The Checkout Summit
In this episode, James Kemp, Katie Keith, and Rodolfo Melogli discuss the revival of in-person WooCommerce events like Checkout Summit, the influence of AI on businesses, and community value.
From Online to In-Person Revitalizing Ecommerce Community and Events
In this episode, James Kemp, Katie Keith, and Rodolfo Melogli discuss the revival of in-person WooCommerce events like Checkout Summit, the influence of AI on businesses, and community value.
Episode 632 Why You Need a Website With Ryan Waterbury
In an era dominated by AI and social media "walled gardens," Rob and Ryan discuss the dangerous trend of businesses relying solely on social platforms. They break down why owning your digital real estate—specifically a self-hosted website and an email list—is the only way to future-proof a business against platform instability, censorship, and "AI slop."
Afshana Rahman, Co Founder & CMO at WPDeveloper, on Scaling WordPress Through Community Growth
Afshana Rahman, Co Founder and CMO at WPDeveloper, shares how the team scaled WordPress products from early traction to millions of users by combining product marketing, community driven distribution, and long term consistency. From building plugins to expanding into ecosystem tools and infrastructure with XCloud, she explains how trust, partnerships, and WordCamps became powerful growth…
The Complete Guide to Image Optimization in WordPress to Boost Website Speed
In this video, we will break down how image optimization impacts your WordPress website speed and performance. We will explain why large image files slow down your site, how WordPress automatically creates different image sizes, and how choosing the wrong version can hurt performance even if the image looks small on the page. You will…
The Human Decisions Behind Security Failures | Kevin Beaver (Principle Logic)
In Episode 41 of the Melapress Show, Kevin Beaver, Founder & Principal Consultant at Principle Logic, joins Robert Abela to unpack the human side of cybersecurity and why most security failures aren’t purely technical problems. Instead of focusing on tools and exploits, they explore the behavioral patterns, decisions, and pressures that quietly shape risk long…
What’s New at CloudFest Hackathon 2026: Trends, Changes, and Creative Energy
In this episode enjoy a chat about the CloudFest Hackathon 2026’s history, future initiatives, and community engagement, emphasizing inclusivity, mentorship, and project sustainability.
Joy Xue on AI Website Builders and the Future of Domains
Joy Xue, Director of Regional Business for China at ShortDot, joins us to discuss how AI is transforming website creation and domain distribution at scale. In this conversation, we explore how AI-powered platforms are enabling users to launch fully featured websites in minutes, how major tech ecosystems are expanding their role in digital infrastructure, and…
Demystifying Screen Reader Use for Manual Testing with Deneb Pulsipher and Kosi Asabere
This episode is a recording of a January 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. Screen reader testing is important, but the barrier to entry is fairly high: before you can test with a screen reader, you have to know how to use a screen reader. Wrapping your mind around all those keystrokes…
Joy Xue, Director of Regional Business in China at ShortDot, on China Domains and Identity | E118
In WP Legends Episode 118, we’re joined by Joy Xue, Director of Regional Business in China at ShortDot, for a deep conversation on domains, compliance, and digital identity in one of the world’s most complex digital markets. We explore new TLDs, legacy domains versus new extensions, registrar and hosting partnerships, global expansion challenges, DNS abuse…
Proven Sales Strategies for Your WordPress Agency
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 Olly Feldman, the Head of Global Sales at Hosting.com. Together, they discuss the intricacies of agency sales and the importance of building…
Open Channels New YouTube Channel and Newsletter
Host Bob Dunn announces a new YouTube channel and a new newsletter and roundup.
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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.
Joy Xue Director of Regional Business in China at ShortDot on China’s Domain Market
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….
Episode 631 How to Scale a Business Without Burnout with Chris Kile
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…