Rob Cairns talks to Davinder Singh Kanith about the business of WordPress news.Show Highlights: What is the WP Weekly? Plans for the WP Weekly. Lots of information about the business of WordPress news.

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with someone who loves consuming great input so he can give us great output. Reflecting on my conversation with Davinder, I was fascinated by his background and experiences, particularly his deep roots in Punjab, India, where he was born and still lives. Despite being from a region that’s rich in c…

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with a LinkedIn Learning WordPress instructor who has a glorious future no matter what she does. In my conversation with Nyasha Green, I learned about her deep roots in Camden, South Carolina, a small town known for its rich history, including the Battle of Camden and its famous Carolina Cup horse …

Rob Cairns teases a big announcement

On the podcast today we have Blake Bertuccelli-Booth, a web designer and founder of Equalify, a company focused on improving web accessibility. Blake's journey into web accessibility advocacy began through his work with higher education organisations and his personal experiences with dyslexia. The episode gets into Blake's development of an automat…

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with an eager beaver Californian who aspires to win a gold medal in Disc Golf. In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Robby McCullough, co-founder of Beaver Builder and a well-known figure in the WordPress community. I started with a personal question about what has been most gratifying…

Katie Keith, founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins, and Matt Cromwell, co-founder of GiveWP, discuss their podcast 'WP Product Talk' where they interview WordPress product owners about running successful businesses. They summarise insights from their interviews and unveil a blueprint for building successful WordPress products, presented at WordCamp Euro…

Rob Cairns asks if you have a WordPress BackupShow Highlights: 1. Make sure you have a backup. 2. Do you test your backups? 3. Do not depend on your web host for backups.

Rob Cairns and Ryan Waterbury talk about SEO and PPC for your Business.Show Highlights: When to use SEO or PPC. We need to look at other advertising networks besides Facebook and Google. Local SEO still matters. PPC is the shortest distance to ROI.

On the podcast today we have Abraham Waita, a Woo Happiness Engineer at Automattic. Abraham is deeply involved in the WordPress communities in Kenya and Uganda and recently spoke at WordCamp Europe. The discussion centers on Abraham's efforts to introduce WordPress to high schools in Uganda, fostering a young and rapidly growing WordPress community…

Show Highlights: Should I use Automated Updates? Why Rob does not use automated updates in his business. Hire a WordPress security expert if you do not have the time or expertise to look after your site.

Rob Cairns talks to Todd Jones about using AI in Copywriting.ShowHiglights: 1. Why use AI in copywriting. 2. Which pain points does AI solve 3. Will AI cost jobs in the long run?

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with a caring, life-long learner who's a Lancaster lass who loves cricket. Reflecting on my conversation with Abha, I was immediately struck by her early memories that centered around music and performance, particularly being in a gang show as a Brownie and participating in plays during primary sch…

Rob Cairns talks to Marc Benzakein as a follow-up to his presentation at WordCamp Canada.Show Highlights: 1. The issues with WordPress goverance. 2. The for-profit and non-profit sides should be split. 3. What the future looks like.

On the podcast today we have Elena Panciera, an expert in inclusive and accessible languages, and Chiara Pennetta, a special needs educator and deaf advocacy expert, discussing web accessibility for the deaf. They cover the importance of captions and simplification in web content to aid understanding for deaf users and non-native speakers. New tech…

Changes to the SDM Show podcast: 1. New segments. 2. When new segments come out. 3. Who are my new co-hosts for the new segments?

Tim Nash joins Rob Cairns for his monthly segment - Security With Tim Nash.Show Highlights: 1. What happened with Crowdstrike? 2. It was not Microsoft's fault. 3. A long discussion about using 2FA. 4. What types of 2FA would you use? 5. Tim's new workshop.

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with someone who has dedicated his life to something much bigger than himself. I had an enlightening conversation with Marc Benzakein on Seriously Bud, where we dove into the fascinating background of his parents—his father hailing from the Belgian Congo and his mother from Wisconsin. They met in c…

Rob Cairns talks all things WordPress with Birgit Pauli-Haack.Show Highlights: 1. Bugs in WordPress 6.6 2. WordPress 6.6.1 3. Features in WordPress 6.6 4. The WordPress road map.

On the podcast today we have Eneko Garrido, a full-stack developer who became an active WordPress contributor after attending his first WordCamp in Bilbao in 2019. Eneko's involvement in WordPress began during a challenging period marked by anxiety and depression. The inclusive and supportive atmosphere of WordCamp Bilbao inspired Eneko to engage m…

If Donald Trump was a marketer?Show Highlights: 1. Would Donald Trump be successful? 2. Does he know how to market? 3. Negative publicity is not always bad.

In this episode of Copywriting with Todd Jones, Todd talks about his copywriting original story.Show Highlights: 1. Why did Todd get into copywriting? 2. Did you know Todd journaled at one time? 3. How the business has changed.

Rob Cairns talks to Jenna Piche about procrastination.Show Highlights: 1. Why do people procrastinate? 2. Strategies to help with procrastination. 3. Books you can read to help yourself. 4. Some quick tips to help you now.

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with a former bartender who was born with a podcaster's voice and is everyone's best friend. recently had the pleasure of chatting with Bob Dunn on Seriously Bud. We jumped right into the heart of his story, recalling the fateful night of September 5th, 1982, when he met his wife, Judy, at a bar in…

On the podcast today we have Fernando Tellado a prominent figure in the Spanish WordPress community. Fernando discusses the emerging capabilities of AI tools which can generate massive amounts of content quickly. He questions the implications for content quality, and Google's role in distinguishing reliable information. Touching on the evolution of…

Rob Cairns talks about things not to do during marketing: 1. Build relationships first. 2. Do not Spam Google Business Pages. 3. Do not Spam on social media

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with someone who is mature beyond her years and could not be nicer if she tried. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Svilena Penava on Seriously Bud. Currently living in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she works from home, Svilena is deeply rooted in her Bulgarian heritage. Despite her busy schedul…

Rob Cairns talks to Spencer Forman about Launch Kit and WordPress. Show Highlights: What is LaunchKit? How does LaunchKit make your life easier? Advantages of using LaunchKit.

On the podcast today we have Rian Rietveld, a specialist in the accessibility field. We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which mandates that public service websites and products must be accessible by June 28, 2025. Key topics include practical steps for ensuring accessibility, the importance of training and constant monitoring, and the …

Rob Cairns talks about why not to use Linktree. Show Highlights: Why not to use Linktree. You can build a links site using WordPress. Frost has a Links pattern.

Rob Cairns talks to Todd Jones about 5 lessons that he learned from Storytelling from Pro Wrestling.Show Highlights: 1. 5 things learned. 2. There is always a Villian. 3. Build up takes time.And more!

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with someone who has been everywhere and knows that great things happen at 7-Eleven. In my latest chat I had the pleasure of speaking with Emma Young, who never fails to surprise with her fascinating stories and adventurous life. Currently, she’s in La Manga, Spain, escaping the Lithuanian winter i…

Rob Cairns and Ryan Waterbury talk about WordCamps,Show Highlights: 1 Why WordCamps? 2. Things to take with you to a WordCamp. 3. Have fun.

On the podcast today we have Aaron Jorbin. Aaron has led teams responsible for some of the largest and most prominent WordPress sites in the world including Rolling Stone, Variety, WIRED, The New Yorker, and The White House. He is also a WordPress Core Committer who focuses on improving developer happiness and making the internet usable by everyone…

Rob Cairns talks to Tim Nash about security.Show Highlights: 1. General security discussion. 2. WordPress security. 3. Businesses need to protect themselves.

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with an influential publisher in the WordPress Community who knows just about everyone and everything. I had the pleasure of speaking with Birgit Pauli-Haack, someone I deeply admire for her contributions to the WordPress community. We began by diving into her background, starting with her studies …

Bridget Willard talks to Rob Cairns about why she built a minimal website.Show Highlights: 1. Why a minimal website. 2. Where Bridget is going with her business. 3. Bridget's pricing strategy.

On the podcast today we have Davinder Singh Kainth, a veteran in the WordPress community. We discuss navigating the WordPress ecosystem, highlighting opportunities in plugin and theme development, SEO, and hosting. Key topics include building trust, diversifying revenue, and the importance of community engagement, especially at WordCamp events.…

Rob Cairns talks about more changes to the SDM Show. This includes the addition of a new monthly segment.

Todd Jones talks to Rob Cairns about Why You Need an Origin Story.Show Highlights: 1. Why you need an origin story for your business. 2. The value of an origin story. 3. What goes in an origin story?

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with a graduate of the University of Tasmania who got a degree in journalism and computer science and knows how life can change with the flick of a finger. I had the pleasure of chatting with Rae Morey, who shared some fascinating insights about her life and work. We started off with a geography le…

Rob Cairns talks to Colleen Grazter about making documents accessible. Show Highlights: What makes a document accessible? How to make a document accessible. All about colours and fonts and accessibility.

On the podcast today we have Mina Tamang, who is an SEO expert at Codewing Solutions. Mina advocates for prioritising user needs over traditional SEO tactics that emphasise keyword ranking. She stresses the importance of integrating user-centric content with core SEO principles, technical optimisations, as well the utility of WordPress plugins. The…

Rob Cairns is taking the SDM Show on the road and will be recording at WordCamp Canada.

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with a full-time Mom who owns a full-time web design agency. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Marie Gill. We started off by getting to know each other, as we had just met, and I was intrigued to learn about how she met her husband. Annemarie shared the charming story of worki…

Rob Cairns talks to Ryan Waterbury about growing an agency.Show Highlights: 1. When to hire. 2. What kinds of skills to hire for? 3. Partnerships. 4. Automation

Rob Talks about Why Consistency in Marketing Matters.Show Highlights: 1. Why Consistency Matters. 2. How to be consistent. 3. Planning your marketing.

Rob Cairns talks to Todd Jones in their bi-weekly segment "Copywriting with Todd Jones".Show Highlights: 1. What is copywriting? 2. Components of copywiring. 3. What makes good copywriting?

Send us a Text Message. An unexpected conversation with a born entrepreneurwho had an unquenchable thirst to learn technology at a very early age. In this episode of Seriously, Bud, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vikas Singhal, the founder of InstaWP. We started off with a light-hearted discussion about a vivid dream Vikas had recently, where …

Rob Cairns talks to Andrew Palmer about pricing.Show Highlights: 1. Do not fight the race to the bottom. 2. What to consider when pricing. 3. Should we do Black Friday sales?