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The WordPress Mercantile swag store has a new design. You'll find the product catalog front and center, a storefront built almost entirely with blocks and WooCommerce, and details like size, material, and care on every product page. Every purchase supports the WordPress Foundation. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rA #WPSwag

Block themes typically require separate templates to load different sidebars. The render_block_data filter lets you swap template part slugs at render time based on post category or page context, keeping your template count down. https://lnkd.in/gWJ4H8qQ #WordPressDevelopment

Physics World, the international physics news and analysis publication from IOP Publishing, runs on WordPress. The site serves researchers, educators, and students worldwide with expert articles, in-depth analysis, and career resources. It's a strong example of WordPress supporting a respected specialist publisher with global reach. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3Bw #WordPressShowcase

The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2026 is now open. If you identify as a woman, are an active WordPress contributor, and have never attended WordCamp US before, you can apply for support that covers your ticket, travel, and lodging. Applications are open through July 10, 2026. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-RJ #WCUS

WordPress's Global Partners supported WordCamps across 4 continents in the first half of 2026, from Kathmandu and Port Harcourt to Madrid, Vienna, and Kampala. WordPress Campus Connect has now reached more than 6,200 students worldwide. You can read the full recap at the link. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rg #WordPressCommunity

Everyone comes to WordCamp US with a different goal. Whether you’re hoping to learn, contribute to WordPress, meet collaborators, or explore what’s next for the open web, this post can help you find your path through the event. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-NQ #WCUS #WordPress

The May 2026 WordPress education report is out. WordPress Campus Connect (WPCC) has reached 6,200 total attendees across 45 events, with 31 more in the planning stages. A student in the WordPress Credits program translated a photo walk guide into Spanish, and a community in Mexico used it to run their own event. https://wp.me/p2U65r-mwm #WordPressCommunity

“Do you really want control for AI to be with three companies or three countries?” At WordCamp Europe 2026, Mary Hubbard spoke about why the WordPress community should be part of the conversation about AI, open source, and the future of the web. Revisit the full WCEU recap: https://lnkd.in/g-tZkPug #WordPress #WCEU

WordCamp Europe 2027 is heading to Málaga, Spain, May 27–29. Lead Organisers Nilo Vélez, Emma Wager, and Lucas Radke are already planning the event, and the call for organisers is now open. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-33D #WCEU

Krytter is a software company serving the outdoor outfitting industry, and their WordPress site is a clear example of the platform supporting specialized B2B products. Built with the Blocksy theme, the site is designed to speak directly to guides and adventure businesses, with focused messaging and a professional layout. WordPress powers more than media and retail; it handles niche software products at this level too. https://lnkd.in/gwpcG9HK #WordPressShowcase