WP Engine Managed WordPress Hosting Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:39:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/wpe-mark-512-512_360-150x150.png WP Engine 32 32 The Block Editor: A Smart Move for WordPress Agencies https://wpengine.com/blog/block-editor-for-agencies/ https://wpengine.com/blog/block-editor-for-agencies/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:46:33 +0000 https://wpengine.com/blog/why-wordpress-copy/ Back in 2006, when I first started working with WordPress, building custom themes was all about diving into PHP files and hand-coding layouts from the ground up. Fast-forward to today and things have completely changed with the arrival of the block editor. Recently, I hosted a webinar, “Mastering Web Development Efficiency: Automate & Scale Your…

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]]> https://wpengine.com/blog/ai-seo-strategy-eastern-standard/feed/ 0 Staying Ahead of the SEO Game https://wpengine.com/blog/staying-ahead-of-the-seo-game/ https://wpengine.com/blog/staying-ahead-of-the-seo-game/#comments Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:30:00 +0000 https://wpengine.com/?p=97672 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has remained a rare constant in an otherwise rapidly changing digital landscape. Emerging in the late 1990s as a niche marketing skill, SEO has transformed into an indispensable part of any digital strategy. Nonetheless, as technology evolves, SEO practitioners must keep pace with the latest best practices and the most effective…

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]]> https://wpengine.com/blog/press-this-accessibility-inclusive-design/feed/ 0 Highlighting Over a Decade of Innovation and Contribution to the WordPress Community https://wpengine.com/blog/highlighting-wordpress-innovation-contribution/ https://wpengine.com/blog/highlighting-wordpress-innovation-contribution/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:31:49 +0000 https://wpengine.com/?p=153690 WordCamp US, which is wrapping up today in Portland, marks another milestone in WordPress’ ongoing evolution. The event brought together enthusiastic WordPress users from near and far and featured insightful sessions, workshops, and vibrant discussions, all highlighting the exciting momentum within the WordPress community. WordPress thrives thanks to a broad spectrum of developers, builders, agencies,…

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]]> https://wpengine.com/blog/highlighting-wordpress-innovation-contribution/feed/ 0 AI and SEO: Empowering the Digital Success of Tomorrow, Today https://wpengine.com/blog/ai-and-seo-empowering-the-digital-success-of-tomorrow-today/ https://wpengine.com/blog/ai-and-seo-empowering-the-digital-success-of-tomorrow-today/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:50:00 +0000 https://wpengine.com/?p=144170 Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked a new wave of innovation across numerous industries, and search engine optimization (SEO) is no exception.  With breakthroughs in natural language processing, machine learning, and most recently, generative AI technology, AI is reshaping the way businesses approach SEO strategies, helping them navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape with…

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]]> https://wpengine.com/blog/agency-directory-launch/feed/ 0 Demand for Headless Increases, Finds the Latest Report by WP Engine https://wpengine.com/blog/state-of-headless-2024/ https://wpengine.com/blog/state-of-headless-2024/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:59:00 +0000 https://wpengine.com/?p=153367 AUSTIN, Texas—SEPT. 10, 2024—WP Engine, a global web enablement company providing premium products and solutions for websites built on WordPress, today published The State of Headless 2024, a research report highlighting the widespread adoption of headless web architecture among industry leaders. The international survey found that 73% of respondents are now using headless, and nearly…

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]]> https://wpengine.com/blog/fine-wp-engine-wordcamp-portland/feed/ 0 WordPress Roundup: August 2024 https://wpengine.com/blog/wordpress-roundup-august-2024/ https://wpengine.com/blog/wordpress-roundup-august-2024/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:22:10 +0000 https://wpengine.com/blog/wordpress-roundup-july-2024-copy/ Welcome to the WordPress Roundup, your monthly digest of the latest news and updates from the WordPress community. We bring you essential WordPress developments for all experience levels each month, keeping you informed about the latest core updates and upcoming releases. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a dedicated site owner, or launching your first WordPress…

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