In WP Legends Episode 160, Michael (Mike) Pearce shares his journey from 18 years in hosting infrastructure and VPS management at Server Mania to building Hosting Verified, an independent community-driven review platform designed to bring honesty and transparency to an industry dominated by affiliate incentives, paid placements, and undisclosed commissions. They explore why cheap hosting…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who rode his bike every day in the shadows of the Acropolis while he was growing up. Gerasimos (Makis) Mourelatos is a self-taught entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, and WordPress advocate whose journey from Montreal to Athens has been defined by curiosity, resilience, and a passion for…
Today’s conversation with Jessica Lyschik focused on WordPress theme accessibility, highlighting that achieving “accessibility-ready” standards is easier than many developers assume. We talked about the moral and practical importance of accessible websites, not just for legal compliance but to create a better web for everyone. We explored how recent updates to guidelines, particularly for block…
In this episode of The SDM Show, host Rob Cairns is joined by guest Adam McLaughlin to dive deep into modern marketing, customer experience, and the core elements that build brand trust. Together, they discuss why consistency is the foundation of any great brand, the true definition of authenticity, and why businesses must look beyond…
This episode looks at the evolving online landscape, focusing on domain names, digital identity, and AI’s influence. Key insights include rising domain registrations, AI in managing abuse, and the importance of open source.
This episode is a throwback recording of a 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. During this session, senior developer and accessibility advocate Nick Croft explored what he called the six stages of the accessibility journey. WordPress Accessibility Meetups are a 100% free and virtual community resource that take place via Zoom webinars…
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 You may have heard of WordPress Playground, but have you explored what it can do? WordPress developer and core contributor Elliott Richmond has some real-world examples that might surprise you. He joined Eric…
In this video, Daps walks through Sublium Subscriptions, a WooCommerce subscription plugin from FunnelKit. Learn how to turn one-time buyers into recurring subscribers by adding Subscribe & Save offers, recurring subscriptions, and installment payment plans to your WooCommerce store, all without writing a single line of code. We also cover connecting payment gateways like Stripe,…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who manages to smile and laugh in the middle of a war and inspires us all. Lana Miro (Svitlana Miroshnychenko), a content marketer from Mykolaiv, Ukraine, shares her experiences of living through the ongoing war while continuing to build a successful career in the WordPress…
In this brief and deeply personal episode, Rob Cairns opens up about a major life event that has kept him distracted over the last couple of months. While ensuring all of his digital marketing and consulting clients remained fully supported and up and running, Rob and his family have been navigating the profound loss of…
Open Channels FM is launching a new video news show called Open Channels News, starting July 27th. It’s a quick, five to ten-minute program covering various open source topics, available live and on YouTube.
Open Channels FM is launching a new video news show called Open Channels News, starting July 27th. It’s a quick, five to ten-minute program covering various open source topics, available live and on YouTube.
This week on The WP Week Podcast, we cover the WordPress Foundation’s 2025 financial report, WordPress 7.0.1, and the community’s decision to reverse the planned phase-out of the Classic block following widespread feedback. We also discuss the low ticket sales for WordCamp US 2026 and the conversations they’ve sparked across the community, WordPress’s move from…
In this episode, Bob and Cami discuss how AI is reshaping web design, offering tips on using AI tools effectively, educating clients, and adapting workflows for better efficiency in the digital space.
Today, I’m joined by Milan Petrović, and the podcast is focused on the impact of PHP versioning in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasising the risks of running outdated PHP and the security and performance benefits of PHP 8.x. We get into the challenge of supporting legacy code versus urging progress toward modern standards. And the importance…
