August was a big month for WordPress. WordPress 7.1 arrived on schedule, and WordCamp US brought four days of AI-focused talks to Phoenix. WPVibe doubled its install base in a single month. There is also a brand-new screen recording tool that we think you will… Read More » The post WPBeginner Spotlight 27: WordPress 7.1, WPVibe…

Hostinger Ecommerce offers a fast, easy way to build an online store. I recently used it to create a mockup shop called Apex Warrior Training, and the whole process took me about two hours. Compared to more established options like Shopify and WooCommerce, I found Hostinger Ecommerce to be more beginner-friendly and easier to navigate…….

Learn how to gamify your online course in WordPress with points, badges, and ranks using free tools, plus the honest limits of when it works. The post How to Gamify an Online Course in WordPress (Points, Badges, Ranks) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.

A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary.

An informal look at WordCamp US featuring hackathon day, community feedback, networking, and thoughts on the new event structure.

Bob Dunn discusses the move from highlighting builders to engaging with open source’s wider future.

Build a Udemy-style course marketplace on WordPress: instructor registration, revenue sharing, and payouts with Masteriyo, plus the honest workload involved. The post How to Create an Online Course Marketplace in WordPress (Multiple Instructors) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.

We’re proud to announce that WordPress has signed Open Weights and American AI Leadership, an open letter asking US policymakers to not place early restrictions on open weight AI models. These are artificial intelligence models that anyone can download, inspect, modify, and run on their own infrastructure. The letter was published on July 24, 2026,…

Hear about X and Nitter, how AI changes human roles with meat proxies, and the shift toward rapid online degree programs