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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!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    399 – Joost de Valk talks about Progress Planner, their new website productivity tool

    Joining us is Joost de Valk, the mastermind behind the immensely popular Yoast SEO plugin. But today, Joost is here to share his latest project, Progress Planner - a tool designed to revolutionise the way we maintain and update our websites. Imagine a blend between a "Fitbit for websites" and Duolingo. That's precisely what Progress Planner aims to be, combining gamification techniques with practical maintenance strategies to keep users engaged and their sites up-to-date. In our chat, Joost unveils the features, from special badges and weekly activity emails to a task management dashboard right inside of WordPress. We explore how these elements work together to reduce procrastination and make website upkeep a fun, interactive endeavour. So, whether you're a non-tech-savvy business owner struggling to keep your site relevant, an agency looking for ways to enhance client interaction, or someone simply curious about innovative WordPress tools, this episode has something for you.

    44 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    This Week in WordPress #315

    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 11th November 2024.

    1h 29m

  3. 14 NOV

    398 – What just happened? Episode 2. An uneventful 3 months

    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey discuss key events in the WordPress community. Highlights include an automated plugin review system achieving zero backlog, the expansion of the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship to WordCamp Europe and Asia, and HeroPress' call for sponsorship. They address the ongoing conflict between Automattic and WP Engine, including legal disputes and community fallout, alongside the departure of WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomposy and Mary Hubbard's new leadership. Despite the drama, the episode offers insights into WordPress's design updates, featured events, and efforts to improve gender diversity. Check it out...

    1h 18m

  4. 12 NOV

    This Week in WordPress #314

    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 4th November 2024.

    1h 32m

  5. 7 NOV

    397 – Ben Butler on turning WordPress static with Headless Hostman

    In this episode of WP Builds, I'm joined by Ben Butler, who runs the Headless Hostman static WordPress hosting solution. Ben shares insights on their approach to enhancing security and performance for WordPress sites. The challenges faced by sites running things like NitroPack and WooCommerce. And dynamic functionalities managed via CloudFlare. They plan a Shopify plugin extension soon, and are actively developing a WooCommerce static solution. Their innovative infrastructure boasts high traffic handling and many other features discussed in the episode. Ben also highlights their seamless integrations with Elementor, WP Rocket, and WPML, aiming to help enterprises manage large-scale, traffic-heavy websites effectively.

    1h 7m

  6. 5 NOV

    This Week in WordPress #313

    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 28th October 2024.

    1h 30m

  7. 31 OCT

    396 – New show “At The Core” with Birgit Pauli-Haack – Episode 1.

    Today we have the first instalment of our (yet another) new quarterly show. This one is called "At The Core,", and I'll bet you can't guess what it's about!?! Erm... WordPress Core, and all the recent updates that we can squeeze into 45 minutes! For this new show I'm joined by Birgit Pauli-Haack. She's an Automattician, massive fan of Gutenberg, and all around lovely person! She's also the founder of the Gutenberg Times, which you really should check out. In this premiere episode (ha!), we talk about the latest and greatest developments in the WordPress universe; spotlighting WordPress Playground, a revolutionary tool that allows users to effortlessly spin up websites directly in their browsers - no hosting or database required. We discuss its cutting-edge features, including managing multiple sites from one browser and the much-anticipated blueprints for easy site setup. This episode is packed with resources and discussions, so check it out right away...

    58 min

  8. 24 OCT

    395 – HeroPress: What it is, and why it’s so important

    In this episode we have Topher DeRosia discussing HeroPress, a platform sharing inspiring stories within the WordPress community. Topher highlights HeroPress’ mission to counteract negativity by showcasing WordPress’s potential. He shares truly impactful stories, such as a child in a stock photo symbolising HeroPress’s motivation to help, and individuals like Hari from India who found success through WordPress. Despite funding challenges, Topher remains committed to maintaining the core essays and possibly starting a storytelling podcast, urging support through recurring donations. Check out the episode today!

    55 min
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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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  • Creator
    Nathan Wrigley
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    696
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    © 2016 - now! - WP Builds
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    WP Builds

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