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At CloudFest 2025, experts from i2Coalition and BigScoots discuss the importance of collaboration in the hosting industry, addressing legislative challenges while emphasizing WordPress’s role in supporting small businesses globally.
In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammy Lister chat with Marieke van de Rakt, co-founder of Progress Planner. They discuss her teaching, investment philosophy, and insights on e-commerce challenges and open source opportunities.
Elise Prather, VP at Automattic’s WP Cloud, shares her immersive experience at CloudFest, highlighting its vast size, unique networking opportunities, and the customizable hosting solutions WP Cloud offers for companies and freelancers.
In this episode of WP Agency Tracks, hosts Marcus Burnett and Cami MacNamara discuss the benefits and challenges of niching down with guest Tara Claeys, emphasizing her focus on schools and nonprofits for greater business success.
At CloudFest, Ronnie Burt discusses Gravatar’s history, its integration with WordPress, recent spikes in usage from platforms like ChatGPT, and the importance of digital identity ownership.
In this episode host Mark Westguard chats with Steve Burge, founder of PublishPress, discussing their journeys, the evolution of WordPress plugins, and strategies for business growth.
In this episode join hosts Brad Williams, Tom Willmot, and Karim Marucchi as they dive into the world of enterprise content management system. Special guest Tom Cranstoun, a seasoned expert in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) with 15 years of experience, discusses the composable nature of AEM, the integration of open-source foundations, and its evolution. The…
In this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks discusses the CloudFest Hackathon with Greyd’s Jessica Lyschik and Jakob Trost, exploring innovations, community contributions, and enhancing WordPress.
Patricia and Dennis discuss their CMS Freedom project at the CloudFest Hackathon, aiming to simplify system transitions and preserve online content. They emphasize teamwork, learning, and the value of contributions beyond coding.
BobWP introduces “Content Sparks,” a show focusing on content creation insights, featuring tips from his 18 years in the WordPress space combined with my hosts experiences.
BobWP introduces “Content Sparks,” a show focusing on content creation insights, featuring tips from his 18 years in the WordPress space combined with my hosts experiences.
In this episode, Adam and Emma discuss effective collaboration with Zach, CEO of Miruni, focusing on setting clear expectations, minimizing manual tasks via automation, and enhancing communication for better client and team interactions.
John Blackbourn discusses significant security enhancements in WordPress 6.8, notably switching to Bcrypt for password storage. The conversation highlights evolving perceptions of open-source security and upcoming events like the CloudFest Hackathon.
John Blackbourn discusses significant security enhancements in WordPress 6.8, notably switching to Bcrypt for password storage. The conversation highlights evolving perceptions of open-source security and upcoming events like the CloudFest Hackathon.
In this episode, James, Katie, and guest Jewel discuss user experience in product design, the importance of customer feedback, team dynamics, and the growth of WP Manage Ninja’s innovative products.
