Getting started with WordPress, whether as a learner, a contributor, or an agency evaluating plugins for a client, has always required more setup than it should. WordPress Playground was built to address that friction directly, making it possible to run a full WordPress environment in the browser, instantly, with no installation required. In this live…
In this episode of the Agency Chat segment, host Rob Cairns and co-host Ryan Waterbury dive deep into the practical realities, challenges, and security concerns surrounding the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern digital agencies. Moving past the "hype," they explore how AI impacts cybersecurity patching, software development, content quality, and agency cost structures.
In this episode, hosts and guests share diverse perspectives on AI’s rise, touching on its potential, challenges, and how it’s reshaping industries and human interaction.
Are WordPress agencies approaching a point of no return? On July 8, Matt Cromwell and Ian Misner welcome Vito Peleg, founder of Atarim, to discuss the growing divide between agencies that are embracing AI and those struggling to keep pace. As automation reshapes how websites are built, managed, and maintained, agency owners face critical decisions…
WordPress is often dismissed as a tool for small websites, but behind thousands of successful agencies lies a growing ecosystem of mission-critical infrastructure. On this episode of WP Product Talk, Katie Keith and Ian Misner sit down with Aurelio Volle, co-founder of WP Umbrella, to explore how a fully bootstrapped company built an essential platform…
In this video, you’ll learn why enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your WordPress site. You’ll also discover additional security best practices, including automatic backups, regular security scans, and keeping plugins updated before they become vulnerabilities. A few simple steps today can help prevent major problems…
A heartfelt thank you to Namecheap and Spaceship for supporting WP Legends. EasyWP, Namecheap’s managed WordPress hosting solution, is available on both Namecheap and Spaceship, helping creators, developers, and businesses launch and manage WordPress websites with speed and simplicity. Visit Namecheap: namecheap.com Visit Spaceship: spaceship.com #Namecheap #Spaceship #EasyWP #WPLegends #ManagedWordPressHosting
In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, the conversation focused on agency growth, lessons from rtCamp’s journey, and the changing agency landscape due to AI. We discussed the importance of hiring complementary skill sets when starting an agency, and the necessity to niche down for success in 2026, rather than being a generalist…
Mark Bacsko shares his journey from Customer Success Manager to Chief Product Officer and how he helps build solutions that protect websites from security threats before they become major problems. We discuss WordPress security, malware protection, DDoS mitigation, website performance, product growth, and the future of cybersecurity. Episode out now. Watch soon. #MarkBacsko #BitNinja #PhantomGuard…
Most product marketing assumes customers are actively searching for a solution, but what happens when your ideal customers don’t even realize a solution exists? On June 24th, Matt Cromwell and Zack Katz sit down with Alex Standiford to explore one of the toughest challenges in product marketing: helping potential customers recognize a problem before they…
In WP Legends Episode 155, Mark Bacsko shares his journey from customer success to Chief Product Officer at BitNinja and discusses the evolution of website security in the WordPress ecosystem. We discuss BitNinja’s security network, AI-generated malware, WordPress security challenges, hosting best practices, PhantomGuard, DDoS protection, website performance, and the future of WordPress in an…
Mark Bacsko shares practical advice for freelancers and beginners building WordPress websites on a low budget. He explains why basic security habits, trusted tools, and the right hosting choice matter from day one. Episode out soon. Stay tuned. #MarkBacsko #BitNinja #PhantomGuard #WordPressSecurity #WordPressHosting #WPLegends
Bob Dunn updates on Open Channels FM’s recent developments, including a homepage redesign, the launch of “Do the Woo” as a standalone podcast, and upcoming features like Open Channels FM Live.
Join us live on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at noon Eastern for WP Product Talk as we welcome Gina Gindorf of Loya for an important conversation about why so many online stores struggle to turn first-time buyers into loyal customers. In “The Retention Gap: What WordPress Stores Are Missing,” we’ll explore practical lessons from real…
In this episode of Accessibility Craft, Amber, Chris, and Steve talk through the National Federation of the Blind’s lawsuit challenging the delay of federal web accessibility protections, and what six months of real-world accessibility remediation looked like on a large WordPress site built with Oxygen Classic. The conversation covers the practical impact of ADA Title…
