Creating Better Publishing Workflows in WordPress

On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack interviews Steve Burge, founder of Ramble Ventures. Steve shares his journey in open source and looks at the evolution of WordPress. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in the publishing space within WordPress, the integration of AI in development and customer support, and the future direction of PublishPress as a brand. The discussion highlights the significance of collaboration tools and the ongoing development of WordPress features, particularly in relation to the Gutenberg editor.

Takeaways:

• Steve’s journey into open source began with a teaching background.
• The community aspect of WordPress is a major draw for many developers.
• Open source values have kept Steve engaged in the ecosystem for over 20 years.
• Identifying gaps in WordPress led to the creation of plugins like PublishPress.
• The publishing ecosystem is largely built on WordPress, but remains a niche market.
• AI is being integrated into customer support and development processes.
• The future of collaboration tools in WordPress is still being explored.
• PublishPress plans to consolidate its brand for better recognition.
• The challenges of building on the block editor are significant but manageable.
• AI tools in WordPress are still in the early stages of development.

Important Links:

• Ramble Ventures
• Steve’s Website
• Connect with Steve: LinkedIn
• The WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe