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WordPress Hooks are what make #WordPress so extendable, and allow you to build almost anything, from blogs to e-commerce sites. In this 11-min video tutorial, learn about action hooks, how they work, and how to use them in your code. bit.ly/3JvUfp1 #LearnWP

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WordPress Action Hooks

The WordPress Hooks system is what makes WordPress so extendable, and allows you to build anything on the foundation of WordPress, from a blog to an online eCommerce platform. In this lesson, you w…

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3/3 - Attention WordPress users in Japan! The first Japanese language online workshop will take place on August 17th. Join this interactive event to learn about using the block editor to build a homepage. Register for this free event here --> bit.ly/3zxjJxN #LearnWP

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2/3 - 日本の #WordPress ユーザーにお知らせです！8月17日に初めての日本語オンラインワークショップが開催されます。ブロックエディターでホームページを作る、実演も交えたこのインタラクティブなイベントにぜひご参加ください。無料の参加登録はこちらから--> bit.ly/3zXHWio #LearnWP

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1/3 - The WordPress community is excited to share the first non-English interactive online workshop - in Japanese! If you would like to host an online workshop in another language, please reach out to the #WordPress Training team make.wordpress.org/training/ #LearnWP

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WordPress Training Team, creating materials for teacher-led classes.

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The #WordPress Photo Directory is a great place to discover free, high-quality photos contributed by the community. You too can help grow this project and empower other creators by sharing your own images: wordpress.org/photos. 🌸 Inspiration photo by Kanta #WPPhotos

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The Month in WordPress – July 2022

The Month in WordPress – July 2022

July 2022 brought a lot of exciting announcements and proposals for the WordPress project, from an updated timeline for the WordPress 6.1 release, to design updates on WordPress.org. Read on to lea…

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Want to speak at a #WordPress event but not sure how to start? #WPDiversity provides free, on-demand training for diverse voices in the community. Start today! bit.ly/3zywucL

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Support for underrepresented speakers is available for #WCUS! Learn more about the resources available here:

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Underrepresented Speaker Support

To improve diverse representation at WordCamp US (WCUS), our Programming Team has looked at ways to overcome the barriers that hold different groups back. Often the largest of these is the cost of …

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Openverse makes free, openly licensed images and audio files widely discoverable, accessible, and adaptable. Not yet familiar with this powerful tool? Head on over to wordpress.org/openverse to explore over 600 million resources to reuse. #WPOpenverse

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What do campfires 🏕️ 🔥 and #WordPress have in common? They're both great places to tell your story! Has WordPress helped you grow your story, build your career, or stay connected with its community? Share here ➡️ bit.ly/3um7R06 #GrowYourStoryWP

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New #WordPress tutorial --> Horizontal Pyramid Galleries--> Watch this 3-minute tutorial to learn more about working with image galleries and creating a horizontal pyramid layout on your website or blog. learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/horiz #LearnWP

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Horizontal Pyramid Gallery

In this session, we will learn how to make a Horizontal Pyramid Gallery by only using a Row block and Cover blocks. Learning outcomes Create a Horizontal Pyramid Gallery.Nesting the Row block and m…

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This week's special episode celebrated #WorldWideWebDay2022! Listen to contributor stories from around the world! bit.ly/3oHknnw

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Over 2 months ago, 500+ contributors came together to collaborate, commit, and wrangle the latest WordPress release. Thank you to everyone who made 6.0 possible! #WordPress

Thank you WordPress contributors who helped with the 6.0 release.

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The latest People of WordPress feature highlights customer support specialist Carla Doria from South America and how the software and community made a difference in her life.

People of WordPress: Carla Doria

In this series, we share some of the inspiring stories of how WordPress and its global network of contributors can change people’s lives for the better. This month we feature Carla Doria, a custome…

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Sunsets are a favorite time of day to photograph, but it can be uniquely challenging to capture their magic. 🌅 Have you recently taken any inspiring images of the golden hour? Submit them to the #WordPress Photo Directory! wordpress.org/photos 📸 By rafeljb #WPPhotos

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Have you thought about public speaking, but felt nervous about trying? Join #WPDiversity with a FREE, 2-day workshop for centering Indian women in the WordPress community. Register now!

Speaker Workshop for Indian Women in the WordPress Community (Sept 24-25)

Women in India: Join us for two 2.5 hour Zoom calls to own your expertise and generate WordPress-related topic to give a talk on.

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The home and download page design mockups are here! Take a look and join the conversation at: bit.ly/3zBN63o

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New #WordPress developer tutorial --> WordPress Filter Hooks --> Watch this 13-minute tutorial to learn more about filter hooks and the role they play in the WordPress developer's toolbox, from blogs to e-commerce sites. learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/wordp #LearnWP

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WordPress Filter Hooks

The WordPress Hooks system is what makes WordPress so extendable, and allows you to build anything on the foundation of WordPress, from a blog to an online eCommerce platform. In this lesson, you w…

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The Openverse project (wordpress.org/openverse) wouldn’t exist without a community of creators who contribute to the openly licensed content. 💛 Is there a story of how you’ve seen your work shared or adapted? Share it in the comments! #WPOpenverse

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Ready to speak at the largest WordPress event in Asia? We are looking for inspiring stories and diverse ideas about WordPress. You are welcome to talk about anything relevant to #WordPress or check our popular categories for inspiration. #WCAsia asia.wordcamp.org/2023/call-for-

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Give your gallery block the breathing room to best show off your work. Discover more design tools in WordPress 6.0: bit.ly/3lDaxkW #WordPress

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Where are you in your contributor journey? Hear the 5 stages of contribution on this episode of the #WPBriefing. bit.ly/3BcA2Tj

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Upcoming online workshop, The ABCs of Blogging: Advanced Blogging (Part 2). Join your hosts, Bud & Sarah, for this live and interactive workshop covering some additional topics on managing your blog with #WordPress. Tues July 26th. Register here: bit.ly/3znfdTW #LearnWP

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Who else loves capturing their cute furry friends? 🐶 📸 This week's #WPPhotos are from Hendrik Luehrsen, Angela Jin, and Darryl. Come contribute yours at wordpress.org/photos!

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Get more control over your content with 5 new template options available for block themes in WordPress 6.0. Try them out: bit.ly/3lDaxkW #WordPress

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Has #WordPress helped you discover a new world for yourself? 🚀 With its vast knowledge and community there’s so much to explore. How has it helped you on your journey? Share your growth story. ➡️ bit.ly/3um7R06 #GrowYourStoryWP

📷 🔭 “Cosmic Cliffs” in the Carina Nebula from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (CC0 1.0)

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Announcing #WPDiversity APAC! If you’re in APAC and interested in #diversity & inclusion in the #WordPress community, you’ll want to check out the new meeting each 2nd/4th Thursday at 0300 UTC in the Community-Team Slack channel!

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WPDiversity is Expanding to APAC!

Since 2017, the #WPDiversity team has been encouraging people from underrepresented and marginalized groups in WordPress to participate and speak at WordCamps and WP Meetups in their local communit…

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New look, same WordPress! Stay up to date on the Home & Download page redesign efforts.

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Project Kickoff: WordPress.org Homepage and Download page redesign

Hi, everyone! I’m here with help from @critterverse and @priethor to kick off, and collect some feedback for, a project that will hopefully be exciting to everyone. Back in 2016, several people chi…

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The exciting WordPress redesign continues! Announcing the Home & Download page redesign project. Learn more and get involved here:

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Project Kickoff: WordPress.org Homepage and Download page redesign

Hi, everyone! I’m here with help from @critterverse and @priethor to kick off, and collect some feedback for, a project that will hopefully be exciting to everyone. Back in 2016, several people chi…

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Millions have used WordPress to brighten their lives, share their stories, and find their flock. How have you grown using this invaluable tool? Share your WordPress journey with us! ➡️ bit.ly/3um7R06 #GrowYourStoryWP

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Help spread the word! #WPDiversity is hosting a speaker workshop for Indian women in the #WordPress community this September 24-25. Please share!

Speaker Workshop for Indian Women in the WordPress Community (Sept 24-25)

Women in India: Join us for two 2.5 hour Zoom calls to own your expertise and generate WordPress-related topic to give a talk on.

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Add a splash of color to your content! ✨ Browse the #WordPress Photo Directory for inspiration. All photos are shared under CC0, which means they are free to use anywhere, for any purpose: wordpress.org/photos. 📸 #WPPhotos by Jennifer Bourn, Shusei Toda, and slobtsov.

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Do you want to be a part of exploring the future of WordPress? Participate in the latest call for testing through the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. No experience is required! Check out this post: bit.ly/3c8QGc2 with details on how you can participate. #WordPress

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FSE Program Testing Call #15: Category Customization

This post is the fifteenth call for testing as part of the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. For more information about this experimental program, please review this FAQ for helpful details. To p…

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WordPress 6.0.1 is now available for download. This maintenance release features several updates since the release of WordPress 6.0 in May 2022. You can review a summary of the key changes in this release by visiting make.wordpress.org/core/2022/0

WordPress 6.0.1 Maintenance Release

WordPress 6.0.1 is now available for download. This maintenance release features several updates since the release of WordPress 6.0 in May 2022. You can review a summary of the key changes in this …

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Even with blocks, sometimes you just want to peek behind the curtain. With the Visual and Code Editor views, WordPress 6.0 gives you both options. Update now: bit.ly/3lDaxkW #WordPress

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Five for the Future is more than a catchy call to contribution. Hear the initiative's true intentions on this week's episode of the #WPBriefing bit.ly/3ytK4MF

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Contributing photos to the #WordPress Photo Directory is a great way to take part in the continued growth of the commons. Enjoy exposure to your work while helping others find the openly licensed images they need: wordpress.org/photos/. 📸 Photo by Michelle Frechette #WPPhotos

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There are thousands of free themes in #WordPress. Watch this 7-minute video to learn about the different types of themes and how to find the right one for your web project. Additional topics include installation, maintenance, and support. #LearnWP

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Choosing and Installing Theme

There are thousands of free themes in the official WordPress.org directory and at least as many in the commercial space. In this session, we will learn about the different types of themes as well a…

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We all start somewhere. 🌱 How has it helped you grow professionally and/or share your passion? Share here ➡️ bit.ly/3um7R06 #GrowYourStoryWP 📸 Photo by Marcus Burnette via the WordPress Photo Directory. #WPPhotos

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