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When you watch Shark Tank, This Week in Startups, or some random internet marketing person shows up in your Twitter feed — running a business looks easy. Maybe you fell deep down the rabbit hole of the “build in public”…
This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features host Matt Medeiros in conversation with guest Marc Benzakein. Marc is currently involved with two WordPress-related businesses – MainWP, a self-hosted WordPress site management plugin, and Site District, a managed WordPress hosting…
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Alex Panagis, CEO of digital growth agency Scalemath, on my podcast The WP Minute+. As a leader in the WordPress space with deep roots in the ecosystem, Alex had plenty of insightful…
I recently had an insightful discussion with Rytis Lauris, co-founder and CEO of the email marketing platform Omnisend, on the WP Minute+. Even after nearly 10 years in business, Rytis described Omnisend as still being in “startup mode.” He credits…
WordPress is a great CMS, but what about a great CRM too? Adrian Tobey has been working hard to provide a plugin that turns your WordPress website into the heartbeat of your marketing and sales engine. I’ll admit that when…
When building a WordPress product website, it is important to clearly explain the purpose of the product in a concise manner. Additionally, make sure the website caters to existing users by providing easy access to account logins and contact information. Avoid burying important information and documentation on separate websites, and make sure the product’s changelog is easily accessible. Finally, prioritize website accessibility and consider user feedback to create a user-focused experience that will benefit both new and existing customers.
Pippin Williamson, the founder of Sandhills Development and creator of popular WordPress plugins, recently discussed his reasons for leaving the WordPress ecosystem and selling his business. Williamson prioritized spending time with his family and felt burnt out from the constant demands of plugin development. He chose Awesome Motive as the buyer because of their product focus, but he did express some regret over the team turnover following the acquisition. Williamson now uses WordPress as an end user and has noticed ongoing issues with core, plugins, and the overall user experience.
In this episode of The Minute Plus, host Matt Medeiros interviews WordPress entrepreneur Christian Raiber about his approach to buying and selling plugin companies. Christian shares insights on building a portfolio of niche products that solve problems for overlapping user segments. He discusses the importance of guiding users from one relevant product to the next, while also balancing vision with user needs. Christian also talks about the potential of incorporating SaaS components into product lineups. Overall, he provides valuable advice for anyone looking to navigate the WordPress business landscape.
Before adding artificial intelligence (AI) to your WordPress product, consider its usefulness, impact on pricing and maintenance, and potential for fueling growth. AI should improve the user experience and provide unique features, but it should not be added just because it’s trendy. Implementing AI comes with costs and maintenance responsibilities. Additionally, think about how AI may evolve in the future and whether it aligns with your product roadmap. Ultimately, adding AI should be done for the right reasons and with the intention of improving the user experience and enabling growth.
WordPress 6.4 is out and there is anticipation surrounding the release of the Twenty Twenty-Four theme. However, there are concerns about the future of WordPress, including competition from other platforms and a decline in business for developers and agencies. The message also mentions the decline in WooCommerce business and the challenges faced by WordPress media. Despite these concerns, the author remains hopeful about the future of WordPress.
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