This is the home of the Make Community team for the WordPress open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project!
Here is where we have policy debates, project announcements, and assist community members in organizing events.
Everyone is welcome to comment on posts and participate in the discussions regardless of skill level or experience.
Get Involved
If you love WordPress and want to help us do these things, join in!
The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.
This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if you are not currently active in the team!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @peiraisotta, @Shusei, @leo, or @nukaga. It does not need to be a blog post yet, the topic can be discussed during the meeting nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings.
Call for meeting host and notetaker If anyone is available to host this month’s or next month’s Community Team meetings and/or write the recap notes , please reach out to one of the team reps: @peiraisotta, @Shusei, @leo, or @nukaga.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
What have you been doing and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this post and we will try to update the agenda accordingly.
Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas-friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting!
The WordPress Latam Community Reactivation Project was launched nine months ago to revive and strengthen WordPress communities across Latin America. With a vision to foster collaboration, mutual learning, and active member participation, this initiative aims to empower individuals, build strategic alliances, and create consistent monthly events that engage, connect the community, and activate local leaders and communities in the region.
Key Achievements
The WP Latam team has driven the growth and reactivation of WordPress communities across Latin America, creating spaces for mentorship, teaching, and collaboration. Today, more people of all ages are connected and have access to technology in their language and time zone, strengthening this supportive regional network.
Key Results
Community Reactivation: We reactivated communities in:
Support at WordCamps: WP Latam provided support at events like WordCamp Bogotá and WordCamp Guatemala, managing social media, registration, and volunteers. It also led contributor tables in marketing, support, and community.
Regional Communication Channels: With Telegram (+150 members), social media, and email, we facilitated connection and learning throughout the region.
Regional Latin American Meetup: This monthly space connects communities, showcasing local achievements and specialized topics in WordPress, development, and marketing.
Impact on Communities in 2024
Continuous Mentorship: Local mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. support leaders in organizing events and developing strategies.
Regional Collaboration Network: Active exchange of best practices and resources between communities.
Structured Training: Monthly MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. sessions with high-value educational content.
Empowerment of New Leaders: New leaders have emerged, expanding communities and motivating others.
Expanding WordPress events in San José (Costa Rica), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nicaragua, and other cities.
Podcast featuring inspiring stories from the community.
Virtual Contributor Latam event.
Series of events for training new WordPress Event and WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. organizers.
The WP Latam mentorship team has significantly shifted collaboration and visibility for WordPress in Latin America. We’ve joined forces in a strong network that grows our community and fosters technology access for all!
Hello, it’s November. It’s time to decide who will represent the new community team next year!
Last year, we made the following proposals to adapt the structure of Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts.’s which changed the term a Rep would serve to two (2) years, and to have 4 team reps, 2 that remain, 2 that will be elected, and in 2024, four people served as reps.
Change the number of years in office from one to two years (step down is possible if desired), with one or two of the three remaining the following year to facilitate continuity
Each team has representatives in the WordPress open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project, abbreviated as “reps”.
Team reps are responsible for communicating on behalf of the group to the other contributor groups via weekly updates, as well as occasional chats.
As a reminder, it is not called “team lead” for a reason. While the people elected as team reps will generally come from the pool of folks that people think of as experienced leaders, the team rep role is designed to change hands regularly.
This role does have a time commitment attached to it, at least one hour a week. The main tasks include:
Writing the agenda for the Community Team meetings
Coordinating the facilitator of the meeting and the posting of summaries
Discuss the community team’s annual goals
Keep an eye on the moving parts of the team and provide reports for quarterly updates
How Community Team Rep Elections Work
Following our election process last year, the Community team is planning on these key steps:
Nominations
Anyone can nominate a Community team rep! Self-nominations are welcome too. To nominate someone or yourself, please comment in this post. If you would like to nominate someone in private, please reach out to @peiraisotta, @st810amaze or @nukaga.
Nomination Open: 1 November 2024
Nomination Closes: 15 November 2024
We will only add people who respond positively to a nomination to the poll, so feel free to decline a nomination if you don’t feel like this is the right fit for any reason.
Voting
We will open voting with a new blog post as soon as nominations are closed. Community members can vote to select new Community Team Reps.
Voting Open: 25 November 2024
Voting Closes: 10 December 2024
Results
We will then be able to announce our new team reps before the end of 2025!
Nominate now
Please nominate people for Community team rep in the comments of this post or via private message by 15 November 2024.
Finally, if you have any questions, please also feel free to ask in the comments.
Nominations are closed.Thank you for all the comments!
Hello, Event Organizers and Community team members!
Historically, the Community team has been responsible for shipping lanyards, buttons, and various stickers to WordPress events and WP meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. groups worldwide.
This was primarily done by processing orders through the Mercantile store. After we could no longer ship these items using the Mercantile store, we introduced some temporary alternatives, but none served as a permanent solution.
After several attempts to find alternatives and continue shipping SWAG for Community team events, we have decided to pause this program officially until our contributors have the bandwidth to conduct more research and identify a sustainable solution.
Next steps
Our first step will be to follow up and close any pending tickets related to SWAG requests.
If you are planning an event or would like to print these locally, please see the Swag Source Files for more details.
Feel free to reach out to support@wordcamp.org if you have any questions.
Future of SWAG shipments
While this likely won’t be prioritized right now as we don’t have many Community team contributors available, it will surely be reconsidered in the future.
If you have ideas or know services that might be able to address this on a global scale, please add your suggestions to the comments section. These will be reviewed at the appropriate time to reconsider options. The Community team will prioritize requests and solutions that require minimal time to manage.
This recap is a summary of the Community Team monthly meeting. It will cover the discussion points, ideas, and decisions that came up during the meeting. The aim of this recap is to provide a quick overview for those who were unable to attend as well as an overview for everyone. These meetings were based on the Agenda for October and are held in our #community-teamSlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ channel on Make WordPress.
The GatherPress project has made significant advancements since its initial proposal and continues to evolve through active collaboration. Regular updates are being shared with the community. Current meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. organizers are testing the project and providing feedback, expected by the end of the week. The team is in discussions with Ryelle from the MetaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. team and hopes to start the integration into WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ soon. Additionally, @zinanga is excited to begin experimenting with a new group, allowing for real feedback to improve the project.
The Contributor Mentorship program will begin on Monday, and participation is open to everyone in the community. Activities in the program are public, and members are encouraged to follow along, comment, participate, and even join calls in the #mentorship-cohort-oct-2024 channel. The program is not restricted to just mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. and mentees. Additionally, @patriciabt is leading a project to bring new contributors to BuddyPress and bbPressbbPressFree, open source software built on top of WordPress for easily creating forums on sites. https://bbpress.org, aiming to keep both projects active and thriving. @zinanga has expressed interest in participating and sharing their experiences.
There was a question about the new marketing expense guidelines for WordPress events. @brandondove suggested creating examples of acceptable marketing activities for organizers to use as a reference. @zinanga shared a link to the proposed changes and mentioned that some ideas were already recommended. @Rocío Valdivia added that @Fernando Lopez and @Paula Carmona are working on a draft with ideas on how to use the marketing funds, initially in Spanish. Rocío invited Brandon to coordinate with them to create an English version and share it on the Make Community blog for further feedback.
Next Meeting
Community Team Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. There are two meetings to support different time zones. The meetings will take place on #community-team on Slack.
The Community Team Monthly Meetings happen on the first Thursday of every month. These meetings can be facilitated and run by any member of the community team, and is a great opportunity to engage with the rest of the community and team.
If you are interested in facilitating any of these meetings in the future, please feel free to comment or get in touch with any of the Community Team Reps.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps:@peiraisotta, @Shusei, @leo, or @nukaga.
We are thrilled to announce a new opportunity to join the WordPress Community Team as a Supporter. As part of our ongoing efforts to grow and nurture the WordPress community, we’re onboarding new volunteers to help foster community engagement.
What Does It Mean to Be a Community Supporter?
As a Community Team Supporter, you’ll play a vital role in helping us maintain a thriving, welcoming, and supportive environment. Some of the main tasks you will help the community team with are
Mentoring WordCamps and WordPress Events
Vetting MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook., WordCamps/WordPress Events and do_actiondo_actiondo_action hackathons are community-organised events that are focussed on using WordPress to give deserving charitable organisations their own online presence. Learn more on doaction.org. events applications
Managing community support channels
What to Expect:
Commitment & Engagement: We ask for a clear commitment to your role, including time and active participation, to ensure our community continues to grow and flourish. This activity will also qualify under the 5ftF pledge program.
Clear Roles & Responsibilities: We’ll provide you with well-defined role descriptions so you can contribute effectively from the start. Expect hands-on projects, workshops, and group discussions to deepen your involvement.
Interactive Learning: Our onboarding process is designed to be engaging! Through quizzes, scenario-based learning, and group discussions, you’ll develop the skills and confidence needed for your role.
Peer Support & Accountability: You’ll be assigned a buddy from your cohort to encourage mutual accountability and foster strong relationships. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. future cohorts.
How to Apply:
Submit your application today! For those who have applied as Community Team Supporters: We have been working to onboard new Community Support members, but some applications have stalled. We apologize for the delay. If you’re reading this announcement and are still interested in joining the team, please reapply.
The application form will remain open till 24th October 2024, and we plan to have group orientation starting in early November 2024.
Recognition
Supporters will be able to lead the Community Table at flagship events.
Exclusive webinars with WordPress leaders.
Community Badge on WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ Profile.
We’ll also recognize achievements through public shoutouts and celebrations at flagship events.
We can’t wait to welcome new members into the team and continue building a strong, supportive community together.
The WordPress Contributor Working Group is thrilled to announce the launch of the third cohort of the WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program, that has kicked off on Monday, October 7th! This program offers newer WordPress enthusiasts a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the project and make meaningful contributions by pairing them with experienced contributors (mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues.) for a six-week period.
Who are the Mentees?
This cohort includes over 100 diverse contributors (mentees), each either paired with a mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., involved in a task-focused project under the guidance of multiple mentors, or participating with a broader cohort group. These participants were selected from a pool of 150 applicants worldwide. All applicants should have received an email with the results of their application.
Program Breakdown
This cohort will span over a six-week period:
Weeks 1 and 2 (October 7 – October 18): Kick-off session, initial mentor/mentee check-in, setting contribution goals, and online workshops.
Weeks 3 and 4 (October 21 – November 1): Focus on onboarding mentees to their chosen. Make/WordPress teams, with support from team representatives, to make their initial contributions.
Weeks 5 and 6 (November 4 – November 15): Finalizing contributions, Wrap up, set a 30-60-90-day goal, and a graduation session.
After these six weeks, mentees will have gained a solid understanding of the WordPress project, contributed to their chosen Make/Teams, and be prepared for continued involvement. Following the success of the pilot and second cohorts, the timing of this cohort is once again aligned with the latest WordPress release (version 6.7), giving all participants the opportunity to help build the latest and greatest edition of WordPress!
The success of this program is largely thanks to our dedicated mentors, who provide group support and guide mentees through their WordPress journey. From a pool of nearly 46 applicants, the following 25 mentors were selected to support these contributors:
Project/Group
Mentor(s)
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TBD
WordPress 6.7 CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Contributions
In addition to projects, we are providing mentees with additional support through a more localized mentoring experience, thanks to the help of local supporters. Here’s a list of local supporter mentors who will be assisting with the program:
In the spirit of openness and collaboration, we invite the WordPress community to follow our cohort’s progress. While not everyone can be assigned a specific mentor, anyone interested is welcome to join the #contributor-mentorship channel on Make/WordPress SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. Here, you can participate in public sessions and stay updated on the developments of the WordPress 6.7 release and the broader contributor community.
This program wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of our mentors, Contributor Working Group members, and everyone involved in organizing and supporting this initiative. Your dedication to fostering growth and learning within the WordPress community is invaluable. Let’s work together to make this cohort a success, enhancing mentorship within the WordPress project and empowering more contributors!
We’re excited to share the final results of our WordPress MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. Chapter Program review, following the Meetup Reactivation Project launched between July and September 2024. The Community Team has been working diligently to support and reactivate dormant Meetup groups, and we’re happy to report some positive outcomes.
As of today, the WordPress Meetup network includes 630 active groups across 92 countries, with over 500,000 members globally. Thanks to our collective efforts, 216 dormant MeetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. have started hosting events again, helping to revitalize local WordPress communities.
Key Project Results:
Total Inactive Groups in Q2 2024: 372 groups.
Reactivated Groups: 216 or 58% of inactive groups.
Closed Groups: 156 or 42% of inactive groups were removed from the WordPress Pro Network and their Meetup tracker was updated.
New Meetup Applications: 39 applications were received from community members wanting to step up as co-organizers to reactivate the dormant groups.
Impact on Meetup Activity:
Before the reactivation project, only 51% of our Meetup groups were active. Thanks to these efforts, we’ve seen a significant improvement, with 69% of groups now active. This increase demonstrates the positive impact of re-engaging with dormant groups and providing them with the resources and support needed to succeed.
Looking Ahead:
We will continue conducting meetup reactivation, which we plan to do twice a year in March and September, ensuring we maintain a thriving and active Meetup network.
Collaborating with our Supporters will remain key in reaching out to groups, processing reactivation applications, and maintaining up-to-date records in our Meetup tracker.
The closure of several groups in mid-2023 led to a reduction in our Meetup.com subscription fees, saving us $4,704. We anticipate further savings in the upcoming billing period in mid-October.
We’re thrilled to see the impact of this project and remain committed to fostering local WordPress communities through our Meetup Chapter Program. Thank you to everyone involved for their ongoing support and dedication.
The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.
This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if you are not currently active in the team!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @peiraisotta, @Shusei, @leo, or @nukaga. It does not need to be a blog post yet, the topic can be discussed during the meeting nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings.
Call for meeting host and notetaker If anyone is available to host this month’s or next month’s Community Team meetings and/or write the recap notes , please reach out to one of the team reps: @peiraisotta, @Shusei, @leo, or @nukaga.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
What have you been doing and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this post and we will try to update the agenda accordingly.
