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Editorial workflows rarely fail all at once. They slow down quietly, one bottleneck at a time. Next Thursday, our Chief Delivery Officer Nicola Catton joins WP Engine for a breakfast briefing on what actually holds editorial teams back, and which tools and practices are starting to make a real difference. An honest conversation about friction, flow, and building systems that support modern publishing at scale. 🗓️16 April 📍MYO Piccadilly, 1 Sherwood Street, London W1F 7BL 🎟 Free for PPA members!

WordPress VIP just launched the VIP Customer Hub! A place for customers and partners to connect, share insights, and stay close to what’s happening across the ecosystem.

WordPress Developer Day Novi Sad Novi Sad organises a WordPress conference for developers. It's going to be a celebration of 10 years of the WordPress community in the most beautiful city in the world. 🗓️ 9th May 2026 🌐 Science and Technology park, Fruškogorska 1, 21102 Novi Sad Call for Sponsors is open ❤️ https://lnkd.in/dMUyhdUY

Subscription growth doesn’t come from more dashboards. It comes from understanding which signals actually drive behavior. This session looks at how media organizations are refining subscription strategy and measuring what matters, across different business models and scales.

WordPress 6.9.4 is now available. Following yesterday's 6.9.3 security release, the WordPress Security Team found that not all fixes were fully applied. This follow-up release addresses a PclZip path traversal issue, an authorization bypass on the Notes feature, and an XXE in the external getID3 library. If you manage WordPress sites, updating promptly is recommended. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5fy #WordPress

Peer validation matters when the stakes are high. This recognition highlights why WordPress VIP continues to earn trust from complex, global organizations.

Enterprise teams are rethinking proprietary CMS platforms and for good reason. This piece breaks down why more organizations are moving to WordPress for flexibility, ownership, and the ability to move faster without added complexity. Worth a read if your CMS feels more like a constraint than an enabler.

WordPress 6.9.2 is now available. This security release addresses 10 vulnerabilities, including stored XSS issues, an AJAX authorization bypass, a PclZip path traversal, and an XXE in the external getID3 library. A coordinated fix for getID3 has also been published. All WordPress site owners and administrators are encouraged to update immediately from the dashboard or via direct download. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5eS #WordPress

We’re Hiring! Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 🌍 Fully Remote | Global Opportunity Are you a senior technology leader who knows how to turn enterprise WordPress excellence into real business advantage? Comfortable setting long-term technical vision while rolling up your sleeves in high-stakes client and industry moments? XWP is looking for a Chief Technology Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team and shape the future of technology across our company, our clients, and the open web. This is an executive role where you will define and steward XWP’s technical vision, set enterprise WordPress standards, lead our AI engineering transformation, and serve as the highest technical authority across sales, delivery, and client engagements. You’ll mentor senior engineering leaders, influence revenue growth, and represent XWP credibly in the global WordPress and publishing ecosystem. If you’re a recognized voice in enterprise WordPress, think beyond architecture to platforms and business models, and thrive in a fully distributed, high-trust environment, this role was built for you. What you’ll lead: • XWP’s long-term technology and AI strategy • Enterprise WordPress solutioning and standards • Engineering leadership and capability growth • Technical credibility that strengthens revenue and partnerships What we offer: 💼 Executive-level compensation (shared during initial conversations) 🌍 Fully remote, work from anywhere ⏱ Flexible schedule with paid leave 💸 USD $225/month Unleash+ allowance 🤝 A collaborative, global culture built on trust, mastery, and impact Ready to shape the technical future of one of the world’s most respected WordPress agencies? 📎 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dVt6XmbX #Hiring #CTO #ExecutiveRole #RemoteJobs #WordPress #EngineeringLeadership #AIinTech #OpenWeb

International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the people helping move our industry forward. Across engineering, design, strategy, delivery, and leadership, women at XWP play a critical role in how we build, collaborate, and grow. Their expertise, perspective, and leadership strengthen the work we do for our clients and the broader WordPress community. We are proud to work alongside talented women across our team and throughout the open web. Today is about recognition. Every day is about continuing the work. #InternationalWomensDay #XWP #WomenInTech #WordPress #OpenWeb