Web site building with WordPress. In this podcast we follow the hopeless exploits of David Waumsley and Nathan Wrigley as they try, and fail, to understand WordPress.
They know that they love building websites with WordPress, but the complexities of this awesome web building solution are always out of reach.
Not only are they not clever enough, but they just don't try all that hard
In this episode we have Topher DeRosia discussing HeroPress, a platform sharing inspiring stories within the WordPress community. Topher highlights HeroPress’ mission to counteract negativity by showcasing WordPress’s potential. He shares truly impactful stories, such as a child in a stock photo symbolising HeroPress’s motivation to help, and individuals like Hari from India who found…
The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 14th October 2024.
So, here we are with yet another WP Builds show. Shiny! In this episode, Remkus de Vries discusses building a high-performance WordPress website, emphasising a solid foundation with good hosting and theme selection. He highlights the importance of “bare metal” speed, Time to First Byte, and independent hosting reviews. Remkus recommends starting with the WordPress…
The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 7th October 2024.
Matt Laue, founder of Mindspun, discusses how his company aims to revolutionise digital purchases by enabling users to buy products online in seconds using seamless tools like digital wallets and fingerprint scans. He highlights the advantages of reducing checkout time and tackling cart abandonment. Matt shares the complexities behind developing Mindspun’s WordPress payment plugin, including…
The WordPress news from Monday 30th September 2024.
Tim Nash, seasoned WordPress security expert, launches “Feeling insecure?” podcast discussing tools, legislation, vulnerabilities, and security best practices for WordPress. This show, just like the other new shows I’ve recently started (and the ones I’m still to unveil) will happen about once a quarter, and this is the first one! We explore a range of…
Tim Nash, seasoned WordPress security expert, launches “Feeling insecure?” podcast discussing tools, legislation, vulnerabilities, and security best practices for WordPress. This show, just like the other new shows I’ve recently started (and the ones I’m still to unveil) will happen about once a quarter, and this is the first one! We explore a range of…
The WordPress news from 16th to 29th October 2024. What a week it was!
Today, I’m joined by WordPress security maestro Tim Nash. I’ll bet he’s never been called that before! He’s here to explore his tactics for securing and managing WordPress website deployments. Tim delves into the concept of immutable operating systems, advocating for read-only core files to boost security, particularly for high-traffic, enterprise environments. He also addresses…
Todoay, we’re with seasoned WordPress developer Derek Ashauer discussing his new product, Conversion Bridge, designed to enhance conversion tracking on WordPress sites. Derek highlights its compatibility with 51 plugins, including WooCommerce and various LMS systems. He explains the easy setup process, flexible site license structures, and robust customer support. Privacy concerns and alternative analytics platforms…
So this is fun! A new show! This is the next one that I’m announcing… The Community Show! It’s with Courtney Robertson, who knows more about the WordPress community than almost anyone else I can think of. We’re going to be doing this show, just like the other ones (stay tuned, I’ll announce them soon…
The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 2nd September 2024. You can find this episode here: https://wpbuilds.com/2024/09/10/this-week-in-wordpress-308
Today on the podcast Matthias Pfefferle joins me to discuss the integration of WordPress with the Fediverse through the ActivityPub protocol. Mathias talks about the differences between traditional social media and decentralised networks like Mastodon, focusing on the benefits of ActivityPub for bloggers. He explains how the plugin allows WordPress posts to function as social…
The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 26th August 2024. You can find the episode here: https://wpbuilds.com/2024/09/03/this-week-in-wordpress-307
