Apple has officially announced Apple Podcast Subscriptions, a way for podcasters to offer paid podcasts directly through the Podcasts app. We’ll cover all the fine details (how it works, pricing, and some of the finer details) and they I’ll give my thoughts, and we’ll do some price comparisons. … What Apple Podcast Subscriptions Means for…
There are a lot of aspects to consider when creating a membership site. Aside from the tech stack, you need to determine what you’re going to offer and why it’s compelling. In some cases, like a monthly subscription box or access to education resources, the offer is clear. But what about for content creators? Well,…
Back in 2017, I tried launching a Patreon for this very show, after hitting 50,000 downloads in 9 months. It was an epic failure! As a relaunch memberships for this site 4 years later, I reflect on the Patreon: how I overpromised, how I underdelivered, and what lessons I carried into my new membership, Build…
I love talking to Brian Krogsgard. And if you need proof, we had a SUPER long pre-show that I’m going to release as bonus content when I roll out the Build Something Membership. And speaking of, that’s the main topic for today’s conversaiton with Brian: building membership through community. We talk all about how Post…
Stephen Hackett is one of my favorite podcasters, and cofounded my favorite podcast network, Relay.fm. Back in 2018, I spoke to his co-founder Myke Hurley about starting podcasts. Since then, Relay has really ramped up their membership program and I though Stephen would be the perfect guy to talk to about putting out tons of…
In today’s episode, I chat with Blair Williams, a WordPress veteran with lots of great plugins. We’ll talk specifically about MemberPress and what it’s like creating that, the decision making that went into their pricing, wp-cron, and lots more. Show Notes: MemberPress Blair’s other plugins wp-cron() COBOL Tutorials Pledge on Patreon
Logan and I talk about what it’s like to sell royalty free music with Easy Digital Downloads, as well as the music-writing process, good sound editing, and tips for recording. This is a great episode because Logan is not necessarily in the WordPress space, but he is using WordPress to sell his music. Show Notes…
In this episode, Scott and I talk all about extending WordPress beyond the web, Javascript frameworks, the REST API, and a lot more! It was great to hear about AppPresser’s transformation and where it’s heading! Show Notes Scott Bolinger AppPresser State of the Word 2012 Ionic Angular 2 React WordPress REST API
In Episode 22, Topher and I discuss building HeroPress, sticking with a project when it’s important enough, and giving a voice to people in the community who don’t always feel like they have one. Show Notes Topher DeRosia HeroPress Kickstarter GoFundMe WordCamp London
In this episode, Liam and I discuss what goes into making a good meetup. As the organizer of one of the most popular (and active) WordPress meetups in the Northeast, and a 2 time WordCamp US organizer, he shares lots of wisdom about what works, what doesn’t work, and ultimately that secret sauce for a…
It’s episode 20! Woo! This season has been pretty developer heavy so far, but my chat with Nathan is anything but, and there’s a ton of great stuff I learned. We talk about CoSchedule, coming up with content, and all about marketing. It’s definitely something I could use some great advice on, and you’ll find…
It’s early in the year and something to think about is security! Dre Armeda is here to tell us all about that – the full history of his company, Sucuri, where they’ve been and why they are kicking it up a notch. Super informative and important to anyone doing business on the web! Show Notes…
It’s the first episode of Season 2 and I’m glad to be back! Leading off, I got to talk to Pippin Williamson about resurrecting Restrict Content Pro, what it’s like being in the WordPress product space, pricing, developing, finding balance, and lots more in this jam-packed half hour. Show Notes Pippin’s Plugins Restrict Content Pro Easy…
Chris and I talk about all sorts of stuff in this episode, all surrounding his site Beyond Good. We talk about tools, automation, and being a one-man show doing the work of a small company. Chris also shares some exclusive advice on creating content. Make sure to listen until the end! Show Notes Beyond Good Hosting…
Jason Coleman, CEO and Developer of Paid Memberships Pro talks about what he did to get started, some of the challenges of breaking into the WordPress plugin scene, how talking to others helped him set revenue expectations, and offers great advice on how to handle the inevitable negative feedback that comes with supporting 50,000 users….
