Episode 1 - The Agency Angle: Balancing WordPress, Page Builders, and Client Needs | The Boost

The Boost

Hosts:

Pablo Calvo: Linkedin

Leon Hitchens: Linkedin

Show Notes

1. Introduction and Focus of the Podcast

• Hosts: Pablo and Leon, with producer Kory.
• Recording from Seguin, South Texas.
• Focus: Tech, business in South Texas, local business and startup interviews, and agency-related topics.

2. Discussion on Gutenberg and WordPress

• Gutenberg's impact on WordPress and its relationship with other page builders.
• Debate over the role of independent page builders in WordPress's evolution.
• Different perspectives on the future of page builders and Gutenberg's integration.

3. Agency Perspectives and Page Builder Usage

• Pablo's agency experience and reliance on page builders for non-developers.
• Transition from various page builders to others based on project needs.
• The dilemma of Gutenberg's integration versus independent page builders.

4. The Role of Page Builders in WordPress Ecosystem

• The importance of page builders in WordPress's popularity and functionality.
• Concerns about WordPress's direction and the community's response.
• Discussion on the future of page builders in the evolving WordPress environment.

5. User Experience and Agency Challenges

• The complexity of teaching clients multiple user interfaces.
• The ease of training and website management with Gutenberg.
• The challenge of balancing client needs and technology solutions.

6. Web Development Trends and Platform Choices

• The distinction between web development and user-friendly platforms.
• The impact of platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Webflow on web development.
• The ongoing relevance of full-stack developers in an evolving web landscape.

7. WordPress Community Dynamics and Future

• Discussion on the tribalism within the WordPress community.
• The distinction between wordpress.org and wordpress.com.
• Speculation on Elementor's future and its possible divergence from WordPress.

8. Sales, Marketing, and Small Business Challenges

• The reality of sales and marketing for startups and small businesses.
• The misconception of 'build it and they will come' in business development.
• The importance of comprehensive digital strategies beyond just web development.

9. The Boost's Mission and Community Building

• The goal of 'The Boost' to promote South Texas businesses.
• Encouragement for businesses to share their stories and join the community.
• Future plans for the podcast and engagement with the audience.

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