Jeffrey B. Paul
@jeffpaul.com
VP of Open Source @ Fueled + 10up. #WordPress #prodmgmt #beer #bourbon #triathlons #veterans #agile http://pronoun.is/he @[email protected]
Pomanders on Christmas
Pomanders on Christmas
Spice up your home with pomander magic! Transform oranges and cloves into delightful scents with this simple, calming craft. Perfect for cozy evenings by the fireplace, even if your family gives you side-eye. Highly recommended, 10/10!
jeffpaul.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Pomanders on Christmas
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For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
December 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
Reflections on State of the Word 2025 and the Future of AI in WordPress
AI took center stage at State of the Word 2025. Here is my personal look at the AI panel, the trends we discussed, and how the AI Experiments plugin is opening the door to new tools and workflows inside WordPress.
AI took center stage at State of the Word 2025. Here is my personal look at the AI panel, the trends we discussed, and how the AI Experiments plugin is opening the door to new tools and workflows inside WordPress.
Reflections on State of the Word 2025 and the Future of AI in WordPress
AI took center stage at State of the Word 2025. Here is my personal look at the AI panel, the trends we discussed, and how the AI Experiments plugin is opening the door to new tools and workflows inside WordPress.
jeffpaul.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Reflections on State of the Word 2025 and the Future of AI in WordPress
AI took center stage at State of the Word 2025. Here is my personal look at the AI panel, the trends we discussed, and how the AI Experiments plugin is opening the door to new tools and workflows inside WordPress.
AI took center stage at State of the Word 2025. Here is my personal look at the AI panel, the trends we discussed, and how the AI Experiments plugin is opening the door to new tools and workflows inside WordPress.
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
Proud to see 15 contributors from Fueled playing a lead role bringing @wordpress.org 6.9's headline feature to life. Encouraged by the focus on collaboration + AI architecture, continuing on into 7.0. 🙌🏻
Shout out to @jeffpaul.com & Ophelia Rose for their leadership in shipping the Notes feature. 💬
Shout out to @jeffpaul.com & Ophelia Rose for their leadership in shipping the Notes feature. 💬
🚀 WordPress 6.9 is here, with major updates to collaboration and AI architecture.
15 Fueled team members contributed, including to the new Notes feature, bringing native, in-editor commenting to WordPress.
More on 6.9 and our role in it: fueled.com/blog/wordpre...
15 Fueled team members contributed, including to the new Notes feature, bringing native, in-editor commenting to WordPress.
More on 6.9 and our role in it: fueled.com/blog/wordpre...
WordPress 6.9 Release: Fueled Leads on Collaboration Features and AI Experiments · Fueled
WordPress 6.9 is here, and with it come features that set the stage for the future of content collaboration and AI-assisted workflows inside the world’s most popular CMS. We’re proud to share that 15...
fueled.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Proud to see 15 contributors from Fueled playing a lead role bringing @wordpress.org 6.9's headline feature to life. Encouraged by the focus on collaboration + AI architecture, continuing on into 7.0. 🙌🏻
Shout out to @jeffpaul.com & Ophelia Rose for their leadership in shipping the Notes feature. 💬
Shout out to @jeffpaul.com & Ophelia Rose for their leadership in shipping the Notes feature. 💬
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
Fueled is helping shape the future of AI features inside WordPress, starting with the first official AI plugin. 🤖
We led the release of the AI Experiments plugin, which brings practical AI into the WordPress UI, and models how devs can use new core AI architecture.
fueled.com/blog/ai-expe...
We led the release of the AI Experiments plugin, which brings practical AI into the WordPress UI, and models how devs can use new core AI architecture.
fueled.com/blog/ai-expe...
Making AI Experiments: The Official Reference Plugin for WordPress AI · Fueled
The WordPress 6.9 release cycle marked a shift in how the CMS is preparing for the future of AI. Rather than shipping flashy front-end features, the release focused on the infrastructure that makes de...
fueled.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fueled is helping shape the future of AI features inside WordPress, starting with the first official AI plugin. 🤖
We led the release of the AI Experiments plugin, which brings practical AI into the WordPress UI, and models how devs can use new core AI architecture.
fueled.com/blog/ai-expe...
We led the release of the AI Experiments plugin, which brings practical AI into the WordPress UI, and models how devs can use new core AI architecture.
fueled.com/blog/ai-expe...
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
Appreciate this letter from MN State Sen Jim Abler (R-Anoka) to POTUS
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Appreciate this letter from MN State Sen Jim Abler (R-Anoka) to POTUS
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
So thankful for the 900+ contributors and 279 first-time contributors, and even more so proud of the 15 from Fueled, who helped bring us WordPress 6.9. Now time for some rest over the year end and then back at it for 7.0! 🚀
🚀 WordPress 6.9 is here, with major updates to collaboration and AI architecture.
15 Fueled team members contributed, including to the new Notes feature, bringing native, in-editor commenting to WordPress.
More on 6.9 and our role in it: fueled.com/blog/wordpre...
15 Fueled team members contributed, including to the new Notes feature, bringing native, in-editor commenting to WordPress.
More on 6.9 and our role in it: fueled.com/blog/wordpre...
WordPress 6.9 Release: Fueled Leads on Collaboration Features and AI Experiments · Fueled
WordPress 6.9 is here, and with it come features that set the stage for the future of content collaboration and AI-assisted workflows inside the world’s most popular CMS. We’re proud to share that 15...
fueled.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
So thankful for the 900+ contributors and 279 first-time contributors, and even more so proud of the 15 from Fueled, who helped bring us WordPress 6.9. Now time for some rest over the year end and then back at it for 7.0! 🚀
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
die-hard | adjective | strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
Die Hard | noun | a Christmas movie
Die Hard | noun | a Christmas movie
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
die-hard | adjective | strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
Die Hard | noun | a Christmas movie
Die Hard | noun | a Christmas movie
Heading into the weekend with a little polish on the @wordpress.org AI Experiments plugin where you can now Live Demo via WordPress Playground; while we're only on version 0.1.1, feel free to give it a test and share your ideas for what experiments you'd like to see!
wordpress.org/plugins/ai/
wordpress.org/plugins/ai/
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Heading into the weekend with a little polish on the @wordpress.org AI Experiments plugin where you can now Live Demo via WordPress Playground; while we're only on version 0.1.1, feel free to give it a test and share your ideas for what experiments you'd like to see!
wordpress.org/plugins/ai/
wordpress.org/plugins/ai/
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State of the Word 2025 has come and gone, but the story doesn’t end there. Catch the full keynote replay, the ideas, the demos, and the community moments that define WordPress.
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_DF4...
#WordPress #StateOfTheWord
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_DF4...
#WordPress #StateOfTheWord
State of the Word 2025
YouTube video by WordPress
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
State of the Word 2025 has come and gone, but the story doesn’t end there. Catch the full keynote replay, the ideas, the demos, and the community moments that define WordPress.
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_DF4...
#WordPress #StateOfTheWord
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_DF4...
#WordPress #StateOfTheWord
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
Meet WordPress 6.9 “Gene”.
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Meet WordPress 6.9 “Gene”.
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
Excited for @wordpress.org #StateOfTheWord w/@ma.tt sharing all that's happened this past year & whats to come next. A lot to be excited about in today's #WordPress 6.9 release, what's coming in 7.0, not to mention all the excitement around the WordPress #AI team!
www.youtube.com/live/NqQICC3...
www.youtube.com/live/NqQICC3...
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Excited for @wordpress.org #StateOfTheWord w/@ma.tt sharing all that's happened this past year & whats to come next. A lot to be excited about in today's #WordPress 6.9 release, what's coming in 7.0, not to mention all the excitement around the WordPress #AI team!
www.youtube.com/live/NqQICC3...
www.youtube.com/live/NqQICC3...
The AI Experiments plugin for WordPress is now live!
It introduces a new home for testing AI-powered features, starting with Title Generation in the block editor.
Give it a try and help shape the future of AI in WordPress: make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
#WordPress #AI #WPAI #AIExperiments
It introduces a new home for testing AI-powered features, starting with Title Generation in the block editor.
Give it a try and help shape the future of AI in WordPress: make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
#WordPress #AI #WPAI #AIExperiments
Announcing the AI Experiments Plugin v0.1.0
The new AI Experiments plugin brings AI-powered features directly into WordPress. Version 0.1.0 introduces a framework for testing new ideas, starting with automatic title generation in the block e…
make.wordpress.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The AI Experiments plugin for WordPress is now live!
It introduces a new home for testing AI-powered features, starting with Title Generation in the block editor.
Give it a try and help shape the future of AI in WordPress: make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
#WordPress #AI #WPAI #AIExperiments
It introduces a new home for testing AI-powered features, starting with Title Generation in the block editor.
Give it a try and help shape the future of AI in WordPress: make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
#WordPress #AI #WPAI #AIExperiments
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7 days until State of the Word 2025.
This year’s keynote is being broadcast live from San Francisco and coincides with the release of WordPress 6.9. Expect demos, a look at what is next for WordPress, and a live Q&A.
Details here: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/
#StateOfTheWord #WordPress
This year’s keynote is being broadcast live from San Francisco and coincides with the release of WordPress 6.9. Expect demos, a look at what is next for WordPress, and a live Q&A.
Details here: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/
#StateOfTheWord #WordPress
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
7 days until State of the Word 2025.
This year’s keynote is being broadcast live from San Francisco and coincides with the release of WordPress 6.9. Expect demos, a look at what is next for WordPress, and a live Q&A.
Details here: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/
#StateOfTheWord #WordPress
This year’s keynote is being broadcast live from San Francisco and coincides with the release of WordPress 6.9. Expect demos, a look at what is next for WordPress, and a live Q&A.
Details here: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/
#StateOfTheWord #WordPress
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The third Release Candidate for WordPress 6.9 is live! This milestone is crucial for testing and feedback, ensuring the quality of the upcoming final release. Your insights help shape the future of WordPress. Try it now and contribute to the community!
Download here: wp.me/pZhYe-52t
#WordPress
Download here: wp.me/pZhYe-52t
#WordPress
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The third Release Candidate for WordPress 6.9 is live! This milestone is crucial for testing and feedback, ensuring the quality of the upcoming final release. Your insights help shape the future of WordPress. Try it now and contribute to the community!
Download here: wp.me/pZhYe-52t
#WordPress
Download here: wp.me/pZhYe-52t
#WordPress
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
Updates can feel like wins! But if your changelog reads "bug fixes," it can turn into a scavenger hunt. 🧐 A clear changelog builds trust, reduces confusion, and boosts your professional image.
Read more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPressDevelopment
Read more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPressDevelopment
The importance of a good changelog
A practical guide on writing changelogs that build trust, reduce confusion, and show professionalism, helping you and your users stay confidently informed.
developer.wordpress.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Updates can feel like wins! But if your changelog reads "bug fixes," it can turn into a scavenger hunt. 🧐 A clear changelog builds trust, reduces confusion, and boosts your professional image.
Read more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPressDevelopment
Read more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPressDevelopment
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
The new Abilities API offers a way to define and expose WordPress capabilities, streamlining workflows and opening up automation possibilities. It's set to launch in WordPress 6.9! Dive in and get ready to build smarter with WordPress.
Learn more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPress
Learn more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPress
Introducing the WordPress Abilities API
WordPress 6.9 introduces the Abilities API. Learn what this new Ability will unlock for developers, and how to use it in your plugins and themes now.
developer.wordpress.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The new Abilities API offers a way to define and expose WordPress capabilities, streamlining workflows and opening up automation possibilities. It's set to launch in WordPress 6.9! Dive in and get ready to build smarter with WordPress.
Learn more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPress
Learn more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...
#WordPress
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
While there is much to celebrate in WordPress sometimes we must also mourn.
In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She…
In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She…
While there is much to celebrate in WordPress sometimes we must also mourn.
In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She will be forever on our Remembers page.
ma.tt
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
While there is much to celebrate in WordPress sometimes we must also mourn.
In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She…
In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She…
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
Introducing the WordPress AI Client SDK:
make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Introducing the WordPress AI Client SDK:
make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
I'm excited for the Notes feature coming in @wordpress.org 6.9 that allows authors and editors to leave feedback right where they're working, within the block editor.
Additional technical details: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
What's planned next in #WordPress 7.0: github.com/WordPress/gu...
Additional technical details: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
What's planned next in #WordPress 7.0: github.com/WordPress/gu...
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I'm excited for the Notes feature coming in @wordpress.org 6.9 that allows authors and editors to leave feedback right where they're working, within the block editor.
Additional technical details: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
What's planned next in #WordPress 7.0: github.com/WordPress/gu...
Additional technical details: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
What's planned next in #WordPress 7.0: github.com/WordPress/gu...
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 2 is now available for testing. This vital milestone invites you to download and test the latest features that aim to enhance your experience. Your feedback is crucial for the final release! Ready to dive in?
Get the release here: wp.me/pZhYe-526
#WordPress
Get the release here: wp.me/pZhYe-526
#WordPress
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 2 is now available for testing. This vital milestone invites you to download and test the latest features that aim to enhance your experience. Your feedback is crucial for the final release! Ready to dive in?
Get the release here: wp.me/pZhYe-526
#WordPress
Get the release here: wp.me/pZhYe-526
#WordPress
I missed @ma.tt's talk at #WCEH but caught up through his recap. It touched on the open web, social identity, and the future of AI.
I’ve shared two questions I hoped to ask him about helping people publish freely across the web and restoring trust in digital content.
jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
I’ve shared two questions I hoped to ask him about helping people publish freely across the web and restoring trust in digital content.
jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
In response to Matt Mullenweg’s “WordCamp Canada Talk”
Questions in response to Matt’s townhall at WCEH: What role do you see WordPress, either in core or through plugins, playing to help people reclaim their online identity and make ‘publish onc…
jeffpaul.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I missed @ma.tt's talk at #WCEH but caught up through his recap. It touched on the open web, social identity, and the future of AI.
I’ve shared two questions I hoped to ask him about helping people publish freely across the web and restoring trust in digital content.
jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
I’ve shared two questions I hoped to ask him about helping people publish freely across the web and restoring trust in digital content.
jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
🚀 AI-powered search just landed in ElasticPress Labs.
The latest 2.5 release introduces:
🔍 AI-generated search summaries
💬 Semantic (natural language) search
Bringing smarter, more intuitive search results, available now with an OpenAI key.
fueled.com/blog/elastic...
The latest 2.5 release introduces:
🔍 AI-generated search summaries
💬 Semantic (natural language) search
Bringing smarter, more intuitive search results, available now with an OpenAI key.
fueled.com/blog/elastic...
ElasticPress Updates Bring AI to WordPress Search · Fueled
ElasticPress, our fast and flexible search solution for WordPress, continues to evolve with powerful new features that supercharge search. With the release of ElasticPress 5.3 and its companion plugin...
fueled.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚀 AI-powered search just landed in ElasticPress Labs.
The latest 2.5 release introduces:
🔍 AI-generated search summaries
💬 Semantic (natural language) search
Bringing smarter, more intuitive search results, available now with an OpenAI key.
fueled.com/blog/elastic...
The latest 2.5 release introduces:
🔍 AI-generated search summaries
💬 Semantic (natural language) search
Bringing smarter, more intuitive search results, available now with an OpenAI key.
fueled.com/blog/elastic...
Reposted by Jeffrey B. Paul
The Release Candidate 1 for WordPress 6.9 is here! This milestone invites you to explore enhanced Site Editor features, performance improvements, and updates across the board.
Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wo...
#WordPress
Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wo...
#WordPress
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Release Candidate 1 for WordPress 6.9 is here! This milestone invites you to explore enhanced Site Editor features, performance improvements, and updates across the board.
Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wo...
#WordPress
Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wo...
#WordPress