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How Many Automattic Products is Too Many?

ByMatt Medeiros

Matt reflects on the various products and acquisitions made by Automattic, including changes to Tumblr, the acquisition of the Texts.com app, and the challenges faced by WordPress.com and P2. They question the coherence and focus of Automattic’s product portfolio and suggest that a more streamlined approach focusing on the core products would be beneficial. Matt also expresses their desire for Automattic to succeed and produce innovative products, and predicts that 2024 will be a critical year for the company.

How WordPress Podcasts Have Changed Over a Decade
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How WordPress Podcasts Have Changed Over a Decade

ByMatt Medeiros

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.

How to Contribute to WordPress as a Non-developer
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How to Contribute to WordPress as a Non-developer

ByEric Karkovack

WordPress is an open-source project. It relies heavily on contributions from the community. And there always seems to be a need for more participants. There are misconceptions about contributing, though. Some people believe that they don’t have relevant skills. The ability to write code is a prime example. They may see being a non-developer as…

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The Best Time to be a WordPress Professional

ByMatt Medeiros

It’s about that time of year where we reflect on our accomplishments, look ahead to the goals we want to achieve, and hopefully appreciate the moment we’re living in right now.  Even if it’s not your perfect place, there are so many people struggling throughout the world, the micro-controversies of WordPress could be seen as…

Pippin Williamson on Life After WordPress, Selling a Business, and Beer
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Pippin Williamson on Life After WordPress, Selling a Business, and Beer

ByMatt Medeiros

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.

An Alternative to WooCommerce: Interview with Kelley Muro of North Commerce
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An Alternative to WooCommerce: Interview with Kelley Muro of North Commerce

ByMatt Medeiros

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.

Sarah Gooding leaves WP Tavern, Page Builders at a Crossroads, is WordPress thriving?
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Sarah Gooding leaves WP Tavern, Page Builders at a Crossroads, is WordPress thriving?

ByMatt Medeiros

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.

The Challenge of Innovating with WordPress
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The Challenge of Innovating with WordPress

ByEric Karkovack

The challenge of innovating with WordPress is that the project may not always embrace new ideas or functionalities. The WordPress core may not move quickly enough, and its mission may diverge from that of users and product makers. Innovation often comes from outside the project, and pushing the boundaries may not be officially supported or encouraged. However, it is still worth pushing the envelope and gathering user feedback to evolve and potentially inspire change within the WordPress project.

Will WordPress Page Builders Survive? 
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Will WordPress Page Builders Survive? 

ByMatt Medeiros

The author discusses the significance of the Twenty Twenty-Four theme and its potential impact on the page builder market. They mention the importance of continuous improvement and hope that the design team behind the theme will enhance its features. They also question whether the future enhancements to site editing and blocks will diminish the need for page builders. The author believes that a strong default WordPress experience can help retain users and position third-party plugins and page builders as options for more advanced users. They mention Automattic’s positioning with Jetpack and express their intention to critique the project in the context of WordPress’s future.

Why He’s Buying (And Selling) Plugin Companies
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Why He’s Buying (And Selling) Plugin Companies

ByMatt Medeiros

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.

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