Here comes your WordPress news on Monday morning: The hot topics of the last two weeks were definitely WordCamp Europe and the Google May 2022 Core Update. Our conclusion: both were wild and over too quickly! With this in mind, we turn our attention in the magazine to the so often forgotten WordPress backups and have tips up our sleeves for your WordPress blog and the perfect keyword research. Enjoy! 🔎

Create a WordPress Blog - Seven Steps to Success
A blog is a simple and effective way to write about a specific topic and present your interests to your readers. In this article, we will show you how to create your own WordPress blog - in just seven steps. From topic selection to content strategy. Learn more
News from the magazine

WordPress Backup: important & often forgotten
Has your website ever suddenly broken and you had to redo everything? WordPress backups can save you that in the future. We show you how to avoid losing data.

SEO success thanks to keyword research
With keyword research, you can significantly increase your traffic, outperform the competition and create content that is sought after. Dominik Stein explains how it works - including SEO tools.

Become a Freelancer Step by Step
Freelancers are very popular with companies and agencies. But which concrete steps are necessary for your start into financial independence? How you can become successful as a freelancer!
WordPress
New guidelines for regional, personal WordCamps
Connecting WordPress enthusiasts - that's what WordCamps do. Following an earlier discussion about regional WordCamps, the Community Team announced simplified new guidelines for regional WordPress events.
Security
Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Download Manager plugin
A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in the download manager plugin . The WordPress plugin is installed on over 100,000 websites. If you use plugin on your website, you should update it immediately to the latest version.
Online Marketing
Google May 2022 Core Update - the first effects
Google's new Core Update has caused wild traffic fluctuations. Join the Semrush team for a look at the initial impact of the update - and learn what it means for the winners and losers this time around.
Employer Branding and Social Recruiting from LinkedIn to TikTok
At the time when job ads were the only way to attract new employees, there was a phrase "Post and Pray". The ad was placed and now it was a matter of waiting. Today, recruiting works differently, explains Katja Kupka.
Business
Leefke from Raidboxes is a guest on the Handel 4.0 podcast💚
In the latest episode of the Handel 4.0 podcast, Malte talks to Leefke from Raidboxes, live and direct at OMR 2022. Leefke has been involved in the development of our WordPress magazine from the very beginning and gives an insight into our content marketing. Have a listen!
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