Top WordPress Plugins for Christmas

It's Episode 542 and we have plugins for Christmas Clock, Christmas Facts, White Christmas, Verifying Email, Spicy Posting, Wicked Building… and ClassicPress Options. It's all coming up on WordPress Plugins A-Z!

Christmas Countdown Clock, Random Christmas Fact Widget, WP Snow Effect, Email Verification, Spice Post Slider, Wicked Block Builder……. and ClassicPress options on Episode 542.

John's Intro:

T'was the week before Christmas and all through the web not a developer was stirring….. Merry Christmas everyone Enjoy the time with your families

This is a value for value show and I look forward to everyone providing some value back.

Before I get started, you will want to hang around to the end of the show for our Q & A segment with Amber…. and to those listening on the podcast, you may want to check out the YouTube version which has some great discussions before the show starts…

Producer Credits:

Executive producer:

Nobody this week. Maybe next week!

Show Art:

Greg's Graphics (Greg Holdsworth) — https://gregsgraphics.com

All the show notes can be found at: WPPluginsAtoZ.com

Check out all the art work at https://wppluginsatoz.com/show-art-submitted/

To Submit Artwork go here https://wppluginsatoz.com/artwork/

Amber's Rant:

This is #51 of 52 episodes for 2021! This is a pre-recorded show, so no idea what the weather will actually be like when this goes up – but hopefully it's not too crazy with snow and rain!

Though I have to say, I am actually looking forward to snow this year since I don't have a driveway to shovel this year, and my new place has the ability to actually hold the heat! Very exciting!

I hope everyone makes a point to put down work, electronics, media – and spend some quality time with family and friends this holiday.

Rinse and repeat as often as needed.

We have some news from the world of WordPress for you today as well as some great plugins.

News this week:

iThemes WordPress Vulnerability Report Part 4 will not be coming out until later this week, and this is a pre-recorded show, so I have added the link for you to check out Part 4 here for you to peruse at your discretion.

Google Drive could soon start locking your files – If you store anything for your site in Google Drive, you may want to think about getting it out of there soon! Google has announced a new policy for their cloud storage service drive – they will soon begin restricting access to files deemed to be in violation of the company's policies. This could be a very good thing – but with all new restrictions come the innocent bystanders who experience the worst of the backlash. I would recommend backing your files up on an external hard drive.

WordPress 5.9 to Introduce Language Switcher on Login Screen – This could be a very helpful addition! Especially for people who are not used to searching, loading, and setting up plugins themselves – but still need the option.

WordPress gives a nod to the No Nonsense Plugin!