Gutenberg Times: WordPress, AI, and the generational shift: insights from #WCUS Creators Studio
Automattic’s Developer Advocates didn’t hold back at WordCamp US. Jonathan Bossenger, Brian Coords, Birgit Pauli-Haack, and Ryan Welcher sat down for a no-BS roundtable about WordPress’s future, AI’s actual role in the CMS world, and the big question: Is WordPress still cool enough for the next generation of developers? This wasn’t your typical conference panel […]
Open Channels FM: The Changing Face of the WordPress Media Landscape and Its Impact on Brands
In this episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks dissect the intricate WordPress media landscape, discussing content types, monetization strategies, and effective marketing approaches for creators and companies alike.
Matt: On WP Product Talk
I had a great chat with Matt Cromwell and Zack Katz on WP Product Talk today, mostly about the intersection of AI and WordPress, give it a watch!
#184 – Rachel Cherry and Alex Aspinall on the State of WordPress in Higher Education
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, the state of WordPress in higher education. If you’d like to subscribe to […]
Open Channels FM: Sustainability, Authenticity, and Building Habits with Daily Videos
In this “Publishing Flow” episode, Mark Szymanski shares insights on his daily video journey, discussing inspiration, consistency, audience engagement, and the balance between authenticity and value creation.
I Tried 10+ Best AI Social Media Post Generators for WordPress
When I first started blogging, promoting my content on social media was a major time drain. I’d spend hours writing captions and tweaking hashtags to make everything look perfect. Meanwhile, my actual blog content (the thing I really wanted to focus on) kept getting pushed aside. Thankfully, AI social media tools can now handle a […]
What’s the Best Cache Plugin for WordPress? 5 Options Compared for 2025
Your site is slow. People leave. Google shrugs. You tweak your theme, compress your images, scream into the void. Still slow… The problem might be your cache plugin, or rather the cache plugin you’re not using yet.
Open Channels FM: Lessons From Building and Managing Multiple WordPress Plugins
Here are some lessons learned in building a WordPress plugin business, emphasizing experimentation, market understanding, customer support, and community engagement for sustainable growth.
Open Channels FM: The Founders of Podcaster Plus Share Product Development Experiences and Community Insights
In this WP Behind the Builds episode, Mark Westguard discusses the upcoming Podcaster Plus plugin with founders Nathan and Dan, emphasizing its features like customizable audio players and automation for podcasters.
Matt: Assorted Links
A few interesting reads or listens: The Next Thing You Smell Could Ruin Your Life, a deep dive into chemical sensitivity and toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, or TILT, by Lexi Pandell (WordPress!) at Wired. IRL Brain Rot and the Lure of the Labubu, by Kyle Chayka at New Yorker. Simon Willison’s Lethal Trifecta talk, on […]