Generalists, Pricing Advice, and AI’s Role in Development
In this episode hosts chat with Jason Cosper about the challenges and humor in infrastructure, consulting rates, communication, and the evolving role of AI in tech work and workflows.
In this episode hosts chat with Jason Cosper about the challenges and humor in infrastructure, consulting rates, communication, and the evolving role of AI in tech work and workflows.
John Gruber‘s Dithering podcast with Ben Thompson was the original inspiration for Crossword’s 15-minute format. Five years later, John joins Luke and Jonathan for a wide-ranging conversation covering open versus closed platforms, the history and impact of Markdown, and a missed opportunity in WordPress. Luke goes on about the good old days, Jonathan starts thinking about a…
Selling globally sounds like a dream for WordPress product owners—but doing it well requires more than flipping a currency switch. In this WP Product Talk episode, Katie Keith and Zack Katz welcomed Steve Jones of Equalize Digital to unpack the real-world complexities of building for international sales. From translations and tax compliance to accessibility and…
This podcast episode, featuring Rob Cairns and Ryan Waterbury, discusses the critical importance of a security care plan for WordPress websites. They emphasize that businesses often underestimate the risks and costs associated with neglected website security, leading to hacks and significant financial losses. The conversation highlights the necessity of proactive measures such as frequent updates,…
On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popular, well-attended Meetups, and explains their strategies for inclusive topics, sponsorship, and creating a welcoming atmosphere….
In this packed episode, we cover the revised release schedule for WordPress 6.9, WooCommerce’s upcoming block theme, and major accessibility improvements across the ecosystem. We also highlight serious vulnerabilities in Forminator and deceptive SEO malware, plus community updates like InstaWP’s pricing shift, FlyWP’s sleep mode, and the Share Your Pride contest winners. New plugins, major…
This podcast episode from "The SDM Show" features host Rob Cairns as he pays tribute to his late father, Bruce Cairns, on the 15th anniversary of his passing from pancreatic cancer. Rob highlights his father's fairness, strong work ethic, and pivotal influence on his own interests, particularly in sports and technology, which stemmed from his…
This podcast features on Warren Laine-Naida focusing on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and its connection to website performance. The hosts emphasize that modern SEO extends beyond simple keywords and page speed, highlighting the crucial role of a mobile-first approach, structured data (schema markup), and a positive user experience (UX). The discussion also touches on the…
In this Media Playbook episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks discuss effective pitching for WordPress stories, covering what makes a story newsworthy, and providing practical advice for successful media outreach.
In this episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks discuss effective pitching for WordPress stories, covering what makes a story newsworthy, and providing practical advice for successful media outreach.
In this Media Playbook episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks discuss effective pitching for WordPress stories, covering what makes a story newsworthy, and providing practical advice for successful media outreach.
Welcome to episode 125 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. This episode is a recording of…
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 von Ahnen and Toby Cryns discuss the complexities of integrating AI into agency work, the challenges of managing client expectations, and the importance of…
Luke Fretwell is one of the most creative and pioneering people I’ve met in open source. He’s enjoyed a 25+ year career that has covered multiple projects, collaborations, and businesses. The through-line for all Luke’s projects has been making government better through technology. Luke created GovPress, a very popular WordPress theme focused for governments. He…
Send a text 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 TV….