AI for the Rest of Us
An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0 release coming in September.
#230 – Adrian Sticea on Navigating the Decline of WordPress Work on Upwork and the Rise of New Opportunities
I’m talking today with Adrian Sticea about the decline in freelance WordPress work available through Upwork, highlighted by a viral LinkedIn post and graph showing work drying up from 2023 onward. We get into the many reasons behind this shift, the impact of AI making developers more efficient, increased marketplace competition, economic uncertainty, and new…
How AI is Transforming Open Source Communities and Digital Innovation
In this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks chats with Nate Stewart on AI’s transformative impact on open source. They explore challenges, opportunities, and the evolving role of agencies as digital experiences shift in the AI era.
Creating a Digital Accessibility Program in Higher Education with Jesse Loesberg
This episode is a recording of an August 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. In this presentation, Jesse Loesberg will give you an inside look at how the UC Berkeley Library built and implemented a digital accessibility program following a Title II ADA lawsuit and a consent decree with the U.S. Department…
Why Real-Time WordPress Is the Future
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 is joined by Jared Rethman, creator of WPSignal, a tool that adds real-time infrastructure to WordPress. It started as an idea for powering Google…
E165: WPForms Backdoor Claims, WP 7.0.3 Security Release, Plugins Editing Add New Screen
This week on The WP Week Podcast, we discuss the controversy surrounding WPForms Lite 2.0.0, including claims that its setup wizard introduced backdoor-like functionality and the ongoing debate over administrator consent and WordPress.org guidelines. We also cover the WordPress 7.0.3 security release, which fixes 12 vulnerabilities, a new supply-chain attack affecting several BdThemes plugins, and…
Ben Pines, Founder of BeSeenByAI on GEO, AI Search & The Future of SEO | E163
In WP Legends Episode 163, Ben Pines shares his journey from SEO and affiliate marketing to becoming the first marketer at Elementor and later building BeSeenByAI. They explore why getting cited by AI tools may soon matter more than traditional backlinks, the technical mistakes that make websites invisible to AI crawlers, and how generic AI-written…
Ben Pines, Founder of BeSeenByAI on GEO, AI Search & The Future of SEO | E162
In WP Legends Episode 162, Ben Pines shares his journey from SEO and affiliate marketing to becoming the first marketer at Elementor and later building BeSeenByAI. They explore why getting cited by AI tools may soon matter more than traditional backlinks, the technical mistakes that make websites invisible to AI crawlers, and how generic AI-written…
Jimmy Tavares on Figure Skating, Creativity, WordPress, and the Power of Friendship
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy whose joie de vivre sings through his voice. Please follow, rate, and review my podcast so more people can know about it. Jimmy Tavares is a former competitive figure skater and performer who transitioned into choreography after injuries and the physical demands of touring, and…
Mozilla, Alibaba, and WordPress Headlines Reflect Changing Definitions in AI and Open Source
Open Channels News discusses Alibaba’s Qwen AI model’s commercial restrictions, Mozilla’s view of AI as community-driven infrastructure, a critical WordPress update, and highlights from the upcoming WordCamp US.
Episode 681 Benefits of a Business Coach With Jason Rosado
In this episode of The SDM Show, host Rob Cairns sits down with business coach and multi-certified energy healing master Jason Rosado. Coming to us from Chicago, Jason dives into why every entrepreneur needs a business coach, the art of focusing on your passion areas, and how managing your internal mindset is just as critical…
OpenWALDO’s AI Transparency and AT&T’s Cost-Saving Smart Router in Focus
Open Channels News discusses OpenWALDO’s launch, promoting true AI openness through transparent data sourcing, and AT&T’s shift to open models for cost savings and AI sovereignty.
Hidden Browser Tricks Most People Don’t Know About
Ever wondered how to find an image’s exact dimensions, see someone’s full-size profile picture, or check what WordPress theme a site is using, all without installing anything? In this video, a 30-year web development veteran walks through a set of quick, simple browser tricks anyone can use. From resizing tiny Gravatar images to editing a…
#229 – Amy Kamala on Art, Tech, and Open Source: A Journey Through WordPress and Community
The conversation focused on Amy Kamala’s diverse journey from art to technology, her extensive experience in hosting, web development, and team leadership, and her active contributions to the WordPress project. We got into the intersection of creativity and logic in tech roles, as well as the personal and professional fulfilment derived from community involvement and…
Open Source Changes, WordPress Vulnerabilities, and WordCampUS Community Conversations
Open Channels News covers a WordPress supply chain attack, user preferences in plugins, and highlights WordCampUS in Phoenix.