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Apple Journals & Day One | Matt Mullenweg

Important Takeaways:

• Apple announced its own Journal app at WWDC, which competes with Automattic’s product, Day One.
• Day One has a few advantages over Apple’s Journal app. One of them is the upcoming feature of Shared Journals, which allows fully end-to-end encrypted shared private journals with friends and family.
• Another advantage of Day One is its cross-platform availability. Unlike Apple’s Journal app, which is limited to Apple devices, Day One works on all Apple devices, Android devices, and the web.

Link: Original Article

A Place of One’s Own, in Noho – Automattic Design

Important Takeaways:

• Automattic has a unique office space in Noho, New York, which is described as a “magic space” with unobstructed views of lower Manhattan.
• The office design is inspired by the aesthetics of jazz clubs and features collections of mid-century vintage furniture, art and design books, and original art pieces.
• The office is designed to be a practical and elastic canvas for diverse uses, and it reflects the rich aesthetics of Automattic’s multiple creative tools.
• The office space is not just for work; it also serves as a socializing and connecting space for Automattic employees.

Link: Original Article

Linking to Supporting Orgs – Make WordPress.org

Important Takeaways:

• The post discusses the need for a dedicated page on WordPress.org to link to independent organizations that support WordPress’s mission of democratizing publishing.
• These organizations are not officially part of WordPress but offer valuable resources and opportunities to get involved.
• The proposed structure for such a page includes an introduction, organization categories, organization listings, updates and announcements, and contact information.
• The organizations should align with the mission of WordPress, adhere to a code of conduct, and actively contribute to the WordPress community or the broader mission of democratizing publishing.
• A vetting process is suggested for adding organizations to this page, including initial screening, detailed review, contacting the organization, decision to list, and periodic review.

Link: Original Article

WordPress Accessibility Day Gains Nonprofit Status Through Partnership with Knowbility – WordPress Accessibility Day

Important Takeaways:

• WordPress Accessibility Day, a virtual 24-hour conference focused on accessibility best practices for WordPress websites, has gained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status through a partnership with Knowbility.
• The event was initially started in 2020 by the WordPress core Accessibility Team and was revived in 2022 by Amber Hinds and Joe Dolson as an independent event.
• The 2022 event was a success, with 11 organizers, 1604 attendees, and 20 volunteers from 52 countries. After all event expenses were paid, WordPress Accessibility Day donated $2,000 to Knowbility.
• The partnership with Knowbility allows WordPress Accessibility Day to gain nonprofit status, making donations tax-deductible in the United States. It also provides access to Knowbility’s accessible online event planning resources.
• The