Best WMR.FM Podcasts (2024)

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The Google April 2024 Rotten to the Core Edition #8 1:02:47

1d ago1:02:47

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This episode also covers a lot of the week’s general news including the coming of ChatGPT5, Meta’s near universal introduction of AI to Facebook and Instagram, TikTok’s upcoming turmoil, how plans to kill the cookie have again gone stale, that Webcology was, this week, named among the top SEO podcasts to listen to in 2024 by Search Engine Journal. …

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The #7 Greatest Leap Forward to the March 2024 Core Update Edition, ever. 1:04:43

9d ago1:04:43

1:04:43

This episode, recorded in the seventh week of the longest Google update ever, covers a lot of news stories as quickly as we can. Stories range from news about AI and the various players in the industry pushing to integrate AI into everything to general advice on dealing with the various Googly issues search brings. We discuss the new sets of Google…

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SEO 101 Episode 465 - Testing Generative AI for Search and Other SEO Essentials 36:40

13d ago36:40

36:40

Explore pivotal digital shifts in SEO in our latest episode. From Google Analytics updates to peeks into generative AI at Perplexity and Google, this episode covers essential topics like YouTube video management tips, WordPress vulnerabilities, and questions from listeners. Gain expert advice on refining SEO strategies for online growth and perform…

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Looking Back to Get Where We're Going - The #6 Longest March 2024 Core Update Edition 1:09:44

16d ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Recorded on the 36th day of the March 2024 Core Update, the news segment of the show discusses what we know about the Core Update including that Helpful Content has been rolled into the Core Update. That suggests it will be part of Google's normal operations and that recovery can be possible. Now, it's said if you don't understand the past you'll n…

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Data Liberation 25:42

18d ago25:42

25:42

Join the discussion in #data-liberation on Making Slack, or in the Data Liberation GitHub repository. The Data Liberation project imagines a more open web where users can seamlessly switch between platforms of their choosing, eradicating the concept of being locked into a system and keeping openness at the forefront. Moving to and within WordPress …

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And On and On Again - The #5 Best March Core Update Edition 1:07:35

24d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

As Google's March 2024 Core Update marches on towards its eventual end, Kristine Schachinger and Jim Hedger talk about how a week's worth of rumors, assumptions, and half-baked ideas have led a wide section of the industry to go off half-cocked about the sweeping effects of this update. People are so angry with Google they're deleting and blocking …

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WordPress and the Future of Journalism 25:10

26d ago25:10

25:10

In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop interviews Ryan Singel about the future of WordPress and journalism. They discuss the challenges facing journalism in the digital age, the rise of subscriber-driven newsletters, and the role of platforms like WordPress in empowering independent journalism. Tune in to learn how open-source CMSs like WordPress a…

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Keeping up with F.U.D. - The #4 Greatest March Core Update Ever Edition 51:35

1M ago51:35

51:35

As Google's March 2024 Core Update enters its fourth week, and major league baseball finally returns, hosts Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger cover a lot of conversation, theory, and the rising F.U.D. about the update. There are a lot of rumors, deep anger and resentment, and some genuinely bizarre advice being shared in SEO forums. There is also…

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Can AI Make The Web More Accessible? 24:26

1M ago24:26

24:26

Can AI make WordPress sites more accessible? In this episode of Press This, we talk with Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, about the promises and challenges of using generative AI and LLMs to tackle accessibility issues on the web. For more info on DE{CODE} go to https://wpengine.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wo…

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The Fabulous #3 March 2024 Core Update Edition 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

As the March 2024 Core Update enters its third week, hosts Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger work to dissect and discuss different aspects of it. The Great Spam Hunt part of the update was said to have ended earlier this week and the fallout has been massive. Along with sites caught in the initial manual penalty sweep, countless niche sites have …

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The Business of WordPress 23:21

1M ago23:21

23:21

In celebration of DE{CODE} 2024, we talked with Miriam Schwab, Head of WordPress Relations at Elementor, about the evolving landscape of WordPress entrepreneurship. From agency work to startup ventures, Miriam shares insights on building successful businesses with WordPress, ahead of her appearance at DE{CODE} 2024. Discover trends shaping the Word…

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SEO 101 Ep 464 - Chapter 8 of the SEO 101 Learning Series 45:20

1M ago45:20

45:20

Discover top-tier SEO strategies for digital excellence. Unpack paid ads, organic SEO, link building, local SEO, and social media tactics. Stay updated on industry trends, monitor competitors, and prioritize customer care. Tune in for expert advice on optimizing your digital strategy for success! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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The Pi Day with Sitebulb Edition 1:16:07

1M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

In the second week of the largest Google Core Update in Google Core Update history Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger are joined by Patrick Hathaway, cofounder and CEO of what is arguably the most cost-effective crawler/auditor tool out there, Sitebulb. During a core update, there's not a lot of work you can do on content that's going to make a di…

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What happens at the intersection of culture, creativity and tech 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

Today, we're exploring the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology with Lawrence Edmondson, founder at Eat Big Digital. Lawrence shares insights on how technology and creativity intersect, shaping cultural shifts over the past decades. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Adver…

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SEO 101 Epsiode 463 - SEO Insights: Updates, Algorithms, AI, and Common Issues Explained 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

Dive into the latest SEO trends: Google's cache link removal, correlations between website features and algorithm updates, impact of Negative LSA, AI-generated content preferences, and tips to resolve common SEO issues. Stay informed and navigate the digital landscape with expert insights and practical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…

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The #1 March 2024 Core Update Edition 58:07

2M ago58:07

58:07

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, except for those times when March comes in like a lion and takes out a wide swath of sheep. Then they just say, "whoa!". So Google rode into March like a hungry lion with a staggeringly complicated Core Update, a very serious shellacking of manual penalties, changes to who can monetize c…

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A Very Long News Break Before the Storm Edition 1:41:20

2M ago1:41:20

1:41:20

Due to a scheduling conflict, this show was recorded a day late but it went nearly an extra hour overtime because there was just so much to talk about. There was a lot of negative news about AI as AI developers find new sources of content to train on and users find new ways to use and abuse new AI tool sets. From AI developing or enhancing video ga…

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The Creator of the Hashtag Talks About The Future of WordPress and the Open Web 27:52

2M ago27:52

27:52

In this episode of Press This, we talk with Chris Messina, the inventor of the hashtag and an author of ActivityStreams and Oauth. We talk about the evolution of WordPress, decentralizing the web, open-web standards, and how SEO might change over the years. This is a really fun conversation with someone who has helped change the way we use the web.…

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The Cause of SEO for Paws Edition 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Since leaving Kyiv just after the Russian invasion two years ago, Anton Shulke has been raising funds at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonshulke to help pets that got displaced, injured, or abandoned during the brutal ongoing war in Ukraine. Anton joins us to talk about the day-long virtual SEO conference, SEO for Paws (https://fajela.com/events/s…

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Improving Learning Pathways on Learn.WordPress.org 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

Jonathan Bossenger has been working hard to enhance the learning pathways at Learn.WordPress.org. In this episode of Press this, Jonathan discusses the work he and his team are doing to improve how new users, old-school developers, and future contributors can get the knowledge they need from Learn WordPress. We also spoke with Jonathan about his ne…

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SEO 101 Ep 462 - Chapter 7 of the SEO Learning Series 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

Explore advanced SEO strategies in this 7th chapter of the SEO 101 Learning Series, from optimizing organic SEO to mastering local SEO and content creation with AI, gain expert insights! Also learn whether you should continue paid ads if your rankings soar and some effective social media management tips. Elevate your online presence with actionable…

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The There's No Meat to EEAT on SEO Myths Edition 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

It was a busy news week made up mostly of Google trying to disabuse parts of the SEO community from the idea that E-E-A-T is anything more than an ideal. Google came out and said E-E-A-T is absolutely and unequivocally not a ranking factor, a ranking signal, or a ranking system and that E-E-A-T has less to do with how sites rank as much as it does …

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Empowering WordPress Learners: Nyasha Green talks about WordPress education 23:42

3M ago23:42

23:42

On this episode of Press This, we talk with Nyasha Green, a LinkedIn Learning Instructor and WordPress contributor, about her newest class, "Introduction to Custom Block Building". We also talk about Nyasha's journey into WordPress development and lessons she learned while creating WP tutorials. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/wordpress-introduct…

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The Tony's Wright Again Episode 1:09:43

3M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Legendary SEO and all around friendly guy Tony Wright joins hosts Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger for a wide open discussion about the future of SEO. Founder of one of the oldest agencies still operating, WrightIMC, Tony has lived through and adapted to sweeping changes in the course of his career. This episode, recorded on February 8, 2024, co…

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Word Around The Campfire 27:58

3M ago27:58

27:58

This week our special guests, Aurooba Ahmed and Mike Davey, walk us through the latest WordPress news. We talk about a new proposal to test out GatherPress as an alternative to MeetUp.com, and then we read through a hilarious Reddit thread about how to deal with WP clients who won't pay their bills. We also talk about upcoming WordCamps like WordCa…

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SEO 101 Episode 461 - Ranking Drop Bug, WordPress Speed, and SEO Questions 41:00

3M ago41:00

41:00

Explore the latest SEO developments, including a potential Google update, bug fixes, WordPress speed enhancements, and Google's AI-powered Chrome update. Plus, listener questions were answered on URL versions and server errors. Stay informed and boost your SEO game with this episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt…

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SEO 101 Ep 460: Chapter 6 of the SEO 101 Learning Series 53:24

3M ago53:24

53:24

Explore the fundamentals of SEO in this 6th episode of the SEO 101 Learning Series. Discover essential tools like Google Analytics and SEMRush, low-cost rank tracking options, and custom dashboards for data centralization. Learn effective evaluation techniques, cost-saving strategies, and the importance of monitoring site health. Stay updated with …

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The Indexing Issues are an Open Metaphor Edition 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Google's reporting major indexing issues and that seemed like the most appropriate metaphor for this week's show. WTF is going on with Google? The SERPs are weird, the future direction of the company is uncertain, it is sending seemingly strange new messages in Search Console, and sometimes its spokespeople say outright contradictory things. To mak…

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The best practices for WordPress marketing 26:21

3M ago26:21

26:21

What are the best practices for growing fans of your WordPress product? In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop interviews Adam Weeks, co-founder of Cirrus Influence, a PR marketing agency specializing in WordPress products. Adam shares insights into building a loyal user base, the challenges of marketing within the WordPress ecosystem, and the impo…

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The Audience is the Key Edition 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Tom Rusling from Audience Key drops in to talk about the myriad of ways Audience Key makes content creation and performance tracking easy, at least, that's what he came to talk about. This was a fun interview covering a lot of thoughts about the emerging content economy, how to build tools that meet SEO needs, and how AI is doing all the stuff AI i…

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Own Your Own Content 25:19

3M ago25:19

25:19

In this week's episode of Press This, we discuss the rapid evolution of platforms and the importance of content ownership with Seth Goldstein, a WordPress and marketing expert with more than 15 years of experience. We delve into his latest Substack article, "For Crying Out Loud, Own Your Own Content", exploring his shift from Substack to WordPress …

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The too big to FAil, too important to flAil edition 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Three weeks into the New Year and Google has been mostly quiet, with the exception of the hounded and outraged who lost in the most recent updates which may well have been upgrades. Google has undergone several fundamental changes in the past year, the greatest of which are affected by AI. Today we talk about those changes in Google search itself a…

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Exploring WordPress education with Nathan Ingram from Solid Academy 23:11

3M ago23:11

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In this episode of Press This, we talk with Nathan Ingram, the host at Solid Academy and a WordCamp organizer. Nathan shares his WordPress origin story and his current focus as an educator for WordPress professionals. We also talk about AI integration in web development and SolidWP's public rebranding. Tune in for insights into Nathan's experiences…

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Our Thoughts On the State Of The Word 27:17

4M ago27:17

27:17

On this episode of Press This, Doc Pop and Mike Davey talk about the recent "State of the Word" address that Matt Mullenweg gave in Madrid. We recap some of the most interesting moments from the talk and our opinions on "data liberation", the state of the fediverse, collaborative editing, and how WordPress can interact with WebAssembly in 2024. Sup…

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The Technologies Shape Experience Edition 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Another week, another article explaining how SEO has shaped the Web was written by someone who doesn't appear to understand how SEO shaped the Web. The week hosts Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger talk about a piece that appears in The Verge that almost but not quite gets it and then proceeds to share numerous SEO myths and misunderstandings. We …

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How AI Might Change WordPress in 2024 26:53

4M ago26:53

26:53

If 2023 was the year that generative AI became mainstream, what does that mean for the world of AI and WordPress in 2024? In this episode of Press This, industry experts Rob Howard and Stephen Cuccio share their predictions for the new year. Discover the transformative potential of AI integration within WordPress, from content generation to page bu…

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An Expert Experts Panel Edition - Looking into 2024 1:07:19

4M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

We round up 2023 and look forward to 2024 with what is arguably the most experienced panel in SEO podcasting. Joining Webcology hosts Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger are Ryan Jones - SVP of SEO Razorfish, Topher Kohan - Director of SEO for CBS Sports Paramount Global, Carolyn Shelby - Principle SEO at YoastSEO and Newfold Digital, Doc Sheldon -…

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The SGE Experience Episode with Gavin Klondike 1:08:13

4M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Gavin Klondike joined Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger to talk about Google's intentions with the SGE moving past the end of the year. Gavin helped explain AI and LLMs earlier this year in our ELI5 episode. This is a fun deep dive into how Google might generate and present SGE results and another good explanation of Googlie AI. Support this podc…

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SEO 101 Episode 459 - Google's 2023 Updates, Gemini 1.0, and SEO Insights 29:58

4M ago29:58

29:58

In this episode of SEO 101, we take a quick break from the learning series and delve into Google's October and November 2023 core updates, share insights on handling ranking fluctuations, and explore Google's groundbreaking Gemini 1.0. We also cover essential SEO news, including the return of "how-to" rich results and Google's response to Canadian …

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The Finally Getting Over It Edition 57:08

5M ago57:08

57:08

Both Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger have coped with the chaos of personal loss in the last month while talking about months of chaos at Google search. Jim talks about the loss of his father-in-law while Kristine copes with having to leave a condo she's loved living in for nearly 20 years. Meanwhile, over at Google, goalposts got moved to defin…

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Real-time Collaboration in WordPress with Multicollab 23:00

5M ago23:00

23:00

Explore real-time collaborative editing in WordPress with the Multicollab plugin. In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop and Anil Gupta discuss the development of the Multicollab plugin, its challenges in mimicking a Google Docs-style editor, and its future in light of WordPress core's phase 3 Gutenberg project. Delve into the plugin’s compatibilit…

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SEO 101 Episode 458 - Chapter 5 of the SEO 101 Learning Series 58:28

5M ago58:28

58:28

Discover the art of effective link-building in this 5th episode of the SEO 101 Learning Series. We cover guest posts, press releases, and safe linking tactics, shedding light on "nofollow" links. Plus, we explore social media's impact and reveal influencer marketing and podcasting insights for effective SEO. Tune in for more essential SEO knowledge…

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