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The WP Minute brings you news about WordPress in under 5 minutes -- every week! Follow The WP Minute for the WordPress headlines before you get lost in the headlines. Hosted by Matt Medeiros, host of The Matt Report podcast.

  1. 5d ago

    Outsourcing Drudgery, Not Creativity

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  WordPress built the modern web, but Nathan Tyler says the rules just changed. The co-founder of Simply Schedule Appointments explains why he moved his own sites off WordPress, what AI is making possible, and why the next wave of websites may look less like traditional CMS builds and more like intelligent static experiences. Nathan has spent years inside the WordPress ecosystem—from agency work and plugins used on tens of thousands of sites to selling a SaaS company to Pantheon. Now he’s building Blink Pages, a managed Astro-based editor for consultants, agencies, founders, and marketers who want the speed of AI without the chaos of vibe-coded sites. The conversation explores why AI is eroding the value of many small WordPress utility plugins, how static site workflows can improve version control and access control, and why agencies may replace maintenance retainers with higher-value services focused on SEO and business outcomes. Matt and Nathan also tackle what agency owners can offer when AI can build a site in minutes: stop selling drudgery and start selling outcomes, structure, and systems that keep AI from wrecking the site. It’s a practical look at where WordPress still wins, where it’s getting outpaced, and how agencies can adapt. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/is-ai-making-wordpress-irrelevant/ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/A6PuqNuUgNw Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

  2. Oct 26

    219 WordPress Users Reveal What Really Keeps Sites Secure

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  WordPress security is not a checkbox. In this clip, Melapress founder and CEO Robert Abela shares what a survey of 219 respondents reveals about how WordPress users protect their sites, where confidence can fall short, and which security incidents they encounter. He also explains why effective security takes more than installing a plugin, highlighting the value of visibility, monitoring, and stronger user controls. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/your-wordpress-security-plugin-isnt-enough/ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/yrPaabuJfz4 Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

  3. Oct 19

    Can You Replace QuickBooks With an AI-Built WordPress Plugin?

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  What happens when a WordPress professional gets tired of paying for software he doesn’t need? In this clip, Eric explains how frustration with QuickBooks Desktop led him to build his own AI-assisted CRM and invoicing plugin with Claude. Within a few hours, he had a working prototype—and instead of expecting AI to do everything, he directed development, tested it against QuickBooks, and kept refining it around his actual workflow. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/acf-is-getting-an-ai-upgrade-but-its-not-what-you-think/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

  4. Oct 12

    How AI Is Fixing WordPress Translation

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  Augustin, CEO and founder of Weglot, explains how personalized AI translation models can help WordPress sites create multilingual content that preserves brand voice, improves quality, and supports international SEO. He also shares how Weglot 2.0 uses website context, glossaries, review workflows, and analytics to make global growth more practical. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/is-wordpress-really-losing-ground-to-ai/  Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

  5. Oct 5

    Reshaping LoopConf: A Fanatically Obsessed Attendee Experience

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  WordPress events are being forced to answer a difficult question: can they survive without sponsor money? Matt Medeiros and Brian Richards unpack why the traditional sponsorship model is fragile, why deeper partnerships are replacing scattered ad buys, and how LoopConf is being rebuilt around attendee funding, smaller rooms, and more valuable conversations. They explore the benefits of serving a focused audience of senior WordPress professionals, using ticket sales as working capital, capping attendance to create better conversations, and designing an event around the attendee experience. The conversation also touches on the future of WordPress, the importance of open source, and why smaller, more resilient conferences may be better positioned for an uncertain future. Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

  6. Sep 28

    How To Verify Your Vibe-Coded Project

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  Today’s episode features a segment from our August 2026 Member Meetup, where we discussed lessons learned from vibe coding plugins. GridPane’s Patrick Gallagher joined us to share tips for ensuring the quality and security of AI-generated apps. You can catch the entire episode over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/lessons-learned-from-vibe-coding-plugins/  Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

  7. Sep 23

    PressConf Europe: A New Stage for European WordPress Leaders

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  This episode of The WP Minute is a conversation with Raquel about why PressConf EU is coming to Europe — and why she thinks the WordPress community needs it right now. Raquel talks about the lack of spaces where European WordPress professionals can openly discuss money, business, and the challenges facing the industry. Matt and Raquel also dig into the growing pressure around WordPress, the temptation to play it safe, and why making a deliberate choice about the future of your business matters. PressConf EU is about putting those conversations on the table — honestly, openly, and without everything being recorded. Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

  8. Sep 21

    Beware of Chasing the Shiny New Object

    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute  Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s interview with Remkus de Vries of Within WordPress. Remkus stopped by to talk about the impact AI may or may not be having on WordPress market share and what the future holds for the open-source platform. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/is-wordpress-really-losing-ground-to-ai/  Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

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The WP Minute brings you news about WordPress in under 5 minutes -- every week! Follow The WP Minute for the WordPress headlines before you get lost in the headlines. Hosted by Matt Medeiros, host of The Matt Report podcast.

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    Matt Report & Matt Medeiros
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    292
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