Caching mistakes, WordCamp US, relative colors, short-term platforms, zero-click search, golden ratio, WhatsApp ads and a hydration guide. You’ll see the story in this week’s news about the currently low ticket sales for WordCamp US. This is disappointing for me as I’ll be going for the first time in three years. Yet I also understand due to all the problems caused by Matt Mullenweg at last year’s event and the challenges international attendees may face traveling to the US. I’m sure my trip will be worthwhile even if it is a smaller event. Yet it also means there will likely be others who I won’t meet because they stay home. Check out all of the newest stories below.

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