There are a lot of advantages to being a freelancer. One of them is that you can work from anywhere. No need for a brick-and-mortar location means saving money. It’s also pretty nice that WordPress is free to use. A savvy business owner can get started without spending a lot. Even so, there are some…
In this episode of the WP Minute+ podcast, Matt sits down with Victor Ramirez, an experienced technologist working at the intersection of WordPress and data analytics. The conversation explores the challenges WordPress professionals will encounter in 2025, from increasing competition in the CMS market to the impact of AI on development and marketing. Victor shares…
A new survey, spearheaded by Big Bite with input from leading WordPress agencies like WebDevStudios and Human Made, sheds light on why enterprises continue to bet on the world’s most popular CMS. During a recent Do The Woo episode, Brad Williams (WebDevStudios) and Tom Willmot (Human Made) reflected on the findings, noting that while factors…
On the surface, WordPress block patterns are simple. They’re a collection of blocks that can be reused throughout your website. That also makes them deceptively powerful. Why? Building reusable layouts used to require creating custom theme templates. A block pattern can replace the need to write custom code. It’s also easier to edit than a…
In this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt chats with Katie Keith, co-founder of Barn2 Plugins, about her decision to diversify her WordPress-focused business by introducing Shopify apps. Katie shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of the WordPress ecosystem, touching on the increasing uncertainties surrounding WooCommerce and WordPress leadership. While Barn2 remains committed to…
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…
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