Want to build a directory or listing website like Craigslist, Yelp, or a job board – completely for free? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a fully functional directory website using WordPress with zero coding skills required. We’ll use the free Listing Hive theme paired with the powerful HivePress plugin –…
This episode is a recording of a May 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. Nora Guy (CPACC) took us on a storytelling adventure through the world of digital accessibility. Using the characters and themes of Pixar’s Up to guide you, Nora explained her “secret sauce” for helping ensure good UX. WordPress Accessibility…
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 This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features Matt’s chat with Beaver Builder’s Robby McCullough. They discuss the evolution of Beaver Builder, including its recent AI integrations. You’ll find takes on the current…
This week, the spotlight is on Matt Mullenweg’s emotional WordPress anniversary post as the WP Engine legal battle intensifies, alongside growing debate after SiteGround automatically installed its AI plugin on customer sites following WordPress 7.0 updates. We also discuss WordPress market share slipping for a sixth consecutive month and what that could mean for the…
Free WordPress plugins are more powerful than ever, but does that mean paid plugins are no longer worth it? In this video, we break down when free plugins are enough, where premium plugins still make sense, and why support, integrations, and reliability can matter more than the price tag. #WordPress #WordPressPlugins #WebDevelopment #WPLegends #WebsiteTools
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In this episode, Rob Cairns sits down with fellow Torontonian and fractional COO, Patrick Brown, to dive deep into a problem every entrepreneur faces: business overwhelm. Patrick shares his accidental journey from running retirement residences to becoming an expert in operational management. Together, they discuss the critical need for systems, why entrepreneurs struggle to “let…
Gerasimos Mourelatos, Founder of SudoWP, shares how hands-on malware cleanup shaped his approach to WordPress security. We discuss hacked sites, threat intelligence, hosting security, AI risks, and what a safer WordPress infrastructure looks like in 2026. Episode out now. Watch Soon. #GerasimosMourelatos #SudoWP #WordPressSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #WPLegends
Did you know WooCommerce has a built-in order tracking feature? No paid plugins, no coding. Just a simple shortcode. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a dedicated order tracking page for your WooCommerce store completely for free. Your customers can enter their Order ID and billing email to see real-time updates on…
Bob Dunn launches “Open Tabs,” sharing business insights while discussing his new design preferences, the importance of human touch in podcasting, efficient content repurposing with AI, and recommending restofworld.org.
Nathan Wrigley interviews Austin Ginder about recent WordPress plugin supply chain attacks. Austin explains how attackers are acquiring legitimate plugins, inserting malicious code or update mechanisms, and compromising thousands of sites. AI tools have enabled Austin to detect these issues and trace incidents across multiple plugins, prompting the creation of WP Beacon, a resource for…
In WP Legends Episode 151, Gerasimos Mourelatos shares his journey from manually cleaning infected WordPress sites to building security products, malware response systems, and threat intelligence tools for the WordPress ecosystem. We discuss WordPress malware, abandoned plugins, SudoWP, IntelHunt, AI-generated attacks, hosting security, password risks, managed WordPress gaps, and why proactive maintenance matters more than…
Gerasimos Mourelatos, Founder of SudoWP, shares why WordPress may need to evolve beyond being just a CMS as AI reshapes how new websites and software are built. He explains how WordPress could become a larger platform where new services, tools, and AI systems plug into the ecosystem. Episode out soon. Stay tuned. #GerasimosMourelatos #SudoWP #WordPressAI…
In this episode of The SDM Show, Rob Cairns sits down with copywriter and digital strategist Todd Jones to discuss his brand-new WebCopy System. Moving past the old "website copy framework," Todd explains why relying strictly on randomized AI prompts is a massive mistake. Instead, he breaks down how to build an AI-agnostic system tailored…
It’s no secret that Shopify’s checkout and funnel experience is sleek and highly optimized for conversions. The good news? You can now bring that same high-converting power directly to your WooCommerce store, completely for free. In this video, I show you how to ditch the default, clunky WooCommerce checkout and replace it with a stunning,…
