calendar plugin. They discuss the plugin’s evolution
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Black Friday savings

On the verge of Black Friday 2025, discover how I plan to save big by buying nothing! Ingenious.

Midi Meets CSS out now!
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RSS 2.0, the antidote to enshitification.

I have a new oven. I'm going to guarantee that this is the least interesting thing that you'll read today!