There has been a lot of Gutenberg news in the past two weeks. Version 2.2 has been released and questions about merging the editor into WP core are piling up. Sucuri has also discovered attacks on WP sites with hidden plugins. And we show you how you can win the hearts of Generation Y even as a small employer .
How to attract the best employees with few resources
Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to attract young skilled workers and, above all, to retain them in the long term. This shortage of qualified young talent is making itself felt in many sectors. Agencies and small companies in particular often lose out in the so-called "war for talent". We show you what Generation Y has to do with this development and how you can increase your chances of success in the battle for the best minds, even as a smaller employer.
WordPress
Is Gutenberg ready for the merge?
Wondering when the new editor will be integrated into WP core? You're not alone with this question. An overview of the most important implemented and pending features gives an indication, but no clear answers. Gutenberg co-lead Matias Ventura has thus sparked another discussion about when Gutenberg can be integrated into the core as a "Minimum Viable Product" (MVP).
Gutenberg 2.2 brings "Block Nesting"
The Gutenberg update to version 2.2 brings a number of new features - including the option to nest blocks, which has been requested by many. This function can be used to create more complex layouts. One example of this is the new column block in Gutenberg 2.2. However, this is an experiment for the time being, "as it needs further work and has some browser hiccups", writes Gutenberg co-lead Matias Ventura.
How to prepare your customers for WordPress 5.0
Many WordPress users who are not active in the WP community will be surprised and possibly overwhelmed after the update to 5.0 when Gutenberg "suddenly" becomes the new default editor. Web designer Eric Karkovack shows you how to make the transition as easy as possible for your customers.
Business
Website operators prepare for GDPR
There is growing uncertainty about the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our colleagues at Elbnetz explain what you need to consider as a website operator to avoid being warned. The WordPress Core team is also working on reviewing and implementing the requirements: The new GDPR Compliance Chat discusses what still needs to be done for a GDPR-compliant WordPress.
These are the e-commerce trends for 2018
Our podcast recommendation for store operators: Patrick Rauland and Scott Bolinger reveal their predictions on how e-commerce will change in 2018. Among other things, they talk about the importance of mobile shopping, the Internet of Things and voice search, as well as the role of Amazon. Of course, they also have some tips for store operators up their sleeves.
Security
Unwanted pop-ups through hidden WP plugins
Security expert Sucuri has discovered a wave of attacks in which hackers are gaining access to WordPress sites and placing plugins called "injectbody" and "injectscr". The malicious plugins, which do not appear in the WP admin area, ensure that visitors to your site are shown intrusive advertising pop-ups as soon as they click anywhere on your site.
