The release candidate for the next version of ACF is available. In addition to WordPress 6.5 support, it is also the release that will require an activated pro license to use pro features (regarding changes for plugins that include ACF Pro).

Lots of companies are adding an AI site builder. ThemeIsle’s has a twist – it is open source and available on GitHub. Want to see what is involved in creating a site builder powered by AI or want to make your own?

The Builderius Team has plans to improve the free version to make it more powerful and add features usually restricted to pro versions.

A Hallway Hangout is planned for agencies and freelancers to discuss using the Sited Editor for client sites. It looks like they plan to discuss the difference in workflows between using a Classic theme and the Site Editor.

Josepha suggests the formation of a WordPress Media Corps, a vetted group of media partners who would could attend project briefings and be privy to forward-looking plans.

This tutorial has tips on how to use WP-CLI if you think your site may have been hacked.

Jeffrey Dalrymple has been busy making courses but now he is making videos again. Here is one showing how he creates a starter site that uses Elementor. A starter site is a site template with your plugins and theme installed and configured. You can then clone it for a quick start every time you being a new build.

Here is a collection of small online CSS design tools organized into categories.

Facebook is owned by Meta. Meta has a newish Twitter clone called Threads. They have announced that Thread’s users will be able to share their posts on the fediverse using the ActivityPub protocol. WordPress has a plugin for sharing via ActivityPub. It is interesting as this may put some pressure on X to be more open.