This week, WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” officially lands as the first major release of 2026, bringing AI-powered workflows, a modernized dashboard, new blocks, Connectors, visual revisions, and major developer enhancements. We also discuss why real-time collaboration was ultimately removed from the release and the growing conversation around AI security risks in WordPress. The episode covers the…
In WP Legends Episode 150, Mathieu Lamiot shares his journey from fintech engineering to leading WordPress engineering at the group. one, including practical tips for improving your own WordPress projects. We discuss AI in WordPress, performance, SEO, MCP, observability, CDN challenges, plugin compatibility, engineering culture, and why better guidance can make WordPress easier to maintain….
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a man who has 20,000 connections on LinkedIn and knows what to do with them. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud talks with Jagadish “Jaggy” Tulagapu from India – an international recruiter for WPMU DEV who has built a global network of more than 20,000 LinkedIn…
In this episode of The SDM Show, host Rob Cairns sits down with longtime friend, workplace education specialist, and assistant pastor Jeff Brown. Jeff shares the personal calling that led him to write his first book, Foundations: Creating a Hebrews 6 Disciple. Together, Rob and Jeff break down the core structural philosophy behind the book,…
Mathieu Lamiot, VP Engineering at the group.One explains why AI can improve strong teams but create more issues for teams without solid engineering practices. He shares how AI acts as a multiplier, making good development workflows better and weak processes riskier. Episode out soon. Stay tuned. Gautam Khorana COO of Seahawk and Host of WP…
In Episode 51 of the Melapress Show, Jonathan Bossenger, Developer Advocate at Automattic, joins Robert Abela to break down how WordPress is being rebuilt from the ground up to work with AI and what that means for the people who build and manage WordPress sites. The conversation covers the four Core AI building blocks that…
In this epiosde, Adam Weeks interviews Joe Simpson about reviving local WordCamps, emphasizing their unique value in fostering in-person connections, empowering new voices, and adapting to technological changes like AI in the WordPress community.
Nathan Wrigley interviews Luke Carbis about the evolving challenges in the WordPress plugin ecosystem, including the surge in plugin submissions fuelled by AI, difficulties with plugin discoverability, and potential marketplace reforms. Luke shares ideas like different WordPress.org-account integration, supporting premium plugins, and adding AI-use disclosures for plugins. They discuss the tension between open-source ideals and…
Product comparison tables, pros and cons lists, and feature showdowns are some of the most effective ways to boost conversions on an e-commerce or affiliate site. Instead of forcing your visitors to read through long paragraphs, a simple table can help them decide instantly. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create stunning, fully-customizable…
Bob Dunn announces the July launch of Open Channels FM Live, a short-form live stream focusing on the intersection of open source and the open web.
In this monthly digital marketing segment, Rob and Bridget dive deep into the changing landscape of search and consumer behavior. They challenge the traditional perspective of SEO, arguing that SEO is no longer the primary tool for product discovery but has shifted into a tool for validation. They explore how modern consumers rely on social…
In WP Legends Episode 149, James Kemp shares his journey from freelance WordPress developer to founder of IconicWP and now Core Product Manager for WooCommerce at Automattic. We discuss AI native e-commerce, developer experience, MCP, checkout optimization, WooCommerce performance, and why simplifying the store experience matters for the future of WordPress commerce. Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com…
James Kemp, Core Product Manager for WooCommerce at Automattic explains how AI is creating new use cases for merchants, developers, plugin builders, support teams, and agencies working in e-commerce. We discuss natural language analytics, agentic browsing, MCP, and how WooCommerce is exploring smarter ways for merchants to understand sales, products, and store performance. Episode out…
WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” introduces significant updates including visual revisions, responsive block visibility, and enhanced workflow features, promoting collaboration among users and developers while emphasizing safe updating practices.
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