Looking Back at WordCamp US 2023
WordCamp US 2023 is now behind us! I had high hopes coming into the event. And I’m happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed. It was my first “flagship” WordCamp. And it certainly had the look and feel of a…
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Here’s What I Hope to Experience at WordCamp US
WordCamp US is right around the corner. The event takes place August 24-26 in National Harbor, MD. The conference will host visitors from around the globe. And it will mark my first time attending a “flagship” event. My previous WordCamp…
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What Would It Take for a CMS to Catch Up to WordPress?
WordPress has been the content management system (CMS) market leader for over a decade. According to W3 Techs, the software has ranked #1 since at least 2012. As of this writing, WordPress powers over 43% of websites. To put that…
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The WordPress Dashboard Needs Some Love
Let’s be honest: the WordPress dashboard is a mess. The world’s most popular content management system (CMS) is wonderful. But its back end is weighing it down. Where do I even begin? First, there’s clutter. Plugin and theme developers litter…
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CliftonWP: Exploring the Evolution of Website Building with WordPress
In this podcast episode, Matt and Clifton discuss Clifton’s role as a web expert and his journey with WordPress. They talk about Clifton’s YouTube channel and his approach to teaching WordPress step by step. They also touch on the evolution…
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The Not-So-Nice Side of the WordPress Community
I like to think of the WordPress community as a family. The kind that you used to see on TV sitcoms. One where everyone is kind and misunderstandings are comical. Everything’s resolved within 30 minutes. Nice and tidy! You see…
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How Guildenberg Hopes To Improve the WordPress Ecosystem
The WordPress ecosystem is a powerful force. Themes and plugins offer endless possibilities. They help users kickstart businesses. And they play a role in democratizing publishing. But product founders face challenges. The ecosystem is anything but cohesive. Standards for code…
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Community | Freelancing | News
Can we afford WordCamps?
On today’s podcast, we’re chatting about the increased cost of WordCamp travel & accommodation. With new proposals in the pipeline for shaping what WordCamps look like over the next few years, perhaps we’ll see a change. Here are your most…
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A framework for better team culture
In this episode, Matt chats with James, an industry veteran in WordPress, about his new initiative TeamWP. They delve into James’ experiences and insights, revealing the need for a more robust approach to team-building and culture within WordPress businesses. James…
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WP 20th Anniversary: Cast of Characters Part 2
To honor WordPress’s 20th anniversary David Bisset has invited four charming and entertinaing community members to talk about some highlights in it’s history. Primary topics include: how WordPress has made an open source for the general community, what proposal or…
