Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a web development instructor who is working on a Bachelor of AI degree. Matt Graham, a longtime resident of Ontario, Canada, joined the show from Whitby, just east of Toronto. Despite being Canadian, Matt playfully claims he doesn’t have much of an accent—likely due to watching American…
Luke and Jonathan talk through Nilay Patel’s recent interview with Matt on Decoder. Luke shares the “formula” he observed in Matt’s responses and Jonathan pushes back on Luke’s assumptions about the “we” in community. They discuss a premium plugin directory, low ticket sales for WordCamp US, and Jonathan attempts a cricket reference.
In an engaging podcast episode, Rob Cairns interviews Matt Medeiros, a well-known figure in the WordPress community, about the intricacies of podcasting. They explore the evolution and benefits of podcasting, highlighting its utility for networking, learning, and client acquisition, especially for service-based businesses. The conversation debunks the myth of high equipment costs, emphasizing that quality…
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On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to learn from them. She emphasises the importance of process improvement, mental health, honest reflection, and open…
This podcast transcript features a discussion between Rob Cairns and Todd Jones about effectively using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for copywriting. They emphasize that AI is a powerful tool for content creation, but users must still provide their unique point of view and tone of voice to avoid generic outputs. The speakers highlight the importance of…
Jonathan and Luke catch up with Lesley Sim to explore her experience creating products in the WordPress ecosystem, starting with Newsletter Glue, and now EventKoi. They discuss her and Ahmed’s approach to building EventKoi as an ecosystem plugin and their thinking about early decisions. Luke reflects on what he found inspiring about their approach to…
In this episode, we explore a major infrastructure cleanup in WordPress, the launch of WordCamp US 2025 in Portland, new accessibility documentation insights, and WordPress Playground’s internet-enabled update. Plus, updates on security threats, Google’s MUVERA algorithm, a new developer conference in Sydney, plugin milestones, and fresh projects like EventKoi, ToolsFave, and Indio. Sponsored by: Kinsta…
Is WordPress ready for its AI pivot? On July 2 at noon ET, join “AI + WP – The Future of WordPress” as Matt Cromwell and Amber Hinds sit down with James LePage, Head of the Core AI team at WordPress.org. We’ll explore why “embrace AI or fade away” isn’t hype—it’s the new survival rule….
Join Katy Boykin and Ben Ritner in this special episode as they welcome the newest member of the Kadence Marketing Team, Nicola Tweed! Get to know Nicola’s fascinating journey into web design, from her early days with dial-up internet in South Africa to becoming a successful freelance web designer and a long-time Kadence user. Nicola…
This episode of Open Event Talk discusses non-official WordPress events, emphasizing grassroots initiatives like Alt Ctrl Org that foster inclusive conversations and broaden community engagement.
Welcome to episode 124 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin. In this episode, we talk to…
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 In this episode of The WP Minute+ Podcast, Kurt and Toby look at the practical and emotional challenges of managing WordPress agency projects. From sales pitfalls to client relationship dynamics and infrastructure transitions,…
Welcome to Season 7 of WP Product Talk! We’re kicking off with a powerful episode that explores the big question: Is WordPress dying, evolving, or thriving in 2025? ️ About the Episode In this landmark 99th episode, hosts Katie Keith and Zack Katz are joined by Noel Tock, partner at Human Made, to take a deep and wide-ranging look at where…
Join us in this engaging episode as we welcome Mark Westguard, founder of WS Form, a powerful WordPress form plugin. Mark takes us through his journey from running an agency since 1996 to transitioning into product development with WS Form. He shares insights on the plugin’s evolution over the past seven years, highlighting its unique…
