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.…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland. Jamie runs a WordPress plugin business and has recently become a full-time content creator on YouTube. You might know Jamie from his popular WordPress speed builds on that channel, where contestants have just 30 minutes to build a website from scratch. In this episode, we dive into Jamie’s involvement wi…

On the podcast today we have Adam Zielinski. He works as a WordPress developer at Automattic and in this episode, we talk about Playground, a groundbreaking project that is redefined the way we interact with WordPress. Adam's visionary approach to creating a seamless WordPress experience within a web browser has revolutionised how easy it is to acc…

On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and he's sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negative motivation and instead fostering a culture of trust and positive reinforcement. He elaborates…

On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov. Alex comes to us today from Belgrade, Serbia. He’s a full-stack developer with a rich heritage of freelance and agency work. His company officially launched in 2014, and they’ve continued work with clients, as well as creating a range of WordPress plugins, and their own SaaS apps, mainly in the onlin…

On the podcast today we have Paolo Belcastro.Paolo works at Automattic, where he’s focused on Jetpack and .blog products. He’s been working remotely since 1994 and managing distributed teams since 1998.He’s on the podcast today to talk about AI, and he certainly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in integrating AI with web development.With…

On the podcast today we have Nahuai Badiola. Nahuai is a freelance WordPress developer, theme, and plugin creator. He also writes WordPress code tutorials and enjoys sharing everything he learns about web sustainability in his blog, podcast, and at WordPress events. Nahuai’s life took an unexpected turn one day when he attended a 10-minute lightnin…

On the podcast today we have Maestro Stevens. Maestro is an international speaker and managing director of The Iconic Expressions. His areas of expertise include digital marketing, brand strategy, web development, and project leadership. In this episode Maestro lays out the case for how inclusivity is not just something that we need to be concerned…

On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk about the c…

On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and he's here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effective video creation, from planning to execution, along with his thoughts on sponsored content a…

On the podcast today we have Tammie Lister. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for a while, Tammie's name is likely a familiar one. She's an 18-year veteran of the project, a talented designer, developer, and a key contributor to the project. Her journey has made her wear a variety of hats in both agency life and product development. Today, Tamm…

On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or WCEH for short, will be held in Ottawa. The event is deep in the planning stages. The venue is …

On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she's a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned s…

On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role she's held since 2019. She's been contributing since 2012 and has a special fondness for brand-new-to-WordPress learners. During the episode Josepha shares her insights on overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. She talks about the …

On the podcast today we have Thomas J. Raef. Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he’s seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and that’s the focus of the podcast today. With hackers becoming increasingly agile in their tactic…

On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight into how the Kadence team managed the integration of AI into their products, shedding light on the…

On the podcast today we have Mike Auteri, and we're here to talk about GatherPress, a WordPress plugin for event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Mike delves into the features and benefits of GatherPress, including its focus on replicating important event features for the WordPress community, and responses to the shift to online events du…

On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette. She has a long history of community involvement, writing articles, hosting podcasts, managing events and much more. The topic under discussion today is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Michelle talks about her experiences at WordPress events, and how they were not always easy for her to a…

On the podcast today we have Anil Gupta who is the CEO and co-founder of Multidots, Multicollab, and DotStore. Of specific interest to this episode of the podcast is Multicollab, is a WordPress plugin that allows for Google Doc-style collaboration, including commenting, suggestions, and real-time editing. We discuss the prospects that during the cu…

On the podcast today we explore the transformative capabilities of web browsers with guest Pascal Birchler. We discuss the power of WebAssembly, the future potential for moving desktop activities to the web, and Birchler's innovative work in image and video processing. The conversation highlights his queuing system for background image processing a…

On the podcast today we have Thomas Fanchin. Thomas is a WordPress enthusiast and is the partnership manager for Weglot, which is a solution for translating websites, not limited to WordPress. His role means that he’s immersed in the WordPress community. He’s passionate about connecting with, and learning from, others in the community. Thomas talks…

On the podcast today we have Emma Young. Emma is the Head of Content for Hostinger and is on the podcast today to chat through her new found love of WordPress and the community which surrounds it. Emma's journey is quite inspirational. From having almost no experience with WordPress just a few years ago, she’s now immersed deeply in all that WordPr…

On the podcast today, we have Artemy Kaydash. Artemy is a WordPress and WooCommerce freelance developer who focuses on backend development. Most of this episode centres around the impact of AI on the landscape of web development. We explore the implications of AI tools for web developers, firstly talking about the way that AI systems have rapidly b…

Pooja was on the podcast a few weeks ago talking about diversity, but this time the focus is on creating learning materials for WordPress. We talk about how Pooja got involved and what opportunities are out there for people wishing to assist in the enterprise of making content for those wishing to learn more about WordPress.…

On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a sponsored full-time contributor at Automattic. His official position is a developer relations advocate, which allows him to focus on creating developer orientated content. Apart from his regular responsibilities, Nick is also involved in a separate project called the WordPress Showcase, and this is…

So on the podcast today, we have Matthias Pfefferle. Matthias started using WordPress in its early stages when it was still known as b2. He became passionate about blogging and the web 2.0 era. Over time he dedicated himself to making blogging relevant and developed various tools to compete with social networks, building communities professionally …

The concept of image optimization is often talked about with regard to WordPress websites. What about the concept of adaptive images and WebP image format? Let’s explore and understand this mix to make WordPress websites even faster with James Cantoni. 01. Importance of Image optimization Taking a broader view of the WordPress ecosystem, image opti…

Most geeks start with one type of online business and soon expand into a lot more. Handling multiple types of businesses is not easy and requires a lot of structural vision. A popular answer to deal with overwhelm is minimalism. But for geeks trying to handle a lot of online business verticals, Essentialism can be……

Online branding is easy, make a logo and decide on colors and you’re all set. Really? Well, that’s mistake number one. What are the common mistakes we make while creating online branding for our client business? Angela Merzib is here to share all the good stuff. 01. Branding beyond fancy stuff Let’s make a quick……

Websites are no longer just for good looking online presence – instead, they are like an engine for business conversions and growth. Connecting and communicating with customers are important components of a website. For WordPress websites, there are a lot of ways to implement this like connecting with a third party CRM solution or building……

Now we are building websites way faster than before, thanks to a lot of helpful tools that give us a quick head start in the whole process. However, time still has to be spent on every aspect, be it understanding project requirements, communicating with clients, revisions, and this list goes on. Here is Andre Gagnon……

On WordPress websites, custom fields implementation can have a lot of use cases. How using custom fields can help clients make small website changes easily? Well, Clifton Canady is here sharing how he uses the power of custom fields for building websites in combination with a page builder. 01. Custom Fields Tool I understand, Advanced……

We all strive to finish website projects faster and faster. However, in the real world, there are so many things that slow us down and at times, spending more time on specific web projects. Going beyond the technical chatter, here is Beth Lyles Livingston sharing insights for smoother, faster, and more organized website creation workflow.……

Working online comes with own share of challenges, frustration, failures, learning, and even sweet success. How can one build a mindset to handle this mix of ingredients in online life? Remember, the right mindset helps in doing the right work with the right results. Here is Robert Walsh sharing unfiltered mindset advice for online entrepreneurs.……

Imagine a setup where a visitor automatically signs up for a new website, completes payment, selects a template, and his website is ready for customization without any human intervention. This is possible with Turnkey websites concept on WordPress platform, also called WaaS (Websites as service). Sharing what all is needed for such an automated set…

In website building, the design and development take the most effort, time and money. Website copy rarely features prominently in the majority of website builds done by freelancers or small agencies. In reality, website copy is what does the magic converting website visitors into customers. How can agency owners convince website clients about these…

Struggles and challenges are part of life, be it offline or online. How can your offline life hardships prepare you better for a digital marketing career in the online world? How can someone dive into online digital marketing with an agency set up to provide client services? What are all tools required to start this……

Accessibility aspect of websites is finally getting more attention thanks to recent lawsuits in the US. Is making a WordPress website that is also accessible a complicated process? What are the critical elements for creating an accessibility compliant website? Colleen Gratzer is here to share practical information about website accessibility. 01. U…

Page Builders offer a quick and easy way to create WordPress websites. However, even this delightful way of building websites has the other side laden with problems. Once you finalize on the big question of selecting a specific page builder, the follow up is about dealing with profound issues on the correct way of using……

Website ecosystem is continuously changing as per changing client requirements. Now, a website is not just your online identity but a machine that result in conversions. As a result, new web services are showing up in the web agency ecosystem. Oliver Martin, an agency owner, is here to share about new services he is providing……

WordPress has been around for a while now and it has seen so many changes over this period. How has WordPress landscape changed with regard to building websites, tools we use, client expectations, features, and more? Pete Everitt shares his WordPress journey and changes he has seen while building websites, and creating other useful products……

Branding sets the perception among prospective buyers. Online presence of business requires thoughtful branding that converts visitors into buyers. What are the main ingredients of creating a memorable and profitable brand identity for a business? Shane Rielly is here sharing the workflow to create online branding for businesses. 01. Pre Branding r…

Quality of leads for conversion into prospective clients is essential. How can you position your web agency that attracts high-quality leads, which further converts into better-priced service offerings? Improving your agency positioning for better clients and better prices, here is Corey Dodd sharing it all. 01. Quality of Client Leads Getting qual…

Are you bored, tired, and that burnout feeling while trying to find space in the WordPress ecosystem? This is real, happens to a lot of professional but unfortunately rarely gets talked about. Are you feeling the heat of not achieved or earned enough in the WordPress ecosystem? David Decker shares his story of WordPress burnout,……

Video content is growing at a rapid pace and businesses are leveraging that to reach to their prospective customers. Among tech SaaS companies, explainer videos are getting popular as they provide a quick product introduction. Does your business need an explainer video or should you offer explainer video service as an agency owner? Well, covering……

Is client website building taking you a few months to complete, or is it a few weeks? How about finishing client websites in a day or so? Sounds like a dream, right? Well, few creatives are living this dream with a one-day website building model. Here is Chantal Marie sharing the workflow to finish websites……