What Does Freelancing Mean to You?
We all need to make a living. Sometimes, we take a job out of need rather than preference. There are bills to pay and mouths to feed. It’s how the world works, after all. However, being a freelancer is different….
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Dealing With Aggressive Sales Tactics in WordPress
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Toby and Kurt explore the complexities of running a WordPress agency. They discuss the challenges posed by aggressive sales tactics in the industry, the ethics of client relationships, and the importance of…
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Recommended Books for Business and Beyond
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Kurt and Toby discuss their favorite business and non-business books, exploring themes of leadership, project management, and the importance of community. They examine the concept of product market fit, the balance between…
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The Journey of Building an Agency
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Toby and Kurt discuss the journey of agency ownership. They explore the transition from feeling like a hobbyist to establishing a legitimate business. They also examine the importance of mindset shifts, resilience,…
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Tips for Finding a Work-Life Balance
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Kurt and Toby discuss various aspects of running a WordPress agency, including productivity, work-life balance, client communication, emotional intelligence, and the importance of setting clear expectations with clients. They explore the challenges…
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The Case for WordPress: A Platform Built for Builders
Every few years, the same headlines resurface: “WordPress is dying.” “Just use Wix.” “AI will make developers obsolete.” You’ve seen the tweets. The subreddits. Maybe you’ve even felt the pull yourself toward AI-first platforms, sleek site builders, or whatever new…
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Top 10 Ways for Hosting Companies to Reach (And Keep) New Customers
The WordPress hosting market is more competitive than ever. Providers are competing on pricing, performance, support, and trust. Prospective customers have countless hosting options to choose from, and many spend weeks researching before making a decision. Along the way, they…
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Why Sponsoring WordPress Content Creators is a Win for Your Brand
WordPress powers more than 40% of all websites on the internet. This ecosystem runs on more than just code. Most companies in the space already invest in developers. And they absolutely should. Sponsoring dev hours keeps the platform secure, performant,…
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Navigating Client Relationships
In this episode of The WP Minute+ Podcast, Toby and Kurt discuss the complexities of client relationships, particularly focusing on handling refunds, emotional intelligence in communication, and the importance of setting boundaries. They explore the dynamics of good versus bad…
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10+ WordPress YouTube Channels For Companies To Sponsor
For companies building products in the WordPress ecosystem, YouTube is more than just another marketing channel. It’s where developers, freelancers, agency owners, and site builders go to learn new skills, evaluate plugins, discover hosting providers, and stay current with an…
