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WordCamp US 2023 was held in National Harbor, Maryland at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Attendees (That’s us!) enjoyed plentiful space, three gigantic conference halls, and delicious catering in the naturally-lit foyer of the facility.

Those who are familiar with the Google Business Profile (GBP) guidelines would know that the search engine giant has some special suggestions for Service Area Businesses (SAB). Google recommends that since these businesses do not serve customers at their business address, they hide the address under the “Info” tab in Business Profile Manager.

Google’s announcement of search upgrades at Google I/O is truly exciting. These upgrades have the potential to enhance search relevance, information, and engagement for users. One particularly intriguing upgrade is the introduction of generative AI to search, allowing Google to provide more comprehensive and informative search results.

Social media has encountered a rather sudden shakeup as one of the most popular platforms for short-form text and video content has had a surprising renaissance, and to many, it’s not the good kind.

We’ve been closely monitoring an alarming exploit campaign that targets websites utilizing the WooCommerce Payments plugin. This popular plugin, installed on over 600,000 sites, harbors a critical vulnerability, labeled CVE-2023-28121. Cybercriminals are exploiting this flaw to gain unauthorized access and administrative privileges on vulnerable websites, making it a highly sought-after target.

Recently I had the privilege of attending WordCamp Iloilo 2023, a truly remarkable event that left an indelible mark on my WordPress journey. The Iloilo Convention Center buzzed with excitement as a diverse community of WordPress enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the boundless potential of this powerful platform.

You may or may not have read about our prior trips to WordCamp, but for those uninformed, WordCamp is an informal convention organized by WordPress users and contributors in various cities internationally. It includes swag, presenters, snacks, and vendors presenting their products or representing their company.

Are you looking to give your business a boost in the digital age? Social media is the way to go! With over a billion people active on Facebook alone, it’s no wonder why more and more businesses are using social media as a core part of their marketing strategy.

Last month, Joy Hawkins of SterlingSky took to Twitter to reveal the surprising impact Services can have on the ranking of Google Business Profiles. This finding is sure to cause a stir among businesses that are trying to improve their ranking on the search engine.

WordCamp is an informal convention organized by WordPress users in cities around the globe, complete with speakers, swag, and tables from vendors eager to present their products or ideas. The most recent WordCamp was held on May 6th in Buffalo, New York.