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Can AI make WordPress sites more accessible? In this episode of Press This, we talk with Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, about the promises and challenges of using generative AI and LLMs to tackle accessibility issues on the web. For more info on DE{CODE} go to https://wpengine.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In celebration of DE{CODE} 2024, we talked with Miriam Schwab, Head of WordPress Relations at Elementor, about the evolving landscape of WordPress entrepreneurship. From agency work to startup ventures, Miriam shares insights on building successful businesses with WordPress, ahead of her appearance at DE{CODE} 2024. Discover trends shaping the WordPress business ecosystem and Elementor's latest innovations. For more info on DE{CODE} go to https://wpengine.com https://wpengine.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Today, we're exploring the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology with Lawrence Edmondson, founder at Eat Big Digital. Lawrence shares insights on how technology and creativity intersect, shaping cultural shifts over the past decades. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Press This, we talk with Chris Messina, the inventor of the hashtag and an author of ActivityStreams and Oauth. We talk about the evolution of WordPress, decentralizing the web, open-web standards, and how SEO might change over the years. This is a really fun conversation with someone who has helped change the way we use the web. Don't miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jonathan Bossenger has been working hard to enhance the learning pathways at Learn.WordPress.org. In this episode of Press this, Jonathan discusses the work he and his team are doing to improve how new users, old-school developers, and future contributors can get the knowledge they need from Learn WordPress. We also spoke with Jonathan about his new WordPress-powered video game, "Dodge," which was created using the new WordPress Activity API. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Press This, we talk with Nyasha Green, a LinkedIn Learning Instructor and WordPress contributor, about her newest class, "Introduction to Custom Block Building". We also talk about Nyasha's journey into WordPress development and lessons she learned while creating WP tutorials. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/wordpress-introduction-to-custom-block-building. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week our special guests, Aurooba Ahmed and Mike Davey, walk us through the latest WordPress news. We talk about a new proposal to test out GatherPress as an alternative to MeetUp.com http://meetup.com/, and then we read through a hilarious Reddit thread about how to deal with WP clients who won't pay their bills. We also talk about upcoming WordCamps like WordCamp Asia and WordCamp Canada. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What are the best practices for growing fans of your WordPress product? In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop interviews Adam Weeks, co-founder of Cirrus Influence, a PR marketing agency specializing in WordPress products. Adam shares insights into building a loyal user base, the challenges of marketing within the WordPress ecosystem, and the importance of simplifying messaging. The conversation also explores the hero's journey in marketing and strategies for maintaining and recruiting users. Tune in for valuable tips on marketing your WordPress product and creating loyal fans. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Press This, we discuss the rapid evolution of platforms and the importance of content ownership with Seth Goldstein, a WordPress and marketing expert with more than 15 years of experience. We delve into his latest Substack article, "For Crying Out Loud, Own Your Own Content", exploring his shift from Substack to WordPress for his newsletter. Seth shares the tools he utilized, the challenges encountered, and his belief in prioritizing self-hosted content before sharing on social media. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Press This, we talk with Nathan Ingram, the host at Solid Academy and a WordCamp organizer. Nathan shares his WordPress origin story and his current focus as an educator for WordPress professionals. We also talk about AI integration in web development and SolidWP's public rebranding. Tune in for insights into Nathan's experiences and the evolving landscape of WordPress education. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Press This, Doc Pop and Mike Davey talk about the recent "State of the Word" address that Matt Mullenweg gave in Madrid. We recap some of the most interesting moments from the talk and our opinions on "data liberation", the state of the fediverse, collaborative editing, and how WordPress can interact with WebAssembly in 2024. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
If 2023 was the year that generative AI became mainstream, what does that mean for the world of AI and WordPress in 2024? In this episode of Press This, industry experts Rob Howard and Stephen Cuccio share their predictions for the new year. Discover the transformative potential of AI integration within WordPress, from content generation to page building, as we explore emerging trends, and envision the future possibilities of AI-driven website development. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Explore real-time collaborative editing in WordPress with the Multicollab plugin. In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop and Anil Gupta discuss the development of the Multicollab plugin, its challenges in mimicking a Google Docs-style editor, and its future in light of WordPress core's phase 3 Gutenberg project. Delve into the plugin’s compatibility, its evolving roadmap, and its enduring potential as we discuss the exciting future of collaboration in the WordPress ecosystem. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Press This, we dive into the world of Customer Relationship Management and marketing automation with Adrian Tobey, the CEO of Groundhogg. Adrian shares his journey into WordPress development and how he became interested in building his own CRM tools. The conversation touches on abandoned cart recovery, social media strategies, and the newest changes to Groundhogg's email editor. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to a special "Word Around the Campfire" edition of the Press This podcast. This month we talk with Jeff Chandler, a Marketing Generalist at StellarWP, and Mike Davey, the Senior Editor of Delicious Brains. We talk about what is new in WordPress 6.4, the cURL issue that led to the 6.4.1 release, shake ups at Tumblr, and Sarah Gooding's exit from WPTavern. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join us on this episode of Press This as we sit down with Amber Hinds, CEO at Equalize Digital and founder of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup. We delve into the vital world of web accessibility, exploring its significance for WordPress users, the game-changing Accessibility Checker plugin, and the need for fostering a more inclusive online community. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
BuddyPress is a classic plugin that turns any WordPress site into a community hub with message boards and users. It’s been around for 15 years and is active on over 100,000 sites. Even WordPress.org uses BuddyPress! On this week’s episode of Press This we talk with iMath and David Cavins about the new features coming to BuddyPress. These features are so big, it required a huge overhaul of how BuddyPress works. Listen to this episode to find out more about this version and what the future for BuddyPress holds. We even talked about the possibility of a BuddyVerse upgrade with the help of ActivityPub. https://buddypress.org/2023/04/buddypress-has-a-new-purpose/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Have you ever had a hard time finding an article or item while searching on someone else’s WordPress site? Maybe the results weren’t what you were looking for, or maybe the results were being displayed in some bizarre order. Search on WordPress is a notoriously difficult problem, especially for older sites with years of content. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Jared Hutchinson and Luke Patterson, from WP Engine, about the new Smart Search plugin for WordPress. We’ll talk about how their plugin solves these problems and what they’ve learned about search in the process. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join us by the campfire for another spine-tingling journey through the dark corners of the web in 'WordPress Nightmares.' Hear tales of WordPress sites behaving like 'Invasion of the Bodysnatchers,' and a peculiar connection between custom ticket software and Blink-182. This year's guests include Amber and Steve Sawaya (from Anchor and Alpine) and Derek Ashauer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Marketing Manager, Sr. Josh Dailey joins the show as we dive into WooSesh 2023 and its “State of the Woo” presentation. This year’s State of the Woo offered great insights into the current stats, new features, and big trends in WooCommerce. Over 4.4 million stores are powered by WooCommerce, so the growth has been tremendous, but now Woo is encouraging those users to start getting more active in the Woo community. Check out this episode to learn more about the push to get more Woo users involved in testing the product and providing feedback. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Press This, we delve into the fascinating world of the Fediverse with our special guest, Matthias Pfefferle, the creator of the ActivityPub plugin. Learn how ActivityPub works and what makes federated websites different than traditional social media sites. Matthias walks us through the pros and cons of federated media and teaches us how WordPress users can connect their sites to the Fediverse to expand their audience and enable easy commenting. If you’ve been curious about IndieWeb and the decentralized web, this episode is for you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Press This, we explore the critical topic of GPL compatibility for WordPress plugins with Jeffrey Paul, Director of Open Source at 10up. Discover how a GitHub Action can ensure your plugins remain open-source compliant while streamlining your development process. If you're a WordPress developer or contributor, this episode is a must-listen for staying in the GPL's good graces and maintaining the spirit of open source. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
After October 31st, MySQL 5.8 will no longer be officially supported. In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Manager Carmen Johnson walks us through the critical transition from MySQL 5.7 to 8.0 and its impact on an estimated 75% of WordPress sites that are still running on 5.7. Learn why this shift matters, the security considerations involved, and the steps you need to take to ensure a smooth and secure upgrade. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
"In this episode of PressThis, we discuss news from around the WordPress community in our monthly segment Word Around the Campfire. We talk about upcoming features of WordPress 6.4, MySQL's ending support for version 5, and much more. We also talk about some upcoming WordCamps and events like WordPress Accessibility Day, as well as some recent events that have been canceled. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to catch up on all things WordPress community, don't miss this episode of PressThis!" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Get ready to dive deep into the world of affiliate marketing for WordPress companies with our special guest, Dustin Howes, the Chief Coach at PerformanceMarketingManager.com. Join us as we explore the fundamental purpose of affiliate marketing and how it can be a game-changer for businesses using WordPress. Dustin shares invaluable insights, strategies, and best practices that WordPress users can implement to leverage affiliate marketing effectively. Discover the power of affiliate plugins and uncover expert tips for maximizing your affiliate marketing efforts within the WordPress ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned WordPress pro or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable advice that will help you supercharge your affiliate marketing strategies and drive success for your WordPress-based business. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Press This we talk with Thomas Fanchin, the partnership manager at Weglot, about the benefits of multilingual websites on WordPress. Thomas explains how translations can increase website traffic, improve accessibility, and boost SEO. We then dive into the steps necessary to set up a multilingual site using Weglot, emphasizing audience research, language selection, and SEO settings. He also highlights the importance of adapting images and marketing for different regions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
There are so many ways to reach your customers these days, but newsletters still stand out as one of the best ways to engage with your customers. In this episode of Press This, we talk to Lesley Sim, the co-founder of Newsletter Glue, about how you can easily integrate and send newsletters from your WordPress site. Lesley also tells us about why you should use newsletters for some things, and social media for others. Tune in to find out more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ever since Faust.js officially came out of beta in June of 2023, the team has been collecting RFCs (or requests for comments) on Github to steer the direction of the project. In this episode, we talk with Joe Fusco, a Senior Software Developer at WP Engin, who tells us how listening to users will help to create a project for the community. We also talk about some recently added features and the state of headless WordPress Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How can WordPress help keep the web weird? In this episode of Press This, we talk with David Wolfpaw about the IndieWeb, a people-focused alternative to the “corporate web” that aims to keep the web independent. We talk about the philosophy behind the IndieWeb movement, how it can benefit the web for everyone, and what plugins and tools WordPress users have to take advantage of it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Press This, we talk with Rogier Lankhorst, the Lead Developer of Really Simple Plugins, about what WordPress users need to know about SSL. Rogier discusses what inspired him to make the Really Simple SSL plugin and what it’s like maintaining the 9th most popular plugin in the WordPress plugin repository. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to learn more about SSL certificates. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
