As more and more employees work from home post pandemic, we realize more how varied and complicated this change is. For some, it’s a welcome relief and means more freedom, time, and flexibility. But for some, often women, it can mean the exact opposite. In this episode of Press The Issue, Sammi and Nyasha tried…
New WordPress developers inherently lack the perspective of time. This can lead to being too focused on the right now, the urgent, and sometimes the frightening. In this episode, Topher and Devin offer that perspective and advice to help new developers relax and enjoy their journey. Press These Links Stack Overflow CSS Tricks Bootstrap Documentation…
WCUS 2022 has just flown past and by now our team has had ample time to reflect on the highs and lows of the first in person WordCamp US since 2019. Top Takeaways We experienced frustration with things like not having access to the recordings of talks, accessibility at the event, and clear signage for…
Balancing work life and personal life has always been a challenge up until and continuing into the pandemic. There are actionable and adaptable ways to achieve this balance. In this episode, Lauren Ward talks to Nyasha Green about her six main tips for work life balance, including one bonus seventh tip. Episode Transcript Balancing work…
Here at Press The Issue we live for examining the most complicated questions and problems that face the WordPress community, and that includes how money flows or sometimes does not flow through it. In this episode, Brian and Rob go deep into discussing funding the future of open source. Episode Transcript Here at Press The…
As the WordPress community grows and evolves, it’s important that new people with new ideas join in on the fun. What WordPress lacks outside of its formal events is a system for mentorship. Allie Nimmons and prolific mentor Nyasha Green talk about mentorship in WordPress, what it looks like now, and where it could go…
For years, WordCamps have been run by volunteers, and all the content has been produced by volunteer speakers. Lately, there have been more and more conversations around compensating speakers for their time and expertise. In this episode, Allie and Devin break down the details of what paying event speakers could look like. Episode Transcript Monet…
Work-life balance isn’t a new topic, especially since 2020. But the traditional methods of focus, relation, and de-stressing don’t work for everyone. Nyasha and Rob have their own approaches to burnout and breaks. Episode Transcript Monet Davenport: Welcome to Press the Issue, a podcast for Master WP, your source for industry insights for WordPress professionals….
There has been a lot of buzz recently about WordPress market share… is it up, is it down, and what does either one actually mean? In this episode, Rob Howard and Brian Coords break down whether or not we really should be following the market share trends. Episode Transcript Monet Davenport: Welcome to Press the…
When you put out your thoughts and opinions online, you’re bound to eventually get opposing views in reply. But what do you do when your professional reputation is tied up in those exchanges? In this episode of Press the Issue, Teron Bullock and Allie Nimmons explore how to navigate negative criticism online. Episode Transcript Monet…
In many instances, WordPress prioritizes accessibility in ways that other CMS’s and open source projects do not. But that doesn’t mean we do things perfectly. In this full-length episode of Press the Issue, Allie Nimmons explores WordPress accessibility from as many angles as she can in order to answer the question – how accessible is…
Recently, the WordPress community has been buzzing with discussion around Five for the Future and the balances of contributing. In this episode of Press the Issue, Rob Howard and Allie Nimmons take a deep dive into the topic and discuss the degree to which Five for the Future serves it’s intended purpose. This podcast was…
It is the duty of those who build with the internet to ensure accessibility. But what does that all mean, beyond completing a set of checklists? In this episode, Devin Egger and Teron Bullock connect to discuss the realities and challenges of web accessibility. This podcast was sponsored by LearnDash. Your expertise makes you money…
Conversation has been ramping up about who WordPress is for, and who it leaves out. Community members are speaking up about why they are choosing to abandon the CMS for other systems. In this episode, Brian Coords talks to Nyasha Green about how the WordPress market disparity is challenging, but not dismantling, user loyalty. This…
Contributors are the life blood of open source projects, and WordPress is no different. When the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for people to contribute, how was the project affected? How and where did our structures and processes change and evolve to match this challenge? Press the Issue was sponsored by LearnDash. Your expertise…
