Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who is all about optimization and getting the most out of life. In this engaging exchange, Sandra Kurze a seasoned trumpet player and technology professional, shares her unique journey. She recounts her experiences growing up in a small town in Germany, her passion for music,…
Send a text An unexpected conversation with a woman who is all about optimization and getting the most out of life. In this engaging exchange, Sandra Kurze a seasoned trumpet player and technology professional, shares her unique journey. She recounts her experiences growing up in a small town in Germany, her passion for music, particularly…
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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 Miriam Schwab, Head of WordPress at Elementor, about the company’s latest innovations. They discuss new products like the Image Optimizer, Site Mailer, Ally accessibility plugin, and Angie, Elementor’s AI assistant. Miriam shares insights on Elementor’s codebase revamp for better performance, the company’s commitment to…
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, host Michelle Frechette is interviewed by Macus Burnette to introduce “WP Trail Buddies,” Michelle’s initiative to help newcomers at large WordCamp events feel welcome and connected. The program pairs first-time attendees with experienced veterans for mentorship and support, easing anxiety and fostering community. Michelle shares her own WordCamp experiences, explains how…
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…
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette and guest Sam Waines from Barn 2 Plugins dive into the world of video content creation within the WordPress community. They discuss practical tips on equipment, editing software, and the importance of audio quality. Both share personal experiences, challenges, and lessons learned, emphasizing storytelling and authenticity as keys…
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette welcomes Felix Arntz, a senior software engineer at Google, about his decade of contributions to the WordPress community. Felix shares insights on effective communication, persistence, and attention to detail in open-source collaboration. He highlights the importance of building relationships, learning from others, and embracing the welcoming nature of…
In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, Michelle Frechette and Marcus Burnette introduce “Sponsor Me WP,” a new platform designed to connect WordPress contributors with potential sponsors. They discuss the motivations behind the project, their collaborative development process, and the platform’s user-friendly features. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, transparency, and…
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette welcomes Carrie Dils, Mika Epstein, and Ryan McCue to discuss their roles in the WordPress community and the new FAIR project. The group explores FAIR’s mission to create a federated independent repository system for WordPress plugins and themes, focusing on decentralization, community-driven moderation, inclusive governance, and privacy. They…
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…
Landingpage, Salespage, Squeeze Page – was ist was, und wofür braucht man welche Seite? In dieser Folge räumen wir mit dem Seiten-Wirrwarr auf! Du erfährst: • warum eine Landingpage kein Mini-Webauftritt ist, • was eine Salespage wirklich leisten muss, • warum Squeeze Pages unterschätzt werden, und wie du herausfindest, welche Seite für dein Ziel die…
Klingt sperrig, ist aber wichtig! In dieser Folge erfährst du: – Wer vom BFSG betroffen ist – und wer nicht – Was du tun kannst, auch wenn du nicht verpflichtet bist – Welche einfachen Maßnahmen deine Website inklusiver machen – Warum Barrierefreiheit kein Hexenwerk ist – sondern gutes Design Ich teile meine Recherchen, Learnings und…
