We’ve recently heard an earful about web hosts giving back (or lack thereof) to WordPress. Project co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg’s callout of WP Engine has made plenty of waves. The situation has escalated to a legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine. As always, The WP Minute has you covered with the latest…
In this episode of WP Minute+, I sat down with Laura Elizabeth, founder of Client Portal, a WordPress plugin that helps freelancers and agencies manage client communications and deliverables. Laura’s journey from freelance web designer to successful product creator offers valuable insights for WordPress professionals considering a similar transition. Laura shared how Client Portal emerged…
The WordPress Block Editor comes with a wide selection of blocks. But its extensibility means you can also create your own. It’s another way to tailor the editing experience to match your needs. As you might expect, there are multiple ways to build custom blocks. The native solution involves using React. Native blocks are a…
In this episode of WP Minute+, I sat down with John O’Nolan, founder and CEO of Ghost, to discuss the open-source publishing platform and how it compares to WordPress in light of recent controversies. John’s unique perspective as a former WordPress core team member and now leader of a competing platform provided fascinating insights into…
In this episode of WP Minute+, I sat down with Jono Alderson, an independent technical SEO consultant and former Yoast team member. We dove into the evolving world of SEO, the challenges facing WordPress marketing, and the recent controversies surrounding WordPress.org and WordPress.com. Jono’s insights on SEO were enlightening. He emphasized that modern SEO is about overall website…
Much has been made about the verbal and legal spat between Automattic/Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. There are plenty of arguments to be made for each side. However, I’d like to examine what I see as a broader issue. And it has nothing to do with Mullenweg’s role as project leader and Automattic CEO (there’s…
In this episode of WP Minute+, I sat down with Noel Tock, co-founder of Human Made, a leading Enterprise WordPress agency. We dove into the recent explosive events between Automattic and WP Engine, exploring the implications for the WordPress community and the potential for an independent WordPress.org fork. Noel’s unique perspective as both an agency…
A heated legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine is underway. The conflict is playing out before the WordPress community and causing quite a stir. At the center of it all is WordPress co-founder (and Automattic CEO) Matt Mullenweg. He has publicly called out hosting provider WP Engine for allegedly “violating WordPress’ trademarks”. In addition,…
In this episode of WP Minute+, I sat down with Kurt von Ahnen, a WordPress agency owner and e-learning specialist. We dove deep into the world of web agency sales, particularly focusing on enterprise clients and the often-overlooked opportunities in the WordPress space. Kurt’s journey into WordPress is fascinating – he transitioned from a career…
In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of the WordPress project, provides an update on WordPress’s midterm goals and future direction. She discusses the alignment between Matt Mullenweg’s 11 points presented at WordCamp Europe and the project’s big picture goals, highlighting key developments and shifts in focus. Josepha begins by addressing the most significant…
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