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July 25, 2026 notation: The Open Channels FM YouTube Channels has been rebranded to our Open Channels News podcast. And we no longer have a newsletter so would suggest our series Signal.
July 25, 2026 notation: The Open Channels FM YouTube Channels has been rebranded to our Open Channels News podcast. And we no longer have a newsletter so would suggest our series Signal.
Host Bob Dunn announces a new YouTube channel and a new newsletter and roundup.
Joy Xue, Director of Regional Business in China at ShortDot, shares how domains, compliance, and trust shape global expansion in one of the world’s most complex digital markets. With experience across digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystems, she breaks down what brands need to build scalable, compliant digital identities across borders. Episode out soon. Stay tuned….
This podcast episode features an interview between Rob Cairns and Chris Kile regarding strategies for scaling a business while avoiding burnout. Kile shares his personal journey from a struggling entrepreneur to the founder of EO Staff, a company that connects business owners with virtual assistants in the Philippines. The discussion emphasizes that owners are often…
Darcy Kurtz, Chief Marketing Officer at WP Engine, shares whether brand or demand breaks first while scaling. It all depends on your starting point. A strong brand can create a demand challenge, while focusing only on revenue can leave you without brand equity. In the end, brand should exist in service of demand and both…
Syrus Akbary, Founder and CEO of Wasmer, explains how WebAssembly started as a browser solution to overcome JavaScript’s performance limits, especially for games and high performance applications. What began with experiments like ASM.js and Google’s Native Client evolved into WebAssembly, built to run near native speed programs safely in the browser and now far beyond…
Todd Han, Founder of Dynadot, shares how the company got its name, combining “dynamic” and “dot” to represent dynamic domains. He reflects on launching in 2002 when the domain industry was dominated by major players, the limitations of early registrar interfaces, and how focusing on better UI and a more dynamic experience shaped Dynadot’s early…
Ivan Popov, CEO of Vipe Studio, shares insights on what it truly takes to move the WordPress ecosystem forward. From extending Gutenberg beyond traditional websites to redefining hosting as a product experience rather than just server specifications, this conversation explores engineering, infrastructure, and modern content systems in 2026 and beyond. Episode out now. Watch soon….
In WP Legends Episode 117, Ivan Popov, CEO of Vipe Studio, joins us to explain why he uses WordPress as a framework, not just a CMS. We discuss how WordPress core features like authentication, custom post types, metadata, and REST API support help agencies reduce backend development costs while building high-class online software. The conversation…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who thinks analytically and acts independently. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Ben Sibley shares the story of his recent cross-cultural marriage to Izzy, blending a traditional Ismaili Nika ceremony with an American-style celebration in Philadelphia. From choreographed wedding dances to an upcoming trip to…
Ivan Popov, CEO of Vipe Studio, joins us to explain why he uses WordPress as a framework not just as a blogging tool. In this conversation, we explore how WordPress manages content natively, how REST API support enables seamless integrations, and how agencies can reduce backend development costs by leveraging built in authentication, custom post…
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Welcome to “The Stage” by WP Legends! Join host Gautam Khorana (Co-Founder, Seahawk Media) as he sits down with industry leaders Miriam Schwab (Head of WordPress, Elementor), Robert Abela (Founder & CEO, Melapress), and Jesse Friedman (Head of WP Cloud, Automattic) to explore how WordPress security works at scale. This episode dives into practical strategies…
fonsvandamme.com Webhaven Fons’ Drupal.org profile Fons’ GitHub profile Fons on LinkedIn Fons on X Talking Drupal #534 – Webhaven.io The Drop Times: How Fons Vandamme Built Webhaven to Simplify Drupal Project Development Episode 14: Mike Hershcel Drupal Canvas EntityOne on Drupal.org My AI musings (including The Lovecraft Test) Fons and his first Macintosh The post…
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….