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Open Channels FM: The Core Principles of the Open Web, Simplified
The open web is defined by five principles: open standards, permissionless publishing, linking, interoperability, and decentralization, ensuring freedom, flexibility, and user control in online information sharing.
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Free WPVibe Alternative: Easy MCP AI vs WPVibe (Pricing, Limits, Reviews)
Looking for a WPVibe alternative? Compare WPVibe and Easy MCP AI on price, daily limits, data path, approvals and reviews, and pick the right fit.
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WordCamp Central: WordCamp Sylhet 2026: No Swag, All Heart
What happens when you take the swag out of a WordCamp? You get more of what WordCamps were always about: people, ideas, and real conversations. On October 2 and 3, 2026, the WordPress community gathered at the Central Auditorium of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) for WordCamp Sylhet 2026. This year the organizers…
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WPBeginner Spotlight 29: WPVibe Passes 100,000 Users, OptinMonster MCP, and an Urgent PHP Fix
October was the month AI assistants stopped being a side feature in WordPress. You can now ask Claude or ChatGPT to build a popup, set up a donation automation, or find out why a scheduled task failed. Before you read the rest, please check your… Read More » The post WPBeginner Spotlight 29: WPVibe Passes 100,000…
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WordCamp Central: WordPress Campus Connect at Presidency University: Building Skills, Exploring Careers, and Inspiring the Next Generation
We’re excited to share that WordPress Campus Connect at Presidency University, Dhaka, has successfully concluded! Held on 25–26 October 2026, this two-day initiative brought students closer to WordPress, practical website development, career opportunities, and the growing role of open-source education. Want to see more photos from WordPress Campus Connect at Presidency University? Explore all the…
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Open Channels FM: Who Controls Our Software, Open Channels News Week in Review
This week’s Open Channels News highlights tensions over AI in open source, new tools like GridCraft, corporate shifts towards open infrastructure, and the need for sustainable, user-driven technology.
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Best WordPress MCP Plugins in 2026 (Free and Paid, Compared)
Picking a WordPress MCP plugin? Four got the same two prompts, and all eight are compared on price, free caps and defaults. Find which fits your job.
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Open Channels FM: Look What Was Waiting Down Your List
And update on our feed.
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Open Channels FM: Mistral LeChonk, Open-Source Windows Tools, and Rethinking the Internet’s Platforms
LeChonk’s debut, open-source Windows projects, and Wired’s take on digital control shape today’s tech news and business decisions.
