WordPress Ends Security Updates for Versions 4.1 to 4.6 in July 2025
As of July 2025, the WordPress Security Team has officially stopped providing security updates for its older versions 4.1 through 4.6, which were released nine or more years ago.
With over 99% of WordPress sites already running newer versions, this change mostly affects a small fraction of outdated installations. Site owners are urged to update promptly to maintain strong security protections and avoid vulnerabilities stemming from unsupported versions. This move emphasizes the importance of keeping website software up to date to safeguard against emerging cyber threats.
Read more: WordPress Announcement
Google Search Console Experiences Core Web Vitals Reporting Glitch
Starting around July 10, 2025, many webmasters noticed a sudden and significant dip in Core Web Vitals (CWV) reporting in Google Search Console,
especially affecting mobile site performance data. After investigation, Google confirmed the issue originates from the Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX) data pipeline, not Search Console itself. This glitch has temporarily halted or reduced CWV metrics for many sites, impacting SEO performance monitoring. Google is actively working on a fix, but site owners are advised to focus on validated performance issues rather than the reporting anomaly during this period.
Read more: Search Engine Journal
Freepik Launches Unlimited AI Image and Video Generation for Premium Users
Freepik has unveiled a major enhancement to its AI creative tools by enabling unlimited usage of AI-generated images and videos for premium subscribers.
This update removes usage caps, empowering designers and marketers to create a wider volume of high-quality AI-driven assets efficiently. By democratizing AI design access and scaling creative possibilities, Freepik positions itself as a leading platform driving innovation in digital content creation workflows for agencies and brands alike.
Read more: TechRadar
LinkedIn Report Reveals Key Elements to Boost Video Ad Engagement
LinkedIn’s newly published report analyzes over 13,000 video ads, revealing that authentic storytelling, cultural relevance, and emotional narratives generate up to 129% higher engagement in B2B video advertising.
Short, vertical videos with genuine “real talk” content perform exceptionally well, illustrating a shift towards natural, narrative-driven video formats in professional marketing. This insight equips marketers to refine LinkedIn campaigns for deeper connection, retention, and impact, reinforcing video’s central role in B2B content strategy.
Read more: Social Media Today
GoHighLevel to Launch Redesigned Unified Color Picker for Funnels and Websites
GoHighLevel has announced a forthcoming update to its funnels and websites editor featuring a new unified color picker set to go live in 25 days.
This revamped tool consolidates multiple color options into one cohesive palette, simplifying tasks such as text coloring across different styles (bold, italic, underline) with inline text selection. Users will benefit from easier custom color management, including adding, editing, and deleting colors, enhancing brand consistency and creative control. This update aims to streamline design workflows for marketers building funnels and websites on the platform.
Read more: GoHighLevel official news
