Crossword Perspectives with Rae Morey
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Jan 16, 2026 
Rae Morey, publisher of The Repository and former newsroom journalist turned WordPress reporter, joins to discuss big 2025 stories and how she built the newsletter. Conversations cover the WP Engine–Automattic lawsuit, why negative news dominates, Campus Connect and WordPress credits, predictions about WordPress 7.0 and collaboration, the impact of AI, and the financial sustainability of an independent newsletter.
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Quiet Wins: Campus Connect Momentum
- Positive initiatives like WordPress Campus Connect and Credits gained momentum but received little attention amid louder controversies.
- These programs are driving generational adoption by integrating WordPress into university education globally.
Real-Time Collaboration Is Inevitable But Costly
- WordPress 7.0 will likely spotlight real-time collaboration efforts and infrastructure challenges.
- Rae expects adoption to be uneven because real-time features need specialized hosting resources.
Prepare For Premium Host Requirements
- Expect premium hosting or paid host add-ons to enable real-time collaboration due to special infrastructure needs.
- Rae suggests users may pay hosts to enable advanced collaborative features rather than expect them on all servers.