u3a WordPress Development Forum

Initially, this site is focused on WordPress development. Several u3as use WordPress web sites to build and run their activities:

• WordPress is popular:
  • Over 40% of all websites
  • Over 60% of all content management web sites (like u3as).
• Its popularity means there is a great deal of online support, and many web sites and YouTube channels dedicated to helping people use WordPress
• It’s free and supported by thousands of free plugins providing extra features, making it even more popular in volunteer-run groups.

However, u3a sites are usually developed by a single individual, or by a company, that might become unable or unwilling to provide support. That leaves them exposed to:

• Bugs including problems generated by new versions of WordPress
• Issues that different parties blame on each other
• Stagnation as sites fail to keep up with local requirements and changing demands.

The idea is to create a community of WordPress developers to:

• Provide a safety net in the event of serious issues that cannot be addressed by a u3a
• Help u3as find alternate support resources from within or without their membership
• Share ideas, experience and code
• Cooperate on future developments

This is a free service in line with the general ethos of the wider WordPress self-help community but focused on the needs of u3as. It has been started by a few enthusiastic WordPress developers. No-one is paid to be here. It does not speak for the u3a Trust.