The Abilities API gives WordPress plugins a common language for describing and executing units of functionality. An ability has a stable name, human-readable metadata, input and output contracts, a permission check, and an execution callback. Other PHP code can discover it without knowing which plugin registered it, while REST, WP-CLI, JavaScript, MCP, and AI integrations […]
Month: August 2026
How to Sell Online Courses From Your Own Website (WordPress Guide)
Skip the marketplace fees. Learn how to sell online courses from your own website with WordPress: pricing, payments, checkout, and launch tips! The post How to Sell Online Courses From Your Own Website (WordPress Guide) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
Matt: Michel the GOAT
I don’t usually blog all my comments other places, but while drafting a completely different blog post I came across this great post, Michel Valdrighi: The Coder Whose Code Never Went Silent. I had to leave a comment, because Michel’s story is not well-known. Michel Valdrighi is the GOAT. His elegant code and impeccable aesthetic […]
Open Channels FM: Open Minds Balancing AI Innovation with Authentic Human Connection
This episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on human skills and connections, emphasizing concerns about overdependence on technology, authenticity in communication, and the importance of retaining essential human abilities.
Matt: Gabriel Dawe
New artist I’m obsessed with: Gabriel Dawe. I love the colors and craft, very Mesh. If his site were on WordPress, we’d definitely commission some pieces. Hat tip: Jason Nichols.
Open Channels FM: The Evolving Landscape of Digital Identity and AI
Digital identity is rapidly evolving due to AI and new authentication methods, necessitating secure access and robust management for both users and automated agents.
Open Channels FM: Follow Open Channels News on X @OCFMNews
Founder Bob Dunn rebranded his @BobWP account to @OCFMNews for Open Channels News, expecting existing followers to appreciate the new focus on news and podcast content.
Gutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #133 – Gutenberg 23.6 Release and WordPress 7.1
In episode 133 of the Gutenberg Changelog Podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack hosts Faith Ruth Imokol, a Ugandan web developer and longtime Gutenberg advocate, to discuss the Gutenberg 23.6 release and the upcoming WordPress 7.1 update. The episode opens with insights into the WordPress community in Uganda, highlighting their active WordCamp scene and educational initiatives such as […]
Matt: Tesla Spyware
I noticed my Model X was uploading ~2.6gb of something to Tesla when it parked and connected to WiFi. Hopefully turning all these settings off stops it; otherwise, I might need a new car. But are any good?
Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.1 is afoot, Gutenberg 23.6, iframed post editor, Abilities API, Studio Code and more — Weekend Edition 371
Hi there, This week I realized, I have been building websites for 30 years. from Notepad and hand-coded HTML to HomeSiteX over Coldfusion to WordPress, Nodejs and ReactJS to Python and Claude. It’s been a fantastic journey. It never gets old. I still learn new things every single day. I cherish most the friends I […]
