The concept of being an online “creator” has exploded in popularity over the last decade. Spurred by platforms like YouTube and Substack, millions of people now aspire to build audiences around their content and make it a business. However, sustainably…
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…
WPTurbo, a code generation platform for WordPress, is revolutionizing WordPress development with the integration of AI. By leveraging AI capabilities, WPTurbo allows developers and website owners to efficiently manage and improve their WordPress sites. The platform generates code snippets, fixes issues, and adds features, while adhering to coding standards, performance, accessibility, and security. As AI technology continues to evolve, solutions like WPTurbo will play a vital role in enhancing WordPress development and making it accessible to a wider audience.
The message discusses the evolution of WordPress podcasts over the past decade, showcasing the experiences and insights of WordPress veterans Matt and Dustin. They talk about the challenges of balancing content creation with other responsibilities, the potential for monetization through sponsorships and optimization of online businesses, and the struggles of website management. The message emphasizes the importance of consistency, monetization strategies, and staying updated on content creation tools and platforms.
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.
Kelley Muro, founder of North Commerce, developed the ecommerce solution as an alternative to WooCommerce and Shopify. Built specifically for WordPress, North Commerce utilizes the WordPress block editor and aims to be a simplified, all-in-one ecommerce solution. The platform has a pricing model starting at $99 per year and focuses on speed, flexibility, and simplicity. North Commerce wants to take advantage of upcoming advances in the WordPress ecosystem, such as full site editing, to become the fastest ecommerce platform available.
The Minute+ News Roundtable podcast discussed Sarah Gooding leaving Tavern, the future of WordPress page builders, WooCommerce’s rebranding, and the overall state of WordPress. The guests highlighted the importance of Tavern in promoting WordPress innovation and discussed the implications of page builders like Elementor raising prices. They also debated the potential control of the WooCommerce ecosystem by WordPress.com and Automattic. While there are positive signs for WordPress, there are concerns about rising costs, complexity for newcomers, and potential fragmentation. Thoughtful leadership will be needed to maintain the balance in the WordPress community and ecosystem.
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.
WordPress 6.4 has been released, featuring updates to the Block Editor, including improvements to Blocks and Patterns, vertical text orientation, and new commands in the command palette. The release also introduces the new default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four, which aims to offer more flexibility and patterns for site builders. Overall, WordPress 6.4 is seen as a step towards the future of WordPress and the block-based era.
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