WordPress Plugin LearnDash Aquired by Liquid Web
Liquid Web has acquired another WordPress-related business. They’ve now announced their acquisition of LearnDash, a learning management system (LMS) plugin for WordPress.
Nexcess Launches Plugin Performance Monitor for WooCommerce and WordPress
Managed ecommerce hosting provider has released its Plugin Performance Monitor. It will be added as a feature on all Nexcess’ Managed WooCommerce and Managed WordPress hosting packages.
Bluehost Unveils Website Builder for WordPress Websites
Global web hosting provider Bluehost has launched its Bluehost Website Builder solution - a smart-design editor for WordPress. As a tool, Bluehost’s Website Builder would simplify the website creation process while maintaining the full power of WordPress.
WordPress 5.8 Released: Nearly 300 New Features and Updates
WordPress version 5.8 has been released. The latest version is rolling out right now and is available to all publishers. The new release is titled ‘Tatum’, after Art Tatum - a pioneering jazz pianist. It’s a suitable name for this latest WordPress version because it’s jam-packed with brand-new features.
Startup 10Web Raises $2M to Automate WordPress Website Building and Hosting
Sierra Ventures and AI Fund have invested $2 million in 10Web’s Automated WordPress Platform, which automates website hosting and creation with artificial intelligence (AI). 10Web is based in the U.S., in Newark, Delaware.
WP Engine Now Offers Its ‘Local Pro’ WordPress Tools and Features for Free
Managed WordPress hosting company, WP Engine, is making all its Local Pro’ tools and capabilities for WordPress development available for free to everyone. It includes those services previously available only to Local Pro members.
WP Engine Unveils Enterprise WordPress Platform, WP Engine Premier
Global managed WordPress hosting provider WP Engine has launched its latest solution, Premier. It’s an enterprise WordPress platform that would provide the highest levels of security, speed, and scalability for the world’s most popular and frequented sites.
Liquid Web Acquires WordPress Ecommerce Plugin Provider IconicWP
Global web hosting provider Liquid Web is expanding its managed Wordpress hosting portfolio by acquiring IconicWP. Financial terms of this acquisition were not disclosed.
WP Engine Announces Its Digital WordPress Event, Summit/2021
Registration is now open for WP Engine’s signature event, Summit/2021. Now in its sixth year, this premiere global conference for developers and marketers will be a digital event on 2021, June 24th. The event is offered by managed WordPress hosting company WP Engine.
WordPress VIP Receives FedRAMP Approval
Provider of enterprise WordPress, WordPress VIP (WPVIP), part of Automattic’s suite of brands, has received a FedRAMP ‘Authority to Operate’ (ATO) approval. With WordPress VIP’s FedRAMP approval, government agencies in the U.S. are ensured they get government-grade security and compliance when deploying and hosting WordPress websites.
Cloudways Hires WordPress Evangelist Robert Jacobi as Director of WordPress
Managed cloud hosting provider Cloudways has hired industry veteran Robert Jacobi as Director of WordPress. Mr. Jacobi has decades of developer-focused management experience with Fortune 500 companies.
