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In this episode, Adam talks to Miriam and Amy about contributing to WordPress, sharing insights on how companies and individuals can support the open-source project effectively.

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In this episode, Adam talks to Miriam and Amy about contributing to WordPress, sharing insights on how companies and individuals can support the open-source project effectively.
In this episode, Adam talks to Miriam and Amy about contributing to WordPress, sharing insights on how companies and individuals can support the open-source project effectively.
In this episode, Abha Thakor chats with Justin Tadlock and Mary Baum about the WordPress Developer Blog, its value for developers, collaboration, and contributions.
In this episode, Abha Thakor chats with Justin Tadlock and Mary Baum about the WordPress Developer Blog, its value for developers, collaboration, and contributions.
BobWP’s updating us on the podcast’s rebranding journey called “phase two.” He explains how they’re changing series, sunsetting some, and keeping the good stuff fresh and relevant.
In the first episode host Derek and Ash Shaw talk about how Figma transformed their WordPress workflow, enhancing design collaboration, client workflows, and even open-sourcing their design system.
In the first episode host Derek and Ash Shaw talk about how Figma transformed their WordPress workflow, enhancing design collaboration, client workflows, and even open-sourcing their design system.
In this episode, host Mark Westguard interviews Maarten Belmans of Studio Wombat, discussing his journey in developing WordPress plugins, marketing strategies, AI support use, and entrepreneurial challenges.
In this episode host Mark Westguard chats with Maarten Belmans of Studio Wombat to explore the ins and outs of running a WordPress plugin business. Maarten shares his journey from leaving a cushy IT consulting job to traveling Australia and launching his first WordPress plugin. The conversation covers how user feedback shaped his early products,…
In this episode the Indonesian community discussed Indonesia’s readiness to host WordCamp Asia, emphasizing local strengths, challenges, and the need for a phased approach to preparation.
In this episode the Indonesian community discussed Indonesia’s readiness to host WordCamp Asia, emphasizing local strengths, challenges, and the need for a phased approach to preparation.
BobWP shares insights on the podcast’s rebrand, focusing on evolving content, elevating community voices, and repurposing past episodes, plus series changes aimed at storytelling.
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 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 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.