Open Channels FM: The Power of Human Connection in Modern Marketing
In today’s digital landscape, where messages and advertisements bombard us from every direction, it is easy to feel lost in the noise. Gaining real attention is more challenging than ever, and many marketers and entrepreneurs find themselves wondering: how do you stand out when everyone is shouting at once? A recurring theme that emerges is […]
How to Setup Author SEO in WordPress to Boost Your Google E-E-A-T
If you’ve been putting effort into creating great content but still struggling to rank higher on Google, the problem might not be what you’re writing. It could be who Google thinks is writing it. That’s where Author SEO comes in. It’s the practice of optimizing your author profile so that search engines can recognize the […]
StellarWP Is No More: What’s Changing for GiveWP, LearnDash, SolidWP, and Your Site
If you woke up to news that StellarWP is being dissolved as a brand, you probably have questions. Back in 2021, hosting company Liquid Web (the same parent that owns Nexcess) launched StellarWP as an umbrella brand to bring together a growing portfolio of WordPress plugins it had been acquiring since 2020. Over the years, […]
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 4
The fourth Release Candidate (“RC4”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC4 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase […]
WordPress.org blog: Get Your WordCamp US 2026 Tickets
August 16–19, 2026, Phoenix Convention Center – Phoenix, Arizona Tickets are now available for WordCamp US 2026, taking place August 16–19, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The flagship event brings together people from across the WordPress community to learn, contribute, share ideas, connect with contributor teams, and help shape the future […]
Open Channels FM: Challenges and Wins of Developer Advocacy Plus OpenTelemetry and Neurodiversity in Modern Tech
In this episode, hostsCarl Alexander and guest Diana Todia discuss neurodiversity in tech and the role of Developer Relations, emphasizing the importance of community support, open source contributions, and the growing significance of OpenTelemetry for observability.
How to Reduce No-Show Appointments With WordPress (Stop Losing Money)
You’ve set aside time for a client appointment, prepared your materials, and blocked out your calendar. Then the appointment time comes, and nobody shows up. It’s frustrating, and it’s costing your business both time and money. You’ve probably noticed how doctors and dentists handle this. They send you email reminders days before your appointment, then […]
Gravatar: Connect Your Research Identity with ORCID on Gravatar
Researchers, scholars, and contributors can now connect their ORCID iD to their Gravatar profile as a verified account. With this update, your Gravatar profile can include a trusted research identity alongside the other places people can find you online — from your personal site and social profiles to the platforms where you publish, collaborate, and […]
WPTavern: #216 – Matt Schwartz on Exploring AI’s Impact in WordPress Agencies (Part 2)
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case a second look at exploring AI’s impact in WordPress agencies. If you’d like […]
Open Channels FM: BackTalk on Being Strategically Annoying, RSS Adoption, and Going It Alone on the Web
Conversations from OpenChannels FM reveal insights on strategic persistence in networking, advancements in content management systems, podcasting technology adoption, and the challenges of standardizing web intents.