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Requesting a New Locale
To translate WordPress in your language you will need to post a request in the Polyglots P2 that a new locale for it be added to translate.wordpress.org. Before you do that, please read this page carefully, follow the steps, and gather the information needed. Prerequisites Check if the locale you are about to request isn’t already there…
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Compressing video for upload to WordPress.tv
To upload your video to WordPress.tv, you will need to make sure that your converted video files are under 1GB in size. If the files you created in your video editing app are over this size limit, you can use another open-source app called Handbrake to compress them so that they can be uploaded. Follow…
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Using The YouTube Subtitle/CC Editor
YouTube automatically generates subtitles/CC for uploaded videos. The accuracy of the speech recognition technology is decent and the subtitles/CC can be easily edited. This editing process can be done at anytime from anywhere you have YouTube access. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2734796 explains how to add your own captions.
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Moderating IRC
There are two approaches to moderating an IRC room, either by an appointed moderator, or by the users them selves. Diffusing a situation Having users diffuse the situation on their own is always the best outcome, tension might have built up from misunderstandings caused by language barriers or missed steps during troubleshooting for example. Freenode, the…
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WordPress.org Identity
Logotype Metrics The WordPress.org logotype is built on the same set of metrics as the base WordPress identity. The same set of proportions apply, the only difference is the addition of the .org suffix.
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Alt Text, alternative text for images
The alt attribute (“alt text”) is used to provide an alternative to the image for users who can’t see it. Best practice Give all HTML <img> elements an alt attribute. Give any decorative images an empty alt attribute ( alt=”” ). Describe (for non-visual readers) the contents and purpose of the image in the alternate…
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Release Day Checklist
Release Candidate (RC1) Post the BBQ DRAFT as soon as RC1 is released. Release day Make sure all posts in Alpha/Beta are resolved, closed, or moved out. Update BBQ DRAFT post with the real urls of the release and it’s name. AFTER wordpress.org/news posts the release, you can make the BBQ forum post. Update IRC…
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Current Projects
Active WPTV Initiatives Project Name Lead Link(s) Stage Video moderation @nishasingh@Pascal Moderator’s Handbook ongoing Subtitles @nishasingh Working with Subtitles ongoing Video editing @rahuldsarker Video editing guide ongoing Blog @Pascal P2 post ongoing Reach out @Pascal Handbook ongoing Social Media @Pascal Twitter, YouTube ongoing Embrace YouTube @Pascal Started Documentation Handbook ongoing Site development @Pascal@brashrebel…
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HelpHub (user docs)
What is HelpHub? HelpHub is the ultimate home for all of the WordPress user documentation previously resided in the WordPress Codex. ‘HelpHub’ is the project name and part of WordPress.org Documentation. For more information see the original announcement as well as the full project spec, or all posts regarding HelpHub can be found here.