Site speed and performance are integral to your business, which is why they’re at the core of what we do at WP Engine. To provide you with confidence online, our teams are hyper-focused on fine-tuning our fully managed WordPress platform and providing you with tools and features you can use to further optimize your site.  ..read more

The best of the Internet was on full display this week at the 28th Annual Webby Awards, which were presented in front of a live audience at New York City’s iconic Cipriani Wall Street.  Hosted by comedian and talk show host Amber Ruffin, the star-studded event recognized some of the most impressive digital projects of ..read more

We’re excited to announce the latest addition to our smart suite of eCommerce tools: Smart Query Monitor (SQM).  This new feature, available with all Premium eCommerce plans, is designed to enhance your site’s performance by securely and continuously identifying and alerting you to slow queries, ensuring your eCommerce store runs smoothly and efficiently. Check out ..read more

WordPress’ default search functionality has long been a sticking point for developers, especially when building dynamic, content-rich websites.  The issues are multifaceted, but the antiquated nature of WordPress’s search algorithm, which prioritizes date over relevance, means users often receive inaccurate or irrelevant search results and, ultimately, a less-than-ideal user experience.  Enter WP Engine Smart Search  ..read more

WP Engine is again leading the charge among top workplaces, securing placement on the Great Place to Work IrelandⓇ list of Best Workplaces for Health and Wellbeing™. The unranked list includes companies doing an exceptional job of ensuring their employees have access to resources that benefit their overall wellbeing, with a focus on physical and ..read more

After weeks of close calls and stiff competition, the dust has settled in the final round between two of WordPress’ top plugins, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) has emerged victorious, securing the Plugin Madness crown for the second consecutive year.  ACF is the most widely used custom fields plugin, allowing users to take control of ..read more

Today marks the end of WP Engine’s fifth annual DE{CODE}, the virtual developer conference. With recorded sessions airing live across two days and three time zones, the conference had more than 4,000 attendees from 86 countries. More than 45 experts from across WordPress gathered to share their advice and insights on some of the most ..read more

Introducing the all-new, frictionless Stripe Checkout integration for WooCommerce by WP Engine. Now you can optimize your store’s checkout flow with a world-class checkout experience customized to your brand and simplify compliance associated with online transactions—with the flip of a switch. Last year, we integrated Stripe with the WP Engine portal, giving our eCommerce users ..read more

Austin, TX – March 12, 2024 – WP Engine today announced registration is open for DE{CODE} 2024, the company’s annual developer conference and the industry’s largest WordPress developer event. The free, virtual event will be held on March 19 (North America and APAC) and March 21 (EMEA).  Now in its fifth year, WP Engine DE{CODE ..read more

Designing digital experiences is becoming increasingly complex year over year. Performance and accessibility are assumed, and users have come to expect highly personalized experiences across the digital touchpoints they encounter every day.  Brands and agencies must adapt to the needs of their users by creating digital experiences that not only adhere to modern best practices ..read more