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WordPress | Latest News & Updates - Nov 08, 2024 Release

Jennifer Hydorn joined WordPress as Executive Assistant to CEO, Matt Mullenweg in the United States, previously holding the same position at Automattic...

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WordPress.com is a hosted version of the open-source WordPress software, providing users with tools to build websites, sell online, and publish content. It is part of Automattic, a software development company that offers various products including WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Tumblr. WordPress.com is known for its user-friendly features, security, and support, making it a popular choice for bloggers and businesses alike.

WordPress - Latest News and Updates

  • Jennifer Hydorn joined WordPress as Executive Assistant to CEO, Matt Mullenweg in the United States, previously holding the same position at Automattic.
  • WordPress introduced five powerful Gutenberg blocks for developers to create custom layouts without third-party page builders on October 31, 2024.
  • WordPress launched the Studio Assistant, a smart chatbot in their local development app, to help users build WordPress sites with tailored responses and a user-friendly interface.
  • WordPress is currently hiring for the position of Associate General Counsel in EMEA.
  • Katie Dobbs has joined WordPress as the Director of Lifecycle Marketing for WordPress.com in the United States, previously serving as Lead, Lifecycle Marketing and Operations at Dutchie.
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  • Daniel Bachhuber has left WordPress as the Head of WordPress.com in the United States to join PostHog as a Product Engineer.
  • WordPress is currently hiring for the HR Wrangler (Global HR Business Partner) position in the United States.
  • WordPress 6.7 stabilizes content-only editing for blocks, making it ready for use by developers, as announced by Nick Diego, Developer Relations Advocate and WordPress Core Contributor.
  • Rich Tabor showcased new fluid font features for WordPress 6.7, set to release on November 12, 2024, during a WordPress YouTube Live Stream.
  • Between November 4-6, WordPress VIP successfully handled over 22 billion requests with 100% uptime during the US Election Day, despite DDoS attacks.

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