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Today is a big day. It's episode #400 of the WP Builds podcast. This is an important milestone, and as suck I'm going to do absolutely nothing of any kind whatsoever to celebrate it, aside from this paragraph of text. So there! I'm joined on the podcast by Bud Kraus. Bud is a WordPress educator and content creator, best known for his educational materials on joyofwp.com. His expertise in WordPress...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 18th November 2024.

Joining us is Joost de Valk, the mastermind behind the immensely popular Yoast SEO plugin. But today, Joost is here to share his latest project, Progress Planner - a tool designed to revolutionise the way we maintain and update our websites. Imagine a blend between a "Fitbit for websites" and Duolingo. That's precisely what Progress Planner aims to be, combining gamification techniques with practi...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 11th November 2024.

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey discuss key events in the WordPress community. Highlights include an automated plugin review system achieving zero backlog, the expansion of the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship to WordCamp Europe and Asia, and HeroPress' call for sponsorship. They address the ongoing conflict between Automattic and WP Engine, including legal disputes and community fal...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 4th November 2024.

In this episode of WP Builds, I'm joined by Ben Butler, who runs the Headless Hostman static WordPress hosting solution. Ben shares insights on their approach to enhancing security and performance for WordPress sites. The challenges faced by sites running things like NitroPack and WooCommerce. And dynamic functionalities managed via CloudFlare. They plan a Shopify plugin extension soon, and are ac...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 28th October 2024.

Today we have the first instalment of our (yet another) new quarterly show. This one is called "At The Core,", and I'll bet you can't guess what it's about!?! Erm... WordPress Core, and all the recent updates that we can squeeze into 45 minutes! For this new show I'm joined by Birgit Pauli-Haack. She's an Automattician, massive fan of Gutenberg, and all around lovely person! She's also the founder...

In this episode we have Topher DeRosia discussing HeroPress, a platform sharing inspiring stories within the WordPress community. Topher highlights HeroPress’ mission to counteract negativity by showcasing WordPress’s potential. He shares truly impactful stories, such as a child in a stock photo symbolising HeroPress’s motivation to help, and individuals like Hari from India who found success thro...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 14th October 2024.

So, here we are with yet another WP Builds show. Shiny! In this episode, Remkus de Vries discusses building a high-performance WordPress website, emphasising a solid foundation with good hosting and theme selection. He highlights the importance of "bare metal" speed, Time to First Byte, and independent hosting reviews. Remkus recommends starting with the WordPress site editor and tools like the 'C...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 7th October 2024.

Matt Laue, founder of Mindspun, discusses how his company aims to revolutionise digital purchases by enabling users to buy products online in seconds using seamless tools like digital wallets and fingerprint scans. He highlights the advantages of reducing checkout time and tackling cart abandonment. Matt shares the complexities behind developing Mindspun's WordPress payment plugin, including integ...

The WordPress news from Monday 30th September 2024.

Tim Nash, seasoned WordPress security expert, launches "Feeling insecure?" podcast discussing tools, legislation, vulnerabilities, and security best practices for WordPress. This show, just like the other new shows I've recently started (and the ones I'm still to unveil) will happen about once a quarter, and this is the first one! We explore a range of pressing security topics. Tim begins by discu...

The WordPress news from 16th to 29th October 2024. What a week it was!

Today, I'm joined by WordPress security maestro Tim Nash. I'll bet he's never been called that before! He's here to explore his tactics for securing and managing WordPress website deployments. Tim delves into the concept of immutable operating systems, advocating for read-only core files to boost security, particularly for high-traffic, enterprise environments. He also addresses deployment strateg...

Todoay, we're with seasoned WordPress developer Derek Ashauer discussing his new product, Conversion Bridge, designed to enhance conversion tracking on WordPress sites. Derek highlights its compatibility with 51 plugins, including WooCommerce and various LMS systems. He explains the easy setup process, flexible site license structures, and robust customer support. Privacy concerns and alternative...

So this is fun! A new show! This is the next one that I'm announcing… The Community Show! It's with Courtney Robertson, who knows more about the WordPress community than almost anyone else I can think of. We're going to be doing this show, just like the other ones (stay tuned, I'll announce them soon too) every 3 months or so. That means that our new podcast hosts won't get burn out, but also we'l...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 2nd September 2024. You can find this episode here: https://wpbuilds.com/2024/09/10/this-week-in-wordpress-308

Today on the podcast Matthias Pfefferle joins me to discuss the integration of WordPress with the Fediverse through the ActivityPub protocol. Mathias talks about the differences between traditional social media and decentralised networks like Mastodon, focusing on the benefits of ActivityPub for bloggers. He explains how the plugin allows WordPress posts to function as social media posts, enabling...

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 26th August 2024. You can find the episode here: https://wpbuilds.com/2024/09/03/this-week-in-wordpress-307

Today I chat with Marc Benzakein, a tech industry veteran, as he shares insights on crisis management. Marc recounts a severe cyber security breach during his tenure at a previous company where a hacker demanded $40,000 within 72 hours. He emphasises the importance of honesty, transparency, and clear communication in crisis management. We also discuss the role of proactive security measures and pr...

So this is really, truly, genuinely exciting for me! Today, we announce a new show "What just happened?" with Rae Morey. Rae, a former newspaper journalist turned web developer, curates top WordPress stories over at The Repository. This, the first episode, discusses Automattic's partnership with Perplexity, educational resources at learn.wordpress.org, logistical improvements for WordCamp events,...