Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Seriously, Bud, Brian Cords shares his journey from English teacher to WordPress developer advocate at WooCommerce. Brian talks about raising five kids, playing guitar at home, discovering WordPress by accident, building community through writing and developer relations, and how tattoos, storytelling, and friendship all shape his life…
Send a text An unexpected conversation with a New Englander who has the loftiest view of anyone in the WordPress Community. In a recent episode of 'Seriously, Bud,' host Bud engages in a rich conversation with Zach Katz, an avid movie lover and web developer, touching upon a variety of personal and professional topics. Zack…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a New Englander who has the loftiest view of anyone in the WordPress Community. In a recent episode of 'Seriously, Bud,' host Bud engages in a rich conversation with Zach Katz, an avid movie lover and web developer, touching upon a variety of personal and professional topics….
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Remco Nieuwenhuis, a WordPress professional from the Netherlands and founder of WPSupporters and WPoptic. Remco shares his journey from military and police service to tech entrepreneurship, discusses the creation of WP Optic—a fast, accurate browser extension for detecting WordPress themes and plugins—and demonstrates its features live. The…
In this episode of Cache Up, host Michelle Frechette chats with Clem Omotoso and Mary Baum about WordCamp Canada 2025. Clem, a newcomer to WordPress, shares his journey from student to event volunteer, while Mary, an experienced organizer, discusses the event’s programming, community spirit, and accessibility. The conversation highlights the excitement around meeting fellow WordPress…
In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette interviews Natalie MacLee and Nathan Tyler, co-founders of NSquared. They discuss their journey from developing popular WordPress plugins to launching SaaS products like Aaardvark, an accessibility platform, and Blink Metrics, a data management tool for small businesses. The conversation covers the challenges of fragmented business data, the importance of…
Send a text An unexpected conversation with a woman who is passionate about giving back more than she receives. Stacey L. Carlson, originally from Gothenburg, Nebraska, discusses her unique life journey in this episdoe of Seriously, BUD? She describes her early move to Lincoln, Nebraska, and her experiences living in different states such as Dallas…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who is passionate about giving back more than she receives. Stacey L. Carlson, originally from Gothenburg, Nebraska, discusses her unique life journey in this episdoe of Seriously, BUD? She describes her early move to Lincoln, Nebraska, and her experiences living in different states such as…
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Kyle Van Deusen, who runs a small web agency in Richmond, Virginia, and founded “The Admin Bar,” a community for freelancers and agency owners. They discuss the 2025 WordPress Professional Survey, which Kyle conducted to gather insights from web professionals. The survey, which received 1,233 responses, highlights…
In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette discusses the upcoming Page Builder Summit with guests Dan Maby and Nathan Wrigley. Scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, the summit aims to unite the WordPress community. Michele highlights the collaborative spirit and the importance of community engagement. Dan and Nathan share insights into…
In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Jono Alderson, an independent technical SEO consultant and WordPress advocate. Jono shares his journey of creating and submitting his first plugin to the WordPress repository, focusing on image optimization for website performance. They discuss the complexities of managing multiple image sizes in…
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette and guests Tamara Niesen and Beau Lebens. They discuss WooCommerce’s recent rebranding, emphasizing the distinction between “Woo” and “WooCommerce.” Tamara highlights the importance of community and customer focus in their marketing strategy. Beau outlines the roadmap for WooCommerce, including improvements in core features, payment solutions, and shipping integrations….
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Mary Hubbard, the newly appointed Executive Director of WordPress. They discuss Mary’s professional journey, including her roles at Automattic and TikTok, and her recent move to the Pacific Northwest. The conversation covers her experiences with e-commerce, technology, and parenting. Mary shares her excitement about the WordPress community…
In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Ryan Logan from Influence WP, a platform aimed at fostering connections within the WordPress community. Ryan shares his background in IT and his transition to WordPress, highlighting Influence WP’s focus on partnerships and consumer benefits. The platform offers exclusive deals and a…
In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Marcus Burnette to dive into the many exciting features of WP World, a community platform designed for WordPress professionals. Marcus, the creator of WP World, walks listeners through its dynamic features, including customizable profile pins that reflect user specialties, a robust hosting…
