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Host Matt Medeiros interviews Brent Lundell, an Sr Director of Systems Operations at Bluehost, about optimizing WordPress performance and scaling on Bluehost’s infrastructure. They dive into the challenges of supporting a diverse WordPress landscape, from outdated plugins to complex WooCommerce…
Cory Miller and I discuss how the WordPress community is impacted when “big issues” clash with Matt, Automattic, and other community members. How should we handle these moments of passion and strife? It’s easy to label these issues as WPDrama,…
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…
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.
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