The WP Minute (2024)

18/07/2024

New! Dealing With Burnout in Entrepreneurship
https://thewpminute.com/dealing-with-burnout-in-entrepreneurship/
In this episode of WP Minute+, host Matt Medeiros sits down with Cory Miller, founder of iThemes and current owner of Post Status. Cory shares insights about his new role at A2 Hosting, the challenges of burnout in the WordPress...

10/07/2024

New! The Future of WordPress w/ Kevin Geary
https://thewpminute.com/the-future-of-wordpress-w-kevin-geary/
In this episode of WP Minute+, host Matt Medeiros sits down with Kevin Geary, founder of Geary.co and creator of the Automatic CSS product. Kevin, known for his strong opinions on WordPress and Gutenberg, shares his insights on the current...

08/07/2024

New! Using WordPress Often Means Subscriptions – A Lot of Them
https://thewpminute.com/using-wordpress-often-means-subscriptions-a-lot-of-them/
Subscriptions are a part of modern life. We buy monthly or yearly access to all manner of things. Streaming platforms, shopping clubs like Amazon Prime, and software are common examples. Everything is a service these days. Thus, it’s not a...

01/07/2024

New! Introducing Bricks to WordPress Agencies: Insights from Brendan O’Connell
https://thewpminute.com/introducing-bricks-to-wordpress-agencies-insights-from-brendan-oconnell/
In this episode of WP Minute+, we sat down with Brendan O’Connell, a WordPress agency employee, freelancer, and content creator. Brendan shared his journey in the WordPress ecosystem, from his early days with Divi to his current role at an...

28/06/2024

New! What If Wix…
https://thewpminute.com/what-if-wix/
Imagine if Wix invested in open source?Imagine if Wix gained on WordPress?Imagine if Wix conquered our beloved CMS? Imagine if Wix focused on one area in WordPress: Data Liberation. I don’t think the closed-source CMS will supplant tens of thousands...

21/06/2024

New! What Would We Do with the Keys to the Kingdom?
https://thewpminute.com/what-would-we-do-with-the-keys-to-the-kingdom/
I wonder if people are generally upset that Mullenweg has control of “WordPress” or that he has control over a large chunk of the “open web.” Placing his irresponsible reactions aside for a moment, I think we should abstract why...

20/06/2024

New! How Better Communication Can Benefit WordPress
https://thewpminute.com/how-better-communication-can-benefit-wordpress/
Those of us who work with WordPress depend on it. We need the software to be stable and secure. But we also need to know about its roadmap for the future. What happens next and the process behind it are...

19/06/2024

New! Turning Layoffs Into A Hopeful Workspace
https://thewpminute.com/turning-layoffs-into-a-hopeful-workspace/
In a recent episode of the WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros sat down with Nyasha Green, a WordPress developer, course creator, and podcaster, to discuss her new podcast, “The Hopeful Workspace.” Nyasha shared her experience of being laid off twice...

14/06/2024

New! What Do We Want From WordPress Themes?
https://thewpminute.com/what-do-we-want-from-wordpress-themes/
It’s that crazy time of year again where my kids are getting out of school and the week is peppered with half-days. Suffice to say my agenda is a little packed and the ability to gather my thoughts on a...

10/06/2024

New! Raising Prices in WordPress: Insights from Kim Coleman of Paid Memberships Pro
https://thewpminute.com/raising-prices-in-wordpress-insights-from-kim-coleman-of-paid-memberships-pro/
In a recent episode of the WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros sat down with Kim Coleman, co-founder of Paid Memberships Pro, to discuss the often-challenging topic of raising prices for WordPress plugins. Kim shared valuable insights into why WordPress companies...

07/06/2024

New! WordPress Is Exciting Again
https://thewpminute.com/wordpress-is-exciting-again/
With WordPress 6.6 beta releasing, and seeing the advancements being made with site building features like Overrides for Synced Patterns — I can’t help but be excited for where WordPress is headed. And I know you might have your druthers...

04/06/2024

New! WordPress Isn’t Immune to Clickbait
https://thewpminute.com/wordpress-isnt-immune-to-clickbait/
WordPress’s popularity has fostered a large community. They’re a dedicated group that takes great interest in what’s happening. They focus on developments within WordPress core and its ecosystem of third-party tools. The community is diverse. Thus, you’ll get many different...

29/05/2024

New! The WordPress Media Corps
https://thewpminute.com/the-wordpress-media-corps/
WordPress Media Corps — you might even chuckle when you hear the phrase. This experimental initiative is a team that replaced the WordPress Marketing Team. Not commercial WordPress, mind you, but the open source dot org side of the house....

23/05/2024

New! Making Local Government Websites Accessible in the USA
https://thewpminute.com/making-local-government-websites-accessible-in-the-usa/
The United States has been relatively slow in adopting web accessibility guidelines. The European Union’s Web Accessibility Directive has been in place since 2016, for instance. That’s changing. Slowly but surely, accessibility guidelines are impacting private and public sectors in...

20/05/2024

New! Using Affiliate Sales to Grow a WordPress Agency
https://thewpminute.com/using-affiliate-sales-to-grow-a-wordpress-agency/
In this episode of the WP Minute, Matt Medeiros interviews Alex Standiford, the creator of Siren Affiliates, a new affiliate plugin for WordPress. Standiford explains that Siren Affiliates is designed to help businesses create diverse affiliate programs that go beyond...

15/05/2024

New! Building BigScoots WordPress Hosting
https://thewpminute.com/building-bigscoots-wordpress-hosting/
In this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt Medeiros interviews Scott Stapley, CEO and co-founder of BigScoots, a managed WordPress hosting company. Stapley shares the story of how he and his business partner started BigScoots in 2010 while still in college,...

10/05/2024

New! Level Up, WordPress Builder!
https://thewpminute.com/level-up-wordpress-builder/
I really enjoyed the conversation lead by Brian Coords on the topic of version control for WordPress developers and builders. He was joined by my recurring cohost, Mark Szymanski, as he asked the tough questions many beginners might be facing...

09/05/2024

New! Studio Looks to Create a New Era of Local WordPress Development
https://thewpminute.com/studio-looks-to-create-a-new-era-of-local-wordpress-development/
Building websites in a local environment is becoming more popular. It’s both faster and safer than developing on a production site. You can experiment to your heart’s content. You can even get away without an internet connection in some cases....

07/05/2024

New! Crossroads of WordPress
https://thewpminute.com/crossroads-of-wordpress/
In this thought-provoking podcast, Matt and Mark dive into the current state of WordPress, discussing its target audience, marketing strategies, and potential challenges that lie ahead. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, offering insights into the future of...

05/05/2024

New! 6 Biggest WordPress Moves While Mullenweg was on Sabbatical
https://thewpminute.com/6-biggest-wordpress-moves-while-mullenweg-was-on-sabbatical/
Matt Mullenweg is returning from his 3 month sabbatical, dubbed “Samattical”, which kicked off February 1, 2024. He handed the CEO reigns back to Toni Schneider and placed Daniel Bachhuber in charge of WordPress.com in his absence. I thought we’d...

29/04/2024

New! The WordPress Theme Market is Heating Up
https://thewpminute.com/the-wordpress-theme-market-is-heating-up/
In this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt Medeiros interviews Rafal Tomal, co-creator of the new Rockbase WordPress theme. Tomal, a renowned designer in the WordPress community, discusses his journey from working at Copyblogger and StudioPress to founding his own...

26/04/2024

New! How WordPress is Helping Beginner Developers
https://thewpminute.com/how-wordpress-is-helping-beginner-developers/
WordPress is amazing not just because it’s a great tool to publish words on the internet, but that it has the potential to encourage you to learn more about the web — if you want. If you remember the golden...

17/04/2024

New! How Do We Market WordPress to the Masses?
https://thewpminute.com/how-do-we-market-wordpress-to-the-masses/
WordPress is an open-source project. As such, the software isn’t marketed the same as its proprietary competitors. Meaning you won’t see ads for it during your favorite TV programs. It’s a key differentiator. Site builders like Wix and Shopify are...

15/04/2024

New! Bluehost Unveils Cloud Hosting Built for WordPress Professionals
https://thewpminute.com/bluehost-unveils-cloud-hosting-built-for-wordpress-professionals/
Before you read/listen to the following content: Bluehost is one of our Pillar Sponsors. Without their support, creating content at The WP Minute wouldn’t be possible. Thanks, Bluehost. In a recent interview on the WP Minute+ podcast, host Matt Medeiros...

12/04/2024

New! WordPress vs Webflow
https://thewpminute.com/wordpress-vs-webflow/
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sam Harrison, a professional Webflow consultant and content creator. He was open to co-host a WordPress vs Webflow debate with me, while also unpacking how business is going for his services company. Heading...

08/04/2024

New! A Free WordPress Install in Your Browser
https://thewpminute.com/a-free-wordpress-install-in-your-browser/
Matt Medeiros, host of the WP Minute+ podcast, recently had an engaging conversation with Adam Zielinski, the creator of WordPress Playground, a revolutionary tool that allows users to run WordPress entirely in their browser without the need for a server...

05/04/2024

New! Looking Ahead to WordPress 6.6
https://thewpminute.com/looking-ahead-to-wordpress-6-6/
WordPress 6.5 launch was nice, fairly uneventful. I didn’t notice anything break on my sites, and I’m happy that I can finally select Google fonts for the block-based themes I’m running, like Twenty Twenty-Four. The community is already looking ahead...

04/04/2024

New! Are We Going Too Far in WordPress Critiques?
https://thewpminute.com/are-we-going-too-far-in-wordpress-critiques/
Humans love to vent – and social media provides the ideal platform. We take to these virtual town squares to complain about…well, everything. Talking about what bothers us can be cathartic. Maybe even productive. Sometimes, a well-intentioned comment leads to...

01/04/2024

New! Building The WP World Community
https://thewpminute.com/building-the-wp-world-community/
In this episode of the WP Minute+ podcast, host Matt Medeiros interviews Marcus Burnette, the creator of The WP World directory site and Senior Marketing Assistant at GoDaddy. Marcus shares his journey from being a jack-of-all-trades at a small agency...

29/03/2024

New! Could WordPress Use A New Logo?
https://thewpminute.com/could-wordpress-use-a-new-logo/
There’s a lot happening in the WordPress world these days. WordPress 6.5 is right around the corner, page builders are getting better, new block themes are surfacing, competitors are looking leaner & meaner, while the same old debates continue to...

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