Every week we talk with an experienced and successful WordPress Product owner about their successes and failures, lessons and tips of building, owning, and managing WordPress products.
In this episode of WP Product Talk, we’re diving into an issue that more and more product owners have been struggling with over the past 9 months: how to tackle declines in your SEO. It has been a volatile period for SEO, with seemingly-constant Google algorithm updates which have led to unpredictable ups and downs…
Join co-hosts Matt Cromwell and Amber Hinds as they welcome Mike McAlister, founder of Four Eyes Studio and creator of the innovative Ollie theme for WordPress. In this episode, Mike shares insights on enhancing product experiences within the WordPress ecosystem. Discover strategies for designing user-centric themes and plugins, and learn how Mike’s approach with Ollie…
If you have a WordPress product, there’s no reason to think beyond plugins, right? Not so fast. In today’s world, where website owners increasingly demand more from their sites and stretch the boundaries of what can be done within WordPress, you should think outside the plugin and theme box, too. Would your product benefit from…
Join us for a forthcoming episode of WP Product Talk titled “How to Expand Your Reach with Affiliate Marketing,” featuring Alex Standiford, founder of Siren Affiliates. Alex brings his extensive experience in affiliate marketing strategies that can significantly expand the reach and impact of your WordPress product. Throughout the episode, co-hosts Katie Keith and Amber…
In this episode of WP Product Talk, we’re joined by Rytis Lauris, co-founder and CEO of Omnisend. Rytis, an expert in e-commerce marketing automation, will share his insights on the unique challenges and strategies for marketing to the WordPress audience. The conversation, with co-hosts Matt Cromwell and Zack Katz, will explore the nuances of engaging…
In this extra special episode of WP Product Talk, we’re joined by the one and only Matt Mullenweg – Founder and CEO of Automattic. As the paramount WordPress product owner, Matt has a huge amount of experience of building successful WordPress products. In this episode, co-hosts Matt Cromwell and Katie Keith ask the question “What…
Episode 68 Show Notes: Expanding Horizons – Building a Product That Goes Beyond WordPress Welcome to another episode of WP Product Talk! Today, we’re diving into a compelling question that many WordPress product creators face: what lies beyond the WordPress ecosystem? With WordPress powering a significant portion of the internet, it’s tempting to keep our…
In this episode of WP Product Talk, co-hosts Matt Cromwell and Katie Keith dive deep into the complexities of refunds and renewals within the WordPress product space. The conversation is kick-started by a tweet from Katie about a surprising surge in renewal payment refunds at Barn2, which was initially perplexing. It turns out, the issue…
Are you a developer wondering how many features you should include in your Freemium plugin before giving away the farm? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Freemium plugins and discuss the delicate balance between offering value to users and enticing them to upgrade to a paid version. Joining us for this…
Are you struggling to find the perfect product market fit for your business? In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies and techniques that can help you identify and target the right audience for your products or services. Whether you’re a startup looking to scale or an established company looking to pivot, this episode…
Are you a WordPress plugin developer looking to take your work to the next level? In this episode, we dive into the importance of following WordPress Coding Standards when creating plugins. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, understanding and implementing these standards can make a huge difference in the performance and compatibility…
Are you ready to take your WordPress product business to the next level? In this episode of WP Product Talk, we dive into the topic of scaling your WordPress product business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your existing business, this episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies to help you…
In this week’s WP Product Talk, we’re excited to have Stephanie Hudson, co-founder and agency coach at FocusWP and author of The Sizzle AI email newsletter. Stephanie brings her extensive experience in web development, brand creation, and business coaching to our discussion. She will share her insights on balancing passion with practicality in WordPress business…
We’re joined by Kathy Zant! She’s a website security expert, a WordPress community expert, and a motivating colleague, speaker, and friend to many in the WordPress community. She’ll share with us how she’s helped grow and foster thriving communities around WordPress products. Kathy, with her rich background including pivotal roles at KadenceWP and Wordfence, brings…
Tammie is an experienced product creator who’s worked directly on the Gutenberg project. With so many changes coming to the WordPress admin and frontend components, designing for WordPress is more and more vital. Tune in to get real tips and insight on this complex subject. Our convo with Tammie delved into several key areas relevant…
