WordPress Plugin Saturation aka Challenges Equal Opportunity
Whether it’s for WordPress or specifically WooCommerce, the question is often asked, is the plugin space saturated.
Episode 229: Talking Web Development and GoDaddy
Rob Cairns sits down with Adam Warner and talks Web Development, WordPress and GoDaddy. Show Highlights: Why WordPress. How GoDaddy has changed. The benefit to GoDaddy’s Woo managed hosting. The Pagely aquisition. Things comming in the future from GoDaddy.
S43E5 – Outsource one small task – Lee Matthew Jackson
We often believe doing things ourselves is the most cost-effective way. This may have been true in the early days of setting up our agency, but as our businesses grow, the demand for our time increases. Are we becoming bottlenecks by hanging onto menial tasks that could be outsourced? Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/outsource-one-small-task
S43E4 – Cancel a subscription – Lee Matthew Jackson
With the busy pace of agency life, it is easy to let things slide. Before you know it you’ve amassed a range of subscriptions that are costing your agency money, eroding your profitability and not adding any value. We’ve saved thousands by reviewing what we use. How much could you save? Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/cancel-a-subscription
Blocks‑Based Design Meets WooCommerce Solutions
Ben Ritner from KadenceWP weighs in on block, themes and the future of the WooCommerce product page.
S43E3 – Disable notifications – Lee Matthew Jackson
Constant interruptions rob us of our productivity and compete for our attention. Trying to get your head back into a task can be difficult. Being able to minimise disruptions can help us focus better and get more done in less time. Full show notes:
Episode 228: Why To Use WordPress
In this episode, Rob Cairns talks about why you should use WordPress. Show Highlights: WordPress is open source. WordPress is flexible. WordPress is cost effective.
S43E2 – Record your screen – Lee Matthew Jackson
Develop your SOPs as you record your screen! Writing a process document takes time, leaves room for error, and is boring. Many of us prefer video explainers that we can follow along with and pause as needed. By removing blockers and efficiently documenting our systems and processes, we can educate our teams and free up…
S43E1 – Write every idea down – Lee Matthew Jackson
The brain was not designed to store memories. I have lost count of the number of ideas I’ve had, told myself I will remember then promptly forget minutes later. In this season, our mantra will be, “slight changes, spectacular results”. You’ll get the idea from that mantra that we are going to be sharing some…
Early Days of WooCommerce and Building Themes
Colm started his career early as a developer, starting with WooCommerce in 2012 and dipping into eCommerce long before that.
Patchstack Weekly – Egoless Programming & Security Bugs
Welcome back to the Patchstack Weekly security update! This update is for week 17 of 2022. This week I have a handful of vulnerabilities to share with you. Including 3 unauthenticated SQL injection security bugs that were patched, and 3 security bugs that could lead to files being uploaded to websites running these affected plugins….
Episode 227: How to Build a YouTube Channel
Rob Cairns sits down with one of his mentors, Paul Tobey and talks about how to build a YouTube channel. Show Highlights: Paul’s compelling story on how he became a digital marketer. Why the Youtube channel experience? Why you should find a framework and not reinvent the wheel. Tips on what not to do on…
Effectively Using Popups as a Part of the Customer Journey
Marketers use popups because they are so effective at gaining a user’s attention, however, they can create a user experience nightmare if implemented wrong. We review some of the best ways that popups, modals, and even slide-ins and banners can be used effectively in a way that supports your business objectives while being useful and…
Where Are All the WooCommerce Alternatives?
A single tweet inspired this commentary from me about why we are not seeing many, if any real competitors to WooCommerce.
Episode 226: The Speakers at the Atarim Summit
Rob Cairns sits down with Disha Pegu and talks about the speakers at the Atarim Summit. Show Highlights: Topics of some of the speakers. How you can learn at the Summit. How to sign up for the Summit.