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[View in browser]( The WhiP | ISSUE 1284 WordPress News Watch Your Back-ground Image Gutenberg 18.6 is here and available for download. WordPress 6.6 is rapidly approaching, and along with your typical bug fixes (over 60 of them!), this release introduces the new background image feature to several blocks. [Get the full rundown here.]( WP.org Reviews & Opinion Shed Some [High]Light On The Event Big events come with big moments, and WordCamp Europe 2024 was no exception... In the latest episode of the WordPress Briefing podcast, Josepha Haden Chomphosy shares her top insights and highlights from the event. [See what the WordPress community was most excited about during the three-day gathering.]( WP Briefing You Word it Here First If you communicate to your clients via email most often, you'll know it isn't always easy. From constant reminder emails from the client, to the dreaded (and mega-awkward!) "invoice has not been paid on time" interactions. Yes, it's tempting to drop these kinds of clients and avoid them altogether. Or, you can discover new and helpful strategies for words to use (or avoid!) when talking to clients over email. [Learn how to level up your client email game here](. The Admin Bar Annotate it Or Love it Like it or not, every project comes with constant feedback, whether it's with clients or your teammates. Aside from guaranteeing every piece of feedback is 100% positive, most of us would love to improve or streamline this aspect of website projects. On that note, here are [15 of the best website annotation tools]( that will instantly simplify feedback and management. Astra Off Topic, Random Stuff Google Reddit Flag For Gen Z New data from a recent study that surveyed 3,000 people has found that 'Gen Z' is now turning to Reddit for their product searches, rather than Google. So if you're targeting this audience, it may be time to adjust your strategy... [Find out more about Gen Z shifting away from traditional search engines here](. Search Engine Journal Psst, down here! Keen to tell us how funny/offensive/boring/wrong we are today? Bug the social media team on [X (formerly 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. [Link to WPMU DEV Home page]( INCSUB PO BOX 548 #88100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35201, UNITED STATES You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.