Within WordPress

Within WordPress with Remkus de Vries
Within WordPress

WordPress podcast with Remkus de Vries. Remkus is a WordPress Performance Specialist with more than 18 years of experience and a WordCamp Organizer of 15 years. Remkus covers various topics within the WordPress Project and has many insiders on the podcast.

  1. 9 MEI

    Talking Tech, AI, and Content in 2025 with Content Strategist Alex Panagis

    Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Alex, the founder of ScaleMath, to explore topics ranging from effective YouTube greetings to the ongoing advancements in AI for content creation. Alex shares his journey from being a WordPress user in 2012 to founding a Content & Marketing partner providing strategy, product, customer experience, UX, and more. We delve deep into the role of AI in revolutionizing content research, creation, and optimization, and discuss the development of Workover, a tool designed to enhance content management systems. Listen in to discover how AI is set to impact the future of content creation, workflow automation, and beyond. 00:00 Introduction and YouTube Greetings 02:07 Welcome to Within WordPress 03:10 Meet Alex: Founder of Scale Math 04:16 Scale Math's Clientele and Services 12:50 The Impact of AI on Content Creation 24:22 The Vibe Coding Trend: Helpful or Harmful? 24:49 Understanding Vibe Coding and Its Tools 25:26 The Risks and Benefits of Vibe Coding 27:41 The Role of Experienced Developers in Vibe Coding 30:39 AI in Content Creation: Opportunities and Challenges 33:32 Deep Research Mode: A Game Changer? 44:10 Building AI Tools for Content Management 47:51 The Future of AI in Content Production 52:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Chapters (00:00:00) - Within WordPress: Alex Math on WordPress(00:04:29) - Where does the agency work with companies besides WordPress?(00:06:03) - Does a Marketing Agency Need to Be Part of the Company?(00:08:22) - How long have you been in the WordPress community?(00:10:27) - What's The Biggest Change in the WordPress Community?(00:11:52) - In terms of AI and its impact on content(00:22:03) - Coder on Vibe Coding(00:31:17) - Deep Research in the Fintech World(00:41:55) - How Workover Became a Fully-Fledged Product at WordPress(00:43:40) - Will Workover be more AI-enabled?(00:46:53) - Will Microsoft Build a Content Management System for Workover?

    51 min
  2. 11 APR

    Email Marketing Tips, Strategies, and Insights with Omnisend's Tadas Pukas

    In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of email marketing with Tadas from Omnisend. We discuss the importance of flexibility, the critical role of data, and how Omnisend helps e-commerce businesses thrive. Tadas sheds light on the core functionalities of Omnisend, including capturing customer data, automation, segmentation, and personalized messaging. We also explore the common misconceptions about email marketing and why having multiple, targeted automations can significantly boost your revenue. Learn how to effectively use A/B testing, the nuances of different e-commerce platforms, and why continuous experimentation is key to perfecting your email marketing strategy. Ideal for e-commerce owners and marketers looking to enhance their email marketing game. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:05 Omnisend Overview 01:30 Email Marketing and Segmentation 08:12 Hackathon Experience 12:19 WordPress Staging Environment Manager 20:59 Challenges in Plugin Development 25:51 Email Marketing Strategies 32:19 Capturing and Engaging Customers 34:49 The Power of Welcome Messages 35:23 Personalized Campaigns for Newcomers 36:11 Recovering Lost Sales: Abandoned Cart and Checkout 38:17 Advanced Personalization Strategies 40:02 The Importance of Data-Driven Email Marketing 42:00 Expanding Beyond Basic Automations 49:48 Effective Use of A/B Testing 56:11 Maximizing Customer Engagement with Automation 56:24 The Role of Transactional Emails 01:01:06 Capturing Emails and Customer Data 01:05:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    1u 7m
  3. 7 MRT

    Building the Web: Wes Tatters’ Journey from Early Internet Days to Innovating WordPress Hosting

    In this episode of Within WordPress, we sit down with Wes Tatters, the mastermind behind Rapyd Cloud, to talk about what really goes into top-tier WordPress hosting. Wes shares his journey through the tech world—from the early days of the internet with platforms like BuddyBoss to building high-performance hosting solutions tailored for WordPress. We break down the real challenges of handling high-traffic WordPress sites, the common pitfalls that slow them down, and how Rapyd Cloud is working to make scalable, efficient hosting a reality. Along the way, Wes takes us on a nostalgic ride through the evolution of the web, reminiscing about Netscape, AOL, and the days when HTML and JavaScript were just getting started. If you love geeking out over tech, performance, and the future of WordPress, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 01:05 Meet Wes Tatters: From Rapyd Cloud to BuddyBoss 02:15 The Evolution of WordPress and Hosting Challenges 04:14 A Journey Through Early Computing and Media 09:17 Navigating the Internet: From CompuServe to Netscape 15:29 The Rise of JavaScript and Web Development 25:53 BuddyBoss: Transforming WordPress Communities 31:30 From Microsoft ASP to WordPress 34:34 Discovering WordPress and Initial Challenges 35:06 Understanding Dynamic Sites and Hosting Needs 36:12 The Problem with Traditional Hosting Solutions 37:50 Addressing Hosting Challenges with Rapyd Cloud 39:50 The Race to the Bottom in Hosting 42:25 Innovations in Hosting Technology 50:17 The Complexity of WordPress Data Structures 56:09 Solving Root Problems in WordPress Hosting 01:02:51 The Future of WordPress and Hosting 01:06:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    1u 7m
  4. 28 FEB

    Deep Dive into WordPress Caching: Exploring Every Layer for Optimal Performance

    In this episode of Within WordPress, we feature Christos, a performance engineer at Presidium. Join us as we explore the intricate details of WordPress caching. From backend layers like Redis and Varnish to the front-end optimizations using plugins such as WP Rocket, we cover it all. Learn about the challenges and strategies for achieving optimal performance in WordPress websites, including handling logged-in users, capacity planning, and more. Whether you're a developer or a site owner, this episode is packed with insights to help you fine-tune your WordPress site's speed and reliability. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:42 Christos' Background and Early Career 01:23 Getting Serious with WordPress 03:06 Performance Engineering at Presidium 03:54 Load Testing and Capacity Planning 04:28 Understanding K6 and Protocol-Based Testing 05:17 Challenges in Performance Metrics 07:50 Real User Behavior and Testing 09:32 Caching Strategies and Issues 17:49 Advanced Caching Techniques 21:35 Varnish vs. Cloudflare 28:43 Redis and Object Caching 36:16 Cache Invalidation and Browser Caching 40:22 Understanding Static Sites and Caching 40:55 Challenges with Long-Term Caching 41:46 Performance Optimization Insights 42:33 Plugin Warnings and Best Practices 43:27 Caching Solutions and Preferences 44:48 Advanced Caching Techniques 46:15 Client-Specific Performance Strategies 48:50 The Role of CDNs in Performance 54:10 Fragment Caching and Collaboration 57:21 Final Thoughts on Performance Optimization

    1u 14m

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WordPress podcast with Remkus de Vries. Remkus is a WordPress Performance Specialist with more than 18 years of experience and a WordCamp Organizer of 15 years. Remkus covers various topics within the WordPress Project and has many insiders on the podcast.

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