Welcome to the Melapress Show, where we explore everything WordPress, security, and website management. Tune in as we chat with industry experts about the latest trends, tips, and strategies for securing and optimizing your WordPress site. Brought to you by Melapress.com, the creators of powerful plugins for compliance, management, and security.
In Episode 29 of The Melapress Show, Francesco Carlucci — cybersecurity researcher, ethical hacker, and author of The Hacker Mindset — joins Robert Abela to dive into the world of ethical hacking and vulnerability research. Together, they explore how adopting a hacker’s perspective can help developers write more secure code and prevent security issues before…
In Episode 28 of the Melapress Show, Rashmi Nagpal, cybersecurity and AI expert at Patchstack and MIT CSAIL Research Affiliate, joins Robert Abela to discuss how AI and automation are transforming WordPress security. From detecting vulnerabilities to predicting attacks before they happen, they dive deep into how machine learning and automation are changing the way…
In Episode 27 of the Melapress Show, Marcel Tannich, WordCamp Speaker, organizer, and Technical Support Team Lead for WPML at onTheGoSystems, joins Robert Abela to explore the evolution of WordPress automation. From command-line tools like WP-CLI to the rise of AI agents, they discuss how automation and artificial intelligence are transforming development, testing, and support…
In Episode 26 of the Melapress Show, Adi Spiac from Cozmoslabs joins Robert Abela to discuss the challenges and opportunities of running a WordPress membership website. From building a strong community to managing payments, they explore the key strategies that help membership sites thrive. Key topics include: What to consider before setting up a membership…
In Episode 25 of the Melapress Show, Roger Williams from Kinsta joins Robert Abela to discuss WordPress updates, from plugins to themes. From automatic updates to staged rollouts, they explore the strategies WordPress users can adopt to keep sites secure, stable, and efficient. Key topics include: The update options WordPress users have today The most…
In Episode 24 of the Melapress Show, Jennifer Aguilera Schumacher from 7South Digital joins Robert Abela to share her lessons learned from years of working on complex WordPress projects. From small business websites to enterprise builds, they discuss the most common pitfalls teams face and the strategies that actually lead to smoother project delivery. Key…
In Episode 23 of the Melapress Show, Navid Ardakanian, creator of AI Workflow Automation, joins Robert Abela to share how he built a WordPress plugin entirely through “vibe coding.” Without being a developer, Navid used AI as his coding partner to create not only the plugin but also its website, licensing system, and checkout. Key…
In Episode 22 of the Melapress Show, Katie Keith, CEO and founder of Barn2, joins Robert Abela to uncover the real-world challenges of running a WooCommerce store. From day-to-day operations to future trends, they discuss what it really takes to build and maintain a resilient online shop. Key topics include: The realities of running a…
In Episode 21 of the Melapress Show, Jakob Trost, CTO at GREYD, joins Robert Abela to uncover what it really takes to build and manage large-scale WordPress systems. From universities to global franchises, they discuss how organizations can scale WordPress to hundreds of sites while balancing global control with local flexibility. Key topics include: The…
In Episode 20 of the Melapress Show, Ian Muscat, co-founder of Have I Been Squatted, joins Robert Abela to uncover the growing threat of domain squatting and its impact on businesses of all sizes. From reputation damage to phishing attacks, they discuss how malicious actors exploit domain lookalikes and how you can protect your brand….
In Episode 19 of the Melapress Show, David Johnson, Brand Bard at StellarWP, joins Robert Abela to explore the tension between modern, AI-assisted coding and the growing wave of compliance, particularly the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). They discuss how vibe coding is reshaping development workflows and how developers can navigate new security expectations. Key…
In Episode 18 of the Melapress Show, Vito Peleg, CEO and Co-Founder of Atarim, joins Robert Abela to discuss the real challenges agencies face when managing client projects. From messy feedback loops and scope creep to pricing models and unresponsive clients, Vito shares actionable strategies to help agencies get it right. Key topics include: Reducing…
In Episode 17 of the Melapress Show, WordPress security expert Tim Nash joins Robert Abela to break down real-world security threats and how to handle them. From post-hack checklists to crucial wp-config.php configurations, Tim shares decades of experience in strengthening WordPress sites and making recovery easier. Key topics include: What to check first after a…
In this live episode, Robert Abela of Melapress talks with Maciek Palmowski, Security Community Manager at Patchstack, about Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs) and their importance for software security. Key topics include: The significance of VDPs Best practices Impact of upcoming EU regulations Practical advice for developers Get expert insights and stay updated on security practices!…
In this week’s episode, WordPress performance expert Sabrina Zeidan joins Robert Abela to discuss the crucial topic of WordPress website performance. From Google Core Web Vitals to scalability challenges, Sabrina shares valuable insights to help you build faster, more resilient websites. Key topics include: How to measure website performance What Core Web Vitals mean for…
