Press This WordPress Community Podcast

Rebranding can be intimidating and time-consuming, but sometimes it is the only way forward. Join us on this week’s episode of Press This as we chat with Devin Walker, General Manager at StellarWP and co-founder of GiveWP, about “rebranding in public”. Don’t miss out on this fascinating discussion about branding, community engagement, and the power of collaboration in the tech world. Advertising I...

In this episode of PressThis, Delicious Brains Senior Editor Mike Davey and WP Engine Community Manager for Developer Relations Sam Brockway join us for our monthly "Word Around the Campfire" episode where we review news and updates from the WordPress community. For our April 2023 episode, Sam tells us about her favorite new features in WordPress 6.2 and Mike shares some of his recent expe...

WordPress 6.2 was released last month, bringing with it a slew of new features and functionality. From a re-imagined Site Editor to new WordPress blocks, 6.2 also saw Gutenberg Phase 2 wind down, with plans to continue extending the block-based editor moving ahead at full steam. In this episode of Press This, we speak with Core Contributor and WordPress Developer Relations Advocate at Automattic,...

Though it may seem counterintuitive, working with other agencies to share client work is a great way to create beautiful websites you may not have been able to do on your own. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Bobby King from White Label Agency about why agencies can benefit from working together. The White Label Agency specializes in collaborating with other digital PR and WordPress age...

Have you ever needed to share admin access to your WordPress site with a support representative? In this episode of Press This, we speak with Zack Katz, the founder of TrustedLogin, about how he decided to fix this process using encryption to protect customer information and provide temporary admin access for customer support. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

The WordPress post editor is known for its easy and clean UI, but will move to a headless WordPress site cost you that ease of use? In this episode of Press This we talk to Blake Wilson and Teresa Gobble about how the React-Gutenberg Bridge provides the flexibility of a decoupled website while making sure marketers can keep using the WordPress interface they love. Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Have you ever wondered how you can stand out in the competitive world of WordPress development? What if WordPress certification was a way to help you differentiate as a developer? In this episode of Press This, we dive into the topic of certification with CertifyWP and WPConnects Founder Talisha Lewallen, who’s been helping military veterans find new careers—and credentials—within the WordPress co...

In this episode, Doc Pop talks with the Chief Technology Officer at WPMU Dev, Aaron Edwards about the world of AI. They dive into how WordPressers can use tools like Imagine and ChatWP. If you’ve been interested but nervous about AI tools, this is the episode for you. You can follow Aaron's work on http://twitter.com/UglyRobotDev Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

In this month’s Word Around the Campfire episode, Doc Pop is joined by Emily Schiola, Editor of Torque Magazine, and Mike Davey, Senior Editor of Delicious Brains. They have news from around the community including Plugin Madness, AI, the WP Community Collective, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, building an eCommerce website often means going beyond the website itself. That’s because developers are increasingly being asked to build seamless eCommerce experiences that span mobile and other connected devices (in addition to the traditional desktop storefront). As companies look for new ways to meet customers across different touchpoints using composable, or modular approaches to eCom...

Are you looking to create a welcoming and inclusive website that also ranks well in search results? Tune into the latest episode of Press This, the WordPress community podcast, to find out more about adding inclusive language to your site. You’ll hear from Yoast Head of Relations Taco Verdonschot, who previews Yoast’s new Inclusive Language Analysis tool. This feature in the Yoast SEO plugin helps...

How can you keep readers on your site longer? Many WordPress sites use plugins like Contextly to show readers other relevant posts they might enjoy reading. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Ryan Single, the founder of Contextly, about how recommendation systems can keep new visitors on your site longer by showing them relevant content. Hear some of the lessons that Ryan has learned abou...

Americaneagle.com WordPress Practice Director Ellis LaMay shares his ideas on how Large Language Models like ChatGPT can be used to speed up workflow or help develop a WordPress site. Mark discusses using AI to create customized placeholder text that developers can use when showing a site to a new client. Or using AI to help inspire new design ideas. If you are looking for ideas on how to integrat...

In this episode of Press This, we speak with Jason Bahl, creator of WPGraphQL, and Chris Weigman, an engineering manager at WP Engine who works on Faust.js, about how the two frameworks can combine forces to help you create better headless WordPress sites, faster. Headless or decoupled websites allow you to separate your presentation layer from the backend, opening up a wide world of possibilities...

In this episode of Press This we asked Nick Diego and Mike Davey to discuss some of the highlights from Matt Mullenweg's annual State Of The Word Talk. We talked about how Playground can help people experiment with WordPress sites in a browser, how AI can help create content and images, and the WordPress repository's new system for organizing plugins. If you're ready to keep up on deve...

In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Developer Advocate, Principal, Brian Gardner looks at WordPress theme design trends for 2023, including candy pastels, creative typography, and radiant gradients. Check out the full episode for more on the role of page builders, content accessibility, and the future of Site Editing as we head into the new year. Listen now! Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

The WordPress Site Editor had some major updates with version 6.1. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Anne McCarthy about what's new in 6.1 and what to expect in WordPress version 6.2. We talk about Style Variations, block themes, and the FSE Outreach Program. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Press This, GiveWP co-founder, Matt Cromwell discusses how to give back with WordPress. Matt goes over the inspiration for Give, how it provides excellent tools for nonprofit sites, what to expect in Give 3.0, and why Giving Tuesday is so important. If you’re looking for a way to give thanks and give back, don’t miss this episode. Listen now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

In this episode of PressThis, we cover the latest updates from WordPress core and the WordPress community. Listen now to hear updates about the recent 6.1 release, upcoming WordCamps, big changes to the Full Site Editor, and more. Our special guests this week are Sam Munoz, a developer advocate at WP Engine, and Emily Schiola, the editor of TorqueMag.io. If you're ready to keep up on developme...

Agency owners always have a lot on their plates, but in times of economic uncertainty, they also take on the added stress of making it through leaner times. However, economic downturns can also be opportunities. Many of today's largest companies were started during recessions, and if you have the right tools and the right focus in place, you too can bulwark your agency against the pitfalls of...

In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Developer Advocate Fran Agulto dives into all things headless WordPress including the pros and cons it entails for rapid development and the way WordPress builders can expect to see headless intersect with Full Site Editing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gather around the campfire as we tell you spooky stories about plugins gone wrong and other WordPress horror stories. Chris Weigman starts us off with the tale of the time he accidentally crashed 20,000 websites, then Derek Ashauer shares a tale involving custom ticket software and Blink182. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Black Friday is coming, are you ready? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Josh Dailey from WP Engine to talk about last-minute tips and tricks to make sure your eCommerce site is ready for the biggest sales of the year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you are one of the millions of users of Advanced Custom fields, you are going to want to listen to this episode of Press This. We talked with Iain Poulson about some of the new features coming to ACF 6.0. Find out why the team refers to this as ACF Blocks version 2, and what features Iain is most excited about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

As a WordPress agency you may offer hosting services directly to your clients and also recommend other clients buy their own hosting, but what is the right recommendation and what factors should you be considering? In this episode of PressThis, we interview Jeff Mankini of UpClick Digital about his thoughts on what both reselling and referring hosting is helpful for clients, the factors he uses to...