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Another month, another round of seriously cool updates 👇 💨 eCommerce Performance Pack: Boost performance for WooCommerce with 30+ optimizations, dynamic plugin loading, and AI-driven recommendations. 🧠 Smart Search AI: Search just got a whole lot smarter. Automatically prioritize fresh content and generate alt text + captions with built-in Generative AI. 🤝 Smart Search AI MCP: Keep your AI responses accurate and current with real-time access to your site data.

With Global Edge Security, attacks don’t stand a chance. Happy Halloween! 👻

We believe great digital experiences don’t just adapt, they evolve. That’s why we’re proud to partner with The Webby Awards to present the second 2025 edition of Crafted with Code, Code that Scales: Growth in Action. This showcase spotlights the stories behind websites and platforms built for intelligent growth, where scaling teams balance agility with ambition. From managing expanding ecosystems to embedding AI-driven adaptability, these organizations are engineering digital experiences that evolve in real time, proving that innovation and scale can grow side by side. Explore the full showcase and the brilliant work behind each project: https://lnkd.in/ehDhZeZR ⭐ Kentucky Bourbon Trail by Lewis ⭐ Gelato La Boca by The Matchbox Studio ⭐ Olson Kundig by Civilization ⭐ Accion by WDG, an Agital Company

🎉 I’m honored to be quoted in the recent article “At WPAD 2025, Hosts Say Inclusion Is the Next Big Thing.” The piece from HostingAdvice.com recaps WP Accessibility Day, a global event focused on making the web more inclusive for everyone. I weighed in on how thoughtful design and proactive accessibility are no longer nice-to-haves but essential components for digital platforms—especially in the age of AI, automation, and evolving global regulations. 🔍 Designers and agencies—how are you helping clients build more inclusive, accessible digital experiences? Let’s discuss in the comments below. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gskC-c4x

Search is shifting in an AI-first world, keywords are collapsing, and marketers need to rethink everything. ⚡ In a follow-up to first Keyword Collapse webinar, we’re handing the mic to you! Tomorrow, October 29th, join our live Q&A with Darcy Kurtz, SVP & CMO at WP Engine, and Wei Zheng, CPO at Conductor, as they answer your questions about the AI-led SEO shift. ✔️ How to rethink SEO for an AI-first world ✔️ Why keyword volume is obsolete ✔️ What “prompt-led” success really looks like ✔️ Frameworks to measure visibility and alignment in a post-keyword era Bring your questions, leave with frameworks! 🗓️ October 29: 11am CT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST Register now: https://lnkd.in/gmmPAw8K

Building with AI is powerful but not if your data’s outdated. With Smart Search AI MCP, part of WP Engine’s AI Toolkit, you can connect your site on WordPress directly to AI clients for real-time, accurate, and content-aware experiences. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grWBC3Xz

Meet Luke Patterson, Senior Product Manager at WP Engine. Luke leads AI innovation across our platform, guided by a customer-inspired approach. His advice for product managers? “If you’ve interviewed 100 customers in the last 100 days, you’ll know exactly what to do next.” When he’s not focused on product development, Luke is an avid writer and poet who recently finished a collection based on his time as an EMT. He also enjoys exploring Houston's vibrant and underrated food scene. WP Engine is powered by people like Luke, who work around the world and around the clock to optimize our platforms and products. Read more about Luke’s impact at WP Engine: https://lnkd.in/guRF-UcD

This Cyber Security Month, don’t wait for a breach to make security a priority. 🔐   Download the full Ebook for a deep dive in improving your agency’s security: https://lnkd.in/dMiRm7Rp

Looking forward to sharing insights on hidden website costs with WP Engine partner Americaneagle.com’s Ellis LaMay, Director of WordPress Operations, next week! Join us for this webinar next Tuesday 10/21 and learn more about how to uncover ROI draining features, strategies for preventing these issues, how to scale your website more efficiently, and more. https://lnkd.in/gfE_zJec

Hosting might not be the flashiest topic at the agency table but it’s one of the most critical. Our partners Tim Barnett at Sonnet said it best: When hosting fails, even the most brilliant design, UX, or campaign strategy gets overshadowed. And when it works, it quietly powers speed, uptime, security, and client trust. Sonnet has seen firsthand how the wrong hosting choice can derail launches, SEO campaigns, and even client relationships. That’s why they’ve been deliberate about steering their clients toward solutions that don’t just deliver features, but deliver reliability. Their recent write-up highlights these 3 major takeaways: ⚡️ Why site speed is more than just a Lighthouse score 🛡️ How proactive security prevents late-night emergencies 🤝 Why agency-friendly support and workflows matter just as much as uptime guarantees It’s a reminder that agencies don’t have to sell hosting to make hosting decisions that protect their work and reputation. Proud to see Sonnet call out WP Engine as their trusted partner in making that happen. 🚀 Read their full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gxrm5VkC