Second Major 2020 Release from WordPress
WordPress is releasing its second major update this year on August 11 packed with features and improvements.
As a user, you’ll see automatic updates for plugins and themes, a block directory, XML sitemaps, lazy-loading images, and the latest and greatest featured in the block editor. As a developer, you’ll see 157 enhancements and feature requests, 307 bug fixes, and more!
New Features Includes:
- Default Lazy Load Images – only downloads images that are visible on the user’s browser screen and increases page load times
- Default WordPress XML Sitemaps – helps search engines like Google to easily discover and index your content.
- Block Patterns – groups of pre-configured blocks that users can insert into their posts or pages at the click of a button
- Tons of refinements for web developers
To avoid major upgrade costs we recommend you always keep your WordPress website secure and up-to-date! Many Kahl Consultants clients with WordPress websites have our team safely update their websites. Our security updates include dozens of steps and include website plugin, themes, security measure and other safety features!
If you need help with your WordPress website please give Kahl a call at 415 499 0838.
Alex Kahl is an experienced international consultant, software developer, and technical project manager with a deep background in environmental auditing and green financing. In 1996, he founded Kahl Consultants, a solar-powered, certified green agency providing eco-friendly web development and digital marketing services to small businesses and nonprofits. Beyond his professional work, he is a dedicated community leader in Marin County who organizes the monthly Marin Green Drinks mixer and volunteers for local environmental restoration projects.