Freek Van der Herten, Co-founder of Oh Dear, explains where you should actually host a Laravel app when you’re just getting started. He breaks it down simply. Laravel is just PHP, so you don’t need anything overly complex. You can start with Laravel’s own tools like Laravel Cloud for a fully managed setup or Laravel…
In the CloudFest Hackathon, Jan Willem shared his team’s project, SWORD, a self-hosted control panel for WordPress, highlighting collaboration, technical challenges, and team spirit.
Ekaterina Streltsova introduced the BEP Responsibility Scanner at CloudFest Hackathon, addressing web sustainability, accessibility issues, and legal compliance, emphasizing the need for open-source solutions.
Javier Casares and Mark Heijnen discuss WP Plugin Insight, a project enhancing WordPress plugin discovery through AI-driven analysis of compatibility, security, and translations.
In Episode 45 of the Melapress Show, Daniele Besana, CEO & Founder of WP-OK, joins Robert Abela to break down what really happens when WordPress sites fail in production and what it takes to keep them running reliably. WordPress is often described as easy, but that reputation doesn’t hold up to first contact with a…
Jason Agnew, Co-founder & CTO of Big Bite, has built large-scale WordPress platforms for leading media organizations, focusing on editorial workflows and high-volume publishing. With Big Bite now part of WP Engine, that expertise is moving into the platform layer. In this episode, we explore how legacy tech stacks are holding publishers back and what…
Moving from client services to SaaS sounds like a technical challenge—but what if the real hurdle is market fit? In this episode, Matt Schwartz, Founder of Checkview, shares how his biggest lessons weren’t about code, but about deeply understanding customers, shaping a roadmap, and questioning assumptions about where agencies truly find value. As he transitioned…
Episode 146 brings together the key highlights from WP-CONTENT Newsletter #265, covering a fast-moving week across WordPress, AI, and the broader tech ecosystem. This episode looks at ongoing developments in WordPress tooling, ecosystem updates, and the growing influence of AI-driven workflows shaping how developers build and manage sites. We also touch on community conversations, product…
In WP Legends Episode 132, Jason Agnew, Co-founder & CTO of Big Bite, shares how Big Bite evolved from a small agency into a trusted WordPress partner for major publishing organizations. Now part of WP Engine, that experience is shaping the future of publishing platforms. We dive into legacy media stacks, newsroom workflows, AI in…
Key figures from the FAIR TYPO3 hackathon discuss the platform-agnostic FAIR protocol, its integration with TYPO3, and advancements in digital goods distribution across multiple systems.
Jason Agnew, Co-founder & CTO of Big Bite, breaks it down simply. You don’t need expensive infrastructure or enterprise setups to begin. He explains that WordPress out of the box is already powerful enough, especially when paired with a solid theme and tools like ACF to extend functionality. The key is not to overcomplicate things…
Matt Cromwell, Founder and CGO of Roots & Fruit, shares insights on product growth, customer experience, and building in the WordPress ecosystem. We explore product-led growth, community trust, and what it takes to scale sustainable WordPress businesses. Episode out now. Watch Soon. #MattCromwell #GiveWP #WordPress #ProductGrowth #WPLegends
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Elliot Richmond discusses his 20+ years with WordPress, from early b2 days to founding a successful pizza delivery business powered by WordPress and WooCommerce. He shares plans for a pizza plugin and licensing model, and explains his new partnership with Automattic, creating educational WordPress.com YouTube videos. He highlights the flexibility, creativity, and feedback loop of…
In WP Legends Episode 131, Matt Cromwell, Founder and CGO of Roots & Fruit, shares lessons from building and scaling WordPress products. From GiveWP to advising product teams today, he brings a clear perspective on product growth, customer experience, and long-term strategy. We dive into product-market fit, customer feedback loops, north star metrics, and product-led…
