Open Channels FM: Exploring AI in Security and the Workplace Perspectives from ACM, Forrester, Reuters, and European Policy
This news episode reports on challenges posed by AI in cybersecurity, including supply chain risks, vulnerability discovery bottlenecks, job market shifts due to layoffs, and the balance of autonomy and accountability.This news episode reports on challenges posed by AI in cybersecurity, including supply chain risks, vulnerability discovery bottlenecks, job market shifts due to layoffs, and […]
AI Search Optimization for WordPress: What Actually Works in 2026
AI Overviews are cutting clicks, but cited pages win bigger. Learn what actually helps your WordPress site get quoted by AI search, with real data. The post AI Search Optimization for WordPress: What Actually Works in 2026 appeared first on Themeisle Blog. AI Overviews are cutting clicks, but cited pages win bigger. Learn what actually […]
Gutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #134 – Gutenberg 23.7, 23.8, WordPress 7.1 and more
In this 134th episode of the Gutenberg Changelog Podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack hosts Jessica Lyschik , senior developer at Greyd, to discuss recent Gutenberg and WordPress developments. The conversation centers on the releases of Gutenberg 23.7, 23.8, and WordPress 7.1 (“Mary Lou”), highlighting user-facing enhancements and developer-oriented changes. WordPress 7.1 introduced notable features, including new styling […]
Gutenberg Times: Icons, Tabs, and responsive styles: the community gets to work on WordPress 7.1 — Weekend Edition 374

Howdy, It has been another evenful week for sure! WordCamp US came to an end and WordPress 7.1 was released. Your WordPress profile now has a shortcut w.org/@[yourusername]. If you want to check out mine w.org/@bph (don’t forget the @ sign) . Mullenweg mentioned in his closing fire side chat that this could actually work […]
Open Channels FM: Signal – AI Insights, Open Source Guidance and Commentaries.
A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary.A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary.
How to Connect Claude or ChatGPT to WordPress With MCP (Step by Step)
Learn what MCP is in plain English, then connect Claude or ChatGPT to your WordPress site step by step, with the safety settings that keep you in control. The post How to Connect Claude or ChatGPT to WordPress With MCP (Step by Step) appeared first on Themeisle Blog. Learn what MCP is in plain English, […]
Matt: Homework from WordCamp
A few times during the WordCamp US keynote, I asked for a show of hands and got mostly blank stares back, especially on the AI questions. That’s not a criticism — it’s a reading list. If the future is going to be built on this stuff, the WordPress community should be fluent in it. Here’s the homework. […]
Open Channels FM: AI for the Rest of Us
An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0 release coming in September.An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0 release coming […]
WordPress.org blog: AI Creates Opportunity While Artists Ship at WordCamp US 2026

WordCamp US (WCUS) 2026 just wrapped up after 4 days at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 1,100 people from around the world registered to attend, and thousands more watched online through livestreams. Contributor Day and Showcase Day opened the week before two main conference days, featuring over 50 speaker-led sessions across 4 […]
WordPress Playground Explained: Full WordPress in Your Browser (Zero Install)
WordPress Playground runs a full WordPress site right in your browser. Here are 5 practical ways to use it, plus the honest limitations to know first! The post WordPress Playground Explained: Full WordPress in Your Browser (Zero Install) appeared first on Themeisle Blog. WordPress Playground runs a full WordPress site right in your browser. Here […]