Rae Morey
Rae Morey is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Repository. A journalist, marketer, and communications specialist, Rae brings two decades of experience spanning newsrooms, open source, creative tech, and government. Through The Repository, she leads reporting that uncovers the stories shaping WordPress, driven by a deep curiosity about business and community, a love of storytelling, and a commitment to sparking conversations that drive meaningful change.
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Remkus de Vries Proposes Dual-Track Contributor Day Model Inspired by CloudFest Hackathon
Remkus de Vries calls for splitting Contributor Day to better support newcomers and experienced contributors alike.
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CloudFest Hackathon 2025 Recap: What the Teams Built, How It Went, and What’s Next
Ten open web projects tackled real-world challenges in AI, accessibility, security, and CMS infrastructure—here’s a full breakdown of what came out of this year’s Hackathon.
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Post Status Launches Virtual Stage Series to Give WordCamp Talks a Second Chance
With more competition for speaker slots, Post Status launches a new weekly webinar series to give declined talk submissions a second chance to be heard.
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Web Agency Summit, April 7-11, to Tackle Growing Agency Challenges With Focus on AI, Automation, and Scaling Smarter
Speakers from Canva, Smashing Magazine, and Typeform to join free virtual event for agency owners and digital professionals.
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Visua11y Wins CloudFest Hackathon With Breakthrough Accessibility Plugin
Visua11y, led by Anne-Mieke Bovelett, won CloudFest Hackathon for creating an innovative accessibility plugin for infographics, enhancing usability for all.
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Patchstack Whitepaper: WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities Rise by 34% as CRA Compliance Deadline Nears
Patchstack’s 2025 WordPress Security report reveals increased vulnerabilities, inadequate developer responses, and highlights the need for improved security practices before the Cyber Resilience Act.
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WordCamp Asia 2026 Goes to Mumbai, but Bangladeshis May Be Shut Out Over Visa Ban
WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai may exclude Bangladeshi attendees due to ongoing visa restrictions, raising concerns about participation for contributors and organizers.
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Newfold Digital Slashes WordPress Contributions to 20 Hours Per Week
Newfold has cut its Five for the Future pledge across its three WordPress brands—Yoast, YITH and Bluehost—from 329 hours per week to just 20.
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WordPress Could See Just One Major Release Per Year Under New Proposal
Matt Mullenweg has proposed annual major WordPress releases due to reduced corporate contributions amid WP Engine and Automattic’s ongoing legal dispute.
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WordPress Foundation Secures Trademarks for “Managed WordPress” and “Hosted WordPress” in UK and Australia
The WordPress Foundation has secured trademarks for ‘Managed WordPress’ and ‘Hosted WordPress’ in the UK and Australia, amid push for stricter trademark enforcement.
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Core Committers Struggle to Keep WordPress Moving as Automattic Steps Back Again
Core committers warn of burnout and stalled progress on the Block Editor as Automattic slashes its contribution hours once again.
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Who Leads WordPress Businesses? The Data Confirms It’s (Still) Not Women
Six months on, a report on gender inequality in WordPress business leadership highlights systemic barriers that keep women out—and a culture that resists change.
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