A few things in the editor have moved, and a few new tools have arrived. Everything you have already published stays exactly as it is. WordPress, the system behind most sites on the wfu.edu network, moved from version 6.9 to version 7.1 today. If you’re […]
Categories: Deployment, Functionality Change, New Feature
Starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, a cookie notice will appear at the bottom of every page across the Wake Forest WordPress network, including your site. You do not need to do anything. It is switched on centrally and automatically works on every site. What visitors will […]
Categories: Functionality Change, New Feature
On August 20 2026, WFU WordPress sites will receive an updated header and footer featuring the new Wake Forest branding, a modernized look and feel, and accessibility improvements. Your sites will transition automatically without any action on your part. If your site includes custom navigation, […]
Categories: New Feature, Update
Today’s update includes a new layer of email protection to help reduce phishing risks, along with new file size limits to keep sites fast and easy to use. To help combat the rise in AI-powered phishing attacks targeting WFU, we’ve deployed a new email protection […]
Categories: Functionality Change, New Feature
We’re excited to introduce a new AI chatbot inside the WordPress dashboard to help answer your questions about using the Wake Forest WordPress system. This assistant pulls information directly from our WordPress Guide, ensuring responses align with our approved themes, blocks […]
Categories: New Feature
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
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
In this weeks deployment we are releasing a major update to our Staff List Block. After listening to your feedback, this 2.0 version contains numerous features and enhancements designed to make the Staff List Block more useful and attractive. What’s New in Version 2.0? […]
Categories: Deployment, Functionality Change, New Feature
We have a few exciting new features that we’d like to share with you: Vertical Video Support: With the popularity of vertical video on social media, we’ve added support to our theme so you can properly display your new videos on your website. Check out […]
Categories: New Feature
Most of our recent work has been focused on accessibility, improving code quality and maintenance, but we do have a few exciting new features that we’d like to share with you: QR Code Generator: We’ve gotten requests for guidance around creating QR Codes for promoting […]
Categories: Functionality Change, New Feature