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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WordPress Communities Mark International Women’s Day 2025 with Women-Led Events
At least 12 WordPress events and WordCamps will be held over the next two weeks celebrating International Women’s Day.
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CloudFest Hackathon 2025: An Event That’s Hit Its Stride
With six years of fine-tuning, CloudFest Hackathon has found its rhythm. But rather than making it bigger, Carole Olinger is making it better—ensuring projects don’t just get built, but thrive long after the event.
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Automattic Hit With Class Action Over WP Engine Dispute, Accused of Anti-Competitive Tactics
Ryan Keller, who runs Ohio-based cybersecurity business SecureSight, has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of “hundreds of thousands” of WP Engine customers in the United States.
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WordCamp Asia 2025 Wraps Up in Manila, Eyes on Mumbai for 2026
The first flagship WordPress event since WordCamp US 2024 focused less on the drama and more on what’s next: innovation in WordPress, its growing role as a tool for entrepreneurs across Asia, and bringing in fresh faces—including younger generations through the event’s new YouthCamp initiative.
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WordPress Sentiment Defies X Drama, Remains Strong Across Platforms
While negativity on X hit an all-time high of 54% last October, WordPress sentiment on other social platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tumblr, remained largely unaffected, holding at 96% positive.
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WordCamp Asia 2025 Gears Up for Its Biggest Event Yet: Q&A With Shusei Toda & Yuli Yang
Now in its third edition, WordCamp Asia 2025 will take place on February 20-22 in Manila, Philippines, with more than 2,000 attendees expected, including 500+ local participants—the highest number yet.
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WordCamp Sponsors Face New Scrutiny as WordPress Foundation Expands Trademarks
Project leadership’s trademark enforcement efforts coincide with the foundation’s move to expand its trademark policy to include the phrases “Hosted WordPress” and “Managed WordPress.”
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WP Publisher Success Week Returns With Insights on WordPress Migrations and AI
Back for its second year from February 24-28, the free virtual event will bring together media and publishing professionals to share strategies for sustainable growth, editorial efficiency, and navigating change.
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Joost de Valk Banned From WordCamp Asia as Matt Mullenweg Brands Him “Persona Non Grata”
Joost de Valk has been banned from attending, speaking and sponsoring WordCamp Asia 2025, and has been instructed not to attend any future WordCamps.
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Woo Unveils Brand Refresh
Announcing the “glow-up” on the Woo blog, Chief Marketing Officer Tamara Niesen said the new look resulted from a “ton of collaboration” across the company aimed at making Woo stand out from its competitors.
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Sé Reed Accuses Matt Mullenweg of Retaliation After WordPress.org Ban
Reed claims Mullenweg’s “overt retaliation and defamation” continued after she first reported him to the WordPress Incident Response Team in September 2023.
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Festinger Vault Returns After Settling Legal Dispute with Automattic
Festinger Vault’s founder Martin Groot says the controversial GPL club is “back and better than ever.”
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