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This week I review another non WordPress LMS: Thinkific Upcoming Events No WordCamps adamsilver.com/freewebinar Segment 1: In the News Automattic Releases wp-now: A Local Development Environment Powered by WordPress Playground Launched my new site/email service to help people get quick weekly wins! sillylittlegoals.com Segment 2: Alternative LMSs : Thinkific Segment 3: Tool of the Week […]

This episode is a recording of an April 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Nicolas Steenhout, blogger, podcaster, and public speaker, featured important, but lesser-known aspects of accessibility that are often overlooked. If you would like to watch a video recording from the meetup, you may do so on the Equalize Digital website here: The Internet […]

On this episode of Distributed, we dig into the good, the bad, and the karaoke-filled history of Automattic meetups. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, our annual Grand Meetup brought the entire company together for a week. The time spent together — along with team-specific meetups scattered throughout the year — helped us strengthen relationships with our […]

I was on the Design Better podcast hosted by Aarron Walter and Eli Woolery, we talked about jazz, generative AI, distributed work, and my journey as an entrepreneur.

Smaller, local WordPress events are critical to keeping the community strong and vibrant. I know that from my latest personal experience.

In this riveting, yes, riveting 6th episode of “Within WordPress,”, I engage in a deep dive conversation with esteemed guest Noel Tock, a visionary in the WordPress landscape. We delve into a comprehensive discussion about the future trajectory of WordPress, examining its potential through the lens of Gutenberg, marketing strategies, enterprise market opportunities, and the […]

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Sjoerd, the global lead from WordCamp Europe joins us to talk more about the event and his life with WooCommerce and WordPress.

Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including… WordPress 6.2.1 didn’t last long. Update to WordPress 6.2.2 now! Does WordPress need a Command Center? I think that it does! Should we retire older default themes to save resources keeping them updated? Stackable Blocks has a new UI. […]

In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss implementing an image-generation tool for content marketing. They explore the idea of creating templates for generating images that can be used in blog posts, social media, and other channels. The tool aims to enhance the visual appeal of content, highlight key quotes and summaries, and make […]

On the podcast today we have Mario Santos and Luis Herranz. They both work for Automattic, but are sponsored to work full-time in WordPress. The main focus of their work is the block developer experience, and they are part of the group of contributors that worked on the Interactivity API proposal. The Interactivity API is […]

Joost de Valk is an entrepreneur and investor from the Netherlands who is best known for founding Yoast SEO (13 million+ users). Joost started out as a consultant and blogger in 2004 before developing Yoast, one of the most successful plugins for WordPress. Tune in to this episode as we discuss the current landscape of […]

In this episode we take a deeper look at Sendcloud with Wilson and what shipping automation means to a developer or freelancer.

This week we Celebrate WordPress at 20 Years Old! Upcoming Events WordCamp Aptain – 27 May–28 May, 2023 adamsilver.com/freewebinar May 30th – June 1st. Segment 1: In the News WordPress 6.2.1 was released. WordPress 6.2.2 was released Segment 2:  Celebrating 20 Years! Segment 3: Tool of the Week lottie animations for website.

Fabian Kägy and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss the new enhancements in Gutenberg plugin releases 15.7 and 15.8 as well as the Experiments available in the plugin.

Practical Founders podcast interview with Joshua Strebel, CEO of Pagely, which grew profitably for 14 years and then sold to GoDaddy in 2021.

Join guest host Rich Tabor and WordPress Playground innovator Adam Zielinski as they discuss the capabilities and promise of WP Playground in episode 56 of the WordPress Briefing. Stay tuned for your small list of big things coming up in the next two weeks.

In my opinion, there’s nothing better than brainstorming ideas with a fellow Automator, and that’s exactly what today’s episode is all about. Chris L. Davis is a marking automation expert, and he’s done a few things that have wowed and inspired me. Today, we’re breaking down what exactly email automation is, and how everyone can […]

We are kicking off a new series called Woo AgencyChat. similar to our DevChats. Robbie and Robert will be joined by a co-host from WooCommerce as we bring in an agency owner to share their stories and insights. This debut show we have Krešimir Končić from Neurolab. And since Robert is somewhere else in the […]

Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. They dive into the world of Open Graph (OG) images for WordPress. Cory and Corey explore the benefits of using OG image templates, providing customization options to meet client demands, and incorporating effective pricing models. Whether you’re a WordPress professional or […]

In this episode, Sheryle Gillian, co-owner and CEO of CauseLabs, shares her journey and the evolution of her purpose-driven web agency with Cory Miller. She discusses how her personal journey led her to prioritize making a difference through her work.

On May 27, 2023, WordPress will celebrate its 20th birthday. It’s hard to fathom that the software has been around for so long. Yet some of us may struggle to remember what the web was like without it. Just think of the designers, developers, and users that have come along…

In this show we talk about the challenges of finding a good resource to help you choose a hosting company and Adam’s new venture that will help support the WordPress media ecosystem.

In this episode of Press This, Devin Walker joins host Doc Pop to talk about the experience of rebranding in public.

Our guest hosts James and Ross dive into what they are working on, the products they have built, and some other great dev insights.

On the podcast today we have James Giroux and he’s here to talk about a new project that he’s set up called TeamWP. It’s all about workplace culture, team dynamics and leadership in WordPress companies.

Results from the WordPress 2022 Annual Survey have been released. WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy notes that this was a slimmed down version of the survey. It featured 29 questions – as opposed to nearly 100 in past editions. This led to a 26% increase in completion rate. However, there was also a 56% […]

On the podcast today we have Mark Westguard. Mark is an agency owner and the developer behind the WS Form plugin, and he’s on the podcast to chart his journey in the WordPress space and the differe…

Michelle recently launched WPSpeakers.com, a place for podcasters, event managers, and others to find WordPress experts to share their knowledge and inspire others to do more with WordPress. Michelle shares some of her experiences introducing this resource. Kathy has been playing with generative AI tools which is inspiring her to see creative opportunities in this new […]

Learn all about how Juliette Reinders Folmer uses 1600 testing scenarios for just one little thing inside WordPress. Juliette is one of the big forces behind getting the code inside WordPress tested and up to spec according to PHP standards. Her work for the WordPress Project is fueled by wanting to leave the world in […]

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

Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including… Should WordPress Core be making use of more AI? Let’s get that discussion under way. The Annual WordPress Survey results for 2022 are out, but what do they say? Did you miss out on WCUS tickets? You were not […]

Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy in the 55th episode of the WordPress Briefing as she looks back at the 20 years of WordPress and how the open source community made WordPress what it is today.

Show Notes:https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/04/07/preparing-for-the-next-women-nonbinary-release-squad/https://twitter.com/karmatosed https://twitter.com/michelleames

The definition of making a comeback is a return to life or vitality. Or to regain a former favorable condition. I have to say many of us listening right now want to return to life or vitality, whether it’s from the last few years and the toll it has taken…

In this episode, Hazel interviews Michelle on why she created WP Speakers, what gap she thought needed to be filled, what permissions she sought, and how long it took to create.

In this episode of WPwatercooler, we’ll be joined by Robert Rowley, a Security Expert, to discuss a critical aspect of building sites with WordPress — plugins. Specifically, we’ll delve into the topic of abandoned plugins and the risks that they can pose to website security.

Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. They discuss the current state of WordPress, its future, and what it means for WordPress professionals. Discover the top takeaways for developers, designers, and business owners in the WordPress ecosystem. Expect to gain insights on navigating the evolving WordPress landscape and […]

Show we be using browser based tools for our WordPress website work, or are specific apps made for the desktop a more reliable, solid bet?

Show Summary Rob Cairns talks to Spencer Forman about using WordPress as a lead generation tool. Show Highlights: Why WordPress. Why you do not want to only use rented land for lead generation. The benefits of WordPress. The WordPress community. Show Notes Hi Rob Cairns here. And

In this episode of Press This, Sam Brockway and Mike Davey join host Doc Pop to talk about WordPress news from around the community.

On the podcast today we have Ahmed Kabir Chaion. As you’ll hear in the podcast, Ahmed has a genuine love of the WordPress community. He’s been an organiser at multiple WordPress events, including WordCamp Asia, the WordPress Accessibility Day, WordFest Live, WordCamp Santa Clarita, and the WordPress Translation Day. As if that were not enough, […]

Robby McCullough of Beaver Builder joins the podcast to chat about the future of page building in WordPress and at his company. Robby and his team have just celebrated 9 years running the Beaver Builder plugin, changing the page building landscape as WordPress users know it. He’s excited to press…

We welcome TC to our Do the Woo family of hosts. And are excited with what he will bring to the team. Learn more about TC in today’s show.

Get ready for an exciting podcast with Till Krüss, the WordPress Cache wizard! 🧙‍♂️ Watch as Till becomes the go-to person in his Indonesian town, sought after by big companies for website development. Witness his involvement in core WordPress development, working on projects like MP6, and embracing the dynamic nature of the platform. Till created […]

Recording of a WordPress Accessibility Meetup. Accessibility Audit of the popular WordPress plugin, Paid Memberships Pro.

Matt and Remkus delve into the challenges and dynamics of being a content creator in the WordPress community. Matt shares his personal experiences and insights regarding sustaining a business in this field. He discusses the significance of personal branding, expanding one’s reach to a larger audience, and the impact of changes within the WordPress ecosystem. […]

From practicing mindfulness to the evolution of WordPress, Corey Maass and Cory Miller cover a wide variety of topics in this episode as they continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express.

In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Donata and Hans Skillrud of Termageddon on GDPR, privacy policies, cookie pop ups, and the various legal and ethical reasons to implement them properly.

Recently Michelle Freschette launched WPSpeakers.com. A site where you can list yourself as a speaker or find someone of your event.

In today’s episode of cynic versus fanboy, (uh, I mean Crossword ) Luke and Jonathan discuss the gap between WooCommerce and Shopify plus the opportunities in the ecosystem. 10 Across: Open this on GitHub

In this episode, Kimberly Lipari and Cory Miller discuss the ups and downs of building and selling WordPress companies. They share their experiences, including the challenges they faced and lessons learned. They also give advice to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow and sell their own WordPress companies.

Fränk is all about acquiring new skills. Learning new things so that you can make yourself indispensable to the organisation that you work for.

Show Summary Rob Cairns talks to Spencer Forman about using WordPress as a lead generation tool. Show Highlights: Why WordPress. Why you do not want to only use rented land for lead generation. The benefits of WordPress. The WordPress community. Show Notes Hi Rob Cairns here. And

Topher and Iolanda got some time at WordCamp Italy in Milan to chat about her experiences in WordPress.

Managed WooCommerce hosting is a growing segment within the WordPress ecosystem. And it has a new entrant: WooCommerce. The Automattic-owned eCommerce provider recently launched WooExpress. The service is hosted by WordPress.com. It aims to be a one-stop shop for building and maintaining an online store. Packages start at $40 per…

On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. He’s a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He has been developing with WordPress since 2009 and before becoming a developer advocate, worked…

In today’s show we are talking about larger conferences and stepping out of the bubble. Robbie chats with co-host Robert and guest Carole Olinger, from Yoast, about this years CloudFest. Whether you listen for WordPress insights, or WooCommerce insights this one will hit home either way. Carole, Culture & Recruitment Strategist at Yoast and a […]

Doc Pop: You’re listening to Press This, a WordPress Community Podcast on WMR. Each week we spotlight members of the WordPress community. I’m your host, Doc Pop. I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and my contributions over on TorqueMag.Io where I get to do podcasts and draw cartoons and tutorial […]

Forking is a fundamental part of open-source software – it offers anyone the opportunity to lead an existing project in a new direction. But forking also means that the owners of the new fork are taking over the responsibility for the security of their new project.

Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy in the 54th episode of the WordPress Briefing as she explores the concept of the four freedoms of open source and likens it to today’…

This week I talk about the Project Post Mortem Meeting Upcoming Events No WordCamps Atarim to Host 4th Annual Virtual Web Agency Summit April 25-28 Segment 1: In the News WCEU 2023 Announces Free Childcare and Workshop for Kids CertifyWP Releases Phase One of Their WordPress Credential WordPress 6.3 Planning Proposal & Call for Volunteers […]

While there have been big leaps in membership software in the last 5 years, membership sites are still some of the hardest to create and run properly. That’s why I brought in Melodie Moore. She’s been building, maintaining, and scaling 7 & 8-figure membership sites for the past 10 years. Her team kills shiny object […]

Leonardus Nugraha and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss WordPress 6.2, Gutenberg Releases 15.4 and 15.5, Phase 3 of the Gutenberg Project and a new Proposal on Interactivity API.

Luke and Jonathan talk about Guildenberg, why Luke doesn’t love the name, WordCamp Asia, and the downside of hosts buying WordPress plugins. 

In this Friday show we talk about community burnout, the size of larger WordCamps and charging enough for your website builds.

This week on WPwatercooler, join your hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper for a captivating conversation exploring the dynamic world of AI in the realm of WordPress.

Corey Maass and Cory Miller look to the future of WordPress as they continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. From sharing tips on how to keep your WordPress website safe from hacks and vulnerabilities to insights on how to optimize website performance, improve user experience, and enhance website accessibility, this episode is […]

In this episode, Jesse Friedman, Head of WP Cloud, joins Cory Miller to provide valuable insights and strategies for improving infrastructure and service to deliver superior hosting. They also highlight how managed hosting can help businesses focus on their core operations while leaving the technical aspects to the experts.

A safe space can be a Slack group, an event, or even a person. In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the importance of safe spaces.

Is there a ‘correct’ number of plugins that you should not stray above? What are the motivations to use loads of plugins? Have a listen to the podcast as we chat this through.

Listen in as Prashant from Avalara chats about his journey to WooCommerce and his insights into shop and agency tax compliance.

The uncertainty surrounding social media providers like Twitter has sparked interest in alternatives. Mastodon and other Fediverse networks have received a look. But longtime WordPress users may recall a self-hosted option: BuddyPress. The venerable plugin can turn any WordPress website into a social hub. It still boasts over 100,000 active…

On the podcast today we have Steve Bruner and Timothy Jacobs. They’ve both been very busy in the WordPress space, and what brings them together is that they’re both founders of a SaaS app cal…

Rob Cairns talks to Adam Silver about podcasting.Show Highlights: Why Podcasting? Benefits of Podcasting. Some suggestions on how to setup your Podcast.

Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including… Yoast SEO drops a new update and encourages people to upgrade their PHP version. TeamWP wants to measure employee engagement and have a survey they’d like you to fill in. Kadence WP’s take on WordPress 6.2. WordPress Gears Up […]

Vikas joins Jonathan to chat about his WordPress journey and how it led to building InstaWP.

This week on WPwatercooler Sé Reed and Jason Cosper will be talking with Jonathan Wold about some of the economic and development problems facing plugin-based

Recording of a WordPress Accessibility Meetup. Anne-Mieke shares strategies to inspire developers and designers to deliver on accessibility.

On today’s episode, Aurooba manufactures a little bug in her code and then Brian helps debug what’s going on. As they debug the code, they discuss the high level approach to debugging, some helpful WordPress tools to make finding problems easier, and discuss the role coding standards can have in helping you debug better.

This week I interview Emily Hunkler Upcoming Events WordCamp Paris – 21 April, 2023 WordCamp Sofia Bulgaria – 22 April–23 April, 2023 Segment 1: In the News Yoast SEO 20.5 Drops Support for PHP 5.6, 7.0, and 7.1 WordPress Gears Up for 2nd Women and Nonbinary Release Squad Segment 2: Interview with Emily Hunkler Emily’s […]

Do you remember what made WordPress 5.6 so historic? It was the first version of the software produced by an all-woman and non-binary release squad. And it looks like history is about to repeat itself. WordPress 6.4 will once again feature an all-women and non-binary squad. Project Executive Director Josepha…

For years, WordCamps have been run by volunteers, and all the content has been produced by volunteer speakers. Lately, there have been more and more conversations around compensating speakers for their time and expertise. In this episode, Allie and Devin break down the details of what paying event speakers could look like.

Accessibility is a topic which is getting much more attention these days, and rightly so. Nic Steenhout is an expert in this area and he’s here to go through some things that need your attention right now.

The new hosting option Woo Express brings a lot to the ecosystem for users, builders and other hosting companies.

Topher and Maja got some time to sit at an outdoor cafe in Barcelona Spain and talk about how she got into WordPress.

#755 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS Round Table Show:We cover the best WordPress and tech news of the month with our regular panel and guests. This Months Special Guest PanelistsJason Cohenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncohen/ Regular Monthly PanelHeather Wilde Renzehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/Chris Badgetthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/Spencer Formanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/Kurt von Ahnenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ ————————————————- The Panel ————————————————- #1 – A response to ‘open letters’ about plugin review delays.https://masterwp.com/a-response-to-open-letters-about-plugin-review-delays/Robert Rowley of […]

Aurooba Ahmed and Brian Coords are back to talk to Cory and Phil about their new podcast, viewSource—well, new as of January 2023. We talk about why they started it, who it’s for, and why we keep putting ourselves out there. Links (03:02) viewSource.fm: https://viewsource.fm (29:00) thedaily5.xyz: https://thedaily5.xyz/ (35:07) WPEngine DE{CODE} 2023: https://events.wpengine.com/event/b1c1e30f-2c73-4abb-a609-52afaed68717/ (44:58) 2015 […]