Impressive Hosting

Jesse Friedman

Impressive Hosting is a podcast that explores the core tenets of great WordPress hosting, from performance and security to scalability and user experience. Hosted by Jesse Friedman of WP Cloud, each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts, developers, and hosting professionals who share insights, best practices, and real-world challenges. Whether you’re managing enterprise-level WordPress infrastructure, optimizing hosting for higher education, or scaling for high-traffic events, Impressive Hosting dives into the strategies and technologies that power the modern web.

  1. How Will AI Transform Content Creation Workflows?

    3일 전

    How Will AI Transform Content Creation Workflows?

    What does it take to build a successful WordPress business while staying true to open source values? Jake Goldman shares lessons from growing 10up into a leading WordPress agency and how those principles apply to hosting companies today. The discussion covers Goldman's transition from 10up to Fueled, exploring how WordPress fits into broader digital experience strategies. They examine why managed hosting specialization matters for enterprise clients and how hosting companies can build trust through focused expertise rather than generic solutions. This episode provides actionable insights for hosting professionals and agency owners. Goldman's experience building and scaling WordPress-focused businesses offers a proven framework for success, while his thoughts on AI and collaboration point toward exciting opportunities ahead. 10upFueledWordPress VIPWooCommerceRed HatLullabotGood HousekeepingHearstJetpackBluehost Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    32분
  2. How - and Why - Should We Reclaim and Open Up the Web?

    2월 3일

    How - and Why - Should We Reclaim and Open Up the Web?

    Season two shifts focus from hosting basics to bigger questions. Jesse discusses how hosting companies can be profitable while educating customers about independence, ownership, and building beyond social media platforms.  Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    26분
  3. What Does Preserving the Open Web Really Mean for Hosting Companies?

    1월 28일

    What Does Preserving the Open Web Really Mean for Hosting Companies?

    Season two of Impressive Hosting kicks off with Jesse reflecting on key lessons from season one. He discusses why hosting companies have a responsibility to preserve the open web and protect WordPress users from poor first experiences.  Referenced EpisodesHow is the Secure Hosting Alliance Building a Safer, Freer Internet?What the Frick is Managed Hosting?How Did Convesio Scale Their Hosting Business Without Racing To The Bottom?What Happens in WordPress Hosting When Customers Choose What They Need?Who's Really Responsible for WordPress Security: Hosts or Customers?What Do Effective Partnerships Look Like in the WordPress Hosting Community?Why is Empathy Crucial to Great WordPress Hosting and Development?Why Do Great WordPress Hosting Companies Need Great Developer Relations?How Can Hosting Companies Better Support WordPress Learning?What Does Great Vertical WordPress Hosting Look Like?How and Why Should Registrars Support the WordPress Ecosystem? Other mentionsPressableBluehost CloudPatchstackPantheonConvesioHostIQ / IvapixNewspackPorkbuni2 CoalitionSecure Hosting AllianceWordPress Data Liberation Project"Radical Openness" by Jason Silva (video)Joshua GoodeElise Prather Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    39분
  4. How Do Registrars Convert Domain Buyers into Hosting Customers?

    1월 20일

    How Do Registrars Convert Domain Buyers into Hosting Customers?

    The domain industry is evolving beyond simple registration. Jesse and Eddie Barksdale discuss how Porkbun integrates AI site builders, community support, and strategic timing to help customers transition from domain ownership to live websites.  PorkbunWordCamp USWP VIP Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    27분
  5. How and Why Should Registrars Support the WordPress Ecosystem?

    1월 13일

    How and Why Should Registrars Support the WordPress Ecosystem?

    Porkbun just hit 3 million domains under management. Eddie Barksdale shares how registrars can guide customers from domain registration to WordPress hosting without overwhelming them with upsells.  Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    25분
  6. How Should WordPress Hosts Prepare for High-Traffic Events?

    1월 6일

    How Should WordPress Hosts Prepare for High-Traffic Events?

    Security isn't optional for news sites—they're constant targets for attacks. Claudiu Lodromanean discusses how Newspack protects publishers with two-factor authentication, monitoring systems, and proactive alerting. Most hacks come from password reuse, not sophisticated exploits.  NewspackJetpackElasticsearchWooCommerce Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    28분
  7. What Does Great Vertical WordPress Hosting Look Like?

    2025. 12. 30.

    What Does Great Vertical WordPress Hosting Look Like?

    Over 330 independent news organizations trust Newspack for their WordPress hosting needs. Discover how they handle massive databases, dynamic content, and traffic spikes while keeping news sites performant and reliable.  NewspackDigital TrendsWordPress VIPGoogle News InitiativeKnight FoundationBangor Daily NewsElasticsearchJetpack

    27분
  8. What Does It Take to Set Industry Standards for WordPress Hosting?

    2025. 12. 23.

    What Does It Take to Set Industry Standards for WordPress Hosting?

    How do you help hosting companies go to market with WordPress solutions? Jesse Friedman shares his approach to building trust with prospects and crafting custom strategies, from moving down-market to creating specialized vertical solutions.  Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    32분
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Impressive Hosting is a podcast that explores the core tenets of great WordPress hosting, from performance and security to scalability and user experience. Hosted by Jesse Friedman of WP Cloud, each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts, developers, and hosting professionals who share insights, best practices, and real-world challenges. Whether you’re managing enterprise-level WordPress infrastructure, optimizing hosting for higher education, or scaling for high-traffic events, Impressive Hosting dives into the strategies and technologies that power the modern web.

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  • 제작진
    Jesse Friedman
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    48
  • 등급
    전체 연령 사용가
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    © 2026 WP Cloud
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