Matt: Bay Lights are Back!

Tonight, a project very near and dear to my heart, the Bay Lights in San Francisco, are officially re-lighting after a three-year hiatus. It’s been an incredible journey getting here. I literally mortgaged my apartment in 2013 to help fund them the first time around, and it’s such an honor to see them relit now…

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Matt: Introducing Me.sh

Very excited to share that the Clay.earth team that joined Automattic last year is re-launching under a new, very cool name and brand: Mesh. Imagine something that joins you (me) to everyone you’re connected to. It’s going to be a very important layer of the distributed identity and social work we’re doing. It’s an amazing…

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5 Best AI Blog Post Generators I Actually Use (& Recommend)

Writing blog posts can take a lot of time. Between brainstorming ideas, creating outlines, and turning everything into a polished article, it’s easy to get stuck staring at a blank page. That’s where AI can make a big difference. Today’s AI blog tools have changed blogging by helping you generate ideas, write full blog post drafts, and optimize content for search engines. I’ve tried many AI blog generators while experimenting with different writing workflows, but only five really stood…

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WordCamp Central: WordPress Campus Connect Jinja 2025 Recap: Piloting Africa’s First and Largest Campus Connect Program Across 12 Campuses in Eastern Uganda

Bringing WordPress and Web Design Skills to Over 1,200 Students Across Eastern Uganda WPCC Jinja at Mpumudde High School Jinja Summary Over a five-month period (with a two-month holiday/national elections break) the WordPress Jinja community successfully piloted Africa’s first and largest WordPress Campus Connect program, reaching 12 schools and institutions across Eastern Uganda. Through hands-on…

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WPTavern: #209 – Simon Pollard on Navigating the New Normal for WordPress Community and Events

Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, trying to navigate the new normal for WordPress community and events. If you’d…

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