Podcast E644 – Interview with Howard Spaeth
This week I Interview Howard Spaeth [powerpress]
Accessibility Isn’t Built into AI, And That’s a Problem
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, and create, but is it truly accessible to everyone? In this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Samah explore why accessibility is still missing from many AI tools and the impact this has on people with disabilities and other underrepresented communities. Together, they discuss how…
Chris Reynolds on Homeschooling, Curiosity, Family, and Finding Purpose Beyond WordPress
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who fortunately wore the green sticker at his college's Kissmass party. Chris Reynolds reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, family, and a passion for technology. He recounts growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, meeting his wife Erin in college, and building a…
Regression Testing, Visual Testing & QA: What WordPress Pros Need? | Mike Miler (WebChange Detector)
Agencies applying updates across dozens of client sites face a consistent challenge: the issues that matter most, such as broken forms, failed checkouts, and layout regressions, rarely surface on the homepage. Without a structured testing process, these issues surface only when a client notices. Mike Miler, Founder of WebChange Detector, works with agencies on exactly…
What Agency Owners Need to Know Before Buying a Plugin
Most WordPress product founders start by building a plugin from scratch. Blake Whittle took a different path. As the owner of a WordPress agency managing hundreds of client sites, he acquired Infinite Uploads and Big File Uploads, inheriting an established product, an existing customer base, and a rapidly approaching Black Friday season. On July 29,…
Monetizing a Free WordPress Plugin without Paywalling the Core
What happens when you challenge one of the most established business models in WordPress? On July 22, Matt Cromwell and Zack Katz sit down with Rémi Corson, founder of SEOPress and creator of Milo, to discuss a different approach to plugin monetization: keeping the core product completely free while generating revenue through payments infrastructure and…
Data-Driven Product Decisions
Every WordPress product owner has opinions about what drives growth, but what if your analytics told a different story? On July 15, Zack Katz and Katie Keith welcome Derek Ashauer, founder of Conversion Bridge and Sunshine Photo Cart, to discuss how conversion tracking data shapes the decisions behind his products and marketing strategy. Derek shares…
Aleksandar Vucenovic, CEO of Wolf+Bär Agency & CTO of SweetCode on Google Ads, Tracking & AI | E156
In WP Legends Episode 156, Aleksandar Vucenovic shares his journey about performance marketing, conversion tracking, and data-driven growth for e-commerce. They explore how accurate tracking impacts profitability in WooCommerce stores, the challenges of attribution across platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok, and how AI is changing both marketing and development workflows. Links Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com….
473 – Creating visual stories in WordPress using the Shorthand plugin
The podcast today is all about the Shorthand plugin, a visual storytelling platform that helps create immersive, interactive content for WordPress. We find out how Shorthand enables news organisations, brands, nonprofits, and agencies to craft stories, reports, and proposals without extensive technical knowledge. The new WordPress plugin streamlines the editorial process, allowing real-time collaboration, and…
#222 – Destiny Kanno, Anand Upadhyay, Maciej Pilarski on How WordPress Education Programs Are Growing
The podcast focused on the rapid growth of educational initiatives in the WordPress community over the past eight months. We talked about the development and distinctions among three primary programs: the WordPress Credits Program (university-level, contributions for academic credit), Campus Connect (open to students of all ages at various educational institutions), and Student Clubs (ongoing,…
Revisiting What Matters Most
In this episode, Bob Dunn recaps six months of key themes, highlighting the surge in AI discussions, ongoing debates about the open web, and WordPress’s enduring relevance, while embracing honest dialogue.
#1015 – WP-Tonic Show: EEAT The Biggest Myth in SEO in 2026?
#1015 – WP-Tonic Show: EEAT The Biggest Myth in SEO in 2026? EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) Everyone talks about EEAT, but is it a real ranking factor or SEO folklore? Uncover the truth behind the biggest myth in SEO 2026. Is EEAT really as crucial for SEO as everyone claims? In 2026, we…
Episode 668 Scanfullyapp With Remkis de Vries
In this episode of The SDM Show, host Rob Cairns sits down with longtime WordPress community member Remkus de Vries to discuss his journey with WordPress, page builders versus block frameworks, and the philosophy behind his application, Scanfully. Remkus shares insights on how comprehensive site monitoring—extending beyond simple uptime checks to encompassing active form testing…
Episode 668 Scanfullyapp With Remkus de Vries
In this episode of The SDM Show, host Rob Cairns sits down with longtime WordPress community member Remkus de Vries to discuss his journey with WordPress, page builders versus block frameworks, and the philosophy behind his application, Scanfully. Remkus shares insights on how comprehensive site monitoring—extending beyond simple uptime checks to encompassing active form testing…
This Week in WordPress #377
The conversation focused on the upcoming WordPress 7.1 release, new features, and community developments. A key theme that emerged was the challenge of organising and sustaining local WordPress events, including strategies for attracting speakers and attendees. The discussion explored multilingual support in the Make WordPress Slack, event funding and marketing attribution, and the pros and…