This is a reminder that the redesigned WFU WordPress header and footer will launch tomorrow, August 20. All WFU WordPress sites will be unavailable from 7-7:30 a.m. while we install these updates. The update introduces the new Wake Forest logo branding, a modernized look and […]
Categories: Deployment, Functionality Change
Improving website performance continues to be a major focus for our team. This month’s deployment includes several updates designed to make sites faster, more efficient, and easier to maintain. Modern Image Formats (WebP) We’ve begun implementing support for next-generation image formats using WordPress’s Modern Image […]
Categories: Deployment
Today’s deployment included an upgrade to WordPress 6.9, bringing improvements to the editor that support more collaborative workflows, easier content management, and a few quality-of-life enhancements. Collaborative Editing with Notes One of the most exciting additions in 6.9 is the introduction of Notes. Just like […]
Categories: Deployment, New Feature
Due to the holiday schedule and an early code freeze, it’s been a quiet period for deployments. Our focus has been on routine maintenance and platform stability, with no major changes introduced. Today, 16 plugins were updated. We’re not expecting any issues, but feel free […]
Categories: Deployment
As we close out 2025, the WordPress team has been hard at work modernizing our WordPress platform. What We’re Doing We’re systematically updating our custom plugins to follow modern WordPress standards and best practices. This means: We Haven’t Forgotten About Features While our focus is […]
Categories: Deployment
A few weeks ago, we changed how we deploy WordPress. We moved from bi-weekly batch deployments to Continuous Deployment. What does this mean for you? Simple. When we build something new or fix something broken, you get it immediately. No more waiting for the next […]
Categories: Deployment
During our recent web audit, we discovered that some users were not adding Page Titles to their WordPress pages and posts because they wanted to use a banner image, hero area, or another graphical element in place of the page title. This created accessibility […]
Categories: Deployment, Functionality Change
In our WP 4.1.7 deployment, we made small child theme updates and refreshed the Button Block to meet current coding standards. While the frontend appearance remains the same, the Button Block now enforces stricter validation, buttons must include both text and a link before […]
Categories: Deployment
In our WP 4.1.6 deployment, we addressed several bug fixes and plugin updates. One of those fixes improves the Latest Posts block, which now lets you set a word count for excerpts. Beyond fixes and features, we’re excited to highlight a few ways you […]
Categories: Deployment
Today’s release includes bug fixes, plugin updates, and accessibility improvements, plus the introduction of a new plugin designed to give you more control over who can see your website. Understanding Site Visibility Your site’s visibility setting (found under Settings > Reading) determines who can access […]
Categories: Deployment, New Feature