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Happy Women’s History Month! We’re excited to celebrate by partnering with PowerToFly for their virtual summit, where WordPress VIP's Jodie Fiorenza will discuss advancing women in the workplace and beyond. This four-day event begins on March 18 and offers free professional development sessions, inspiring conversations with women leaders and allies, as well as fantastic networking and hiring opportunities. Don't miss out—secure your free ticket today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gJKgpAsw

Migrating 12 high-traffic sites—including Ask.com and Reference.com—was no small feat. But with Multidots and WordPress VIP, Ask Media Group not only met but exceeded expectations, delivering scalable solutions ahead of schedule. The takeaway? ?? Seamless, high-speed migrations ?? Scalable solutions for growth ?? Reliable performance at any scale See how WordPress VIP + Multidots can help your organization thrive.

Is your salary keeping up with the industry? In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, knowing your worth is more important than ever. The Content Matters 2024 Salary Report breaks down the latest trends in content salaries—so you can stay ahead. ?? See salary benchmarks across industries, company sizes, and seniority levels.? ?? Discover how AI and data-driven strategies are shaping compensation.? ?? Find out which skills are commanding top salaries in content-driven roles. Don’t let the market define your value. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gt5dz2WC

Your CMS might be holding you back—without you even realizing it. Is your site performance strong enough for peak traffic? Is your CMS optimizing for Core Web Vitals and SEO? Are your developers spending too much time on maintenance instead of innovation? The best media organizations don’t wait for a crisis to rethink their CMS. They ask the hard questions now. ?? ?? Read our latest piece to see if your CMS is helping or hurting your newsroom’s success: https://lnkd.in/gEzFnaSd

WordPress VIP is proud to sponsor Press Gazette’s Media Strategy Network USA on March 13 in NYC—an event bringing together top executives from the news, media, and publishing sectors. We’ll lead a dynamic roundtable discussion on a critical industry challenge: How can media organizations prevent legacy tech from stalling innovation? With the rapid evolution of digital experiences, staying competitive means breaking free from tech constraints and embracing solutions that drive agility and growth. Let’s talk about how leading media companies are doing just that. Don’t miss the chance to connect —register now: https://lnkd.in/gAWB2mpY

?? A tsunami can strike with little warning, leaving destruction in its wake. The same can be said for tech debt—and according to Forrester, a massive wave is coming. By 2026, 75% of organizations will see their tech debt rise to moderate or high severity. The cause? A mix of aging systems, short-term fixes, and the AI boom reshaping tech stacks at record speed. The good news: This tsunami can be stopped. But only if business leaders recognize the warning signs before it’s too late. ?? Are you ready to take action? Read the full article to learn how to monitor, mitigate, and migrate before tech debt wipes out your digital strategy: https://lnkd.in/gY99D9si

Not all content roles are created equal—especially when it comes to pay. Technology and consumer goods sectors are leading in salary offerings, while media and publishing roles see more entry-level wages. ?? Only 17% of tech industry respondents earn under $80K, compared to 44% in media and publishing. Curious how your industry stacks up? Read our report: https://lnkd.in/gt5dz2WC

That’s a wrap on WordCamp Asia 2024! We had an incredible time connecting with the WordPress community, catching up with partners, and meeting so many passionate people at our booth. Events like this remind us why open source thrives—because of the amazing individuals who power it. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, share insights, and exchange ideas. Until next time! ?? Swipe through for some highlights from the event.

?? Breaking language barriers with AI + Imarc! Katie Desmond from Imarc shares how AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming multilingual publishing—making translations faster, more cost-effective, and scalable. Watch to discover how AI is helping publishers streamline content, expand global reach, and enhance efficiency. ??

Exploring AI’s potential with Big Bite ?? As part of our new Partner Insights series, Jason Agnew at Big Bite shares how their collaboration with The Times is helping publishers discover the right AI tools to transform workflows. By building and testing AI capabilities in-house, Big Bite demonstrates how publishers can: * Experiment with AI to find tailored solutions. * Enhance digital publishing strategies. * Deliver exceptional audience experiences at scale. Explore this and other insights from our agency partners to see how AI transforms publishing workflows https://lnkd.in/gwH5jwSC