WordPress 4.7.1 Security and Maintenance Release

WordPress 4.7 has been downloaded over 10 million times since its release on December 6, 2016 and we are pleased to announce the immediate availability of WordPress 4.7.1. This is a security releas…

W3Techs Ranks WordPress as the Fastest Growing CMS of 2016 – WordPress Tavern

W3Techs published its Web Technologies of 2016 report today, compiling technologies that saw the largest increase in usage last year. The survey pulls data from the top 10 million sites (according …

Can Chicago's tech climate support the growth of blockbuster redwoods? - Chicago Tribune

Forget unicorns. The Chicago tech ecosystem needs redwoods.

Micro.blog Surpasses Kickstarter Funding Goal, Set to Launch New Social Network for Independent Microblogs – WordPress Tavern

Developer Manton Reece is on a mission to take back short form content for the open web by providing better tools for independent microblogging. Most short form content today is posted through cent…

Tactics for Selecting the Best WordPress Theme for the Job - Chicago Northside WordPress Meetup (Chicago, IL) | Meetup

Your client has expectations and wants to use a particular theme. How do you set up a WordPress theme when you have no idea how the Theme actually works? Can you use the Theme your client chooses. Doe

Content Academy Information Session | Content Academy™

Join us to learn about everything Content Academy has to offer and if it’s a right fit for you!

Elements of a Powerful Digital Portfolio - WordPress Bloggers (Chicago, IL) | Meetup

Working with a Writing Coach or Developmental Editor - Chicago Self-Publishing Group (Chicago, IL) | Meetup

One of the best things an author can do is work with a writing coach or developmental editor to ensure the book’s content is as solid and marketable as possible. With the ultimate goal of helping the

Jeff Carter (West Loop Ventures) - Startup Grind Chicago (Chicago, IL) | Meetup

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Jeff Carter (West Loop Ventures)

Jeffrey Carter is an angel investor and independent trader. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels, one of th

Built In Brews at ReviewTrackers - Built in Chicago (Chicago, IL) | Meetup

ReviewTrackers welcomes you to kick off the new year with startup cheers and beers at 2017's first Built In Brews. Meet the squad behind the award-winning customer feedback software that helps bu

Snapchat Demystifies App With Search - WSJ

Snap Inc. is rolling out an update that includes a search function and certain shortcuts that would streamline navigation within the app, potentially raising its appeal with older users.

Facebook Launches Journalism Project, Plans to Expand Monetization of Instant Articles – WordPress Tavern

After taking heat for the proliferation of “fake news” and misinformation on its platform during the US presidential election, Facebook is aiming to strengthen its ties with the news in…

Newly-granted Google patent sheds light on how the search engine sees entities

Columnist Dave Davies explains a recent Google patent which hints at how the search engine processes entity information to answer questions. This can provide hints into how SEOs can structure their content to be deemed relevant.

How to Avoid Unintentionally Setting Low Expectations for Yourself

Setting expectations for yourself can help you achieve your goals. But if you're making it too easy on yourself, you aren't doing anyone any favors.