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WordPress 6.9.4 Security Release WordPress 6.9.4, a security release, has been rolled out to all VIP sites running WordPress 6.9.x. The security patches have also been backported to sites running older WordPress versions. 6.9.4 fe…

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WordPress 6.9.4 Security Release

WordPress Studio: New Debugging Tools for Local Development Debug WordPress faster with Xdebug and built-in debug logs in WordPress Studio. Step through code, inspect variables, and troubleshoot errors locally.

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WordPress Studio: New Debugging Tools for Local Development

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WordPress 6.9.4 Release

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WordPress 6.9.3 and 7.0 beta 4

WooCommerce 10.6: Enhanced blocks and a faster dashboard WooCommerce 10.6, released on March 10, 2026, introduces enhanced product collections, streamlined cart and checkout design, and improvements aimed at boosting performance and user experience.

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WooCommerce 10.6: Enhanced blocks and a faster dashboard

Node.js v20.20.1 and v22.22.1 Node.js recently released v20.20.1 and v22.22.1. All VIP Node.js sites have been updated with the security releases. Questions? If you have any questions related to this release, please open a…

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Node.js v20.20.1 and v22.22.1

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AI Auditability and Explainability: How Enterprise Teams Can Trust AI Decisions

Monikka Spruyt | Website Success Story Discover how Monikka Spruyt used the WordPress.com Website Design Service to build a new site for her business.

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Monikka Spruyt Left Corporate to Help People Reconnect With Themselves. Her New Website Scales That Mission.

Join us for our "Building Ecommerce Community" Live Event Join us online for a panel discussion with community leaders on how to build meaningful connections, get more from events, and find your people in ecommerce.

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Join us for our “Building Ecommerce Community” Live Event

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WordPress 6.9.2 Release

The 6 Best WordPress SMTP Plugins (Top Picks for 2026) Improve email deliverability: The 6 beset WordPress SMTP plugins for 2026. Compare features, pros, and cons. Plus, get essential setup guidance.

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The 6 Best WordPress SMTP Plugins (Top Picks for 2026)

Website Accessibility Governance for Large Organizations | WordPress VIP Learn how accessibility governance helps large organizations manage compliance, workflows, and standards across teams and websites.

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Website Accessibility Governance for Large Organizations

Jetpack 15.6: Elevate Your WordPress Social Sharing Experience Jetpack Social now lets you customize social posts per network, preview before publishing, and generate images with AI. All from the WordPress editor.

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Jetpack Social Just Got a Major Upgrade: Customize, Preview, and Share with Confidence

What Enterprise Accessibility Audits Actually Look Like | WordPress VIP What an enterprise accessibility audit includes, who’s involved, and how to embed accessibility into CMS operations.

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What Accessibility Audits Actually Look Like

Omnichannel Digital Experiences | WordPress VIP Learn how to deliver omnichannel digital experiences using a CMS-centric, composable stack instead of a monolithic DXP.

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From Silos to Synthesis: Delivering Content Through Omnichannel Digital Experiences

Is WordPress Secure? (And How to Prevent Security Issues) A guide covering how secure WordPress is, where real risks come from, and what steps you can take to reduce your chances of being hacked.

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Is WordPress Secure? (And How to Prevent Security Issues)

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WordPress 7.0 Beta 3

How to Install WordPress on XAMPP + a Better Alternative Learn how to install WordPress on XAMPP step by step, plus compare it to a modern alternative built specifically for WordPress developers.

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How to Install WordPress on XAMPP + a Better Alternative

Omnichannel Content Management: Strategy, Architecture and Implementation Guide | WordPress VIP Learn what omnichannel content management is, how to choose the right CMS architecture, and how to measure cross-channel performance. Includes enterprise examples and implementation roadmap.

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Omnichannel Content Management: Strategy, Architecture and Implementation Guide

The story of how Jäger Stockill's racing WordPress website was built. How Jäger Stockill's motorcycle racing website was built using the WordPress.com Website Design Service.

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Jäger Stockill Is One of Canada’s Top Young Racers. His Dad Built the Website to Show the World.

How to Install WordPress on a Subdomain: a Step-by-Step Guide Complete setup guide: How to create one in your host, point DNS, secure your site, and configure key settings. Plus, how subdomains impact your SEO.

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How to Install WordPress on a Subdomain: a Step-by-Step Guide

WooCommerce 10.5.3: Dot release WooCommerce 10.5.3 includes an important security patch for the Store API.

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WooCommerce 10.5.3: Dot release

Store API Vulnerability Patched in WooCommerce 5.4+ – What You Need To Know A critical phishing vulnerability has been patched in WooCommerce versions 5.4 to 10.5.2. We recommend updating to the latest version of WooCommerce.

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Store API Vulnerability Patched in WooCommerce 5.4+ – What You Need To Know

Best dropshipping products and ideas for 2026 and beyond Starting a dropshipping business? Your most important task is picking great products. See our top picks and learn how to get started.

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Best dropshipping products and ideas for 2026 and beyond

Mailchimp API Maintenance on February 28, 2026 The Mailchimp API will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled database optimization maintenance on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

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Mailchimp API Maintenance on February 28, 2026

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WordPress 7.0 Beta 2

How to Embed a Facebook Live Stream in WordPress Step-by-step instructions: Embedding a Facebook Live stream in WordPress with the block editor, HMTL, or proven plugins. Plus, top troubleshooting tips

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How to Embed a Facebook Live Stream in WordPress

Node.js v24.14.0 Node.js recently released v24.14.0. All VIP Node.js v24 sites have been updated with the security release. Questions? If you have any questions related to this release, please open a support t…

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Accessibility Tooling Comparisons | WordPress VIP Learn how enterprises perform accessibility tooling comparisons, avoid “one-tool compliance,” and operationalize testing across design, CI/CD, CMS, and monitoring.

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Accessibility Tooling Comparisons: How Enterprises Evaluate and Operationalize Accessibility Tools