Derek Long

Really enjoyed reading (and watching!) about migrating a real world site to the block editor. Part 2 up next!

The ups and downs of efficiency - Say Hello GmbH How using AI doesn't just mean advantages but also notable disadvantages.

"AI can quickly get lost in the weeds when trying to solve a problem, because it won’t admit when it doesn’t know the answer...The acceptance of the answer is the goal, not the solution of the problem."

sayhello.ch/en/2026/01/t...

@permanenttourist.ch

A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.

It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛

bell.bz/its-been-a-v...

The Majority AI View - Anil Dash A blog about making culture. Since 1999.

www.anildash.com/2025/10/17/t...

Using Additional CSS in WordPress Block Themes How to use Additional CSS in WordPress block themes to scope block styles across your site. Step-by-step guide, examples, and tips.

Using Additional CSS in WordPress Block Themes by @eatpaintchic.bsky.social

alwaysopen.design/additional-c...

"I’ll speak for all web designers and say we kinda hate how Additional CSS stuffs our programming language of choice into an obscure, hard to find box with no code formatting."

Agree!

My machine (Mac mini 3.2 GHz 6-Core i7, 32GB RAM) isn’t the latest and greatest, but it shouldn’t sound like a jet engine when I open your site. But hey, all that stuff zooming around is cool.

Impact of AI on Tech Content Creators Wes on Syntax: I write content. That content is consumed by people. But a lot of it has been used to train AIs for people to get a very quick answer. You can see the amount of bots visiting websites has been going up significantly. You ask a question about JavaScript and they go suck in 40 pages and it distills it down.

Impact of AI on Tech Content Creators

Wes on Syntax: I write content. That content is consumed by people. But a lot of it has been used to train AIs for people to get a very quick answer. You can see the amount of bots visiting websites has been going up significantly. You ask a question about…

StarCraft website in 2000

StarCraft website in 2000

#WebDesignHistory

Free WordPress Dev Courses and the Future of Ollie ft. Mike McAlister - Webmasters.FM Mike McAlister talks about his new *free* Ollie Block and Theme development courses, AI's effect on developer education, and where WordPress should go next.

Yesterday I chatted with @mikemcalister.com about his new free block and theme dev courses on Ollie, how AI is impacting dev education, his experience with Sensei LMS and FSE, and where WordPress should focus next.

Catch it in your Podcast app or on YouTube.

webmasters.fm/free-wordpre...

Write for Us Yes, you. We’re always looking for new authors. If you’ve got an idea that will challenge our readers and move our industry forward, we want to hear about it. But you don’t need to wait for a…

Good news, everyone! @alistapart.com “for people who make websites” is accepting drafts and queries.

alistapart.com/about/contri...

Matt Mullenweg To Lift WordPress.org And X Bans Amid WP Engine Legal Dispute WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has announced plans to lift the bans on all previously blocked accounts on WordPress.org and X (formerly Twitter), including those associated wit...

Guess he’s referring to this: wp-content.co/matt-mullenw...

YouTube video by #WPLDN - WordPress-Focused Events In London Building a Block-Based WordPress Site with FSE – Highrise Digital Case Study at #WPLDN

Last month @keithdevon.com and I spoke @wpldn.uk about building a site using full site editing.

The talk is very much a case study of the project highlighting some of the interesting challenges and solutions.

Watch the video below 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Qv...

I enjoy each of these he's put out. Good to hear the "why" behind decisions. Thanks @permanenttourist.ch!

YouTube video by Highrise Digital WP Café #109 | The big launch, being more proactive, and speed build challenges

Episode 109 today. @keithdevon.com and @markwilkinson.dev are discussing:

- The big #FSE launch
- Being more proactive
- Speed build challenges
- And more ...

Join us at 13:30 (UK time) today 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqk...

Ollie and the Future of WordPress - Brian Coords Things have felt very... interesting in WordPressland the last few months.

I wrote up some very brief thoughts on some of my upcoming WordPress-related content on my newsletter. The first issue I've sent out since early September, can't imagine why.

www.briancoords.com/newsletter/o...

YouTube video by Highrise Digital WP Café #104 | Block page tree menu, WordPress 6.7 and weekly news

Great discussion, as always, from the @wpcafe.show. Really enjoy hearing them talk through their experience, both highs and lows, of working in the WP editor.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Oc...

👋 Really enjoying the fresh start and friendly vibe here. Hope it continues.

YouTube video by Highrise Digital WP Café #105 | Classifying WordPress content (taxonomies & terms etc.)

Episode 105 today at 13:30 (UK time).

@markwilkinson.dev and @keithdevon.bsky.social are chatting about classifying content in #WordPress.

Join them live 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6AO...