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Inside: How to get the most out of our client billing tool and WP 5.9 delayed. [View in browser]( ISSUE 1109 In-House Fit The [Client] Bill Our built-in client billing tool lets you create and manage subscriptions, send professional invoices, and give your clients a white label portal where they can pay and manage their accounts and sites. [Learn (literally) everything there is to know about it here.]( WPMU DEV WordPress News The De-lay Of The [WP] Land [WP 5.9 has been delayed due to significant blockers that couldn't be resolved in time for Beta 1]( which was previously scheduled for release, November 16. The 5.9 release team came to the decision after a lengthy deliberation on the impact a delay will have on users and contributors. WPTavern Rotten To The Core Web Vital? New data from a recent Core Web Vitals (CWV) technology report shows WP sites running newer versions have lower CWV pass rates. Say it ain’t so! [More on the surprising report here.]( WPTavern Blockbases Are Loaded Last week, [a new plugin that helps create Blockbase child themes was announced.]( Blockbase has quickly started filling the role of Underscores, a starter that many developers used to create custom themes in the classic era. WPTavern Reviews and Opinion Up Close and in-Personal In a new episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset talks with Nathan Ingram and Ryan Marks about [WordCamp Birmingham 2022, after nearly two years of no live WP events](. More specifically, how they're managing expectations, how their sponsorships are being handled, the role of hybrid events, and more. Post Status First Commerce, First SEO-rved You might think you know SEO, but do you know “eCommerce SEO”? In this article, learn [5 important differences between eCommerce and ‘normal’ SEO, as well as methods to boost your online store in the SERPs.]( Torque --------------------------------------------------------------- Psst, down here! Keen to tell us how funny/offensive/boring/wrong we are today? Bug the social media team on [Twitter]( -- #The WhiP takes no responsibility for anything said or implied in this newsletter (own butt, saved ✔). Also, help us share the love! Forward this edition to someone you think might get a kick out of it. [And tell them to sign up here.]( Until next time. Our Black Friday sale is live! Grab our no-limits Agency plan at half-price FOREVER - [this month only.]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( INCSUB PO BOX 548 #88100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35201, UNITED STATES You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.