Well, what has happened in the WordPress world in the last two weeks? Quite a lot! A security hole has been fixed in WordPress plugin Ninja Forms, WordPress.org recommends Google Fonts and the roadmap for WordPress 6.1 is available. In addition, we have tips and suggestions for more sustainability with which you can give something back to the world. Have a great week and see you soon! 💚
Donating is Not Enough: How to Develop a Giving Back Strategy
Want to do something good with your job and make a real difference? Jessica Lohmann shows you how to develop a social engagement strategy that inspires your customers to support your company and take action themselves. Learn more
News from the magazine
WeRePack plugin for WooCommerce
The WooCommerce plugin from WeRePack.org makes it possible to reuse shipping boxes. Find out how shops use the extension to contribute to more sustainability.
Dropshipping 2022: Pros and cons of the concept
No business model of the 21st century divides our minds like dropshipping. Moritz Kopp takes a look at how proper dropshipping works, what's involved and which "red flags" you should definitely watch out for.
Livestream Marketing: Guidance, Tools & more
You want to show your human side site and get into conversation with your customers? Jan Tissler shows you how to use livestream marketing and how easy it is to get started.
WordPress
Preliminary roadmap for WordPress 6.1 published
It's time to take a look at the major themes for WordPress 6.1. The next major update is scheduled for mid-October and should refine the features introduced in 5.9 and 6.0. Take a look at the current roadmap!
Matt Mullenweg calls GoDaddy a "parasitic company"
Last week, Matt Mullenweg officially called hosting company GoDaddy "an existential threat to the future of WordPress." How did this come about? Check out WP Tavern 's blog post for all the details.
Security
WordPress.org Forces security update for Ninja Forms plugin
Over a million WordPress websites were force updated on 14 June to fix a critical security vulnerability in Ninja Forms. Are you using plugin ? Then check your website to make sure the update has been applied.
Online Marketing
WooCommerce: Use vouchers and discounts cleverly
Clever discounts and coupons increase sales in the long run - but using them requires a balance. As a shop owner, you want to attract new customers, but you don't want to miss out on profit. In the blog post from WooCommerce you can learn how!
Web Design & Development
Google Fonts, WordPress Themes and the GDPR
A German court has fined a website that uses web fonts hosted by Google. The reason was a violation of the GDPR. WordPress.org urges theme authors to switch to locally hosted web fonts.
10 Dos and Don'ts in Web Design 2022
Navigating the world of web design can be difficult. There is so much conflicting and outdated advice out there. How many times have you been told to follow the 3-click rule? Learn the most important dos and don'ts in web design now!
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