Gutenberg Times: Accordion Block, Automattic Telex, Playground CLI and more—Weekend Edition #339
Hi, WordCamp US was a blast, although a four-day WordCamp felt weird. And after day four I was exhausted. I am almost done dealing with jet lag coming back from the nine-hour time difference. Interestingly enough, I saw way more talks than at previous WordCamps and I enjoyed learning new things. I also caught up […]
Matt: Happy Birthday Anil
If my calendar is correct, one of the OG bloggers Anil Dash is turning 50 today! His blog, which I believe has been active since 1999, inspired me with how he effortlessly transitioned between his top-tier fandom of Prince and his thoughtful commentary on the nuances and second-order effects of what we were doing with blogging, micro-blogging, […]
I Tested 20 Fastest WordPress Themes and Found the Top 8
Here’s the ugly truth: a slow theme can kill your WordPress website before it even has a chance to grow. I found that out the hard way after choosing themes based on looks instead of speed. My sites were crawling, visitors were bouncing, and my hard work was going to waste. That’s when I realized […]
Open Channels FM: Expanding WordPress Capabilities with Angie and the Power of Multi-Agentic AI
In this episode of the Dev Pulse, Expand the Stack series, host Zach Stepek broadcasts straight from the show floor at WordCamp US 2025, where he dives into the latest innovations shaking up the WordPress community. Zach catches up with Shilo Eish Yemini and Miriam Schwab from the Elementor team in their unmistakably pink booth […]
Matt: Simon Says
Simon Willison has vibe-coded 124 useful tools.
Open Channels FM: Bridging WordPress and the Cloud Industry at CloudFest USA in Miami
In this episode, Adam Weeks and Jonathan Wold discuss CloudFest USA, connecting WordPress and cloud industries. Wold highlights networking opportunities, his upcoming chat with Mary Hubbard, and event uniqueness.
Open Channels FM: The Power of Teaching as a Beginner: How Fresh Learners Make Great Instructors
When we picture great teachers, many of us imagine experts with decades of experience. But what if some of the most impactful educators are those who just learned the ropes themselves? In a recent episode of Open Channels FM, guest Nyasha Green and host Carl Alexander dove deep into this idea and what they shared […]
Matt: God & Devil Debate HI
There are many levels to the excellent Scott Alexander satire of God, Iblis (Islamic word for devil), and Dwarkesh Patel, one of the best new podcasters of this era. There are people who have gone their whole lives without realizing that Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and the ABC Song are all […]
HeroPress: HeroPress at WordCamp US 2025!
I wasn’t sure I was going to make it to WordCamp US this year, but at almost the last minute, WordPress.com helped me out with travel and accommodations! More on that below. Contributor Day The first day was contributor day and I was a table lead. I think we had more people this year than […]
Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM Joins as a Media Partner for CloudFest USA
Open Channels FM partners with CloudFest USA in Miami on November 5-6, highlighting keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities for cloud and hosting professionals.