6 Automation Tricks to Reduce Churn on Your Membership Site
On our video training site, WP101, our focus is on helping members feel confident with WordPress and grow their websites over time. But we learned that churn (members cancelling their subscriptions) is a common challenge, even when the content is genuinely valuable. In many cases, members don’t cancel because they’re unhappy with the content. They […]
Open Channels FM: Jerks and Flows
For myself, in the very early days, lots of teeny jerks, too many to mention.
Jonathan Desrosiers: Open Source Collaboration And A Proud Moment
This past weekend at FOSDEM, I had a proud moment that had me reflecting on open source collaboration. We all experience moments like this throughout life. On occasion it’s a result of my own efforts, such as finally publishing something I’ve spent a considerable amount of effort on. But it’s more common that the feeling […]
WordPress.org blog: Piloting the AI Leaders Micro-Credential
Today, we are happy to announce our first WordPress-focused micro-credential, designed to help students build practical AI skills, earn a recognized credential, and connect more directly to job opportunities. The program, AI Leaders, is a workforce-oriented credential rooted in WordPress and open source contributions. Students are paid for their time, work on real WordPress projects, […]
#203 – Miriam Schwab on Elementor’s Decade of Growth and the Future With AI
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 Elementor’s decade of growth and its future plans with AI. If you’d like […]
Open Channels FM: Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifying skills and adapting to tech changes for career longevity.
Open Channels FM: Tech Predictions
For content creators, it’s murky waters that many wade into.
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9.1 Maintenance Release
WordPress 6.9.1 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 49 bugs throughout Core and the Block Editor, addressing issues affecting multiple areas of WordPress including the block editor, mail, and classic themes. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 6.9.1 is a short-cycle maintenance release. […]
Jonathan Desrosiers: Offering Criticism in Open Source Projects
A recent episode of the Crossword podcast had me thinking about offering criticism constructively in open source projects. Jonathan Wold and Luke Carbis were discussing the new Notes feature in WordPress 6.9, which was added as a building block for real-time collaboration. Luke mentioned how he was curious about the reasoning behind the related technical […]
Introducing WPForms Quiz Addon: Easily Build Interactive Quizzes That Convert
Ever wanted to create quizzes that guide visitors to exactly what they need? Imagine a quick “Find Your Perfect Product” quiz on your store… customers answer a few questions, and instantly see a personalized recommendation. Or a placement test that automatically sorts students into the right course level. Quizzes like these boost engagement, capture emails, […]