Archives: Podcasts

Matt Medeiros discusses how entrepreneurs can use podcasting as a medium to unlock the power of brand building to drive business growth.

Show Notes:Webinar Sponsorship Interest FormNew handbook page for WordCamp Organizers: WordCamp Speaker Selection (for content AND diversity)All Podcast Sponsors:Bet HannonDesign TLCGo WPHuman MadeLockedown SEOMasterWPNinja Forms/Saturday DriveStellar WPThe BlogsmithWP WalletYikes Inc.Yoast SEO

This week I talk about settings business precedents. Upcoming Events No WordCamps My Zoom Virtual Co-working Session – send message for link. Dustin’s Webinar: Converting a PHP Themed Site to a Full-Site Editing Theme Wednesday, July 26 2023, 3:00 PM Segment 1: In the News WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 All-In-One Security Segment 2: Setting Business […]

Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy and Core Tech Lead Mike Schroder as they discuss their favorite new features and enhancements coming in WordPress 6.3.

Sarah Norris joined Birgit Pauli-Haack to discussed WordPress 6.3, Gutenberg 16.2 and Phase 3 Collaboration

This week on the show we’re discussing layoffs, AI, integration, industry shrinkage, and dealing with Tech Bros (oh my!)

In today’s podcast episode, we’re joined by Katie Keith, the co-founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from building WordPress websites for clients to transitioning into the development of WooCommerce plugins. The primary goal of their work is to enhance the customer journey in WooCommerce, making it faster and more efficient. Katie […]

In today’s show Vova Feldman co-hosts as we chat about all things when it comes to WordPress and WooCommerce builders comfort zone.

Are you prioritizing website maintenance and security? Rob Cairns shares why this is a critical focus for WordPress agencies.

HighEdWeb Accessibility Summit is an event that provides individuals in higher education the opportunity to learn about web accessibility.

On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Matt Mullenweg the founder and developer of WordPress, the web platform powering over 40% of the sites on the internet. As the founder and CEO of Automattic, Matt is working to democratize publishing and commerce. Automattic is structured like a holding company, […]

Join us for a dose of information and knowledge from the world of WordPress. Here, articles intermingle with interviews with fantastic guests! Are you into web development, e-commerce, business, or technology, don’t miss our episodes and subscribe! And if you are looking for more information about us and what we do, go to our website […]

Matt explores some of the more challenging aspects of the WordPress project, in today’s episode. With so many parts of the project being planned or already underway, the challenge to keep up with the software’s evolution might become rather difficult. Pointing to a WordCamp talk from Courtney Robertson “We are they” Matt provides a bit […]

AI is here to stay so I asked the community about the impact on eCommerce. Listen in to Patrick Rauland, Remkus de Vries, Katie Keith, Kelly Muro and Scott Bowler.

On the podcast today we have Carrie Dils. Carrie is a WordPress-loving freelance developer with more than twenty years experience in web development, and full-scope WordPress projects. She teaches WordPress and front-end development courses for LinkedIn Learning, and blogs regularly about WordPress and the business of freelancing.

In this episode of Press This, James Dominy joins host Doc Pop to talk about how WordPressers can use AI daily.

In today’s episode, our CEO Tom Cheddadi joins our Managing Director Graham Hoffman as he shares the fascinating journey of BuddyBoss and what’s to come. Tom talks about: BuddyBoss’ incredible journey, from humble beginning to becoming a thriving company with thousands of happy customers globally. The story of how he joined the company and went […]

Want to forge alliances for your business? Head of WordPress Relations at Elementor Miriam Schwab discusses establishing successful partnerships.

Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including… WordCamp Dhaka has been cancelled. This is fairly dramatic, but why? WordPress will stop supporting PHP 5.x fairly soon. WS Form unveils AI for creating a form from a prompt. What does it mean to have a website that’s […]

Dave and Dan takes you inside of Automattic and their own thoughts around WordPress, WooCommerce and AI.

This week I review another non WordPress LMS: Podia Upcoming Events No WordCamps My virtual co-working session – July 19, 2023 @ 10AM EDT Segment 1: In the News WordPress 6.3 Beta 3 Wordcamp Rochester just announced its dates. Call for all things is open. Ultimate Member 2.6.7 Patches Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Segment 2:Non WordPress […]

Gen Herres provides practical guidance on how to meet accessibility standards while still achieving project deadlines.

WCUS 2022 has just flown past and by now our team has had ample time to reflect on the highs and lows of the first in person WordCamp US since 2019.

Our very first Woo AgencyChat Live is dropping into the feed as Jimmy Rosén from Angry Creative and Shadi Manna from Progressus.io kick it off talking about productizing your services. They share their own insights into this journey filled with questions and answers. The wins, the challenges and of course, solid advice if you are […]

In this Woo DevChat we talk with Mathias from Oliver POS about his journey in building a point of sales for WooCommerce.

I have been in this space now since 2006. When I think back I was slowly making my way into the ecosystem during those first four years. When I hit 2010 and started the brand BobWP, my navigation was starting to smooth out. So stepping back, we have all been there. And how you navigate […]

Five conversations with attendees of WordCamp Italy 2022; James Baldacchino, Luisa Ravelli, Caroline Crossland, Paolo Scala, and Samah Nasr.

In this episode, Michelle & Jeff talk with Jason Adams about GiveWP 3.0, and specifically about the new GiveWP Form Builder.

On the podcast today we have Louise Towler. She joined me at the recent WordCamp Europe in Athens to talk about websites and making them more sustainable. Louise is the founder of Indigo Tree, a UK…

In this episode of the Within WordPress podcast, Mario Pechev discusses his experience in the WordPress community and the challenges faced in the e-commerce space. Mario introduces himself as a hybrid professional with expertise in various roles such as developer, consultant, business advisor, and serial entrepreneur. He is well-known for founding DevriX, a top 20 […]

Planning a product launch? Atarim owner Vito Peleg shares practices & strategies that have helped him launch products (and launch them big).

Michelle posted a poll on Twitter asking if people are really bothered about the “capital P dangit” in WordPress. The responses were interesting, and everyone had an opinion. Kathy and Michelle both share their thoughts about the camelcase P in WordPress, as well as how we in the WordPress community might be supportive toward important […]

Discover new WordPress opportunities through stories told using Gravity Forms. WordPress developers and agency owners rely on Gravity Forms to solve complex problems for their clients. Breakdown explores their stories to extract the most useful lessons for our listeners.Join podcast host Matt Medeiros with special guest appearances from the team behind Gravity Forms to stay […]

We compare and contrast the use of pagination, “load more,” and infinite scroll when presenting users with a large quantity of information.

Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy in the 59th episode of the WordPress Briefing. Today she invites guest speaker Alex Kirk to discuss Polyglots’ work to continue to help bring translation to WordPress.

How do you transition from a client facing to a product facing business? Derek Ashauer explains his journey and the obstacles he’s faced along the way. A truly lovely conversation.

Are you prioritizing website maintenance and security? Rob Cairns shares why this is a critical focus for WordPress agencies.

Listen to the episode In this WP Minute podcast episode, Matt discusses changes in WordPress. He focuses on a feature called the Command Palette. This used to be known as the Wayfinder. Matt talks about how this is similar to things you can find in Apple’s Spotlight and Descript Notion.…

In this episode, nothing goes untouched. A lot of great reflection on WordCamp EU 2023 in Athens.

James is a computer scientist with a masters degree in bioinformatics. He lives in Ireland, working at the WPEngine Limerick office. This is the second podcast recorded at WordCamp Europe 2023 in Athens. James gave a talk at the event about the influence of AI on the WordPress community, and how it’s going to disrupt […]

In this episode Michelle talks with Hazel about the different podcasts she manages, why podcasting can help get the word out about your company, and how to think about using podcasting in your marketing strategy. Hint: figure out what your audience wants to hear, and where they look.

Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including… Blocknotes is a fun new project which makes WordPress available on iOS. Joost de Valk looks at the CMS market share, and it’s steady away for WordPress. 8 new ‘next gen’ WordPress events are planned. What are they going […]

Best WordPress Solutions For Non-Profits & Associations in 2023 Are you a non-profit or association looking for the best WordPress solutions? Look no

How can solopreneurs increase sales and customers? Patrick Posner shares tips on juggling multiple products to grow your portfolio and your audience.

Joe has been building some very interesting prototypes in WordPress and AI, digging into several tools and wrapping his brain around the possibilities.

On this week’s episode of WPwatercooler, we delve into the ever-expanding influence of Gutenberg, the innovative website-building block technology. Known for its role in revolutionizing WordPress, Gutenberg is stepping beyond its birthplace and finding applications in an increasing number of places. We’re exploring the power and versatility of this tool as it transforms not just […]

Designer and accessibility advocate Colleen Gratzer discusses the many ways in which accessibility intersects with branding and design.

This week I answer listener questions Upcoming Events WordCamp Leipzig, Germany 1 July, 2023 Segment 1: In the News Automattic Donates €20,000 to Fund Next Phase of Drupal Gutenberg Development Segment 2: Can I use a design I made as a sub contractor? as portfolio piece – Sally G Pull requests. What are they? -Anon […]

In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss the importance of women supporting, uplifting, and advocating for other women in tech. They list some methods and practices you can prioritize in order to make sure that everyone gets a seat at the table.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYvRVPMKlT0 Transcript ↓ Cory Miller, CEO of Post Status, interviews Lyndi Zavy, Founder and CEO of Rivers and Roads,

In this video, I sit down with, Brad Williams, CEO of WebDevStudios, to discuss how contributing to WordPress as an agency helps the WordPress Project. And more. Brad and I go way back and we obviously talk about the good old days as well. WebDevStudios is a WordPress agency that creates and maintains WordPress websites. […]

Topher and Sophia met with Evangelia Pappa, Lena Lekkou, and Hacer Yilmaz, all three WordCamp Europe 2023 Organizers.

It is out to use GPL clubs to download and use premium plugins for free, or is this not fair? Find out what we think on the podcast today.

The All Things Open event just passed, and MasterWP’s own Nyasha Green attended. In this chat with Allie Nimmons, Nyasha shares what makes this event so special, what other event organizers can learn from the event, and her own personal highlights.

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 12th June 2023. Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including… Gutenberg reaches 16.0 – what’s new? Do you think that WordCamp Q&As need a bit of a rethink? WordPress Accessibility Day becomes a non-profit. Should plugins […]

Had a chance to ask some random questions with a few attendees at WordCamp Europe 2023 and ask them some fun questions.

Cory and Phil are joined by Scott Kingsley Clark of Pagely and the Pods Framework. We talk about Pods vs ACF (in a friendly non-competitive way), the Core Fields API project, and the JavaScriptification of the WordPress admin.

Hosts and Joe Dolson talk about contributing to WordPress and how members can get involved in making the core platform more accessible.

Extending huge plugins like WooCommerce comes with benefits & risks. Beka Rice sheds light on building a successful WooCommerce extensions business.

Hear special guest host Chloé Bringmann and special guest Angela Jin in the WordPress Briefing as they discuss the next generation of WordCamps.

In this episode, Matt chats with James, an industry veteran in WordPress, about his new initiative TeamWP. They delve into James’ experiences and insights, revealing the need for a more robust approach to team-building and culture within WordPress businesses. James introduces TeamWP, a service aimed at fostering healthier and more…

Topher and Sophia met with Evangelia Pappa, Lena Lekkou, and Hacer Yilmaz, all three WordCamp Europe 2023 Organizers.

Maxi Blocks are shaking up the blocks space with all their blocks for free. Find out why and how they’re going to make the product profitable.

Join us on Adventures with Hannah, Ben’s Productivity Experiments, and Kathy’s newsletter writing cohort class. Kathy shares a haunting conversation with a Lyft driver that has her thinking about how WordPress could be more effective in a sea of numerous ways to get a website online. This leads to a conversation about how important it […]

Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. In this episode, they discuss designing pricing plans and creating a compelling website homepage for their new product. They delve into the intricacies of annual and lifetime subscription options and the inclusion of site licenses for different customer segments. They also […]

On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has written numerous web security articles and white papers. We all know […]

Fact: remote operations face unique culture-building challenges. James Laws gives expert advice to promote company culture in distributed workforces.

This episode is a recording of a panel discussion on Building Accessibility into Websites, held in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 18, 2023. The event featured Nick Corbett, Tanner Gers, Steve Jones, and Amber Hinds. In this event, the panelists shared their insights and experiences in web accessibility work and discussed how […]

This week I share My 5 step plan to 9X content creation! Upcoming Events No WordCamps Segment 1: In the News Light week! Due to WCEU? Segment 2: My 5 step plan to 9X content creation! Segment 3: Tool of the Week YITH WooCommerce Catalog Mode

Tras un Contributor Day y dos días de WordCamp superando los 2500 asistentes, se cierra, un año más, la WordCamp más grande del mundo.

The Season 1 finale of viewSource is a draft style episode where we reflect on our favourite WordPress conversations over the last 20 episodes, chat about what’s coming next for both WordPress, viewSource, and both Aurooba and Brian. A fairly chatty episode where we touch on topics like Brian’s hatred of JSX, Aurooba’s recent struggles […]

Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.

Today we dive into the exciting world of WordPress Playground with special guest Adam Zielinski, a WordPress core developer at Automattic. Learn how this web-based development environment revolutionizes WordPress site creation and modification without any setup required.

Topher and Sophia met with Amy for the first time in this episode. We talked about WordPress, Linguistics, and WordCamp Europe.

The SA entrepreneur shares budget-friendly secrets to help entrepreneurs launch and distribute new products, navigate revenue wobbles, and grow their businesses.

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass explore the delicate balance between professionalism and creativity in branding and marketing.

When I shared 20 years of WordPress community at WordCamp Lisboa, I touched on the future of the community. Today I elaborate on that part.

In this episode Allie speaks with Lindsey Miller, owner and CEO of Content Journey. Lindsey has a unique approach to content marketing that truly puts people firstVisit Content Journey

As the WordPress community grows and evolves, it’s important that new people with new ideas join in on the fun. What WordPress lacks outside of its formal events is a system for mentorship. Allie Nimmons and prolific mentor Nyasha Green talk about mentorship in WordPress, what it looks like now, and where it could go

Wisdom dictates surrounding yourself with formidable people to achieve excellence. That’s why joining a mastermind group made Katie Keith even stronger.

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

Topher and Maestro met at WordCamp buffalo and then had a great conversation about Maestro’s WordCamp Europe talk.

This week I share my top 10 places to find customers clients & customers Upcoming events WordCamp Europe 8 June–10 June, 2023 WordCamp Cartagena, España 10 June–11 June, 2023 Segment 1: In the News WordPress force installs critical Jetpack patch on 5 million sites WPAI universe TheWP.World     Segment 2:  My top 10 places to […]

In this episode, we focus on the art of selling accessibility and the specific strategies and arguments you can use to convince other people to adopt these best practices. We are joined by two special guests: Bet Hannon of Accessicart, and professional accessibility advocate, Anne-Mieke Bovalett.

A Rube Goldberg machine is an overly complex device that performs a simple task through a series of chain reactions. If you’re not familiar with automation, it can often feel like building a Rube Golberg machine. But it doesn’t have to! Today, I’m going to tell you how automation can be simple, and give you […]

Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy in the 57th episode of the WordPress Briefing as she discusses the Contributor Mentorship Program to help increase the success of new contributors over time.

Kathy and Michelle have a sneaking suspicion that eventually, we all end up going for freedom… and that freedom starts with WordPress.

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss their progress on a project related to image generation and sharing. They explore the

Cory, Phil, and Jack talk about the recent explosion of machine learning algorithms, how they will affect what we do as developers and designers, and how we do it—if we still have jobs at all. Transcript: Cory (00:00:15): Welcome back to In The Loop, a WordPress Agency podcast by Blackbird Digital. I’m Cory Hughart, and […]

Cory Miller as he interviews Anil Gupta, CEO of Multidots, in this insightful episode about WordPress in the enterprise space. They delve into the significance of collaboration tools, such as Multi Collab, in addressing content creation needs for enterprises. Anil shares his thoughts on the ongoing developments in Gutenberg and highlights the potential impact of […]

James Giroux sat down with me for an episode of the Within WordPress podcast. We talked about how his company Team WP is solving HR challenges for WordPress companies and the huge potential there is for companies operating within the WordPress ecosphere to level up their HR efforts. The focus of our conversation was the […]

The second in our series where we hear more about the sessions and tips from WordCamp Europe 2023 speakers.

On this episode, we’re celebrating WordPress’s 20th birthday sharing some stories of the past and what were expecting from the future of the software and community that were quite fond of.

Jorn van Dijk (@jornvandijk) is a Dutch designer, startup investor and CEO of the Framer website builder. After leaving his role as one of the early product designers at Facebook, he co-founded Framer in 2014, which was then a prototyping tool. Nine years and several strategic shifts later, Framer evolved into a robust website builder, […]

On the podcast today we have Mike McAlister, and he’s here today to talk about his experiences creating a block-based theme. Mike is a veteran product developer and designer in the WordPress space.…

New WordPress developers inherently lack the perspective of time. This can lead to being too focused on the right now, the urgent, and sometimes the frightening. In this episode, Topher and Devin offer that perspective and advice to help new developers relax and enjoy their journey.

We continue our tradition and highlight some of the voices from WordCamp Europe 2023 speakers.