Cory Miller has been at the center of two major shifts in the WordPress ecosystem. First, he sold his full ownership of Post Status to Marieke van de Rakt and Joost de Valk, who are now forming a new nonprofit entity to back it. Matt explores Cory’s timeline of running Post Status after acquiring it…
In life, some questions don’t have an easy answer. Even the simplest queries can have a variety of ifs and buts that qualify our response. For example, consider this: How much does a WordPress website cost? There’s no way to provide an immediate answer. WordPress isn’t a monthly subscription service (although subscriptions can be part…
In this episode of The WP Minute+, Matt chats with Ariele Krantzow, the Marketing Lead at Pressable, a Managed WordPress Host. Ariele shares her journey from a design-focused background to a thriving career in content and marketing. She highlights her experience as a long-time WordPress user, the community’s influence, and the rapid learning curve she…
Being a WordPress freelancer means wearing many hats. Success requires organization skills and an ability to multitask. Think about it: We work with clients, write code, create pretty graphics, test, troubleshoot, and keep track of finances. We also find time to learn new skills and keep up with WordPress. Perhaps that sounds like a lot….
In this episode of The WP Minute+, Matt sits down with recurring guest Mark Szymanski to discuss the evolving role of AI in their daily workflows. From creating content and writing code to experimenting with tools like Claude and Cursor, they explore both the promises and frustrations of AI-powered solutions. Matt shares his journey of…
Elementor just wrapped up its first-ever annual “web.fwrd” event for 2025, and they had a lot to say about where the platform is headed. From AI-driven workflows to a brand-new theme, it’s clear they’re doubling down on being a one-stop shop for WordPress site creation. Below are seven key takeaways from the event and why…
It’s a familiar scenario for WordPress freelancers: Your client wants a new feature on their website. It’s a complicated one with no easy solution. Perhaps there’s a plugin that can get you 50% toward your goal. You could customize it to go the rest of the way. That’s great – but it will require a…
I’m sure we’re all glad that year of WordPress is behind us. WordCamp US 2024 marked the start of a transformative era for the culture of WordPressers—a situation that thrust the community and the greater ecosystem into a tailspin with widespread uncertainty and instability across various sectors. As of this writing, we’re still unsure how…
New Year’s resolutions are a popular way to create positive change. We often associate them with personal goals like exercising more or eating healthier. However, they’re great for your professional life as well. That’s good news for WordPress freelancers, as there are plenty of opportunities for change. Each release brings new features to learn. Plus,…
I recently caught up with Eric Karkovac to look back at his most influential WP Minute articles from 2024. As our resident voice for WordPress freelancers, Eric brings a unique perspective – he doesn’t just write about WordPress, he actively builds client sites and runs his own business. This combination of hands-on experience shapes everything…
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