The exodus began shortly after the 2024 US election. WordPress community members left the swamps of Twitter/X and migrated to Bluesky. They weren’t the only ones. The social media platform has seen millions of new account signups. According to The Verge, most of the newbies hail from the US. Formerly an invite-only app, Bluesky now…
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In this fascinating conversation with Mark Szymanski, we dove into our evolving perspectives on AI tools, particularly in coding and content creation. What makes this discussion particularly interesting is how both Mark and I have shifted from skepticism to seeing AI as a powerful assistant in our work. I shared my recent experience using Claude…
WordPress’s beauty is that it remains familiar despite constant change. Sure, sometimes change can be frustrating. However, a linear path ensures that we’ll adapt. Freelancers often serve as a guide when it comes to these new tools and techniques. It starts when we build a site for a client. We choose an approach that best…
I sat down with Brian Coords to dive into WordPress 6.7 and specifically the new Twenty Twenty-Five default theme. While 6.7 might not seem like a groundbreaking release at first glance, it’s laying important groundwork with features like block bindings and improvements to the block editor. Brian and I had an interesting discussion about the…
There’s been a lot of talk about “thriving” in WordPress. It originates from Josepha Haden Chomphosy, the project’s former Executive Director. Her address at WordCamp US 2023 was a call to action to ensure a successful future. Yes, it seems like eons ago, given the current tumult within the project. However, we all want to…
In this episode, I sat down with Raquel Manriquez, Community Manager at Elegant Themes, to discuss her exciting new venture – PressConf. This event is a spiritual successor to the legendary Pressnomics conference, which was a cornerstone event for WordPress business professionals. Raquel shares her journey of launching her own business, Wonderland Curious, and how…
The legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine has dominated the discourse in the WordPress community. Its many twists and turns seem to have us all talking – and perhaps a bit stressed. Freelancers and small agencies may feel it more than most. Many of us depend on WordPress and some have built their businesses…
On the latest episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Roger Williams from Kinsta. Roger shared his journey into the WordPress space, starting from his early days building websites for clients to his current role heading up content at Kinsta. We discussed the evolution of video and audio content…
In this episode of The WP Minute, Brian Coords and I unpacked Matt Mullenweg’s recent interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 with Connie Loizos. What struck me most was how this wasn’t just another tech conference appearance – it was a deep dive into the ongoing controversy between Automattic and WP Engine. The interview revealed several…
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