Major Updates in WordPress 7.0
WordPress 7.0 brings significant improvements to the block editor, performance optimizations, and new accessibility features. Canadian website owners should plan their updates carefully to take advantage of new capabilities while maintaining compatibility.
Key New Features
- Enhanced block editor with AI content suggestions
- Built-in image optimization (WebP/AVIF conversion)
- Improved site health dashboard
- Native lazy loading for all media types
- Updated PHP 8.3+ compatibility
Before updating, always create a full backup of your website and test the update on a staging environment if available. Most managed WordPress hosting providers offer one-click staging for safe testing.
