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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · 19d

▪️ Wednesday: a few of us are planning to meet at Pyro before WPLDN from 2 pm onwards. Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/2HMWoew9kzBJ...

▪️ Friday: an informal breakfast at The Crosse Keys from 9 am onwards. Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/pSymvJ9rAF8F...

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · 19d

As there will be people travelling for LoopConf, we're also hosting (I use that very loosely!) two informal gatherings tomorrow afternoon and Friday morning. All are welcome; no registration is required for these events (tickets are needed for #WPLDN). Details below:

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · 19d

It's #WPLDN tomorrow. Yes, it's Wednesday! For Sept. only, as @loopconf.com comes to London

We'll feature two great speakers in @karmatosed.art & @mikedemo.bsky.social

Thanks @kinsta.com 20i Kaviyo hosting.com Mollie & @dreamhost.bsky.social for support

Register: www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

#WPLDN - September 2025: Agency Success & Future Interfaces, Wed, Sep 24, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Join us for a special **Wednesday** evening at #WPLDN as London welcomes the [LoopConf community](https://ti.to/wpsessions/loopconf/discount/WPLDN) – **grab your LoopConf t

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Jun 23

This Thursday evening a lucky attendee at #WPLDN (a Meetup in London for the WordPress community) will walk away with this iPad. You need to be in the room to win, so we'll see you there? It's our summer social, so fun all around! Register now: www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Jun 23

It's #WPLDN this week. Thursday, June 26, from 18:30. Get your free ticket today: meetu.ps/e/P8GHr/hbfr...

#WPLDN – June 2025: Summer Social, Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Forget the deadlines for one night and join us for the #WPLDN Summer Social! We're swapping out the talks for an evening dedicated to pure fun, community, and a little frie

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · May 29

Why @dreamhost.bsky.social are sponsoring #WPLDN:

www.dreamhost.com/news/announc...

"One of the things we admire most about #WPLDN is their commitment to diversity in the range of topics, formats, and perspectives represented throughout the year."

Why We're Sponsoring #WPLDN - DreamHost

I’m excited to share that DreamHost has officially signed on as a sponsor of #WPLDN, a fantastic series of WordPress-focused events held throughout the year in venues across London, England! One of th...

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FILTER @filter.agency · May 27

Just a few days until Allie takes the stage at #WPLDN!

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · May 7

#WPLDN returns May 29 with:

• PM tips (and Bake Off wisdom!) from Allie Tupper from @filter.agency
• Site security & disaster recovery lightning talks
• Dev updates in WP 6.8 with JuanMa Garrido from @automattic.com

🆓 Free | 🕡 6:30PM | 📍Central London

🔗 RSVP: www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

The #WPLDN event poster features four speakers at our May 29, 2025, event.

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · May 7

#WPLDN returns May 29 with:

• PM tips (and Bake Off wisdom!) from Allie Tupper from @filter.agency
• Site security & disaster recovery lightning talks
• Dev updates in WP 6.8 with JuanMa Garrido from @automattic.com

🆓 Free | 🕡 6:30PM | 📍Central London

🔗 RSVP: www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Apr 25

What does it really take to build a successful product?

At #WPLDN, @aarondcampbell.com Director of Product at @a2hosting.com shared practical lessons from 20+ years in web and 10+ in product. From UX-first thinking to post-launch growth - this one's gold

📺 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=RqjF...

How to Build a Successful Product: Lessons from A2 Hosting’s Aaron Campbell at #WPLDN

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Apr 24

"I've just had a website built, but the developer didn't know anything about SEO. I'd like you to do some SEO now" James Forward sharing client challenges at #WPLDN

Presenter delivering a talk at a #WPLDN event

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Apr 24

Just 7 tickets remain for #WPLDN. Will you be joining us?

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#WPLDN – April 2025: Real-World Site Fixes & WooCommerce Theming Reloaded, Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Join us for another exciting evening at #WPLDN as we dig into the real-world challenges of WordPress sites and the evolving world of WooCommerce theming. Whether you're a d

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Apr 23

It's #WPLDN tomorrow! Have you got your ticket?

◾ James Forward - What happens when a freelance WordPress developer takes over someone else's site?

◾ @jakson.co - A year ago, we explored the world of #WooCommerce with Block Themes. So what’s changed?

Register 👉 www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

#WPLDN event poster featuring James Forward and Jakson as speakers on April 24, 2025.

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Mark Wilkinson @markwilkinson.dev · Apr 2

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 👇

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Building a Block-Based WordPress Site with FSE – Highrise Digital Case Study at #WPLDN

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Keith Devon @keithdevon.com · Apr 1

Our #WPLDN talk, a case study of our recent #WordPress site build, is now online.

I can't watch 🫣 but maybe you'll enjoy it. 🙂

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

Building a Block-Based WordPress Site with FSE – Highrise Digital Case Study at #WPLDN

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 28

You're wrong. It was yesterday!

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 28

Can you believe Wapuunk turned 10 years old this week? london.wordcamp.org/2015/wapuunk...

Wapuunk, Wallpapers and More…

With all the wonderful feedback on the design we thought it would be great to share some of the artwork with you from WordCamp London 2015. We are putting these out there under a creative commons l…

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 27

How would you define separation/differentiation between UI and UX? #WPLDN

Slide demonstrating the left and right side brain

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 27

Thank you to our #WPLDN partners @20iUnlimited, @kinsta, @Klaviyo, @MolliePayments, @nimbushosting, and @WPAgencySupport for supporting our free, community-focused event within the #WordPress community here in London, UK.

Event attendees watching a speaker deliver a talk

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 26

It's #WPLDN tomorrow! Got your ticket?

◾ Edmund Turbin will show how to supercharge your WordPress workflow with automation

◾ @aarondcampbell.com will share practical strategies for building & scaling successful products @a2hosting.com

Limited FREE tickets here: www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

#WPLDN – March 2025: Automating Workflows & Building Better Products, Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Join us for another evening at #WPLDN as we dive into the world of automation and product development. Whether you're a developer, product manager, or business owner, this

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 21

Interested in speaking at #WPLDN? Register today: www.wpldn.uk/speak/. You'll be speaking to a #WordPress-focused audience in central London

Speak at #WPLDN: UK's largest monthly WordPress-focused event

Speakers at #WPLDN events can speak in front of the largest monthly WordPress-focused event in the UK. Speakers are offered 15-40 minutes to present ideas and discuss WordPress-related topics.

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 21

#WPLDN – 27 March 2025: Automating Workflows & Building Better Products. Register free today: meetu.ps/e/NWPYG/hbfr...

#WPLDN – March 2025: Automating Workflows & Building Better Products, Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Join us for another evening at #WPLDN as we dive into the world of automation and product development. Whether you're a developer, product manager, or business owner, this

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 20

Patchstack Whitepaper: WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities Rise by 34% as CRA Compliance Deadline Nears

Patchstack's State of WordPress Security in 2025 report highlights another record-breaking year for reported WordPress vulnerabilities and warns that the community is not ready for the European…

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 20

One week today at #WPLDN:

◾ Edmund Turbin will show how to supercharge your WordPress workflow with automation

◾ @aarondcampbell.com will share practical strategies for building & scaling successful products @a2hosting.com

Limited FREE tickets here: meetup.com/london-wordp...

An event poster for #WPLDN featuring two speakers: Edmun Turbin and Aaron D. Campbell. Along with the event date: March 27, 2025

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 20

How to increase recurring revenue in your agency

How to increase recurring revenue in your agency - #WPLDN

David will explore practical strategies to help agencies increase recurring revenue and build a more sustainable business model. We’ll cover key areas such as choosing the right tools, shifting from…

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London @wpldn.uk · Mar 17

WordPress 6.8 will use bcrypt for password hashing:

WordPress 6.8 will use bcrypt for password hashing

The underlying algorithm that’s used to hash and store user passwords in the database will be changed in WordPress 6.8 from phpass portable hashing to bcrypt.

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