Mike Hansen, VP of Product at Newfold Digital, shares insights on building and scaling WordPress products across one of the largest web portfolios in the world. He discusses product strategy, balancing innovation with stability in open source, and how hosting platforms evolve after acquisitions to support millions of websites globally. Episode out now. Watch soon….
In this week’s episode, we break down the key highlights from WP-CONTENT.CO Newsletter #260, including major tooling updates, community initiatives, and trends shaping the WordPress ecosystem. We cover significant advances in developer workflows, expanded AI tooling and benchmarks, new plugin and platform releases, and ongoing conversations around quality, testing, and ecosystem health. Whether you’re tracking…
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contributor coverage. The conversation explores the evolving WordPress community, impacts of COVID, renewed excitement for building, and initiatives to involve younger contributors. They touch…
In WP Legends Episode 116, we are joined by Mike Hansen, VP of Product at Newfold Digital, who shares what it takes to operate WordPress at massive scale. From contributing to WordPress core to leading product across one of the largest hosting portfolios, Mike offers a behind the scenes look at infrastructure, security, AI innovation,…
Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminuteBecome a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes LaunchBay co-founder Sam Chlebowski. They discuss the evolution of agency models, the importance of finding a niche, and how LaunchBay serves as…
Mike Hansen, VP of Product at @Newfold, joins us to discuss what it takes to scale WordPress to millions of users. In this conversation, we explore how open source, infrastructure, and innovation drive long term growth, and how hosting platforms build on top of the WordPress ecosystem while contributing through tools and services. Episode out…
Most teams are rushing to bolt AI onto existing workflows, but that often just scales the dysfunction faster. In this episode of WP Product Talk, we explore AI first principles with Anthony Franco, Executive Director and Founder of FirstStrategy.ai, and why operationalizing AI starts with rethinking the systems behind your business. Join hosts Matt Cromwell…
For years, SEO was the default marketing playbook for WordPress plugin and product businesses. Build content, rank on Google, get traffic. It worked – until it didn’t. AI is changing how people search for information, and organic traffic that took years to build is starting to erode. If your marketing strategy is mostly built on…
In this episode of WP Product Talk, Ben Sibley, co-founder of Independent Analytics, joins Matt and Ian for an honest, tactical conversation about what it really takes to run and grow a profitable WordPress product business with just two people. Ben shares why he intentionally rejected the “grow at all costs” startup mindset and instead…
In this episode of Within WordPress, we sit down with Carole (CloudFest) and Mark Weisbord (CEO of Greyd) to explain what is changing at CloudFest this year, and why it matters for agencies and WordPress businesses. The headline is the launch of the WordPress Business and Agency Summit on the Monday before the main CloudFest…
Tired of messy email threads and confusing screenshots when collecting client feedback on websites? In this tutorial, I show you Feedbucket—the tool that transforms how web designers and agencies collect, manage, and act on feedback. Learn how to embed a feedback widget directly into live websites or design mockups, allowing clients and team members to…
In this episode, Rob Cairns sits down with marketing strategist and author Anthony Gaenzle to discuss the "sea of sameness" in the corporate world and why human connection is the ultimate competitive advantage. They explore the practical steps to building a personal brand, the role of AI in content creation, and why patience is the…
Haydn Simpson, Head of Brand TLDs at Abion, shares insights on digital identity, domain strategy, and brand protection. With leadership experience across WebPros and team.blue, he explains how enterprises manage domains, mitigate abuse, monitor threats, and safeguard digital trust in an increasingly complex online ecosystem. This conversation explores the evolution of the TLD market and…
Welcome to episode 152 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin. Accessibility Craft returns for Episode 152…
In WP Legends Episode 115, we sit down with Haydn Simpson, Head of Brand TLDs at Abion, to discuss digital identity, domain strategy, brand protection, and the evolving TLD ecosystem. With deep experience across domain registries, hosting, and commercial leadership, Haydn shares insights on the upcoming 2026 new gTLD round, how brands approach domain portfolios…
