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Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley discuss what it is that they like about WordPress, from plugins to people, themes to hosting!

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Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley discuss what it is that they like about WordPress, from plugins to people, themes to hosting!

    364 – Nenad Conic on crafting quirky eCommerce websites using WooCommerce

    364 – Nenad Conic on crafting quirky eCommerce websites using WooCommerce

    Today we welcome Nenad Conic of Maksimer, to discuss some of the challenges and solutions in WooCommerce e-commerce projects. Maksimer, which has been at the forefront of WordPress and WooCommerce-based e-commerce solutions since its founding in 2009, has been creating large-scale and complex online stores. Nenad gets into the work required to operate a WooCommerce store with over 1.2 million products, and talks about how they developed a specialised platform for online medication management, utilising WooCommerce for subscription services within the constraints of healthcare regulations. The episode also gets into an ambitious endeavour where Maksimer used WooCommerce Bookings to craft a booking system for a camping site website, integrating a React application with Google Maps API to enhance the user experience. It's a really great implementation and shows how, with the right knowledge, Woo can be used for unconventional e-commerce scenarios. It's a fascinating discussion, showing what Woo is capable of if you've got the time, budget, expertise to hire a team like Maksimer. Good food for thought concerning the future of e-commerce in WordPress.

    • 42 min
    This Week in WordPress #289

    This Week in WordPress #289

    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 26th February 2024.

    • 1 hr 35 min
    363 – No Script Show, Episode 5 – What is component based web design?

    363 – No Script Show, Episode 5 – What is component based web design?

    So we’re back with another ‘podcast hijack’, in which the WP Builds podcast is temporarily taken over by a new podcast that I’m doing with David Waumsley. It’s called “The No Script Show”, and we’re getting back to the basics which we feel we’ve lost touch with, namely HTML and CSS. This week, it's all about something called 'component based web design', but before that, a few words about what this show is about... Over the years our reliance on tools like Page Builders mean that we’ve not kept up with the new technologies which are becoming available to us via the browser, HTML and CSS… and that made us sad! Does this mean that WordPress is not in view, not for me, but WordPress uses all-the-things we discuss, so they’re tied together in so many ways! The hope is that you’ll enjoy the podcast enough to subscribe to it and enjoy the podcast as we get into this new subject. This episode looks at 'component based web design', what it is, and do we even need it?

    • 46 min
    This Week in WordPress #288

    This Week in WordPress #288

    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 19th February 2023.

    • 1 hr 35 min
    362 – Inside WordPress with Raitis Sevelis: UI/UX, IndyStack, and community

    362 – Inside WordPress with Raitis Sevelis: UI/UX, IndyStack, and community

    Today, I'm chatting with with Raitis Sevelis on several topics in the WordPress landscape. Sevelis has an extensive background in UI/UX design and product management for prominent WordPress tools like WPBakery and Visual Composer, and he shares his insights into the inner workings of the platform and the community. We discuss the founding principles and unique features of IndyStack, Raitis' latest venture, which bridges the gap between developer needs and client usability in managed WordPress hosting. IndyStack introduces the capability for developers to work on a site for free and transfer ownership to their clients while maintaining developer access, a novel concept that I find quite intriguing for some agency workflows. Raitis also takes us behind the scenes of WP Racoon, his side project, which serves as a forum for discussing plugins, themes, and the business of WordPress, away from the constraints of corporate affiliations. The role of communities, the use of Facebook for engaging with users, and the strategic benefits and downsides of such platforms are also discussed. We round off the episode getting into the need for core developers and the community to collaborate in refreshing WordPress's ecosystem through improved onboarding, user interface, and by fostering educational content to power the platform's next phase of growth.

    • 57 min
    361 – No Script Show, Episode 4 – What is Intrinsic web design?

    361 – No Script Show, Episode 4 – What is Intrinsic web design?

    So we’re back with another ‘podcast hijack’, in which the WP Builds podcast is temporarily taken over by a new podcast that I’m doing with David Waumsley. It’s called “The No Script Show”, and we’re getting back to the basics which we feel we’ve lost touch with, namely HTML and CSS. This week, it's all about something called 'Intrinsic design', but before that, a few words about what this show is about... Over the years our reliance on tools like Page Builders mean that we’ve not kept up with the new technologies which are becoming available to us via the browser, HTML and CSS… and that made us sad! Sad because there’s real power in what can now be achieved, and it’s an exciting time, where CSS can do much of the heavy lifting which used to be the domain of Javascript. Does this mean that WordPress is not in view, not for me, but WordPress uses all-the-things we discuss, so they’re tied together in so many ways! The hope is that you’ll enjoy the podcast enough to subscribe to it and enjoy the podcast as we get into this new subject. These are the show notes that you’ll find on the noscript.show website for this episode. This episode looks at 'Intrinsic design', what it is, and why it's important for the future of the web.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

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3 Ratings

3 Ratings

jjasmineneal ,

I just love this podcast!!

I am always anxiously waiting for the next episode of wpBuilds! In true spirit of WP community these guys deliver great inspiration and information each week. They understand the pain points WP consultants experience every day and deliver great advice with their guests to help businesses like mine. Thanks so much guys!

Ginny Mac 11 ,

Great supplement to your WP Business!

Love this podcast and was honored to be asked to be a guest as well! If you're in the WordPress game, it's a must-listen to keep on top of the latest happenings in the WordPress game. The boys really know their stuff and keep will keep you thoroughly entertained along the way. Great podcast to add to your list.

Grahamoz ,

Great source of helpful information

David and Nathan just enjoy chatting about their work in their website and WordPress development businesses, including both the good and the bad. Each time there is so much useful information for people starting out in the same environment.
Their interviews with the industry experts are also great to listen to.

Keep up the great work.

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