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This week Interview Marcus Burnette Upcoming Events No WordCamps Segment 1: In the News WordPress 6.5 is set to be released on March 26th, 2024 Segment 2: Interview Marcus Burnette 3 tools Chatgpt 1Password RocketAPP Where can people find you ? Web: https://thewp.world/ X/Twitter @marcusdburnette Segment 3: Tool of the Week The WP.World

Danielle Zarcaro reviews current website design trends we should avoid for accessibility and other reasons.

In this episode, Michelle gives us an overview of what’s quickly becoming one of the world’s most attended WordPress events, WC Asia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en7EaerpX9o Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass brainstorm strategies to enhance

Let me TL;DR it for you first, as my boss at Gravity Forms Carl Hancock says, “It’s the entire ecosystem.” Something I agree with, and not just because he signs my paycheck. The ecosystem as a whole has always been the biggest driving force for WordPress adoption. Because WordPress is not a product first organization. […]

In this episode of The WP Week Podcast, we delve into the latest WordPress 6.5 updates, explore Gutenberg 17.9 enhancements, and discuss the implications of Google’s SGE and Meta’s retirement of CrowdTangle. We also highlight critical vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins and celebrate community achievements, including Essential Addons for Elementor’s milestone and Patricia Brun Torre’s Yoast […]

Join us in exploring the future of the Gutenberg WordPress Project as we delve into whether it is fixable or on a semi-doomed path in 2024. Discover critical insights, expert opinions, and potential solutions that could shape the project’s trajectory. Stay informed and be part of the discussion.About Jamie MarslandI’ve spent my career building online […]

Chris Badgett is the co-founder and CEO of LifterLMS, a popular LMS (learning management system) plugin for creating, launching, and scaling courses. So far, LifterLMS has helped achieve 8 million+ enrollments and 12 million+ completed courses and lessons. Chris is rightfully regarded as one of the leading voices in open-source eLearning and educational technology and […]

On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the…

Show Summary In this podcast, Rob Cairns does a roundtable with his Peeps – Todd Jones, Davinder Sing Kanith, Ryan Waterbury, and out-from-retirement Paul Lacey. Show Notes Show Notes Hey everybody. Rob Cairns here. This is a really special episode with some special people. This

This week I Talk About Bartering As A Business Model Upcoming Events DE{CODE}, their popular developer conference, now in its fifth year. DE{CODE} 2024 will happen March 19th & 21st, Switzerland Community Day 23 March, 2024. The format of this event will be at the crossroad between WordCamps, Contributor Days and meetups. WordCamp Torrelodones 2024 […]

Let’s discuss the process of deploying Next.js applications using Vercel and explore the benefits of exploring different platforms and paradigms. We dive into the process of getting a project live with Vercel but discuss comparisons in the WordPress world, the complicated nature of deployment in WordPress, how different platforms handle them, and the role continuous […]

In this episode of WP Minute+, Matt Medeiros sits down with Jonathan Denwood, the host of the WP Tonic podcast, to discuss his business ventures, the state of WordPress media, and the future of the WordPress platform. Jonathan shares insights into his two businesses – a real estate marketing platform called Mail-Right.com and a WordPress […]

Amber and Steve discuss JavaScript scanning in Accessibility Checker, their reasoning, and how we expect it to evolve over time.

WordCamp Asia 2024 was a dynamic three-day celebration of collaboration, diversity, and innovation in the WordPress project. This week, Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy shares her insight…

Is automation all it’s cracked up to be? How can it help the burned out agency owner?

Kim Coleman and Jason Coleman are two entrepreneurs who have shared the journey of building a software company. However, their mission has been much more than a professional partnership. They’re a married couple with two kids who’ve built a successful company and several software products together. In this episode, they discuss navigating personal and professional […]

In this podcast episode, Cory Miller interviews Ian Peatey, a seasoned trainer in nonviolent communication (NVC). Ian shares his journey with NVC and its profound impact on his life and work. He discusses the origins of NVC, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, and its emphasis on empathetic listening and honest self-expression. Ian and Cory, explore the […]

A conversation with a guy who is more than someone who works for GoDaddy.

How Gutenberg Block Builders Are Taking On The Page Builders in 2024Discover the future of website building as Gutenberg Block Builders challenge traditional page builders in 2024. Explore how these innovative tools revolutionize the digital landscape and empower users to create stunning websites easily. Witness the clash of technologies and learn how Gutenberg is reshaping […]

This episode of the Gravity Forms podcast features interviews with two developers who have created new products for Gravity Forms. Derek Ashauer discusses his new plugin Conversion Bridge that allows users to easily track conversions from forms and other actions in alternative analytics platforms beyond just Google Analytics. He highlights how most users don’t utilize […]

Welcome to another Osom To Know episode! Meet Ohia and Marco – one of #WCEU2024 Organizers. Together with Maciej, they explore the challenges and triumphs of planning a large-scale event, from struggles with remote organization and local supplier readiness to visa issues and the coordination of diverse activities and committees.

This week I share 6 things your should not do in your business! Upcoming Events No WordCamps Segment 1: In the News Cwicly’s Unexpected Farewell: Founder Decides to Discontinue Development KSWP March Madness Hacker Edition Segment 2: 6 things your should not do in your business! Segment 3: Tool of the Week Code to have […]

How a struggling freelancer grew and sold a successful agency… twice!

Want to explore some cutting edge Woo ideas? This episode is for you. Go listen to the podcast and subscribe to stay updated.

In this episode of the WP Minute+ podcast, host Matt Medeiros sits down with Ben Ritner, the creator of the popular Kadence WordPress theme. Ben shares his journey from building websites for clients to creating the Virtue theme, which gained over 300,000 active installs at its peak. He discusses the evolution of the Kadence brand, […]

On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role she’s held since 2019. She’s been contributing since 2012 and has a special …

Kim Coleman and Jason Coleman have shared a successful software journey while maintaining a harmonious marriage. They discuss their unique challenges.

Michaela Lederman explores the intricacies of ARIA, a critical tool for enhancing the web experience for users with disabilities.

We review what’s new in WCAG version 2.2 in detail, and talk about areas where organizations will need to implement changes.

The Future of WordPress Gutenberg Project in 2024Join us as we explore the prospects of the Gutenberg WordPress editor in the early months of 2024, delving into its advantages and limitations.With Special Guests Brian Gardner and Kevin Geary, Founder of Digital Gravy & Development Products Automatic.css & FramesBrian Gardner – Principal Developer Advocate at WP […]

In this episode of The WP Week Podcast, we cover the latest news and updates from the WordPress world, including:• WordPress 6.5 Beta 3 and the upcoming RC1• Automattic’s controversial AI access policy and the possible sale of Tumblr and WordPress dot com users’ content• WordCamp Asia 2024’s closing Q&A with Matt Mullenweg• The site […]

New host Birgit Olzem chats with Angela Jin about WordPress diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in this debut monthly episode.

Listen in from some of the project leads that will be at this years CloudFest hackathon and learn about the goal-oriented open source projects.

When you watch Shark Tank, This Week in Startups, or some random internet marketing person shows up in your Twitter feed — running a business looks easy. Maybe you fell deep down the rabbit hole of the “build in public” hashtag and thought, “I can do that too!” Building a (WordPress) business isn’t easy. For […]

This week on WPwatercooler we’re exploring alternatives. Alternative website builders and alternative content management systems. There is a lot to explore and we’ve all dipped our toe into the various alternatives out there, let’s discuss!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki9m2PjDP7c&t=77s Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss plans for a future

Let’s cut to the chase because it seems that WordPress news is back this week! At least, the Link Squad inside the WP Minute Slack have been busy curating the news as we kick off the month of March. 404 Media reported on two of Automattic’s products, WordPress.com and Tumblr.com, apparently signing a deal with […]

CloudFest CEO Christian Jäger joins Carole Olinger and Alain Schlesser for a conversation for the 2024 Hackathon at CloudFest.

A chat about global accessibility through WordPress translation efforts, upcoming 6.5 improvements and the community’s cultural emphasis

Rand Fishkin is an instantly recognizable name in the world of search engine optimization (SEO) and educational marketing. He wears many hats (or crowns) including entrepreneur, creator, and co-founder of two successful startups: Moz (a $45 million/year business) and SparkToro. He also authored and released Lost and Founder, a personal memoir chronicling the trials and […]

Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he’s seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and that’s the focus of the podcast today.

WordPress and WooCommerce devs Carlos Bravo and Lucio Giannotta discuss the collaboration of WordPress core and Woo with the Interactivity API, a new framework for developers.

Amber Hinds shared her case study on building an accessible WooCommerce website, including the process for building, testing, and remediating

In this episode, Tammie Lister and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss Gutenberg Changelog #96 – Gutenberg plugins versions 17.6 and 17.7, Mega Menus, Interactivity API and WordPress 6.5 Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special Guest: Tammie Lister Community Contributions What’s Released: What’s in active development or discussed Section Styling, Colorways, and Typesets for WP 6.6 Meetup: How…

In anticipation of WordCamp Asia 2024, listen to thirteen speakers share what they will be talking about in their session.

This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features host Matt Medeiros in conversation with guest Marc Benzakein. Marc is currently involved with two WordPress-related businesses – MainWP, a self-hosted WordPress site management plugin, and Site District, a managed WordPress hosting company. Matt opens the show recapping his previous interview with Marc on The Matt Report […]

think it’s one of the most important default themes WordPress has released in a while. Sure, the design is fairly opinionated, but with the mix of new patterns/blocks available, I think someone with a little WordPress know how (and grit!) will be able to design a solid website for their brand or business. Even for […]

In this episode, veteran WordPress user and YouTube WordPress trainer Jamie Marsland joins to share his insights on everything related to WordPress – its evolution, community, and of course, the ever-evolving Gutenberg (Block Editor). Jamie dives into the technicalities, discussing the learning curve with block themes, the challenges with the user interface, and the crucial […]

In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss the strategic pivot of the podcast to concentrate on marketing a WordPress product. They delve into the changes needed for their homepage, refining their messaging, and creating educational content tailored for their audience. They emphasize the importance of demystifying technical jargon like “open graph” for […]

Today, I’m chatting with with Raitis Sevelis on several topics in the WordPress landscape. From UX to community, code, and IndyStack.

Hosts Tammie and Jonathan talk about WP Day at CloudFest this year and the increased visibility of WordPress and Woo at the event.

Cody shares insights on customer care, team investment, and the future of online shopping with AI’s role in ecommerce.

Last week one of the biggest WordPress product vulnerabilities was discovered, but by the time word got out, thousands of sites had been compromised. Kathy is a security specialist and talks a bit about what that meant to many sites around the world, which led to a discussion about personal security, online security, and how […]

Cody shares insights on customer care, team investment, and the future of online shopping with AI’s role in ecommerce.

In the latest WordPress Briefing, Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses the Interactivity API, a new foundational tool that helps developers create memorable interactive front-end experiences. She is j…

Rob Cairns sits down and talks to Kevin Geary.Show Highlights: 1. Kevin’s WordPress origin story. 2. How do we take great ideas and go with them. 3. Page Builders vs Blocks.

Rob Talks to Aaron Edwards about the business of WordPress.Show Highlights: Aaron’s WordPress original story. AI in WordPress and Marketing. SASS products.

WooBits, a end of the week show that highlights concise and useful WooCommerce tips for builders and businesses.

Rob Cairns talks about if AI causes Job Loss.Show Highlights:1. Will AI cause job loss?2. How AI will impact jobs.3. Embrace AI.

This episode looks at ‘Intrinsic design’, what it is, and why it’s important for the future of the web.

Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including… What’s coming up in 2024 for WordPress performance? The WP Tavern is alive. Find out how the new intake are going to get themselves noticed. The WP Photo Directory appears to be gaining momentum. Find out how many images […]

Noel Tock from Human Made shares insights on WordPress limitations & the role of AI and the importance of learning product marketing deeply.

This week on WPwatercooler we’re going to be discussing data liberation.

I recently interviewed Mark Szymanski for an upcoming WP Minute+ episode, where we explored the opportunities to contribute back to WordPress for “newcomers” like him. Does it always have to be with code? WordCamps? Chatting in GitHub issues? Or can it be through content like this, where we support and…

Discover the latest insights in e-commerce and email marketing with Greg Zakowicz, an Omnisend expert. Learn about automation, AI’s role, and essential tips for successful engagement on Woo Biz Chat

The GatherPress plugin has been proposed to replace Meetup.com to help organize WordPress events through an open source solution.

Noel Tock from Human Made shares insights on WordPress limitations & the role of AI and the importance of learning product marketing deeply.

Thank you for tuning in to The WP Week Podcast, your ultimate source for the latest updates in the WordPress ecosystem, proudly sponsored by the reliable WP Job Openings plugin. We hope you enjoyed this rundown of updates and insights from the WordPress world and beyond.

Abby Wood reviewed how to make your website copy accessible from various perspectives including reading levels and neurodivergent needs.

Here at Press The Issue we live for examining the most complicated questions and problems that face the WordPress community, and that includes how money flows or sometimes does not flow through it. In this episode, Brian and Rob go deep into discussing funding the future of open source.

If you’ve not heard of DataPocket before and are interested in how synchronisation of designs can alter the e-commerce landscape, this episode is for you.

WooCommerce dev business up and downs, grants available for Frames builders and outsourcing for WooCommerce builder projects.

I recently interviewed Mark Szymanski [Home](https://markjosephszymanski.com/) for an upcoming WP Minute+ episode, where we explored the opportunities to contribute back to WordPress for “newcomers” like him. Does it always have to be with code? WordCamps? Chatting in GitHub issues? Or can it be through content like this, where we support and encourage the use of […]

In this special episode, Michelle had a great conversation with Matt Mullenweg about community: where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re heading.

Coming up on the WP Minute! Help me with this quick survey to shape the future of WP Minute, plus more WordPress goodness, coming right up. It’s time to take a quick survey. If you have less than 2 minutes to spare, could you head to thewpminute.com/survey and take my 3 question survey about this […]

This episode tackles a discussion on the importance of supporting open source projects in the WordPress space.

On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of webs…

We have a spicy round-table show here. We discussed my recent interview with Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress & CEO of Automattic, with a special panel of Kim Coleman, Matt Medeiros, Jeff Chandler, and Kurt von Ahnen.Kim Coleman From Paid Membership Pro – https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/Matt Medeiros From Gravity Forms https://craftedbymatt.com/Jeff Chandler From Stellar WP https://stellarwp.com/ In this […]

WooCommerce developer Uros and WordPress engineer Sabrina discuss website performance optimization, advocating for awareness, regular testing, and practical tools.

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 29th January 2024.

A biweekly conversation around tech, web development, and WordPress with hosts Aurooba Ahmed and Brian Coords.

We discuss the state of accessibility in WooCommerce and whether a low-code accessible WooCommerce store is achievable for WordPress users.

Rob Cairns talks to Akshat from Blog Vault.Show Highlights:1. What is Blogvault.2. How does Blogvault protect your WordPress website?3. Features of Blogvault.

This week I share updates from past interviews. Upcoming Events WordCamp Phoenix – 9 February–10 February, 2024 Segment 1: In the News WordPress 6.4.3 – Maintenance and Security release WordCamp Asia 2024 – A Comprehensive Guide for Attendees Segment 2: I share updates from past interviews. Topher DeRosia Devin Walker Marc Benzakein Segment 3: Tool […]

Rob Cairns and Tim Nash talk about more WordPress security.Show Highlights: Tim’s thoughts on security. How to protect your website. What you should do now.

Nenad Conić from Maksimer gives tips on scaling WooCommerce, tools for optimizing the database for scalability in high traffic events.

In WooBits, Woo unveils new dev docs directory, James Kemp takes on as product lead and how do you spell ecommerce?

This episode looks at what modern CSS techniques can bring to make your designs easier to manage, and much more interesting.

Rob Cairns sits down with Thomas Raef to talk all about security.Show Highlights: 1. Issues with cookies. 2. Tips to help you secure your website. 3. Test your backups.

On the podcast today we have Mike Auteri, and we’re here to talk about GatherPress, a WordPress plugin for event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Mike delves into the features and b…

In this Draft episode, Michelle Frechette and Anne McCarthy discuss the development of a mentorship program for the WordPress community, and an empowerment grant aimed at supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the WordPress ecosystem.

In this co-branded podcast episode, Cory Miller from Post Status and Matt Medeiros from WP Minute discuss the “WP drama” within the WordPress community, focusing on leadership challenges and the impact of internal conflicts. They share personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of civility and understanding towards leaders like Matt Mullenweg. They highlight the need to […]

WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Alex Stine and Amber Hinds performed a live accessibility audit of the Pie Calendar WordPress Plugin