Best WP Briefing Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 82: WCEU Hallway Track 8:35

4d ago8:35

8:35

Big events create big moments, and WordCamp Europe 2024 was no exception. Join host Josepha Haden Chomphosy on this episode of the WordPress Briefing as she shares her top insights and favorite highlights from the event. Discover what the WordPress community focused on during this exciting three-day gathering.…

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Episode 81: It’s your first WordCamp? Welcome! 16:05

18d ago16:05

16:05

Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of WordCamps with this special episode of the WordPress Briefing, hosted by Josepha Haden Chomphosy! This episode is designed for first-time attendees; we’ll explore what to expect, from Contributor Day activities to mastering the art of socializing and networking. Whether you’re aiming to contribute to the …

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026 - Setting Expectations In Your Agency 32:58

30d ago32:58

32:58

Main talking points include: Setting Expectations and Discovery Process Managing Client Relationships Scaling Services Client Communication Handling Large Clients Financial Impact of Client Loss Client LifecycleBy SEOHive

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Episode 80: Unlocking Your WordPress Potential with Learn WordPress Tools 11:59

1M ago11:59

11:59

Welcome to another episode of the WordPress Briefing! In this episode, your host, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, delves into the incredible resources available to help you broaden your WordPress expertise. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your skillset, these tools and tutorials offer something for everyone. Join us as we explore how…

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Episode 79: Why Start a WordPress Media Corps (and Why Now?) 9:13

2M ago9:13

9:13

There’s a new initiative in the WordPress community: the WordPress Media Corps. In today’s episode of the WordPress Briefing, you’ll find out how it came to be, first as a nugget of an idea during the pandemic and now as an active experiment. Learn how this shift in focus values the ongoing impact, and often invisible effort, of independent WordPre…

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Episode 78: Guided Growth: Cultivating Contributors Through Mentorship 20:50

2M ago20:50

20:50

Explore the transformative world of the WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program with guest host Angela Jin and special guest and sponsored contributor Hari Shanker. Whether you're a long-time WordPress enthusiast or new to the scene, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and tips to help you engage more deeply with one of the most passion…

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025 - Structuring Recurring Services 30:57

2M ago30:57

30:57

Main talking points In this episode, we chat through structuring SEO retainers and how to sell them effectively. The main talking points include: Importance of having a clear, structured framework for SEO services that outlines what the agency delivers and how they operate, with potential scalability. The risks of not having a structured offer and …

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Episode 77: Let’s Talk About Data Liberation 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

Explore the WordPress Data Liberation project in this exclusive behind-the-scenes episode discussing WordPress migrations. Joining us is WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy, along with special guest and sponsored contributor Jordan Gillman. Together, they'll look at how the project is expanding opportunities to benefit from the fre…

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Episode 76: A WordPress 6.5 Sneak Peek 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release, accompanied by special guest Dave Smith, one of the Editor Tech leads for this release. Don’t miss this opportunity for an insider’s look!By WordPress

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024 - Selecting the right keywords 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

In this episode, we explore the various aspects of choosing the right keywords for SEO and the implications they have for a content strategy and, ultimately, the target business. The main talking points include: The importance of keywords in SEO Choosing the Right Keywords Keyword Research and Strategy Understanding Traffic and Relevance Balancing …

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Episode 75: WordCamp Asia 2024 Unwrapped 9:12

3M ago9:12

9:12

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 insights and experiences from the event, which featured one of the largest Contributor Days in the region, a variety of speakers, engaging panel discussions, an…

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023 – Google's Latest Update: Tackling SPAM! 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

Main talking points: In this episode, Pete and Jeff discuss Google's March 2024 algorithm update. This update focuses on Google's efforts to combat spam, particularly by addressing low-quality, unoriginal, and AI-generated content. This update isn't just about algorithm changes, however, but also introduces new spam policies, specifically targeting…

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022 - SEO Is A Game of Displacement 32:20

4M ago32:20

32:20

Main talking points include: In this episode, Pete and Jeff take a step back and look at how agencies should approach SEO for each client, and demonstrate that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach – it all needs to be contextual to the competition. The conversation revolves around how SEO is a game of displacement, so as a web professional, it …

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Episode 74: Kickstart (Or Level-Up) Your Contributor Journey 9:46

4M ago9:46

9:46

Explore the impact you can make on WordPress without coding in this WordPress Briefing episode hosted by Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy. She'll guide you through diverse non-coding contributions suitable for all skill levels, including content translation, photo submissions, event organization, and software testing. Listen and discover …

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021 – The importance of a solid brief with Matt Lasky 46:35

4M ago46:35

46:35

This show sees our first ever guest to The WP SEO Show - Matt Lasky. Pete and Matt discuss the importance of a well-structured web design brief for both clients and agencies. Matt, drawing from his career experience and his book "How to Take a Web Design Brief," emphasizes how a solid brief underpins successful project outcomes, effective communica…

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Episode 73: Inside the Interactivity API 28:38

4M ago28:38

28:38

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 joined by special guests and sponsored contributors Ryan Welcher and Mario Santos, who share more about this impactful addition to the WordPress developer…

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020 – Our 5 minute SEO Assessment for ANY client website 20:27

5M ago20:27

20:27

Our 5-minute SEO Assessment of any client website! Disclaimer: This isn't a process for running a full SEO Audit on a website. Instead, this is the process I go through when a lead comes in to talk about SEO. Before any project has been confirmed, or any money has exchanged hands, this is the process I go through before the initial call to give me …

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Episode 72: Why Your Website Matters 8:39

5M ago8:39

8:39

In the latest WordPress Briefing, Josepha Haden Chomphosy explores the reasons for choosing a website supporting your digital presence, covering topics from trust-building to professionalism to owning a unique online domain.By WordPress

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019 – Can you guarantee SEO results? 50:20

5M ago50:20

50:20

Following on from a comment made by Google's John Mueller on X, formerly known as Twitter, Pete and Jeff have an honest discussion about whether you can ever guarantee SEO Results? Main talking points include: Why you can never guarantee SEO results How to talk to clients about SEO results and how to tie them into commercial metrics The risks of re…

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018 - Our Recent Experience With AI Detection Tools 41:52

5M ago41:52

41:52

In this episode, Pete and Jeff explore a real example of a content AI checker, and how a client interpreted the results. Needless to say, the outcome wasn’t exactly “easy” to understand, so they chat through the results, the pitfalls and how these checkers are placed in the market at the moment.By SEOHive

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Episode 71: New Year, New Blog! 15:26

5M ago15:26

15:26

In the latest WordPress Briefing, Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy revisits our roots in blogging and breaks down the essentials of starting your first WordPress blog. Tune in to Episode 71 for practical tips and inspiration to kickstart your blogging journey.By WordPress

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017 – Your First SEO Discussion With Clients 50:41

5M ago50:41

50:41

Initiating SEO discussions with clients can be hard – regardless of if this is a new client on a client you've had for years... In this episode we explore strategies for approaching SEO sales conversations, emphasizing the importance of presenting SEO as an opportunity rather than a hard sell. We discuss the importance of understanding a client's c…

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016 – The Core SEO Principles To Focus On in 2024 40:23

6M ago40:23

40:23

Main talking points include: Our first show of 2024 focuses on three core SEO principles expected to be significant in the year. The first is the enduring importance of content, especially in the context of AI's growing influence and the need for authentic, human-generated material. Secondly, technical SEO – emphasizing the increasing relevance, es…

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Episode 70: A Look Ahead at WordPress in 2024 6:30

6M ago6:30

6:30

Curious about WordPress's big-picture items for 2024? Phase 3, Data Liberation, new meetups, and more, get the spotlight in this episode. Join Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy for all this, plus a small list of big things coming up in the next two weeks.By WordPress

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Episode 69: Reflections on State of the Word 8:13

6M ago8:13

8:13

In this episode, WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy reflects on the recent 2023 State of the Word, which took place in Madrid, Spain, and some of the highlights of the work across the WordPress open source project.By WordPress

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015 - Understanding & Improving Core Web Vitals 49:47

7M ago49:47

49:47

Overview of Core Web Vitals: We kick off this episode walking through the six Core Web Vitals – a set of metrics used by Google to evaluate the user experience of a website. These are: First Contentful Paint (FCP) Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) Time to Interactive Speed Index Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) Total Blocking Time (TBT) Each vital is the…

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Episode 68: Toward a More Interconnected Web 11:30

7M ago11:30

11:30

In this episode, WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy articulates the vision for a collaborative ecosystem where knowledge sharing and contributions to open source tools lead to a more interconnected and empowered web.By WordPress

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014 - Paid Discovery for SEO Projects 45:14

7M ago45:14

45:14

In this episode, Jeff and Pete discuss the concept of "Paid Discovery" in SEO projects. They delve into why it's crucial for agencies to charge for the discovery phase of an SEO project, how it benefits both the agency and the client, and best practices for implementing this approach. Key Points Discussed: What is Paid Discovery? Getting paid to fi…

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013 - SEO Influence of WordPress Custom Post Types, Categories and Taxonomies 54:39

7M ago54:39

54:39

In this episode, Pete and Jeff dive into how you can better utilize some built-in but overlooked WordPress features to improve SEO on your site. Key Takeaways on Post Types, Categories, and Archive Templates: Post Types - The Highest Level of Organization Post types are the highest level for categorizing different content across your site, like pag…

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Episode 67: Openverse & Photo Directory Rewind 8:19

7M ago8:19

8:19

WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, returns to a recent episode of the WordPress Briefing, which discussed two resources for openly licensed media in the WordPress project– Openverse and Photo Directory– and how they differ from one another!By WordPress

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012 - Musings About The WordPress 6.4 Update 50:10

7M ago50:10

50:10

In this episode, Pete and Jeff muse about the trials and tribulations of WordPress Core Updates and how the latest release – WordPress 6.4 – went, as it wasn't as smooth as others have been. They cover: What core updates are and why they're important Best practices when performing WordPress updates What to do to ensure nothing goes wrong…

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011 – Top 10 Common WordPress SEO Mistakes 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

We come into contact with a LOT of websites – we audit them, we optimise them and we work hard to get them ranking in the SERPs. In this episode, Pete and Jeff take a look through the top 10 most common SEO mistakes they come across in dealing with client websites. ** SPOILER ALERT – here's the list ** Unchecking "Disallow the search engines from i…

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Episode 66: Advocating Open Source Solutions 9:00

8M ago9:00

9:00

WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, speaks to the strategic approach to integrating open source solutions within your company and offers insight into initiating open source advocacy conversations. Tune in for a session that could redefine your company's technological approach.By WordPress

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010 - An Introduction to SEOHive 41:51

8M ago41:51

41:51

In a change from the usual schedule, now we're 10 shows in we thought it was prudent to introduce us and our company, SEOHive, a little more. In this episode, we chat through exactly how Pete and Jeff met, how SEOHive was started and what it is that we offer today. If you would like to discuss how SEOHive can help you, schedule a 20 minute intro ca…

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009 – Discussing AI and SEO as of late 2023 36:14

8M ago36:14

36:14

AI is the fastest growing phenomenon since the invention of the internet itself, and as with any leap forward in technology there are pro's, con's and unknowns... In this episode, Pete and Jeff chat through the benefits and pitfalls of current SEO AI tools, and how they use them. They also touch on some of the moral dilemmas when it comes to using …

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Episode 65: Little Sun Success 16:53

8M ago16:53

16:53

Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she looks at a recent WordPress success story with Little Sun. To help us, we spoke to two special guests with Little Sun, Romane Guégan, Senior Press and Communications Manager, and Ashley Mrozek, Senior Digital Manager. Don’t miss this opportunity for an insider’s look!…

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008 – The Importance of Technical SEO 55:25

8M ago55:25

55:25

Technical SEO isn't the sexy side of SEO, but it is vital to ensure it's correct as it holds the keys to unlock the power in ALL other SEO practices. In this episode, Pete & Jeff chat through the importance of Technical (on-page) SEO, why it's vital that those building websites understand the basics (with some tips on what you can do), and what you…

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007 – How To Rank For New Keywords 47:46

8M ago47:46

47:46

In this episode, Pete and Jeff talk through how keywords are used in content. This includes: A basic outline of what a keyword is Why it important to understand the keywords your customers use to search for your products and services A top level SEO strategy that any website can use for free How to incorporate keywords into content…

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Episode 64: Patterns in WordPress 5:28

9M ago5:28

5:28

Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she goes back to the basics and offers some insight into block patterns for WordPress. Don’t miss this exciting insider’s look!By WordPress

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006 – SEO Evolution and Algorithm Updates 35:47

9M ago35:47

35:47

In this episode, Pete and Jeff chat around the lifecycle of SEO Algorithm updates and the themes that have come to pass over the last 10 years or so. The pair also consider what to do when algorithm (or "algo") updates happen, so you can ride them out as well as possible.By SEOHive

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005 – Do I have to give up projects to run MRR Services? 39:26

9M ago39:26

39:26

In the episode, Pete and Jeff chat through the things you need to think about in your agency as you start delivering monthly recurring revenue services. The topics they chat through include: Selling MRR Services – what to watch out for and how to do it Servicing MRR clients amongst project work The benefits of MRR services for agencies, their owner…

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Episode 63: A WordPress 6.4 Sneak Peek 33:08

9M ago33:08

33:08

Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release, accompanied by special guest Sarah Norris, one of the Editor Tech leads for this release. Don't miss this opportunity for an insider's look!By WordPress

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004 – How to Launch a Website Properly 46:39

9M ago46:39

46:39

In this episode, Pete and Jeff consider the elements you need to consider when preparing a website for launch. Pre-requisites We're assuming you already have: Built the site properly Browser-checked it the responsive layouts Populated it fully Figured out your caching Pre-Live Unblock Search Engines SEO Plugins & Basic Set Up Business Details in Sc…

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003 – How to Price Monthly SEO Services 26:39

9M ago26:39

26:39

In this episode, Pete and Jeff consider the elements you need to consider when pricing recurring services (such as SEO). They talk through the subjects of: Deliverables Expenses Time Profit Tax ... and provide a trusted formula for ensuring you are profitable with every service you offer. A hugh Shoutout goes to Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit F…

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001 – Our WordPress SEO Stack for 2023 (Pt 1: Plugins) 35:08

9M ago35:08

35:08

In the first episode of a two-part mini series, Pete and Jeff start by chatting through their preferred WordPress SEO plugins for 2023. These include: SEOPress Pro WP Rocket EWWW / Shortpixel Internal Link Juicer Once you're done, listen to part 2 about themes and software...By SEOHive

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002 – Our WordPress SEO Stack for 2023 (Pt 2: Themes & Software) 26:35

9M ago26:35

26:35

In the second part of the mini series, Pete and Jeff cover the themes and Plugins they recommend in their 2023 set WordPress set ups. These include: Beaver Builder & Themer Kadence SEMRush / Mangools GTMetrix Inlinks If you haven't listened to part 1 (all about plugins) check it out here.By SEOHive

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Episode 62: Enterprise Clients and the Business of WordPress 12:08

9M ago12:08

12:08

Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy as she discusses the role WordPress Enterprise plays along with the WordPress community.By WordPress

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000 - Welcome to The WP SEO Show 8:49

10M ago8:49

8:49

Main talking points include: In the first ever episode of The WP SEO Show, Pete and Jeff introduce themselves and the concept behind the show. Giving a brief account of where the inspiration for the podcast came from, Pete and Jeff outline some of what they plan to include in the show as time goes by.…

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Episode 61: Community, Summit, all at Washington D.C. 14:43

10M ago14:43

14:43

Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy as she discusses the latest from the Community Summit and her takeaways from the 2023 event in Washington, DC.By WordPress

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Episode 60: Sneak a Peek at WordPress 6.3 with Special Guest Kira Schroder 24:49

12M ago24:49

24:49

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.By WordPress

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