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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   The web was once a bastion of free and cheap things. Free tools and services catering to professionals and novices were abundant. And even things that cost money were relatively affordable. This climate has been a boon to freelancers, agencies, and clients. WordPress and its ecosy...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   Freelancers have plenty of options for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). It seems like a new tool or five comes out each week. And that doesn’t include existing products with bolted-on AI features.   The hype train has morphed into a rocket ship. This is great for OpenAI an...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   The web design industry is maturing. New projects used to be the lifeblood of freelancing, and companies spent money on feature-packed websites to establish themselves online. But those opportunities seem fewer and farther between these days. Don’t get me wrong. New projects will...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   As consumers, we are trained to crave what’s new and improved. It’s all about that massive feature launch or the illusion of getting more for your money. I can understand the appeal. Having the latest and greatest product gives us bragging rights – and maybe more productivity. Tha...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   Technical debt is an inevitable challenge for WordPress freelancers who have been in the industry for an extended period. Websites, tools, and services age, while outdated code, incompatible plugins, and inefficient workflows can accumulate. That creates obstacles that hinder prog...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   You can use WordPress to build all kinds of websites. There are no hard limits when it comes to looks or functionality.   That freedom is powerful. You can build sites that handle eCommerce, memberships, and large databases. You can tie in with third-party APIs and create headless...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   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.   Ev...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   Click here to follow the WP Minute+ podcast. It's where all of the podcast episodes have been going. In today's episode I'm sharing additional thoughts on Automattic vs WP Engine and where I stand with covering it. Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsle...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   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 of WordPress professionals...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   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 we might feel the way we do. The fight “for WordPres...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   Get all the links here. With the beta of WordPress 6.6 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 with it all...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   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. If you’ve been following me for any amount...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   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 in their early development days. Yes...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   The 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...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   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 age of automobiles, enthusiasts would change their own oil or make the re...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   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 into the debate, I spent a a few...

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   March 22 2024 It’s the WP Minute!  Today we ask, “Who’s responsible for WordPress marketing?”  Coming up next!  Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of the WordPress Open Source project, posted an idea that shifts the dynamics of the WordPress Marketing team.  A call for a...

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   I think it’s one of the most important default themes WordPress has released in a while. Sure, the design is fairly opinionated, but with the mix of new patterns/blocks available, I think someone with a little WordPress know how (and grit!) will be able to design a solid website f...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   Getting started with WordPress.  A topic that’s been popping up a lot more in my WP Minute+ interviews lately. Where does one go when they want to get started with WordPress?  Learning how to use it.  Learning what it can do compared to its competitors.  Learning about the pockets...

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute   # Contributing Through WordPress Training & Education It’s the WP Minute!  Let’s talk about contributing through WordPress training, education and content!  Coming right up!  Something that’s been on my mind as I loosely plot out my YouTube world domination: Contributing to Wo...