Recaps and highlights from the industry conferences, meetups and community events we attend and host, including WordCamp Europe, BrightonSEO, AWS Summit, MAD//Fest and BIMA events
Taking on the AI Build Battle at #WPLDN
Last week, four of us from Filter (Paul Halfpenny, Ian Harris, Natalie Smith and Allie Tupper) headed to the final #WPLDN of 2025 to take part in an AI build battle. The concept was simple enough: use Telex, Automattic’s AI tool, to create festive-themed WordPress blocks. Our opponent was maker Mark Westguard, and with five...
Accessibility in Action: Lessons from WP Accessibility Day 2025
WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 brought together experts, developers, designers and content creators to explore how to make websites more inclusive and accessible for all users. This year’s event featured a wide range of talks that went beyond the usual considerations of colour contrast, font sizes and mobile tap targets. Vitaly Friedman shared practical guidance on...
Highlights from WPLDN: Filter AI and the Future of Content Creation in WordPress
Tired of writing titles, crafting excerpts or chasing missing ALT text? Discover how Filter AI is helping WordPress users streamline content creation and reclaim their time. At the latest #WPLDN event in London, our CTO & Founder Paul Halfpenny and Project Manager Allie Tupper shared their vision for the future of WordPress content creation. Representing...