Within WordPress

This episode features Jonathan Wold, the co-founder of Project Guildenberg. Jonathan is working on solving problems for product companies in the WordPress ecosystem. The main focus is to help these products get distribution, as that is the key to growing the WordPress ecosystem. We talk a lot about project Guildenberg, being generally curious about everything in life, and the WordPress Project as...

In this episode of the Within WordPress podcast, Leslie Sim shares her journey from being new to WordPress to building Newsletter Glue, a plugin that simplifies the process of creating and sending newsletters from a WordPress site. Leslie started in 2016 by building websites using WordPress for her digital marketing agency. However, she eventually felt burnt out and decided to shift her focus to p...

In this podcast, I interview Joshua Wold, a designer who focuses on helping companies improve their onboarding in WordPress. Joshua explains that onboarding is the process of ensuring that users have a smooth experience when they first use a software product. He emphasizes the importance of exceeding user expectations during the initial moments of using a plugin or software. Joshua discusses some...

In this podcast I talk with Ian Svoboda about themes and Custom Blocks. He covers how to develop themes and Custom Blocks using the WP CLI, and how to use block types to organise your site's content. If you're interested in theme development or Custom Blocks, this is a must-watch podcast! Ian covers a lot of useful information in this podcast, and you'll learn how to use the WP CLI to develop them...

In this episode of Within WordPress I talk with Jason Cohen. Jason delves into the fascinating journey of WP Engine, a renowned WordPress hosting platform. He shares insights into the company's growth, highlighting the role of financial decisions, customer-centric approaches, and a keen focus on overcoming challenges. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind WP Engine's evolution, Jason's ideas be...

In this Within WordPress podcast episode, I talk to Carl Alexander, a WordPress developer from Canada. Carl shares his journey with WordPress, starting from when he got hired as a WordPress developer in 2008. He talks about his involvement in the WordPress community, including organizing events and speaking at WordCamps. Carl also mentions his book on object-oriented programming for WordPress and...

In today's podcast episode, we're joined by Katie Keith, the co-founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from building WordPress websites for clients to transitioning into the development of WooCommerce plugins. The primary goal of their work is to enhance the customer journey in WooCommerce, making it faster and more efficient. Katie introduces us to their flagship plugin, the W...

In this episode, we are joined by Mario Peshev, a seasoned WordPress agency owner with DevriX and a prolific content creator. Mario's extensive experience and deep understanding of the WordPress ecosystem and economy offer listeners an invaluable perspective on the current state of affairs in the WordPress world. Tune in to gain insights from Mario's journey, learn from his experiences, and unders...

In this video, I sit down with, Brad Williams, CEO of WebDevStudios, to discuss how contributing to WordPress as an agency helps the WordPress Project. And more. Brad and I go way back and we obviously talk about the good old days as well. WebDevStudios is a WordPress agency that creates and maintains WordPress websites. In this podcast, we discuss how contributing to WordPress as an agency with F...

James Giroux sat down with me for an episode of the Within WordPress podcast. We talked about how his company Team WP is solving HR challenges for WordPress companies and the huge potential there is for companies operating within the WordPress ecosphere to level up their HR efforts. The focus of our conversation was the potential for companies within this ecosystem to significantly improve their H...

In this riveting, yes, riveting 6th episode of "Within WordPress,", I engage in a deep dive conversation with esteemed guest Noel Tock, a visionary in the WordPress landscape. We delve into a comprehensive discussion about the future trajectory of WordPress, examining its potential through the lens of Gutenberg, marketing strategies, enterprise market opportunities, and the transformative impact o...

My guest for this podcast is Slobodan Manić. We discuss why Slobodan found himself mixing his passion for WordPress with performance. Slobodan talks about his love for WordPress and 15 years of experience in performance optimization. He emphasizes the significance of performance optimization for website speed and how it enhances the user experience. Slobodan believes WordPress is a highly versatil...

Learn all about how Juliette Reinders Folmer uses 1600 testing scenarios for just one little thing inside WordPress. Juliette is one of the big forces behind getting the code inside WordPress tested and up to spec according to PHP standards. Her work for the WordPress Project is fueled by wanting to leave the world in a better place than how she found it, and oh my word, does she ever! Juliette Re...

Matt and Remkus delve into the challenges and dynamics of being a content creator in the WordPress community. Matt shares his personal experiences and insights regarding sustaining a business in this field. He discusses the significance of personal branding, expanding one's reach to a larger audience, and the impact of changes within the WordPress ecosystem. The podcast explores topics such as the...

Get ready for an exciting podcast with Till Krüss, the WordPress Cache wizard!  Learn how Till got involved in core WordPress development, through working on projects like MP6, and started embracing the dynamic nature of the platform. Till created Object Cache Pro. This is a very powerful WordPress plugin that harnesses the magic of Redis caching to supercharge your website's performance. With lig...

The very first Within WordPress podcast is with Jonny Harris. Jonny is a WordPress Core Performance team member and as such responsible for some of the lastest performance improvements. Join me in my first Within WordPress where I chat with the legendary Johnny Harris, a long-time WordPress contributor, XWP developer, and performance optimization guru. With over a decade of experience in the WordP...