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		<description>The WP Tavern Jukebox is a podcast for the WordPress community. We interview people who are pushing change in how WordPress evolves. Plugins, Blocks, Themes, Community, Events, Accessibility and Diversity; we try to cover all the bases. Subscribe to be updated when we bring you new content.</description>
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	<title>#211 &#8211; Elliott Richmond on WordPress Content Creation, Education, and Pizza Plugins</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Elliot Richmond discusses his 20+ years with WordPress, from early b2 days to founding a successful pizza delivery business powered by WordPress and WooCommerce. He shares plans for a pizza plugin and licensing model, and explains his new partnership with Automattic, creating educational WordPress.com YouTube videos. He highlights the flexibility, creativity, and feedback loop of content creation, emphasising both technical and community aspects. He details his low-key production setup and process, and expresses gratitude for the trust and freedom offered by Automattic in his content creator role. Go listen...]]></description>
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	<title>#210 &#8211; Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the interconnected roles of agencies, product companies, and hosting providers, the impact of short-term profit-driven thinking versus long-term, values-based collaboration, and the challenges posed by economic shifts. The conversation focusses on the importance of trust, community, and patience for sustainable growth in WordPress.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the interconnected roles of agencies, product companies, and hosting providers, the impact of short-term profit-driven thinking versus long-term, values-based collaboration, and the challenges posed by economic shifts. The conversation focusses on the importance of trust, community, and patience for sustainable growth in WordPress.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the interconnected roles of agencies, product companies, and hosting providers, the impact of short-term profit-driven thinking versus long-term, values-based collaboration, and the challenges posed by economic shifts. The conversation focusses on the importance of trust, community, and patience for sustainable growth in WordPress.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#209 &#8211; Simon Pollard on Navigating the New Normal for WordPress Community and Events</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley chats with Simon Pollard about the changing landscape of WordPress Meetups and community events. Simon reflects on the vibrant pre-pandemic community, its sudden decline during COVID-19, and the ongoing struggle to rebuild momentum. The conversation explores how evolving priorities, scattered social media, and the rise of AI have made networking and sharing knowledge more challenging. They also consider creative ways to make Meetups relevant again, like blending talks with music or arts, and wrestle with what’s needed to keep the WordPress community thriving in a shifting digital world.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley chats with Simon Pollard about the changing landscape of WordPress Meetups and community events. Simon reflects on the vibrant pre-pandemic community, its sudden decline during COVID-19, and th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley chats with Simon Pollard about the changing landscape of WordPress Meetups and community events. Simon reflects on the vibrant pre-pandemic community, its sudden decline during COVID-19, and the ongoing struggle to rebuild momentum. The conversation explores how evolving priorities, scattered social media, and the rise of AI have made networking and sharing knowledge more challenging. They also consider creative ways to make Meetups relevant again, like blending talks with music or arts, and wrestle with what’s needed to keep the WordPress community thriving in a shifting digital world.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley chats with Simon Pollard about the changing landscape of WordPress Meetups and community events. Simon reflects on the vibrant pre-pandemic community, its sudden decline during COVID-19, and the ongoing struggle to rebuild momentum. The conversation explores how evolving priorities, scattered social media, and the rise of AI have made networking and sharing knowledge more challenging. They also consider creative ways to make Meetups relevant again, like blending talks with music or arts, and wrestle with what’s needed to keep the WordPress community thriving in a shifting digital world.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#208 &#8211; Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley explores the CloudFest Hackathon, an event bringing together open source enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects in just three days. Carole Olinger, the Hackathon lead, details the organising process and project selection, talking about cross-CMS collaboration and sustainability. Contributors like Javier Casares, Matthias Pfefferle, Milana Cap, and others share their diverse projects, ranging from AI-enhanced tools to accessibility solutions. The episode covers the energy, teamwork, and lasting impact of the Hackathon on the open web community. Go listen.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley explores the CloudFest Hackathon, an event bringing together open source enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects in just three days. Carole Olinger, the Hackathon lead, details the organising process an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley explores the CloudFest Hackathon, an event bringing together open source enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects in just three days. Carole Olinger, the Hackathon lead, details the organising process and project selection, talking about cross-CMS collaboration and sustainability. Contributors like Javier Casares, Matthias Pfefferle, Milana Cap, and others share their diverse projects, ranging from AI-enhanced tools to accessibility solutions. The episode covers the energy, teamwork, and lasting impact of the Hackathon on the open web community. Go listen.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley explores the CloudFest Hackathon, an event bringing together open source enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects in just three days. Carole Olinger, the Hackathon lead, details the organising process and project selection, talking about cross-CMS collaboration and sustainability. Contributors like Javier Casares, Matthias Pfefferle, Milana Cap, and others share their diverse projects, ranging from AI-enhanced tools to accessibility solutions. The episode covers the energy, teamwork, and lasting impact of the Hackathon on the open web community. Go listen.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#207 &#8211; Rob Ruiz on WP Rig and the Future of Theme Development</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rob Ruiz, current maintainer of WP Rig, a free WordPress theme development toolkit and starter theme. Rob Ruiz shares his journey from designer to theme developer, discusses the benefits of WP Rig for both beginners and agencies, and highlights how it teaches best practices, supports modern tools, and adapts to both classic and block-based WordPress themes. The episode focuses on empowering users to learn, contribute, and better understand theme development within the evolving WordPress ecosystem. Go listen.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rob Ruiz, current maintainer of WP Rig, a free WordPress theme development toolkit and starter theme. Rob Ruiz shares his journey from designer to theme developer, discusses the benefits of WP Rig for both begin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rob Ruiz, current maintainer of WP Rig, a free WordPress theme development toolkit and starter theme. Rob Ruiz shares his journey from designer to theme developer, discusses the benefits of WP Rig for both beginners and agencies, and highlights how it teaches best practices, supports modern tools, and adapts to both classic and block-based WordPress themes. The episode focuses on empowering users to learn, contribute, and better understand theme development within the evolving WordPress ecosystem. Go listen.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rob Ruiz, current maintainer of WP Rig, a free WordPress theme development toolkit and starter theme. Rob Ruiz shares his journey from designer to theme developer, discusses the benefits of WP Rig for both beginners and agencies, and highlights how it teaches best practices, supports modern tools, and adapts to both classic and block-based WordPress themes. The episode focuses on empowering users to learn, contribute, and better understand theme development within the evolving WordPress ecosystem. Go listen.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#206 &#8211; Jonathan Desrosiers on WordPress Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Release Strategies</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contributor coverage. The conversation explores the evolving WordPress community, impacts of COVID, renewed excitement for building, and initiatives to involve younger contributors. They touch on the role of AI, resurgence in open web tools, and ensuring WordPress remains relevant and exciting for future generations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contribut]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contributor coverage. The conversation explores the evolving WordPress community, impacts of COVID, renewed excitement for building, and initiatives to involve younger contributors. They touch on the role of AI, resurgence in open web tools, and ensuring WordPress remains relevant and exciting for future generations.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contributor coverage. The conversation explores the evolving WordPress community, impacts of COVID, renewed excitement for building, and initiatives to involve younger contributors. They touch on the role of AI, resurgence in open web tools, and ensuring WordPress remains relevant and exciting for future generations.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#205 &#8211; Matt Cromwell on Redefining WordPress Product Growth in a Crowded Ecosystem</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/205-matt-cromwell-on-redefining-wordpress-product-growth-in-a-crowded-ecosystem</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Matt Cromwell about Matt’s new agency, Roots and Fruit, which is aimed at helping WordPress product businesses grow sustainably. They discuss shifts in the WordPress ecosystem, the importance of focusing on the entire product experience (not just code), and how saturation and increased competition mean success requires more than just “build it and they will come.” Matt shares insights from his GiveWP and StellarWP journey and explains how he now supports both solo founders and teams with strategies prioritising customer experience, smart marketing, and purposeful growth.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Matt Cromwell about Matt’s new agency, Roots and Fruit, which is aimed at helping WordPress product businesses grow sustainably. They discuss shifts in the WordPress ecosystem, the importance of focusing on the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Matt Cromwell about Matt’s new agency, Roots and Fruit, which is aimed at helping WordPress product businesses grow sustainably. They discuss shifts in the WordPress ecosystem, the importance of focusing on the entire product experience (not just code), and how saturation and increased competition mean success requires more than just “build it and they will come.” Matt shares insights from his GiveWP and StellarWP journey and explains how he now supports both solo founders and teams with strategies prioritising customer experience, smart marketing, and purposeful growth.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Matt Cromwell about Matt’s new agency, Roots and Fruit, which is aimed at helping WordPress product businesses grow sustainably. They discuss shifts in the WordPress ecosystem, the importance of focusing on the entire product experience (not just code), and how saturation and increased competition mean success requires more than just “build it and they will come.” Matt shares insights from his GiveWP and StellarWP journey and explains how he now supports both solo founders and teams with strategies prioritising customer experience, smart marketing, and purposeful growth.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#204 &#8211; Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/204-russell-aaron-on-the-hidden-settings-page-you-never-knew-existed-options-php</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefulness and risks. They cover why it exists, who can access it, why it’s not linked in the admin menu, and how it’s both powerful and potentially dangerous if misused. The conversation is full of insights for curious WordPress users and developers who want to better understand their site’s backend. So, if you fancy poking around behind the scenes, or have ever wondered what might be hiding right under your nose in WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefulness and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefulness and risks. They cover why it exists, who can access it, why it’s not linked in the admin menu, and how it’s both powerful and potentially dangerous if misused. The conversation is full of insights for curious WordPress users and developers who want to better understand their site’s backend. So, if you fancy poking around behind the scenes, or have ever wondered what might be hiding right under your nose in WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefulness and risks. They cover why it exists, who can access it, why it’s not linked in the admin menu, and how it’s both powerful and potentially dangerous if misused. The conversation is full of insights for curious WordPress users and developers who want to better understand their site’s backend. So, if you fancy poking around behind the scenes, or have ever wondered what might be hiding right under your nose in WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#203 &#8211; Miriam Schwab on Elementor&#8217;s Decade of Growth and the Future With AI</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/203-miriam-schwab-on-elementors-decade-of-growth-and-the-future-with-ai</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Miriam Schwab discusses her journey in the WordPress space, from running an agency to founding Strattic, which was later acquired by Elementor. Now serving as Elementor’s Head of WordPress, she shares insights on Elementor’s growth, their careful approach to major updates, and their deep dive into AI innovation, including tools like Angie and Site Planner. The conversation also explores AI’s impact on WordPress, plugin development, support, and accessibility, highlighting an exciting future for the platform as it embraces new technologies. For those interested in how AI is shaping the future of WordPress, Elementor’s strategy, and the evolving roles of creators within this ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Miriam Schwab discusses her journey in the WordPress space, from running an agency to founding Strattic, which was later acquired by Elementor. Now serving as Elementor’s Head of WordPress, she shares insights on Elementor’s growth, thei]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Miriam Schwab discusses her journey in the WordPress space, from running an agency to founding Strattic, which was later acquired by Elementor. Now serving as Elementor’s Head of WordPress, she shares insights on Elementor’s growth, their careful approach to major updates, and their deep dive into AI innovation, including tools like Angie and Site Planner. The conversation also explores AI’s impact on WordPress, plugin development, support, and accessibility, highlighting an exciting future for the platform as it embraces new technologies. For those interested in how AI is shaping the future of WordPress, Elementor’s strategy, and the evolving roles of creators within this ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Miriam Schwab discusses her journey in the WordPress space, from running an agency to founding Strattic, which was later acquired by Elementor. Now serving as Elementor’s Head of WordPress, she shares insights on Elementor’s growth, their careful approach to major updates, and their deep dive into AI innovation, including tools like Angie and Site Planner. The conversation also explores AI’s impact on WordPress, plugin development, support, and accessibility, highlighting an exciting future for the platform as it embraces new technologies. For those interested in how AI is shaping the future of WordPress, Elementor’s strategy, and the evolving roles of creators within this ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#202 &#8211; Charly Leetham on Using WordPress to Enable a Digital Nomad Life</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/202-charly-leetham-on-using-wordpress-to-enable-a-digital-nomad-life</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley chats with Charly Leetham about her journey as a digital nomad using WordPress. Charly shares how evolving technology allowed her to build a flexible, location-independent tech support business. She discusses the freedoms and challenges of living on the road, remote work essentials like Starlink for internet access, and how she supports clients with their tech and websites. The conversation highlights both practical insights and the personal rewards of a nomadic, tech-enabled lifestyle. If you’ve ever imagined trading your desk for the open road, or wondered what’s technologically and personally possible as a remote WordPress worker, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley chats with Charly Leetham about her journey as a digital nomad using WordPress. Charly shares how evolving technology allowed her to build a flexible, location-independent tech support business. She discusses ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley chats with Charly Leetham about her journey as a digital nomad using WordPress. Charly shares how evolving technology allowed her to build a flexible, location-independent tech support business. She discusses the freedoms and challenges of living on the road, remote work essentials like Starlink for internet access, and how she supports clients with their tech and websites. The conversation highlights both practical insights and the personal rewards of a nomadic, tech-enabled lifestyle. If you’ve ever imagined trading your desk for the open road, or wondered what’s technologically and personally possible as a remote WordPress worker, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley chats with Charly Leetham about her journey as a digital nomad using WordPress. Charly shares how evolving technology allowed her to build a flexible, location-independent tech support business. She discusses the freedoms and challenges of living on the road, remote work essentials like Starlink for internet access, and how she supports clients with their tech and websites. The conversation highlights both practical insights and the personal rewards of a nomadic, tech-enabled lifestyle. If you’ve ever imagined trading your desk for the open road, or wondered what’s technologically and personally possible as a remote WordPress worker, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#201 &#8211; Marc Benzakein on How Life Has Changed During the Internet Era</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/201-marc-benzakein-on-how-life-has-changed-during-the-internet-era</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley and Marc Benzakein reminisce about the early days of the internet, sharing personal stories from dial-up and BBS boards to today’s always-connected world. They discuss how internet use shifted from a niche hobby for tech enthusiasts to an essential part of daily life, touching on both its remarkable benefits, like accessible information and levelling the business playing field, and its challenges, such as tech overload and lost downtime. The episode also reflects on generational differences in technology use and the possibility of a pushback against constant connectivity among younger people.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley and Marc Benzakein reminisce about the early days of the internet, sharing personal stories from dial-up and BBS boards to today’s always-connected world. They discuss how internet use shif]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley and Marc Benzakein reminisce about the early days of the internet, sharing personal stories from dial-up and BBS boards to today’s always-connected world. They discuss how internet use shifted from a niche hobby for tech enthusiasts to an essential part of daily life, touching on both its remarkable benefits, like accessible information and levelling the business playing field, and its challenges, such as tech overload and lost downtime. The episode also reflects on generational differences in technology use and the possibility of a pushback against constant connectivity among younger people.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley and Marc Benzakein reminisce about the early days of the internet, sharing personal stories from dial-up and BBS boards to today’s always-connected world. They discuss how internet use shifted from a niche hobby for tech enthusiasts to an essential part of daily life, touching on both its remarkable benefits, like accessible information and levelling the business playing field, and its challenges, such as tech overload and lost downtime. The episode also reflects on generational differences in technology use and the possibility of a pushback against constant connectivity among younger people.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#200 &#8211; Corey Maass on His Real-Life AI Tools and Workflows in WordPress Development</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/200-corey-maass-on-his-real-life-ai-tools-and-workflows-in-wordpress-development</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tools like Claude Code and Copilot are saving time and changing traditional workflows. They discuss the philosophical implications of AI, the human vs. machine dynamic, and explore how WordPress and its plugins might adapt to better integrate AI-driven features in the future. Whether you’re a developer curious about what ‘working alongside AI’ means ‌or just wondering about the future of tech and WordPress in an increasingly automated world, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tools li]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tools like Claude Code and Copilot are saving time and changing traditional workflows. They discuss the philosophical implications of AI, the human vs. machine dynamic, and explore how WordPress and its plugins might adapt to better integrate AI-driven features in the future. Whether you’re a developer curious about what ‘working alongside AI’ means ‌or just wondering about the future of tech and WordPress in an increasingly automated world, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tools like Claude Code and Copilot are saving time and changing traditional workflows. They discuss the philosophical implications of AI, the human vs. machine dynamic, and explore how WordPress and its plugins might adapt to better integrate AI-driven features in the future. Whether you’re a developer curious about what ‘working alongside AI’ means ‌or just wondering about the future of tech and WordPress in an increasingly automated world, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/200-Corey-Maass-on-His-Real-Life-AI-Tools-and-Workflows-in-WordPress-Development.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/200-Corey-Maass-on-His-Real-Life-AI-Tools-and-Workflows-in-WordPress-Development.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#199 &#8211; Brian Coords on WooCommerce’s Challenges and Innovations in a Changing WordPress Landscape</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Brian Coords, Developer Advocate at WooCommerce, about his career path, WooCommerce’s recent rebranding, and its approach to developer relations. They discuss how WooCommerce balances its open source ethos, support challenges, and global reach, as well as the platform’s growing focus on AI and enhanced integration with WordPress Core. Brian also shares insights into upcoming features and the evolving landscape of e-commerce, emphasising WooCommerce’s adaptability and strong community connections. If you want to hear how WooCommerce and WordPress are responding to a rapidly changing tech environment, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Brian Coords, Developer Advocate at WooCommerce, about his career path, WooCommerce’s recent rebranding, and its approach to developer relations. They discuss how WooCommerce balances its open source ethos, supp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Brian Coords, Developer Advocate at WooCommerce, about his career path, WooCommerce’s recent rebranding, and its approach to developer relations. They discuss how WooCommerce balances its open source ethos, support challenges, and global reach, as well as the platform’s growing focus on AI and enhanced integration with WordPress Core. Brian also shares insights into upcoming features and the evolving landscape of e-commerce, emphasising WooCommerce’s adaptability and strong community connections. If you want to hear how WooCommerce and WordPress are responding to a rapidly changing tech environment, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>#198 &#8211; Muntasir Sakib on Bridging the Gap Between WordPress Plugin Development and Marketing Success</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/198-muntasir-sakib-on-bridging-the-gap-between-wordpress-plugin-development-and-marketing-success</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley talks with Muntasir Sakib about the crucial importance of marketing in the WordPress plugin ecosystem. Muntasir shares insights from his experience growing popular plugins and discusses how product success today depends not just on great development, but on early, strategic marketing, ongoing community engagement, partnerships, and prioritising recurring revenue over quick wins like lifetime deals. The episode offers practical advice for developers and founders hoping to stand out and succeed in a saturated marketplace.]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley talks with Muntasir Sakib about the crucial importance of marketing in the WordPress plugin ecosystem. Muntasir shares insights from his experience growing popular plugins and discusses how product success today depends not just on great development, but on early, strategic marketing, ongoing community engagement, partnerships, and prioritising recurring revenue over quick wins like lifetime deals. The episode offers practical advice for developers and founders hoping to stand out and succeed in a saturated marketplace.]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>#197 &#8211; Johanne Courtright on Enhancing Gutenberg: Agency-Driven Block Editor Innovations</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/197-johanne-courtright-on-enhancing-gutenberg-agency-driven-block-editor-innovations</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Johanne Courtright chats with Nathan Wrigley about her journey in WordPress development, focusing on enhancing the block editor (Gutenberg). She discusses her project, Groundworx, which adds features and custom blocks tailored for agencies and advanced users, such as improved breakpoints, colour palettes, and navigation options. They explore the challenges of shifting to full site editing, the 80/20 rule in WordPress Core, and the evolving ecosystem for block-based business models. Johanne also emphasises the need for better plugin discoverability and user experience in the WordPress directory. Whether you’re a developer eager to modernise your workflow, or just curious about extending Gutenberg for real-world use, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Johanne Courtright chats with Nathan Wrigley about her journey in WordPress development, focusing on enhancing the block editor (Gutenberg). She discusses her project, Groundworx, which adds features and custom blocks tailored for agenci]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Johanne Courtright chats with Nathan Wrigley about her journey in WordPress development, focusing on enhancing the block editor (Gutenberg). She discusses her project, Groundworx, which adds features and custom blocks tailored for agencies and advanced users, such as improved breakpoints, colour palettes, and navigation options. They explore the challenges of shifting to full site editing, the 80/20 rule in WordPress Core, and the evolving ecosystem for block-based business models. Johanne also emphasises the need for better plugin discoverability and user experience in the WordPress directory. Whether you’re a developer eager to modernise your workflow, or just curious about extending Gutenberg for real-world use, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Johanne Courtright chats with Nathan Wrigley about her journey in WordPress development, focusing on enhancing the block editor (Gutenberg). She discusses her project, Groundworx, which adds features and custom blocks tailored for agencies and advanced users, such as improved breakpoints, colour palettes, and navigation options. They explore the challenges of shifting to full site editing, the 80/20 rule in WordPress Core, and the evolving ecosystem for block-based business models. Johanne also emphasises the need for better plugin discoverability and user experience in the WordPress directory. Whether you’re a developer eager to modernise your workflow, or just curious about extending Gutenberg for real-world use, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#196 &#8211; Topher DeRosia on How Public Contributions Shape Careers in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/196-topher-derosia-on-how-public-contributions-shape-careers-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Topher DeRosia about the impact of doing things in public within the WordPress community. Topher shares how openness, community involvement, and generosity have shaped his career and personal life, reflecting on organic reputation and the balance between commercial and philanthropic forces in open source. They discuss the importance of giving back, building friendships, and the long-term benefits of sharing work, highlighting the value of supporting newcomers and the ongoing evolution of WordPress. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of sharing your work, finding meaning in open communities, or how to make a difference over the long term, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Topher DeRosia about the impact of doing things in public within the WordPress community. Topher shares how openness, community involvement, and generosity have shaped his career and personal life, reflecting on]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Topher DeRosia about the impact of doing things in public within the WordPress community. Topher shares how openness, community involvement, and generosity have shaped his career and personal life, reflecting on organic reputation and the balance between commercial and philanthropic forces in open source. They discuss the importance of giving back, building friendships, and the long-term benefits of sharing work, highlighting the value of supporting newcomers and the ongoing evolution of WordPress. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of sharing your work, finding meaning in open communities, or how to make a difference over the long term, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Topher DeRosia about the impact of doing things in public within the WordPress community. Topher shares how openness, community involvement, and generosity have shaped his career and personal life, reflecting on organic reputation and the balance between commercial and philanthropic forces in open source. They discuss the importance of giving back, building friendships, and the long-term benefits of sharing work, highlighting the value of supporting newcomers and the ongoing evolution of WordPress. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of sharing your work, finding meaning in open communities, or how to make a difference over the long term, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#195 &#8211;  Saumya Majumder on How Cloudflare Outages Impact the Web and WordPress Performance Solutions</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Saumya Majumder joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss innovations at BigScoots, focusing on high-performance WordPress hosting and Cloudflare-powered architecture. They unpack the recent global Cloudflare outage, the complexities of internet infrastructure, and Cloudflare’s transparency in response. Saumya explains advanced caching technologies, BigScoots’ direct physical connection with Cloudflare, and their custom cache plugin, highlighting how these developments offer speed, security, and fine-grained control for WordPress users, agencies, and enterprise clients. If you’re curious about how hosting companies manage such advanced caching strategies, and how Cloudflare might fit into the hosting jigsaw, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Saumya Majumder joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss innovations at BigScoots, focusing on high-performance WordPress hosting and Cloudflare-powered architecture. They unpack the recent global Cloudflare outage, the complexities of internet i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Saumya Majumder joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss innovations at BigScoots, focusing on high-performance WordPress hosting and Cloudflare-powered architecture. They unpack the recent global Cloudflare outage, the complexities of internet infrastructure, and Cloudflare’s transparency in response. Saumya explains advanced caching technologies, BigScoots’ direct physical connection with Cloudflare, and their custom cache plugin, highlighting how these developments offer speed, security, and fine-grained control for WordPress users, agencies, and enterprise clients. If you’re curious about how hosting companies manage such advanced caching strategies, and how Cloudflare might fit into the hosting jigsaw, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Saumya Majumder joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss innovations at BigScoots, focusing on high-performance WordPress hosting and Cloudflare-powered architecture. They unpack the recent global Cloudflare outage, the complexities of internet infrastructure, and Cloudflare’s transparency in response. Saumya explains advanced caching technologies, BigScoots’ direct physical connection with Cloudflare, and their custom cache plugin, highlighting how these developments offer speed, security, and fine-grained control for WordPress users, agencies, and enterprise clients. If you’re curious about how hosting companies manage such advanced caching strategies, and how Cloudflare might fit into the hosting jigsaw, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#194 &#8211; Devin Walker on Leading Jetpack: Challenges, Vision, and the Future</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/194-devin-walker-on-leading-jetpack-challenges-vision-and-the-future</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Devin Walker, the new Artistic Director (Head) of Jetpack at Automattic. Devin shares his background in WordPress, the challenges and opportunities of leading Jetpack, and his plans to bring focus, simplify the experience, and improve both functionality and marketing. They discuss Jetpack’s strengths, weaknesses, upcoming AI features, organisational changes at Automattic, and the importance of listening to user feedback to enhance Jetpack over the next year. If you’re a WordPress user wondering where Jetpack is headed, what’s working, or how AI fits into the future of site building, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Devin Walker, the new Artistic Director (Head) of Jetpack at Automattic. Devin shares his background in WordPress, the challenges and opportunities of leading Jetpack, and his plans to bring focus, simplify the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Devin Walker, the new Artistic Director (Head) of Jetpack at Automattic. Devin shares his background in WordPress, the challenges and opportunities of leading Jetpack, and his plans to bring focus, simplify the experience, and improve both functionality and marketing. They discuss Jetpack’s strengths, weaknesses, upcoming AI features, organisational changes at Automattic, and the importance of listening to user feedback to enhance Jetpack over the next year. If you’re a WordPress user wondering where Jetpack is headed, what’s working, or how AI fits into the future of site building, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#193 &#8211; Roger Williams on How We Might Reimagine Sponsoring WordPress Contributions</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/193-roger-williams-on-how-we-might-reimagine-sponsoring-wordpress-contributions</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Roger Williams joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss the complexities and evolution of sponsored contributions in the WordPress community. They explore how companies like Kinsta can support WordPress and other open source projects, balancing philanthropic goals with business realities. The conversation covers practical strategies for sponsorship, bridging gaps between individuals and organisations, and the challenges of aligning community-driven and financial motivations to ensure WordPress continues to thrive. If you’re interested in how WordPress sponsorships work, how business and community might collaborate, or you’re seeking practical advice as a contributor or company, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Roger Williams joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss the complexities and evolution of sponsored contributions in the WordPress community. They explore how companies like Kinsta can support WordPress and other open source projects, balancing p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Roger Williams joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss the complexities and evolution of sponsored contributions in the WordPress community. They explore how companies like Kinsta can support WordPress and other open source projects, balancing philanthropic goals with business realities. The conversation covers practical strategies for sponsorship, bridging gaps between individuals and organisations, and the challenges of aligning community-driven and financial motivations to ensure WordPress continues to thrive. If you’re interested in how WordPress sponsorships work, how business and community might collaborate, or you’re seeking practical advice as a contributor or company, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Roger Williams joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss the complexities and evolution of sponsored contributions in the WordPress community. They explore how companies like Kinsta can support WordPress and other open source projects, balancing philanthropic goals with business realities. The conversation covers practical strategies for sponsorship, bridging gaps between individuals and organisations, and the challenges of aligning community-driven and financial motivations to ensure WordPress continues to thrive. If you’re interested in how WordPress sponsorships work, how business and community might collaborate, or you’re seeking practical advice as a contributor or company, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#192 &#8211; Joshua Bryant on How Dow Jones Is Supercharging WordPress Editorial Workflows</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/192-joshua-bryant-on-how-dow-jones-is-supercharging-wordpress-editorial-workflows</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern Jukebox podcast episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Joshua Bryant about how Dow Jones uses WordPress in a headless setup to power major news sites like the Wall Street Journal. Joshua shares how his team decoupled the Gutenberg editor, embedding it in a React application for super-fast, distraction-free publishing, crucial for breaking news. He explains the technical process, challenges faced, and the benefits for editorial workflows, highlighting the importance of time-saving and adaptability for large-scale, enterprise publishing environments. If you’re interested in headless WordPress, editorial workflows at scale, or how enterprise newsrooms leverage open-source tech for real-world speed, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern Jukebox podcast episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Joshua Bryant about how Dow Jones uses WordPress in a headless setup to power major news sites like the Wall Street Journal. Joshua shares how his team decoupled the Gutenberg editor, e]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern Jukebox podcast episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Joshua Bryant about how Dow Jones uses WordPress in a headless setup to power major news sites like the Wall Street Journal. Joshua shares how his team decoupled the Gutenberg editor, embedding it in a React application for super-fast, distraction-free publishing, crucial for breaking news. He explains the technical process, challenges faced, and the benefits for editorial workflows, highlighting the importance of time-saving and adaptability for large-scale, enterprise publishing environments. If you’re interested in headless WordPress, editorial workflows at scale, or how enterprise newsrooms leverage open-source tech for real-world speed, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern Jukebox podcast episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Joshua Bryant about how Dow Jones uses WordPress in a headless setup to power major news sites like the Wall Street Journal. Joshua shares how his team decoupled the Gutenberg editor, embedding it in a React application for super-fast, distraction-free publishing, crucial for breaking news. He explains the technical process, challenges faced, and the benefits for editorial workflows, highlighting the importance of time-saving and adaptability for large-scale, enterprise publishing environments. If you’re interested in headless WordPress, editorial workflows at scale, or how enterprise newsrooms leverage open-source tech for real-world speed, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/192-Joshua-Bryant-on-How-Dow-Jones-Is-Supercharging-WordPress-Editorial-Workflows.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#191 &#8211; Arnas Donauskas on AI-Powered Troubleshooting for Websites</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/191-arnas-donauskas-on-ai-powered-troubleshooting-for-websites</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Arnas Donauskas from Hostinger. Arnas shares how Hostinger uses AI to help users build, fix, and optimise WordPress sites, automatically detecting errors, applying fixes, and improving performance. He highlights their AI’s 70% success rate in resolving issues, discusses ongoing improvements, and addresses the balance between automation and user control. The conversation also touches on the integration of AI with WordPress’ open source values and what’s next for AI-driven website management. It’s an insightful look into how AI is transforming web hosting. If you’re curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming WordPress hosting and site management, and what this means for the future of the web, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Arnas Donauskas from Hostinger. Arnas shares how Hostinger uses AI to help users build, fix, and optimise WordPress sites, automatically detecting errors, applying fixes, and improving performance. He highlights their AI’s 70]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Arnas Donauskas from Hostinger. Arnas shares how Hostinger uses AI to help users build, fix, and optimise WordPress sites, automatically detecting errors, applying fixes, and improving performance. He highlights their AI’s 70% success rate in resolving issues, discusses ongoing improvements, and addresses the balance between automation and user control. The conversation also touches on the integration of AI with WordPress’ open source values and what’s next for AI-driven website management. It’s an insightful look into how AI is transforming web hosting. If you’re curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming WordPress hosting and site management, and what this means for the future of the web, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Arnas Donauskas from Hostinger. Arnas shares how Hostinger uses AI to help users build, fix, and optimise WordPress sites, automatically detecting errors, applying fixes, and improving performance. He highlights their AI’s 70% success rate in resolving issues, discusses ongoing improvements, and addresses the balance between automation and user control. The conversation also touches on the integration of AI with WordPress’ open source values and what’s next for AI-driven website management. It’s an insightful look into how AI is transforming web hosting. If you’re curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming WordPress hosting and site management, and what this means for the future of the web, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/191-Arnas-Donauskas-on-AI-Powered-Troubleshooting-for-Websites.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#190 &#8211; Seth Rubenstein on Block Composability in WordPress’ Future</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/190-seth-rubenstein-on-block-composability-in-wordpress-future</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Seth Rubenstein from Pew Research Center talks with host Nathan Wrigley about advanced WordPress development, focusing on block composability in Gutenberg. Seth explains how new APIs, Block Bindings, Block Bits, and the Interactivity API, are making WordPress more powerful, enabling developers and editors to build dynamic web applications, like complex quizzes, directly in the block editor. They discuss the potential for easier UI interfaces and the promising future of WordPress as a flexible platform for interactive content, while touching on performance improvements and upcoming needs like responsive blocks. Whether you’re a developer curious about the future of Gutenberg or an editor dreaming of more drag-and-drop web app power, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Seth Rubenstein from Pew Research Center talks with host Nathan Wrigley about advanced WordPress development, focusing on block composability in Gutenberg. Seth explains how new APIs, Block Bindings, Block Bits, and the Inte]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Seth Rubenstein from Pew Research Center talks with host Nathan Wrigley about advanced WordPress development, focusing on block composability in Gutenberg. Seth explains how new APIs, Block Bindings, Block Bits, and the Interactivity API, are making WordPress more powerful, enabling developers and editors to build dynamic web applications, like complex quizzes, directly in the block editor. They discuss the potential for easier UI interfaces and the promising future of WordPress as a flexible platform for interactive content, while touching on performance improvements and upcoming needs like responsive blocks. Whether you’re a developer curious about the future of Gutenberg or an editor dreaming of more drag-and-drop web app power, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, Seth Rubenstein from Pew Research Center talks with host Nathan Wrigley about advanced WordPress development, focusing on block composability in Gutenberg. Seth explains how new APIs, Block Bindings, Block Bits, and the Interactivity API, are making WordPress more powerful, enabling developers and editors to build dynamic web applications, like complex quizzes, directly in the block editor. They discuss the potential for easier UI interfaces and the promising future of WordPress as a flexible platform for interactive content, while touching on performance improvements and upcoming needs like responsive blocks. Whether you’re a developer curious about the future of Gutenberg or an editor dreaming of more drag-and-drop web app power, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#189 &#8211; Weston Ruter on Unlocking WordPress Performance</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/189-weston-ruter-on-unlocking-wordpress-performance</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Weston Ruter at WordCamp US in Portland. Weston shares insights from his presentation on WordPress performance, discussing improvements made by the Core Performance Team, including lazy loading, enhanced responsive images, and speculative loading. They explore the challenges of maintaining speed as plugins increase site complexity, browser and ecosystem collaboration, and upcoming features for WordPress 6.9. Weston talks about making performance effortless for users and highlights resources for staying informed. Whether you’re a developer, designer, site owner, or just someone curious about what keeps the web running smoothly, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Weston Ruter at WordCamp US in Portland. Weston shares insights from his presentation on WordPress performance, discussing improvements made by the Core Performance Team, including lazy loading, enhanc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Weston Ruter at WordCamp US in Portland. Weston shares insights from his presentation on WordPress performance, discussing improvements made by the Core Performance Team, including lazy loading, enhanced responsive images, and speculative loading. They explore the challenges of maintaining speed as plugins increase site complexity, browser and ecosystem collaboration, and upcoming features for WordPress 6.9. Weston talks about making performance effortless for users and highlights resources for staying informed. Whether you’re a developer, designer, site owner, or just someone curious about what keeps the web running smoothly, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Weston Ruter at WordCamp US in Portland. Weston shares insights from his presentation on WordPress performance, discussing improvements made by the Core Performance Team, including lazy loading, enhanced responsive images, and speculative loading. They explore the challenges of maintaining speed as plugins increase site complexity, browser and ecosystem collaboration, and upcoming features for WordPress 6.9. Weston talks about making performance effortless for users and highlights resources for staying informed. Whether you’re a developer, designer, site owner, or just someone curious about what keeps the web running smoothly, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/189-Weston-Ruter-on-Unlocking-WordPress-Performance.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#188 &#8211; Bud Kraus on Teaching and Using WordPress With Low Vision</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/188-bud-kraus-on-teaching-and-using-wordpress-with-low-vision</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bud Kraus at WordCamp US 2025. Bud shares his experience living and working with macular degeneration, a condition affecting his central vision. He discusses the adaptations he makes to use computers and WordPress, his approach to teaching and content creation, and how his low vision has become a unique perspective in his work. Bud reflects on accessibility challenges, technology, and AI as a career extender, as well as the positives and practicalities of navigating both digital and physical worlds with low vision. Whether you’re a designer, developer, educator, or simply passionate about building a more inclusive web, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bud Kraus at WordCamp US 2025. Bud shares his experience living and working with macular degeneration, a condition affecting his central vision. He discusses the adaptations he makes to use computers and WordPre]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bud Kraus at WordCamp US 2025. Bud shares his experience living and working with macular degeneration, a condition affecting his central vision. He discusses the adaptations he makes to use computers and WordPress, his approach to teaching and content creation, and how his low vision has become a unique perspective in his work. Bud reflects on accessibility challenges, technology, and AI as a career extender, as well as the positives and practicalities of navigating both digital and physical worlds with low vision. Whether you’re a designer, developer, educator, or simply passionate about building a more inclusive web, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bud Kraus at WordCamp US 2025. Bud shares his experience living and working with macular degeneration, a condition affecting his central vision. He discusses the adaptations he makes to use computers and WordPress, his approach to teaching and content creation, and how his low vision has become a unique perspective in his work. Bud reflects on accessibility challenges, technology, and AI as a career extender, as well as the positives and practicalities of navigating both digital and physical worlds with low vision. Whether you’re a designer, developer, educator, or simply passionate about building a more inclusive web, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/188-Bud-Kraus-on-Teaching-and-Using-WordPress-With-Low-Vision.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/188-Bud-Kraus-on-Teaching-and-Using-WordPress-With-Low-Vision.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#187 &#8211; June Liu and David Denedo on Making the Web Accessible: The Mission Behind WP Accessibility Day</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/187-june-liu-and-david-denedo-on-making-the-web-accessible-the-mission-behind-wp-accessibility-day</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, host Nathan Wrigley chats with June Liu and David Denedo about WP Accessibility Day, a global 24-hour online event dedicated to making WordPress and the web more accessible. They discuss the event’s diverse organising teams, personal stories that drive their passion for accessibility, and the importance of embedding accessibility from the start. The 2025 event features pre-recorded sessions, live chat with speakers, translation support, and practical sessions on both the technical and business aspects of web accessibility. Registration is free, and everyone is encouraged to participate. If you want to learn more about how you can make your WordPress sites, and the web in general, more inclusive, or if you’re motivated by global collaboration and personal stories, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, host Nathan Wrigley chats with June Liu and David Denedo about WP Accessibility Day, a global 24-hour online event dedicated to making WordPress and the web more accessible. They discuss the event’s diverse organising teams,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, host Nathan Wrigley chats with June Liu and David Denedo about WP Accessibility Day, a global 24-hour online event dedicated to making WordPress and the web more accessible. They discuss the event’s diverse organising teams, personal stories that drive their passion for accessibility, and the importance of embedding accessibility from the start. The 2025 event features pre-recorded sessions, live chat with speakers, translation support, and practical sessions on both the technical and business aspects of web accessibility. Registration is free, and everyone is encouraged to participate. If you want to learn more about how you can make your WordPress sites, and the web in general, more inclusive, or if you’re motivated by global collaboration and personal stories, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of WP Tavern, host Nathan Wrigley chats with June Liu and David Denedo about WP Accessibility Day, a global 24-hour online event dedicated to making WordPress and the web more accessible. They discuss the event’s diverse organising teams, personal stories that drive their passion for accessibility, and the importance of embedding accessibility from the start. The 2025 event features pre-recorded sessions, live chat with speakers, translation support, and practical sessions on both the technical and business aspects of web accessibility. Registration is free, and everyone is encouraged to participate. If you want to learn more about how you can make your WordPress sites, and the web in general, more inclusive, or if you’re motivated by global collaboration and personal stories, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#186 &#8211; Dave Winer on Decentralisation, WordPress and Open Publishing</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/186-dave-winer-on-decentralisation-wordpress-and-open-publishing</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley interviews software pioneer Dave Winer, a key figure behind technologies like RSS and podcasting. Winer reflects on the early idealism of the web, the rise of walled gardens, and why open and interoperable platforms matter. He discusses his latest project, “Wordland,” which leverages WordPress and markdown to create a decentralised alternative to social media silos, aiming to restore user freedom and creativity online. Dave emphasises the importance of open standards, backwards compatibility, and collaborative development for a healthier, more connected digital future. If you’re passionate about owning your content, deeply curious about web history, or looking for inspiration on how technology can empower rather than control, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley interviews software pioneer Dave Winer, a key figure behind technologies like RSS and podcasting. Winer reflects on the early idealism of the web, the rise of walled gardens, and why open and interoperable p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley interviews software pioneer Dave Winer, a key figure behind technologies like RSS and podcasting. Winer reflects on the early idealism of the web, the rise of walled gardens, and why open and interoperable platforms matter. He discusses his latest project, “Wordland,” which leverages WordPress and markdown to create a decentralised alternative to social media silos, aiming to restore user freedom and creativity online. Dave emphasises the importance of open standards, backwards compatibility, and collaborative development for a healthier, more connected digital future. If you’re passionate about owning your content, deeply curious about web history, or looking for inspiration on how technology can empower rather than control, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley interviews software pioneer Dave Winer, a key figure behind technologies like RSS and podcasting. Winer reflects on the early idealism of the web, the rise of walled gardens, and why open and interoperable platforms matter. He discusses his latest project, “Wordland,” which leverages WordPress and markdown to create a decentralised alternative to social media silos, aiming to restore user freedom and creativity online. Dave emphasises the importance of open standards, backwards compatibility, and collaborative development for a healthier, more connected digital future. If you’re passionate about owning your content, deeply curious about web history, or looking for inspiration on how technology can empower rather than control, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#185 &#8211; Mary Ann Aschenbrenner on Switching Clients From Classic to Block Themes</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/185-mary-ann-aschenbrenner-on-switching-clients-from-classic-to-block-themes</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Mary Ann Aschenbrenner at WordCamp US 2025 about transitioning websites from classic to block themes in WordPress. Mary Ann shares her journey from community activism to web design, explains the benefits of block themes, including easier maintenance and better SEO, and provides a step-by-step guide for migrating sites. They discuss practical challenges, client education, and the evolving user experience, emphasising that block themes can eliminate the need for page builders and are generally more accessible for clients. Mary also shares anecdotes from her own migration projects and involvement in the WordPress community. Whether you’re a seasoned WordPresser, or are just starting out, and keen to know how block themes are making site building more accessible for everyone, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Mary Ann Aschenbrenner at WordCamp US 2025 about transitioning websites from classic to block themes in WordPress. Mary Ann shares her journey from community activism to web design, explains the benefi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Mary Ann Aschenbrenner at WordCamp US 2025 about transitioning websites from classic to block themes in WordPress. Mary Ann shares her journey from community activism to web design, explains the benefits of block themes, including easier maintenance and better SEO, and provides a step-by-step guide for migrating sites. They discuss practical challenges, client education, and the evolving user experience, emphasising that block themes can eliminate the need for page builders and are generally more accessible for clients. Mary also shares anecdotes from her own migration projects and involvement in the WordPress community. Whether you’re a seasoned WordPresser, or are just starting out, and keen to know how block themes are making site building more accessible for everyone, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Mary Ann Aschenbrenner at WordCamp US 2025 about transitioning websites from classic to block themes in WordPress. Mary Ann shares her journey from community activism to web design, explains the benefits of block themes, including easier maintenance and better SEO, and provides a step-by-step guide for migrating sites. They discuss practical challenges, client education, and the evolving user experience, emphasising that block themes can eliminate the need for page builders and are generally more accessible for clients. Mary also shares anecdotes from her own migration projects and involvement in the WordPress community. Whether you’re a seasoned WordPresser, or are just starting out, and keen to know how block themes are making site building more accessible for everyone, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#184 &#8211; Rachel Cherry and Alex Aspinall on the State of WordPress in Higher Education</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/184-rachel-cherry-and-alex-aspinall-on-the-state-of-wordpress-in-higher-education</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rachel Cherry (founder of WP Campus) and Alex Aspinall (Human Made) about the state of WordPress in higher education. They discuss the WP Campus organisation, its mission to support WordPress users in higher ed, insights from a new research report, ongoing challenges like limited resources and slow adoption of new features, and the critical need for accessibility and enterprise-level tools. The episode also explores collaborative opportunities, plugin needs, and how agencies and developers can better serve this complex, resourceful sector. Whether you’re a WordPress professional, agency, educator, or are just curious about the unique needs and opportunities the higher education space offers, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rachel Cherry (founder of WP Campus) and Alex Aspinall (Human Made) about the state of WordPress in higher education. They discuss the WP Campus organisation, its mission to support WordPress users in higher ed,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rachel Cherry (founder of WP Campus) and Alex Aspinall (Human Made) about the state of WordPress in higher education. They discuss the WP Campus organisation, its mission to support WordPress users in higher ed, insights from a new research report, ongoing challenges like limited resources and slow adoption of new features, and the critical need for accessibility and enterprise-level tools. The episode also explores collaborative opportunities, plugin needs, and how agencies and developers can better serve this complex, resourceful sector. Whether you’re a WordPress professional, agency, educator, or are just curious about the unique needs and opportunities the higher education space offers, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rachel Cherry (founder of WP Campus) and Alex Aspinall (Human Made) about the state of WordPress in higher education. They discuss the WP Campus organisation, its mission to support WordPress users in higher ed, insights from a new research report, ongoing challenges like limited resources and slow adoption of new features, and the critical need for accessibility and enterprise-level tools. The episode also explores collaborative opportunities, plugin needs, and how agencies and developers can better serve this complex, resourceful sector. Whether you’re a WordPress professional, agency, educator, or are just curious about the unique needs and opportunities the higher education space offers, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#183 &#8211; Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira and Anand Upadhyay on how WordPress is shaping the future of education for students worldwide</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/183-destiny-kanno-isotta-peira-and-anand-upadhyay-on-how-wordpress-is-shaping-the-future-of-education-for-students-worldwide</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley talks with Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira, and Anand Upadhyay about WordPress’s growing role in education. They discuss WP Campus Connect, which brings free, hands-on WordPress workshops to schools and universities, helping students develop valuable tech skills and connect with career opportunities. Anand shares success stories from India, while Isotta introduces WordPress Credits, a program allowing students to earn official academic credits for contributing to WordPress. The episode also covers WordPress Student Clubs, giving students ongoing ways to engage and learn. Together, the guests highlight the importance of accessibility, community, and making WordPress education available to young people everywhere. If you’re curious about how to bring WordPress into your local school, university, or community, or if you just want to hear how WordPress is making a difference far beyond the web, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley talks with Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira, and Anand Upadhyay about WordPress’s growing role in education. They discuss WP Campus Connect, which brings free, hands-on WordPress workshops to schools and universi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley talks with Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira, and Anand Upadhyay about WordPress’s growing role in education. They discuss WP Campus Connect, which brings free, hands-on WordPress workshops to schools and universities, helping students develop valuable tech skills and connect with career opportunities. Anand shares success stories from India, while Isotta introduces WordPress Credits, a program allowing students to earn official academic credits for contributing to WordPress. The episode also covers WordPress Student Clubs, giving students ongoing ways to engage and learn. Together, the guests highlight the importance of accessibility, community, and making WordPress education available to young people everywhere. If you’re curious about how to bring WordPress into your local school, university, or community, or if you just want to hear how WordPress is making a difference far beyond the web, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this WP Tavern episode, host Nathan Wrigley talks with Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira, and Anand Upadhyay about WordPress’s growing role in education. They discuss WP Campus Connect, which brings free, hands-on WordPress workshops to schools and universities, helping students develop valuable tech skills and connect with career opportunities. Anand shares success stories from India, while Isotta introduces WordPress Credits, a program allowing students to earn official academic credits for contributing to WordPress. The episode also covers WordPress Student Clubs, giving students ongoing ways to engage and learn. Together, the guests highlight the importance of accessibility, community, and making WordPress education available to young people everywhere. If you’re curious about how to bring WordPress into your local school, university, or community, or if you just want to hear how WordPress is making a difference far beyond the web, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#182 &#8211; Michelle Frechette and Jonathan Desrosiers on the story of .com and .org</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/182-michelle-frechette-and-jonathan-desrosiers-on-the-story-of-com-and-org</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette and Jonathan Desrosiers, and we're here to unravel the key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. We explore the historical development, technical distinctions, and user experiences of both platforms, including issues of ownership, ease-of-use, open-source philosophy, community contributions, and the evolving feature sets. The discussion also touches on branding confusion, community perceptions, and the value of both approaches, emphasising that the right choice depends on individual needs rather than a strict rivalry between the two versions. If you’ve ever wondered which version of WordPress is right for you, why the project seems split into two variants, or how community and commerce intertwine in the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette and Jonathan Desrosiers, and were here to unravel the key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. We explore the historical development, technical distinctions, and user experiences of both pla]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette and Jonathan Desrosiers, and we're here to unravel the key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. We explore the historical development, technical distinctions, and user experiences of both platforms, including issues of ownership, ease-of-use, open-source philosophy, community contributions, and the evolving feature sets. The discussion also touches on branding confusion, community perceptions, and the value of both approaches, emphasising that the right choice depends on individual needs rather than a strict rivalry between the two versions. If you’ve ever wondered which version of WordPress is right for you, why the project seems split into two variants, or how community and commerce intertwine in the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette and Jonathan Desrosiers, and we're here to unravel the key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. We explore the historical development, technical distinctions, and user experiences of both platforms, including issues of ownership, ease-of-use, open-source philosophy, community contributions, and the evolving feature sets. The discussion also touches on branding confusion, community perceptions, and the value of both approaches, emphasising that the right choice depends on individual needs rather than a strict rivalry between the two versions. If you’ve ever wondered which version of WordPress is right for you, why the project seems split into two variants, or how community and commerce intertwine in the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/182-Michelle-Frechette-and-Jonathan-Desrosiers-on-the-story-of-com-and-org.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#181 &#8211; Bob Dunn on rebranding Do the Woo and growing openchannels.fm</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/181-bob-dunn-on-rebranding-do-the-woo-and-growing-openchannels-fm</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bob Dunn about his journey from hosting Do the Woo, a WooCommerce-focused podcast, to launching OpenChannels.fm, a broader podcast network covering the open web, open source, and technology makers. Bob discusses the motivations behind the rebrand, his multi-channel and multi-host format, challenges with managing a growing podcast network, the technical side of production, and the evolving sponsorship model. He shares insights on maintaining flexibility, expanding to new topics and voices, and his ongoing commitment to staying engaged while giving others a platform to host and share content. If you’re interested in open source, podcasting, or building community-driven content, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bob Dunn about his journey from hosting Do the Woo, a WooCommerce-focused podcast, to launching OpenChannels.fm, a broader podcast network covering the open web, open source, and technology makers. Bob discusses]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bob Dunn about his journey from hosting Do the Woo, a WooCommerce-focused podcast, to launching OpenChannels.fm, a broader podcast network covering the open web, open source, and technology makers. Bob discusses the motivations behind the rebrand, his multi-channel and multi-host format, challenges with managing a growing podcast network, the technical side of production, and the evolving sponsorship model. He shares insights on maintaining flexibility, expanding to new topics and voices, and his ongoing commitment to staying engaged while giving others a platform to host and share content. If you’re interested in open source, podcasting, or building community-driven content, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Bob Dunn about his journey from hosting Do the Woo, a WooCommerce-focused podcast, to launching OpenChannels.fm, a broader podcast network covering the open web, open source, and technology makers. Bob discusses the motivations behind the rebrand, his multi-channel and multi-host format, challenges with managing a growing podcast network, the technical side of production, and the evolving sponsorship model. He shares insights on maintaining flexibility, expanding to new topics and voices, and his ongoing commitment to staying engaged while giving others a platform to host and share content. If you’re interested in open source, podcasting, or building community-driven content, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/181-Bob-Dunn-on-rebranding-Do-the-Woo-and-growing-openchannels-fm-1.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/181-Bob-Dunn-on-rebranding-Do-the-Woo-and-growing-openchannels-fm-1.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#180 &#8211; Karla Campos on organising WordCamp US</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/180-karla-campos-on-organising-wordcamp-us</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Karla Campos, a lead organiser for WordCamp US 2025 in Portland. Karla shares her journey into organising the flagship event, describing the volunteer-driven, time-intensive process, and how her background in marketing and large-scale event planning helps. They discuss event logistics, the role of production teams, community involvement, challenges faced, efforts to engage students, and some new event features like a hackathon and remote collaboration. Karla emphasises the welcoming community spirit of WordCamp and encourages everyone, especially newcomers and students, to attend. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of WordCamp US, how it’s organised, how volunteers are supported, and what motivates people like Karla to invest their own time and resources, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Karla Campos, a lead organiser for WordCamp US 2025 in Portland. Karla shares her journey into organising the flagship event, describing the volunteer-driven, time-intensive process, and how her background in ma]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Karla Campos, a lead organiser for WordCamp US 2025 in Portland. Karla shares her journey into organising the flagship event, describing the volunteer-driven, time-intensive process, and how her background in marketing and large-scale event planning helps. They discuss event logistics, the role of production teams, community involvement, challenges faced, efforts to engage students, and some new event features like a hackathon and remote collaboration. Karla emphasises the welcoming community spirit of WordCamp and encourages everyone, especially newcomers and students, to attend. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of WordCamp US, how it’s organised, how volunteers are supported, and what motivates people like Karla to invest their own time and resources, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Karla Campos, a lead organiser for WordCamp US 2025 in Portland. Karla shares her journey into organising the flagship event, describing the volunteer-driven, time-intensive process, and how her background in marketing and large-scale event planning helps. They discuss event logistics, the role of production teams, community involvement, challenges faced, efforts to engage students, and some new event features like a hackathon and remote collaboration. Karla emphasises the welcoming community spirit of WordCamp and encourages everyone, especially newcomers and students, to attend. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of WordCamp US, how it’s organised, how volunteers are supported, and what motivates people like Karla to invest their own time and resources, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/180-Karla-Campos-on-organising-WordCamp-US.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#179 &#8211; Mariya Moeva on the Impact of Google&#8217;s SiteKit on WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/179-mariya-moeva-on-the-impact-of-googles-sitekit-on-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Mariya Moeva from Google about Site Kit, Google's official WordPress plugin. Mariya shares her journey from studying classical Japanese literature to leading SiteKit's development, emphasising its goal of making Google tools accessible and easy for WordPress users. They discuss how Site Kit integrates services like Analytics and Search Console, its popularity, support structure, recent features like Reader Revenue Manager, and future plans including more actionable insights for site owners. Mariya also highlights Google's motivation to support the open web and WordPress community. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by analytics dashboards, or are looking for ways to make data more practical and valuable inside WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Mariya Moeva from Google about Site Kit, Googles official WordPress plugin. Mariya shares her journey from studying classical Japanese literature to leading SiteKits development, emphasising its goal of making G]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Mariya Moeva from Google about Site Kit, Google's official WordPress plugin. Mariya shares her journey from studying classical Japanese literature to leading SiteKit's development, emphasising its goal of making Google tools accessible and easy for WordPress users. They discuss how Site Kit integrates services like Analytics and Search Console, its popularity, support structure, recent features like Reader Revenue Manager, and future plans including more actionable insights for site owners. Mariya also highlights Google's motivation to support the open web and WordPress community. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by analytics dashboards, or are looking for ways to make data more practical and valuable inside WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Mariya Moeva from Google about Site Kit, Google's official WordPress plugin. Mariya shares her journey from studying classical Japanese literature to leading SiteKit's development, emphasising its goal of making Google tools accessible and easy for WordPress users. They discuss how Site Kit integrates services like Analytics and Search Console, its popularity, support structure, recent features like Reader Revenue Manager, and future plans including more actionable insights for site owners. Mariya also highlights Google's motivation to support the open web and WordPress community. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by analytics dashboards, or are looking for ways to make data more practical and valuable inside WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#178 &#8211; Adam Silverstein Explores Transformative Browser Features Impacting WordPress Sites</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/178-adam-silverstein-explores-transformative-browser-features-impacting-wordpress-sites</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. He's here to discuss how new browser APIs and web technologies are transforming the WordPress experience. Adam explains advancements like the Popover API, Scroll Animations, CSS carousels, customisable selects, view transitions, and speculative loading, many of which reduce reliance on heavy JavaScript and improve accessibility, performance, and user experience. He also touches upon modern image formats, browser-based image processing, and running AI directly in the browser. Adam highlights the growing collaboration among browser vendors and encourages developers to engage in shaping browser standards for the open web. Whether you’re a theme designer, plugin developer, or site owner simply curious about what’s next, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. Hes here to discuss how new browser APIs and web technologies are transforming the WordPress experience. Adam explains advancements like the Popover API, Scroll Animations, CSS carousels, customisable select]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. He's here to discuss how new browser APIs and web technologies are transforming the WordPress experience. Adam explains advancements like the Popover API, Scroll Animations, CSS carousels, customisable selects, view transitions, and speculative loading, many of which reduce reliance on heavy JavaScript and improve accessibility, performance, and user experience. He also touches upon modern image formats, browser-based image processing, and running AI directly in the browser. Adam highlights the growing collaboration among browser vendors and encourages developers to engage in shaping browser standards for the open web. Whether you’re a theme designer, plugin developer, or site owner simply curious about what’s next, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. He's here to discuss how new browser APIs and web technologies are transforming the WordPress experience. Adam explains advancements like the Popover API, Scroll Animations, CSS carousels, customisable selects, view transitions, and speculative loading, many of which reduce reliance on heavy JavaScript and improve accessibility, performance, and user experience. He also touches upon modern image formats, browser-based image processing, and running AI directly in the browser. Adam highlights the growing collaboration among browser vendors and encourages developers to engage in shaping browser standards for the open web. Whether you’re a theme designer, plugin developer, or site owner simply curious about what’s next, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/178-Adam-Silverstein-Explores-Transformative-Browser-Features-Impacting-WordPress-Sites.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/178-Adam-Silverstein-Explores-Transformative-Browser-Features-Impacting-WordPress-Sites.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#177 &#8211; Charlotte Bax on Reducing Your Website’s Carbon Footprint</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/177-charlotte-bax-on-reducing-your-websites-carbon-footprint</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Charlotte Bax at WordCamp Europe about making websites more environmentally sustainable. Charlotte shares her journey into sustainable web design, offers practical advice on reducing a website’s carbon footprint, like choosing green web hosting, optimising images, improving UX, applying caching, and managing visitor traffic, and introduces advanced concepts like grid-aware websites. The conversation also touches on WordPress’s role in digital sustainability and recent efforts to revive its sustainability team. Charlotte offers resources and invites listeners to connect for further advice on building greener websites. If you’ve ever wondered how digital choices impact the planet, and what steps you can take today to help, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Charlotte Bax at WordCamp Europe about making websites more environmentally sustainable. Charlotte shares her journey into sustainable web design, offers practical advice on reducing a website’s carbon footprint]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Charlotte Bax at WordCamp Europe about making websites more environmentally sustainable. Charlotte shares her journey into sustainable web design, offers practical advice on reducing a website’s carbon footprint, like choosing green web hosting, optimising images, improving UX, applying caching, and managing visitor traffic, and introduces advanced concepts like grid-aware websites. The conversation also touches on WordPress’s role in digital sustainability and recent efforts to revive its sustainability team. Charlotte offers resources and invites listeners to connect for further advice on building greener websites. If you’ve ever wondered how digital choices impact the planet, and what steps you can take today to help, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Charlotte Bax at WordCamp Europe about making websites more environmentally sustainable. Charlotte shares her journey into sustainable web design, offers practical advice on reducing a website’s carbon footprint, like choosing green web hosting, optimising images, improving UX, applying caching, and managing visitor traffic, and introduces advanced concepts like grid-aware websites. The conversation also touches on WordPress’s role in digital sustainability and recent efforts to revive its sustainability team. Charlotte offers resources and invites listeners to connect for further advice on building greener websites. If you’ve ever wondered how digital choices impact the planet, and what steps you can take today to help, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#176 &#8211; Héctor de Prada on the Power of Local WordPress Meetups in Community Building</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/176-hector-de-prada-on-the-power-of-local-wordpress-meetups-in-community-building</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=197433</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popular, well-attended Meetups, and explains their strategies for inclusive topics, sponsorship, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. They also discuss the importance of variety in event formats, supporting new organisers, and the positive impact Meetups have on networking and opportunities within their local tech ecosystem. If you’ve ever thought about starting a WordPress Meetup in your city, or want to bring new energy to an existing group, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popular, well-attended Meetups, and explains their strategies for inclusive topics, sponsorship, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. They also discuss the importance of variety in event formats, supporting new organisers, and the positive impact Meetups have on networking and opportunities within their local tech ecosystem. If you’ve ever thought about starting a WordPress Meetup in your city, or want to bring new energy to an existing group, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/2082378/c1e-7k3m3u99641f50og8-9jq5g66kbj4m-kswdwt.mp3" length="35083029" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popular, well-attended Meetups, and explains their strategies for inclusive topics, sponsorship, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. They also discuss the importance of variety in event formats, supporting new organisers, and the positive impact Meetups have on networking and opportunities within their local tech ecosystem. If you’ve ever thought about starting a WordPress Meetup in your city, or want to bring new energy to an existing group, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/176-Hector-de-Prada-on-the-Power-of-Local-WordPress-Meetups-in-Community-Building.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:36:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popular, well-attended Meetups, and explains their strategies for inclusive topics, sponsorship, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. They also discuss the importance of variety in event formats, supporting new organisers, and the positive impact Meetups have on networking and opportunities within their local tech ecosystem. If you’ve ever thought about starting a WordPress Meetup in your city, or want to bring new energy to an existing group, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#175 &#8211; Jennifer Schumacher on Learning From Agency Mistakes</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/175-jennifer-schumacher-on-learning-from-agency-mistakes</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=197160</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to learn from them. She emphasises the importance of process improvement, mental health, honest reflection, and open conversations within the WordPress community to avoid repeated mistakes, find balance, and create healthier agency cultures. Jennifer also highlights the value of sharing experiences and continuously adapting, rather than seeking perfection. If you’ve found yourself frustrated with agency workflows, or are hoping to build a healthier business in the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to le]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to learn from them. She emphasises the importance of process improvement, mental health, honest reflection, and open conversations within the WordPress community to avoid repeated mistakes, find balance, and create healthier agency cultures. Jennifer also highlights the value of sharing experiences and continuously adapting, rather than seeking perfection. If you’ve found yourself frustrated with agency workflows, or are hoping to build a healthier business in the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to learn from them. She emphasises the importance of process improvement, mental health, honest reflection, and open conversations within the WordPress community to avoid repeated mistakes, find balance, and create healthier agency cultures. Jennifer also highlights the value of sharing experiences and continuously adapting, rather than seeking perfection. If you’ve found yourself frustrated with agency workflows, or are hoping to build a healthier business in the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to learn from them. She emphasises the importance of process improvement, mental health, honest reflection, and open conversations within the WordPress community to avoid repeated mistakes, find balance, and create healthier agency cultures. Jennifer also highlights the value of sharing experiences and continuously adapting, rather than seeking perfection. If you’ve found yourself frustrated with agency workflows, or are hoping to build a healthier business in the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#174 &#8211; Joe Dolson and Jonathan Desrosiers on WordPress Accessibility: Core Commitment or Canonical Plugin</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/174-joe-dolson-and-jonathan-desrosiers-on-wordpress-accessibility-core-commitment-or-canonical-plugin</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=196977</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson and Jonathan Desrosiers. We're talking about the concept of canonical plugins in WordPress, focusing on accessibility. We discuss what canonical plugins are, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and whether accessibility features should move from Core to a dedicated plugin. The conversation explores the complexities of accessibility, legal requirements, user experience, and the importance of keeping WordPress inclusive while ensuring essential features remain discoverable and maintained. Whether you're a developer, a site owner, or someone interested in the ethical questions at the heart of open-source software, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson and Jonathan Desrosiers. Were talking about the concept of canonical plugins in WordPress, focusing on accessibility. We discuss what canonical plugins are, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and whether acces]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson and Jonathan Desrosiers. We're talking about the concept of canonical plugins in WordPress, focusing on accessibility. We discuss what canonical plugins are, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and whether accessibility features should move from Core to a dedicated plugin. The conversation explores the complexities of accessibility, legal requirements, user experience, and the importance of keeping WordPress inclusive while ensuring essential features remain discoverable and maintained. Whether you're a developer, a site owner, or someone interested in the ethical questions at the heart of open-source software, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson and Jonathan Desrosiers. We're talking about the concept of canonical plugins in WordPress, focusing on accessibility. We discuss what canonical plugins are, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and whether accessibility features should move from Core to a dedicated plugin. The conversation explores the complexities of accessibility, legal requirements, user experience, and the importance of keeping WordPress inclusive while ensuring essential features remain discoverable and maintained. Whether you're a developer, a site owner, or someone interested in the ethical questions at the heart of open-source software, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/174-Joe-Dolson-and-Jonathan-Desrosiers-on-WordPress-Accessibility-Core-Commitment-or-Canonical-Plugin.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#173 &#8211; Tom Willmot and Jon Ang on Building a Global Bank Website</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/173-tom-wilmot-and-jon-ang-on-building-a-global-bank-website</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=196672</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tom Willmot and Jon Ang. This episode was recorded at WordCamp Europe, and we're talk about how Human Made built and manage the Standard Chartered Bank’s global WordPress platform. We discuss the scale and complexity of serving 70 countries, 500+ CMS users, and hundreds of millions of monthly page views, concentrating upon compliance, accessibility, multilingual strategies, and deep customisations built on the block editor. The conversation also covers Human Made’s open source contributions, the shift in enterprise perceptions of WordPress, and how close partnerships make massive, mission-critical WordPress projects possible. If you’re curious about how WordPress powers mission-critical web infrastructure for some of the world’s biggest organisations, or how you might pitch WordPress for enterprise use, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tom Willmot and Jon Ang. This episode was recorded at WordCamp Europe, and were talk about how Human Made built and manage the Standard Chartered Bank’s global WordPress platform. We discuss the scale and complexity of servin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tom Willmot and Jon Ang. This episode was recorded at WordCamp Europe, and we're talk about how Human Made built and manage the Standard Chartered Bank’s global WordPress platform. We discuss the scale and complexity of serving 70 countries, 500+ CMS users, and hundreds of millions of monthly page views, concentrating upon compliance, accessibility, multilingual strategies, and deep customisations built on the block editor. The conversation also covers Human Made’s open source contributions, the shift in enterprise perceptions of WordPress, and how close partnerships make massive, mission-critical WordPress projects possible. If you’re curious about how WordPress powers mission-critical web infrastructure for some of the world’s biggest organisations, or how you might pitch WordPress for enterprise use, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tom Willmot and Jon Ang. This episode was recorded at WordCamp Europe, and we're talk about how Human Made built and manage the Standard Chartered Bank’s global WordPress platform. We discuss the scale and complexity of serving 70 countries, 500+ CMS users, and hundreds of millions of monthly page views, concentrating upon compliance, accessibility, multilingual strategies, and deep customisations built on the block editor. The conversation also covers Human Made’s open source contributions, the shift in enterprise perceptions of WordPress, and how close partnerships make massive, mission-critical WordPress projects possible. If you’re curious about how WordPress powers mission-critical web infrastructure for some of the world’s biggest organisations, or how you might pitch WordPress for enterprise use, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tom Willmot and Jon Ang. This episode was recorded at WordCamp Europe, and we're talk about how Human Made built and manage the Standard Chartered Bank’s global WordPress platform. We discuss the scale and complexity of serving 70 countries, 500+ CMS users, and hundreds of millions of monthly page views, concentrating upon compliance, accessibility, multilingual strategies, and deep customisations built on the block editor. The conversation also covers Human Made’s open source contributions, the shift in enterprise perceptions of WordPress, and how close partnerships make massive, mission-critical WordPress projects possible. If you’re curious about how WordPress powers mission-critical web infrastructure for some of the world’s biggest organisations, or how you might pitch WordPress for enterprise use, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tom-Willmot-and-Jon-Ang.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#172 &#8211; Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada on Website Maintenance for WordPress Agencies and Freelancers</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/172-reyes-martinez-and-hector-de-prada-on-website-maintenance-for-wordpress-agencies-and-freelancers</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=196556</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada. They're here to discuss the essential tasks involved in maintaining multiple WordPress websites, especially for freelancers and agencies. They explore the importance of ongoing updates, security, backups, uptime monitoring, and client education, highlighting proactive website care as a valuable business opportunity. They also introduce their tool, Modular DS, which helps automate and centralise maintenance tasks, and share practical advice on selling care plans, building recurring revenue, and the evolving landscape of web maintenance. If you’re a freelancer or agency owner looking to scale up your business, perhaps you offer care plans to clients, or are considering adding maintenance plans to your services, this episode’s for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada. Theyre here to discuss the essential tasks involved in maintaining multiple WordPress websites, especially for freelancers and agencies. They explore the importance of ongoing updates, secu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada. They're here to discuss the essential tasks involved in maintaining multiple WordPress websites, especially for freelancers and agencies. They explore the importance of ongoing updates, security, backups, uptime monitoring, and client education, highlighting proactive website care as a valuable business opportunity. They also introduce their tool, Modular DS, which helps automate and centralise maintenance tasks, and share practical advice on selling care plans, building recurring revenue, and the evolving landscape of web maintenance. If you’re a freelancer or agency owner looking to scale up your business, perhaps you offer care plans to clients, or are considering adding maintenance plans to your services, this episode’s for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada. They're here to discuss the essential tasks involved in maintaining multiple WordPress websites, especially for freelancers and agencies. They explore the importance of ongoing updates, security, backups, uptime monitoring, and client education, highlighting proactive website care as a valuable business opportunity. They also introduce their tool, Modular DS, which helps automate and centralise maintenance tasks, and share practical advice on selling care plans, building recurring revenue, and the evolving landscape of web maintenance. If you’re a freelancer or agency owner looking to scale up your business, perhaps you offer care plans to clients, or are considering adding maintenance plans to your services, this episode’s for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/172-Reyes-Martinez-and-Hector-De-Prada-on-Website-Maintenance-for-WordPress-Agencies-and-Freelancers.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#172 &#8211; Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada on Website Maintenance for WordPress Agencies and Freelancers</title>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada. They're here to discuss the essential tasks involved in maintaining multiple WordPress websites, especially for freelancers and agencies. They explore the importance of ongoing updates, security, backups, uptime monitoring, and client education, highlighting proactive website care as a valuable business opportunity. They also introduce their tool, Modular DS, which helps automate and centralise maintenance tasks, and share practical advice on selling care plans, building recurring revenue, and the evolving landscape of web maintenance. If you’re a freelancer or agency owner looking to scale up your business, perhaps you offer care plans to clients, or are considering adding maintenance plans to your services, this episode’s for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/172-Reyes-Martinez-and-Hector-De-Prada-on-Website-Maintenance-for-WordPress-Agencies-and-Freelancers.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#171 &#8211; Felix Arntz on How Speculative Loading Is Speeding Up Your WordPress Website</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/171-felix-arntz-on-how-speculative-loading-is-speeding-up-your-wordpress-website</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=196101</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz who discusses speculative loading, a new WordPress 6.8 feature designed to make websites faster by preloading pages before users navigate to them. Felix explains how it works, why WordPress uses a conservative default setting for broad compatibility, and how more eager configurations are possible with plugins or code. The episode also covers how performance gains, though seemingly small, add up at scale and are carefully measured using large datasets. Felix highlights the balance between speed improvements and environmental considerations, and shares insights into the data-driven work of the WordPress Performance Team. If you’ve ever wondered how large-scale, browser-level improvements make their way into WordPress Core, or simply want to know if there’s a way to make your own WordPress site that much faster, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz who discusses speculative loading, a new WordPress 6.8 feature designed to make websites faster by preloading pages before users navigate to them. Felix explains how it works, why WordPress uses a conservative def]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz who discusses speculative loading, a new WordPress 6.8 feature designed to make websites faster by preloading pages before users navigate to them. Felix explains how it works, why WordPress uses a conservative default setting for broad compatibility, and how more eager configurations are possible with plugins or code. The episode also covers how performance gains, though seemingly small, add up at scale and are carefully measured using large datasets. Felix highlights the balance between speed improvements and environmental considerations, and shares insights into the data-driven work of the WordPress Performance Team. If you’ve ever wondered how large-scale, browser-level improvements make their way into WordPress Core, or simply want to know if there’s a way to make your own WordPress site that much faster, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/2045998/c1e-n4n3nud3m9nco02n8-5zx9z3v9ad82-2xvmzk.mp3" length="46797927" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz who discusses speculative loading, a new WordPress 6.8 feature designed to make websites faster by preloading pages before users navigate to them. Felix explains how it works, why WordPress uses a conservative default setting for broad compatibility, and how more eager configurations are possible with plugins or code. The episode also covers how performance gains, though seemingly small, add up at scale and are carefully measured using large datasets. Felix highlights the balance between speed improvements and environmental considerations, and shares insights into the data-driven work of the WordPress Performance Team. If you’ve ever wondered how large-scale, browser-level improvements make their way into WordPress Core, or simply want to know if there’s a way to make your own WordPress site that much faster, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/171-Felix-Arntz-on-How-Speculative-Loading-Is-Speeding-Up-Your-WordPress-Website.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/171-Felix-Arntz-on-How-Speculative-Loading-Is-Speeding-Up-Your-WordPress-Website.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#170 &#8211; Chris Reynolds on WordPress and Drupal: Differences and Similarities</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/170-chris-reynolds-on-wordpress-and-drupal-differences-and-similarities</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=195929</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. He's a developer advocate at Pantheon, and we're talking about the similarities and differences between the WordPress and Drupal communities. Chris discusses Pantheon's dual focus on both platforms, their approaches to managed hosting, and community event structures. The conversation covers Drupal’s recent community-driven innovations, like Drupal CMS and “recipes”, and how the Drupal Association’s organisation compares with WordPress' governance. If you’re curious about how open source projects organise themselves, how their communities navigate growth and challenge, and what WordPress can learn from Drupal (and vice versa), this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. Hes a developer advocate at Pantheon, and were talking about the similarities and differences between the WordPress and Drupal communities. Chris discusses Pantheons dual focus on both platforms, their approac]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. He's a developer advocate at Pantheon, and we're talking about the similarities and differences between the WordPress and Drupal communities. Chris discusses Pantheon's dual focus on both platforms, their approaches to managed hosting, and community event structures. The conversation covers Drupal’s recent community-driven innovations, like Drupal CMS and “recipes”, and how the Drupal Association’s organisation compares with WordPress' governance. If you’re curious about how open source projects organise themselves, how their communities navigate growth and challenge, and what WordPress can learn from Drupal (and vice versa), this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. He's a developer advocate at Pantheon, and we're talking about the similarities and differences between the WordPress and Drupal communities. Chris discusses Pantheon's dual focus on both platforms, their approaches to managed hosting, and community event structures. The conversation covers Drupal’s recent community-driven innovations, like Drupal CMS and “recipes”, and how the Drupal Association’s organisation compares with WordPress' governance. If you’re curious about how open source projects organise themselves, how their communities navigate growth and challenge, and what WordPress can learn from Drupal (and vice versa), this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/170-Chris-Reynolds-on-WordPress-and-Drupal-Differences-and-Similarities.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#169 &#8211; Wes Tatters on the Evolution of Internet Communities and WordPress Open Source</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/169-wes-tatters-on-the-evolution-of-internet-communities-and-wordpress-open-source</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Wes Tatters, and he's here to discuss the evolution of the internet, from early tech days and community-building on platforms like CompuServe, to the emergence of open-source projects and the rise of WordPress. Wes reflects on the transition from closed platforms to owning content and highlights the importance, and challenges, of online communities. He touches on the impacts of social media, AI, and the self-correcting nature of internet communities, while examining the strengths and growing pains within the WordPress ecosystem. The conversation underscores the enduring value of openness, collaboration, and listening. If you’re interested in how the history of the internet directly shaped WordPress, the open web, and the communities we build today, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Wes Tatters, and hes here to discuss the evolution of the internet, from early tech days and community-building on platforms like CompuServe, to the emergence of open-source projects and the rise of WordPress. Wes reflects on]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Wes Tatters, and he's here to discuss the evolution of the internet, from early tech days and community-building on platforms like CompuServe, to the emergence of open-source projects and the rise of WordPress. Wes reflects on the transition from closed platforms to owning content and highlights the importance, and challenges, of online communities. He touches on the impacts of social media, AI, and the self-correcting nature of internet communities, while examining the strengths and growing pains within the WordPress ecosystem. The conversation underscores the enduring value of openness, collaboration, and listening. If you’re interested in how the history of the internet directly shaped WordPress, the open web, and the communities we build today, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Wes Tatters, and he's here to discuss the evolution of the internet, from early tech days and community-building on platforms like CompuServe, to the emergence of open-source projects and the rise of WordPress. Wes reflects on the transition from closed platforms to owning content and highlights the importance, and challenges, of online communities. He touches on the impacts of social media, AI, and the self-correcting nature of internet communities, while examining the strengths and growing pains within the WordPress ecosystem. The conversation underscores the enduring value of openness, collaboration, and listening. If you’re interested in how the history of the internet directly shaped WordPress, the open web, and the communities we build today, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#168 &#8211; Hari Shanker on Understanding and Showing WordPress Contributions</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/168-hari-shanker-on-understanding-and-showing-wordpress-contributions</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk with Hari Shanker about the thriving WordPress community in India, and the innovative WordPress Contribution Health Dashboards project. Hari discusses his background, the growth of WordPress among India’s youth, challenges in tracking contributions across teams, and the effort to build visual dashboards to help all contributors understand where help is needed in the project. The episode highlights the need for community feedback, technical support, and automation to make contribution data more accessible and impactful for the entire WordPress ecosystem. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your WordPress contributions matter even more, or how the project could be better supported by data-driven insights, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk with Hari Shanker about the thriving WordPress community in India, and the innovative WordPress Contribution Health Dashboards project. Hari discusses his background, the growth of WordPress among India’s youth, challenges in trac]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk with Hari Shanker about the thriving WordPress community in India, and the innovative WordPress Contribution Health Dashboards project. Hari discusses his background, the growth of WordPress among India’s youth, challenges in tracking contributions across teams, and the effort to build visual dashboards to help all contributors understand where help is needed in the project. The episode highlights the need for community feedback, technical support, and automation to make contribution data more accessible and impactful for the entire WordPress ecosystem. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your WordPress contributions matter even more, or how the project could be better supported by data-driven insights, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk with Hari Shanker about the thriving WordPress community in India, and the innovative WordPress Contribution Health Dashboards project. Hari discusses his background, the growth of WordPress among India’s youth, challenges in tracking contributions across teams, and the effort to build visual dashboards to help all contributors understand where help is needed in the project. The episode highlights the need for community feedback, technical support, and automation to make contribution data more accessible and impactful for the entire WordPress ecosystem. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your WordPress contributions matter even more, or how the project could be better supported by data-driven insights, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#167 &#8211; Bud Kraus on Podcasting and Finding Inspiration in WordPress Stories</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/167-bud-kraus-on-podcasting-and-finding-inspiration-in-wordpress-stories</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Bud Kraus. He's a WordPress educator, content creator, and host of the “Seriously, BUD?” podcast. Bud shares his journey from web design to WordPress teaching, explaining what inspired his transition toward podcasting and content creation. We discuss Bud’s show format, tech stack, and why he values unexpected, personality-driven conversations over strictly WordPress-focused discussions. We also get into the evolution and accessibility of podcasting, how he approaches guest interviews, and the importance of curiosity and listening skills. Bud also opens up about the joys and challenges of editing, working with guests from diverse backgrounds, and why he keeps his podcast focussed on the WordPress community’s personal stories, rather than purely technical topics. If you’re curious about podcasting, interested in the art of conversation, or are thinking of starting your own show, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Bud Kraus. Hes a WordPress educator, content creator, and host of the “Seriously, BUD?” podcast. Bud shares his journey from web design to WordPress teaching, explaining what inspired his transition toward podcasting and cont]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Bud Kraus. He's a WordPress educator, content creator, and host of the “Seriously, BUD?” podcast. Bud shares his journey from web design to WordPress teaching, explaining what inspired his transition toward podcasting and content creation. We discuss Bud’s show format, tech stack, and why he values unexpected, personality-driven conversations over strictly WordPress-focused discussions. We also get into the evolution and accessibility of podcasting, how he approaches guest interviews, and the importance of curiosity and listening skills. Bud also opens up about the joys and challenges of editing, working with guests from diverse backgrounds, and why he keeps his podcast focussed on the WordPress community’s personal stories, rather than purely technical topics. If you’re curious about podcasting, interested in the art of conversation, or are thinking of starting your own show, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Bud Kraus. He's a WordPress educator, content creator, and host of the “Seriously, BUD?” podcast. Bud shares his journey from web design to WordPress teaching, explaining what inspired his transition toward podcasting and content creation. We discuss Bud’s show format, tech stack, and why he values unexpected, personality-driven conversations over strictly WordPress-focused discussions. We also get into the evolution and accessibility of podcasting, how he approaches guest interviews, and the importance of curiosity and listening skills. Bud also opens up about the joys and challenges of editing, working with guests from diverse backgrounds, and why he keeps his podcast focussed on the WordPress community’s personal stories, rather than purely technical topics. If you’re curious about podcasting, interested in the art of conversation, or are thinking of starting your own show, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#166 &#8211; Ryan Welcher on What’s New for Developers</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/166-ryan-welcher-on-whats-new-for-developers</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. This was recorded at WordCamp Asia in Manila, and centres upon his developer relations work with Automattic, and his popular "Block Developer Cookbook" workshop. We discuss some recent new features in WordPress Core, including the Block Bindings API, Plugin Template Registration API, and Data Views, as well as the growing focus on documentation and developer experience in the WordPress community. We also touch on the impact of AI on WordPress development and the importance of interactive, engaging workshops at WordCamps. If you’re interested in what’s new in WordPress development, want to understand where the project is heading, or are curious about the real impact of recent changes and features, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. This was recorded at WordCamp Asia in Manila, and centres upon his developer relations work with Automattic, and his popular Block Developer Cookbook workshop. We discuss some recent new features in WordPress Co]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. This was recorded at WordCamp Asia in Manila, and centres upon his developer relations work with Automattic, and his popular "Block Developer Cookbook" workshop. We discuss some recent new features in WordPress Core, including the Block Bindings API, Plugin Template Registration API, and Data Views, as well as the growing focus on documentation and developer experience in the WordPress community. We also touch on the impact of AI on WordPress development and the importance of interactive, engaging workshops at WordCamps. If you’re interested in what’s new in WordPress development, want to understand where the project is heading, or are curious about the real impact of recent changes and features, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. This was recorded at WordCamp Asia in Manila, and centres upon his developer relations work with Automattic, and his popular "Block Developer Cookbook" workshop. We discuss some recent new features in WordPress Core, including the Block Bindings API, Plugin Template Registration API, and Data Views, as well as the growing focus on documentation and developer experience in the WordPress community. We also touch on the impact of AI on WordPress development and the importance of interactive, engaging workshops at WordCamps. If you’re interested in what’s new in WordPress development, want to understand where the project is heading, or are curious about the real impact of recent changes and features, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>#165 &#8211; Aaron D. Campbell Why Open Standards and WordPress Matter</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/165-aaron-d-campbell-why-open-standards-and-wordpress-matter</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron D. Campbell, and we're here to talk about the significance of open standards and open source in the digital world. Aaron shares his 18-year journey contributing to WordPress, and expresses excitement about its future as an open, viable counterbalance to closed platforms. We discuss the history and current state of the internet, emphasising the importance of choice and interoperability. The conversation covers the impact of proprietary platforms and highlights efforts to promote open standards, ultimately Aaron argues for a more open, and collaborative, web for innovation and societal benefit. If you're curious about the role of open systems and the future they shape, and why the open web matters now more than ever, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron D. Campbell, and were here to talk about the significance of open standards and open source in the digital world. Aaron shares his 18-year journey contributing to WordPress, and expresses excitement about its future as ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron D. Campbell, and we're here to talk about the significance of open standards and open source in the digital world. Aaron shares his 18-year journey contributing to WordPress, and expresses excitement about its future as an open, viable counterbalance to closed platforms. We discuss the history and current state of the internet, emphasising the importance of choice and interoperability. The conversation covers the impact of proprietary platforms and highlights efforts to promote open standards, ultimately Aaron argues for a more open, and collaborative, web for innovation and societal benefit. If you're curious about the role of open systems and the future they shape, and why the open web matters now more than ever, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron D. Campbell, and we're here to talk about the significance of open standards and open source in the digital world. Aaron shares his 18-year journey contributing to WordPress, and expresses excitement about its future as an open, viable counterbalance to closed platforms. We discuss the history and current state of the internet, emphasising the importance of choice and interoperability. The conversation covers the impact of proprietary platforms and highlights efforts to promote open standards, ultimately Aaron argues for a more open, and collaborative, web for innovation and societal benefit. If you're curious about the role of open systems and the future they shape, and why the open web matters now more than ever, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#164 &#8211; Milana Cap on the Interactivity and HTML APIs, and Their Enormous Potential</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/164-milana-cap-on-the-interactivity-and-html-apis-and-their-enormous-potential</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milana Cap, and she's here to talk about her presentation at WordCamp Asia in Manila, titled "WordPress gems for developers: fresh new features you'll actually want to use." Milana, a WordPress Engineer at XWP from Serbia, discusses the significance of the Interactivity API and HTML API in modern WordPress development. The Interactivity API enables communication between Gutenberg blocks, while the HTML API simplifies server-side DOM manipulation using PHP. These advancements enhance WordPress' interactivity, boost performance, and provide standardised solutions for developers, improving efficiency and moving WordPress into the future. If you're a developer looking to leverage these new WordPress features, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milana Cap, and shes here to talk about her presentation at WordCamp Asia in Manila, titled WordPress gems for developers: fresh new features youll actually want to use. Milana, a WordPress Engineer at XWP from Serbia, discus]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milana Cap, and she's here to talk about her presentation at WordCamp Asia in Manila, titled "WordPress gems for developers: fresh new features you'll actually want to use." Milana, a WordPress Engineer at XWP from Serbia, discusses the significance of the Interactivity API and HTML API in modern WordPress development. The Interactivity API enables communication between Gutenberg blocks, while the HTML API simplifies server-side DOM manipulation using PHP. These advancements enhance WordPress' interactivity, boost performance, and provide standardised solutions for developers, improving efficiency and moving WordPress into the future. If you're a developer looking to leverage these new WordPress features, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milana Cap, and she's here to talk about her presentation at WordCamp Asia in Manila, titled "WordPress gems for developers: fresh new features you'll actually want to use." Milana, a WordPress Engineer at XWP from Serbia, discusses the significance of the Interactivity API and HTML API in modern WordPress development. The Interactivity API enables communication between Gutenberg blocks, while the HTML API simplifies server-side DOM manipulation using PHP. These advancements enhance WordPress' interactivity, boost performance, and provide standardised solutions for developers, improving efficiency and moving WordPress into the future. If you're a developer looking to leverage these new WordPress features, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/164-Milana-Cap-on-the-Interactivity-and-HTML-APIs-and-Their-Enormous-Potential.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:40:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milana Cap, and she's here to talk about her presentation at WordCamp Asia in Manila, titled "WordPress gems for developers: fresh new features you'll actually want to use." Milana, a WordPress Engineer at XWP from Serbia, discusses the significance of the Interactivity API and HTML API in modern WordPress development. The Interactivity API enables communication between Gutenberg blocks, while the HTML API simplifies server-side DOM manipulation using PHP. These advancements enhance WordPress' interactivity, boost performance, and provide standardised solutions for developers, improving efficiency and moving WordPress into the future. If you're a developer looking to leverage these new WordPress features, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#163 &#8211; Birgit Pauli-Haack on the Magic of the WordPress Playground</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/163-birgit-pauli-haack-on-the-magic-of-the-wordpress-playground</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Birgit Pauli-Haack who I spoke to at WordCamp Asia. We explore WordPress Playground, a transformative tool allowing users to launch a WordPress instance directly in their browsers without needing a server, PHP, or a database. Users can test plugins, themes, and content seamlessly. We also discuss the potential for Blueprints, pre-configured setups with specific plugins and themes, offering a demo-like experience that could be used for education or plugin demonstrations. We touch on potential future developments, including permanent local storage and integration with hosting providers. If you’re curious about how the WordPress Playground is set to usher in a new era of friction-free web development, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Birgit Pauli-Haack who I spoke to at WordCamp Asia. We explore WordPress Playground, a transformative tool allowing users to launch a WordPress instance directly in their browsers without needing a server, PHP, or a database.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Birgit Pauli-Haack who I spoke to at WordCamp Asia. We explore WordPress Playground, a transformative tool allowing users to launch a WordPress instance directly in their browsers without needing a server, PHP, or a database. Users can test plugins, themes, and content seamlessly. We also discuss the potential for Blueprints, pre-configured setups with specific plugins and themes, offering a demo-like experience that could be used for education or plugin demonstrations. We touch on potential future developments, including permanent local storage and integration with hosting providers. If you’re curious about how the WordPress Playground is set to usher in a new era of friction-free web development, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Birgit Pauli-Haack who I spoke to at WordCamp Asia. We explore WordPress Playground, a transformative tool allowing users to launch a WordPress instance directly in their browsers without needing a server, PHP, or a database. Users can test plugins, themes, and content seamlessly. We also discuss the potential for Blueprints, pre-configured setups with specific plugins and themes, offering a demo-like experience that could be used for education or plugin demonstrations. We touch on potential future developments, including permanent local storage and integration with hosting providers. If you’re curious about how the WordPress Playground is set to usher in a new era of friction-free web development, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:41:59</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/163-Birgit-Pauli-Haack-on-the-Magic-of-the-WordPress-Playground.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#162 &#8211; Jo Minney on Website Usability Testing for WordPress Projects</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/162-jo-minney-on-website-usability-testing-for-wordpress-projects</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=193251</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode recorded at WordCamp Asia, Jo Minney discusses her expertise in usability testing. She highlights the importance of usability for improving user experience and conversion rates, differentiating it from user acceptance testing. Jo shares insights on conducting cost-effective usability tests, focusing on qualitative data and involving diverse participants. She emphasises the economic benefits of usability improvements and the need for proactive client communication to address usability and accessibility issues. Jo also discusses the role of testing in preventing poor practices like "deceptive design" and enhancing client relations through regular reviews. If you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of usability testing and its benefits, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode recorded at WordCamp Asia, Jo Minney discusses her expertise in usability testing. She highlights the importance of usability for improving user experience and conversion rates, differentiating it from user acceptance testing. Jo shares i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode recorded at WordCamp Asia, Jo Minney discusses her expertise in usability testing. She highlights the importance of usability for improving user experience and conversion rates, differentiating it from user acceptance testing. Jo shares insights on conducting cost-effective usability tests, focusing on qualitative data and involving diverse participants. She emphasises the economic benefits of usability improvements and the need for proactive client communication to address usability and accessibility issues. Jo also discusses the role of testing in preventing poor practices like "deceptive design" and enhancing client relations through regular reviews. If you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of usability testing and its benefits, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode recorded at WordCamp Asia, Jo Minney discusses her expertise in usability testing. She highlights the importance of usability for improving user experience and conversion rates, differentiating it from user acceptance testing. Jo shares insights on conducting cost-effective usability tests, focusing on qualitative data and involving diverse participants. She emphasises the economic benefits of usability improvements and the need for proactive client communication to address usability and accessibility issues. Jo also discusses the role of testing in preventing poor practices like "deceptive design" and enhancing client relations through regular reviews. If you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of usability testing and its benefits, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:41:15</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/162-Jo-Minney-on-Website-Usability-Testing-for-WordPress-Projects.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#161 &#8211; Robert Jacobi on WordPress, Security, and the OSI Model</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/161-robert-jacobi-on-wordpress-security-and-the-osi-model</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=188282</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi and he's here to talk about his tech journey, and his role at Black Wall, formerly BotGuard. We talk about the OSI model, explaining how computer networks communicate through seven layers, from application to physical. Robert shares insights into Black Wall's focus on preventing bot attacks at a layer far from the website, mitigating risks before they hit the hosting company. There's also a brief discussion of WordPress plugins and the complexity of online security, with a nod to the hope of increasing listeners' understanding of these intricate processes. If you've ever wondered about the unseen layers of internet security and infrastructure, or the strategic moves involved in rebranding a tech company, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi and hes here to talk about his tech journey, and his role at Black Wall, formerly BotGuard. We talk about the OSI model, explaining how computer networks communicate through seven layers, from application to phy]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi and he's here to talk about his tech journey, and his role at Black Wall, formerly BotGuard. We talk about the OSI model, explaining how computer networks communicate through seven layers, from application to physical. Robert shares insights into Black Wall's focus on preventing bot attacks at a layer far from the website, mitigating risks before they hit the hosting company. There's also a brief discussion of WordPress plugins and the complexity of online security, with a nod to the hope of increasing listeners' understanding of these intricate processes. If you've ever wondered about the unseen layers of internet security and infrastructure, or the strategic moves involved in rebranding a tech company, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi and he's here to talk about his tech journey, and his role at Black Wall, formerly BotGuard. We talk about the OSI model, explaining how computer networks communicate through seven layers, from application to physical. Robert shares insights into Black Wall's focus on preventing bot attacks at a layer far from the website, mitigating risks before they hit the hosting company. There's also a brief discussion of WordPress plugins and the complexity of online security, with a nod to the hope of increasing listeners' understanding of these intricate processes. If you've ever wondered about the unseen layers of internet security and infrastructure, or the strategic moves involved in rebranding a tech company, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:43:44</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/161-Robert-Jacobi-on-WordPress-Security-and-the-OSI-Model.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#160 &#8211; Rahul Bansal on Success in Enterprise WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/160-rahul-bansal-on-success-in-enterprise-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=188219</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rahul Bansal, CEO of rtCamp. He's here to talk about his journey from a blogger to running a large enterprise WordPress agency. Rahul discusses the nuances of working with enterprise clients, emphasising scalability and security. We get into rtCamp's growth, client acquisition strategies, and their unique training initiative attracting talent from colleges, focused on contributing to WordPress and fostering open-source advocacy. Rahul also highlights WordPress's adaptability, particularly with Gutenberg, in crafting robust, enterprise-level solutions while actively supporting the WordPress community. If you've ever considered what it takes to work with WordPress at the enterprise level, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rahul Bansal, CEO of rtCamp. Hes here to talk about his journey from a blogger to running a large enterprise WordPress agency. Rahul discusses the nuances of working with enterprise clients, emphasising scalability and securi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rahul Bansal, CEO of rtCamp. He's here to talk about his journey from a blogger to running a large enterprise WordPress agency. Rahul discusses the nuances of working with enterprise clients, emphasising scalability and security. We get into rtCamp's growth, client acquisition strategies, and their unique training initiative attracting talent from colleges, focused on contributing to WordPress and fostering open-source advocacy. Rahul also highlights WordPress's adaptability, particularly with Gutenberg, in crafting robust, enterprise-level solutions while actively supporting the WordPress community. If you've ever considered what it takes to work with WordPress at the enterprise level, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1990208/c1e-n4n3nu5kk58sqj2vg-kpwz5pz5aqz0-e4afn8.mp3" length="45058085" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rahul Bansal, CEO of rtCamp. He's here to talk about his journey from a blogger to running a large enterprise WordPress agency. Rahul discusses the nuances of working with enterprise clients, emphasising scalability and security. We get into rtCamp's growth, client acquisition strategies, and their unique training initiative attracting talent from colleges, focused on contributing to WordPress and fostering open-source advocacy. Rahul also highlights WordPress's adaptability, particularly with Gutenberg, in crafting robust, enterprise-level solutions while actively supporting the WordPress community. If you've ever considered what it takes to work with WordPress at the enterprise level, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:46:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rahul Bansal, CEO of rtCamp. He's here to talk about his journey from a blogger to running a large enterprise WordPress agency. Rahul discusses the nuances of working with enterprise clients, emphasising scalability and security. We get into rtCamp's growth, client acquisition strategies, and their unique training initiative attracting talent from colleges, focused on contributing to WordPress and fostering open-source advocacy. Rahul also highlights WordPress's adaptability, particularly with Gutenberg, in crafting robust, enterprise-level solutions while actively supporting the WordPress community. If you've ever considered what it takes to work with WordPress at the enterprise level, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/160-Rahul-Bansal-on-Success-in-Enterprise-WordPress.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#159 &#8211; James Kemp on WooCommerce Innovations and Trends in Selling Online</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/159-james-kemp-on-woocommerce-innovations-and-trends-in-selling-online</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=188026</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Kemp, the Core Product Lead for WooCommerce at Automattic. James discusses his role in overseeing the Woo product, emphasising improvements and innovations in WooCommerce. He outlines the platform's significant market share, driving e-commerce strategies for various scales of businesses. The discussion also covers flexibility, backward compatibility challenges, new branding, and the competitive e-commerce landscape, exploring how WooCommerce compares to SaaS competitors. James expresses openness to community suggestions and highlights e-commerce trends like mobile technology, augmented solutions, and the evolving nature of online purchasing. If you are keen to understand the breadth of WooCommerce's impact on e-commerce, or are curious about the direction of online shopping, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Kemp, the Core Product Lead for WooCommerce at Automattic. James discusses his role in overseeing the Woo product, emphasising improvements and innovations in WooCommerce. He outlines the platforms significant market sh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Kemp, the Core Product Lead for WooCommerce at Automattic. James discusses his role in overseeing the Woo product, emphasising improvements and innovations in WooCommerce. He outlines the platform's significant market share, driving e-commerce strategies for various scales of businesses. The discussion also covers flexibility, backward compatibility challenges, new branding, and the competitive e-commerce landscape, exploring how WooCommerce compares to SaaS competitors. James expresses openness to community suggestions and highlights e-commerce trends like mobile technology, augmented solutions, and the evolving nature of online purchasing. If you are keen to understand the breadth of WooCommerce's impact on e-commerce, or are curious about the direction of online shopping, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1985756/c1e-z92w2hmqp4zi192pv-6z1j69pxs33v-amokde.mp3" length="38053745" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Kemp, the Core Product Lead for WooCommerce at Automattic. James discusses his role in overseeing the Woo product, emphasising improvements and innovations in WooCommerce. He outlines the platform's significant market share, driving e-commerce strategies for various scales of businesses. The discussion also covers flexibility, backward compatibility challenges, new branding, and the competitive e-commerce landscape, exploring how WooCommerce compares to SaaS competitors. James expresses openness to community suggestions and highlights e-commerce trends like mobile technology, augmented solutions, and the evolving nature of online purchasing. If you are keen to understand the breadth of WooCommerce's impact on e-commerce, or are curious about the direction of online shopping, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/159-James-Kemp-on-WooCommerce-Innovations-and-Trends-in-Selling-Online.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:39:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Kemp, the Core Product Lead for WooCommerce at Automattic. James discusses his role in overseeing the Woo product, emphasising improvements and innovations in WooCommerce. He outlines the platform's significant market share, driving e-commerce strategies for various scales of businesses. The discussion also covers flexibility, backward compatibility challenges, new branding, and the competitive e-commerce landscape, exploring how WooCommerce compares to SaaS competitors. James expresses openness to community suggestions and highlights e-commerce trends like mobile technology, augmented solutions, and the evolving nature of online purchasing. If you are keen to understand the breadth of WooCommerce's impact on e-commerce, or are curious about the direction of online shopping, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/159-James-Kemp-on-WooCommerce-Innovations-and-Trends-in-Selling-Online.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#158 &#8211; John Overall on How Podcasting Shaped His WordPress Journey</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/158-john-overall-on-how-podcasting-shaped-his-wordpress-journey</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=187567</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have John Overall, a veteran podcaster in the WordPress space. We discuss John's journey in podcasting, starting with WP Plugins A to Z. John shares insights on the evolution of podcasting and WordPress, emphasising the importance of audio quality and the community's role in WordPress's growth. He talks about involving his daughter in his podcast, adapting content for a younger audience, and continuing to expand their business's expertise. The episode highlights the enduring value and impact of podcasting in the WordPress community. If you’re passionate about WordPress, podcasting, or just interested in understanding a holistic approach to long-term content creation and audience engagement, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have John Overall, a veteran podcaster in the WordPress space. We discuss Johns journey in podcasting, starting with WP Plugins A to Z. John shares insights on the evolution of podcasting and WordPress, emphasising the importance ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have John Overall, a veteran podcaster in the WordPress space. We discuss John's journey in podcasting, starting with WP Plugins A to Z. John shares insights on the evolution of podcasting and WordPress, emphasising the importance of audio quality and the community's role in WordPress's growth. He talks about involving his daughter in his podcast, adapting content for a younger audience, and continuing to expand their business's expertise. The episode highlights the enduring value and impact of podcasting in the WordPress community. If you’re passionate about WordPress, podcasting, or just interested in understanding a holistic approach to long-term content creation and audience engagement, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1974987/c1e-rd4n4cjg56ma7m9qx-0v5149p7idqn-jh1wen.mp3" length="36087434" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have John Overall, a veteran podcaster in the WordPress space. We discuss John's journey in podcasting, starting with WP Plugins A to Z. John shares insights on the evolution of podcasting and WordPress, emphasising the importance of audio quality and the community's role in WordPress's growth. He talks about involving his daughter in his podcast, adapting content for a younger audience, and continuing to expand their business's expertise. The episode highlights the enduring value and impact of podcasting in the WordPress community. If you’re passionate about WordPress, podcasting, or just interested in understanding a holistic approach to long-term content creation and audience engagement, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/158-John-Overall-on-How-Podcasting-Shaped-His-WordPress-Journey.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:37:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have John Overall, a veteran podcaster in the WordPress space. We discuss John's journey in podcasting, starting with WP Plugins A to Z. John shares insights on the evolution of podcasting and WordPress, emphasising the importance of audio quality and the community's role in WordPress's growth. He talks about involving his daughter in his podcast, adapting content for a younger audience, and continuing to expand their business's expertise. The episode highlights the enduring value and impact of podcasting in the WordPress community. If you’re passionate about WordPress, podcasting, or just interested in understanding a holistic approach to long-term content creation and audience engagement, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/158-John-Overall-on-How-Podcasting-Shaped-His-WordPress-Journey.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#157 &#8211; Katie Keith on the Move From Agency Owner to WordPress Theme Development to Plugin Success</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/157-katie-keith-on-the-move-from-agency-owner-to-wordpress-theme-development-to-plugin-success</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Katie Keith, the founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from running a WordPress agency to transitioning into a successful WordPress plugin company specialising in WooCommerce and other plugins. She discusses the challenges and strategies involved in this transition, including the initial successes and later refinements to her business model. Katie also touches on the current state of the WordPress and WooCommerce markets, her future business plans, and the impact of her husband leaving the company. If you’re curious about the intricacies of building a plugin business, or are seeking inspiration from someone who has already navigated the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Katie Keith, the founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from running a WordPress agency to transitioning into a successful WordPress plugin company specialising in WooCommerce and other plugins. She discus]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Katie Keith, the founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from running a WordPress agency to transitioning into a successful WordPress plugin company specialising in WooCommerce and other plugins. She discusses the challenges and strategies involved in this transition, including the initial successes and later refinements to her business model. Katie also touches on the current state of the WordPress and WooCommerce markets, her future business plans, and the impact of her husband leaving the company. If you’re curious about the intricacies of building a plugin business, or are seeking inspiration from someone who has already navigated the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Katie Keith, the founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from running a WordPress agency to transitioning into a successful WordPress plugin company specialising in WooCommerce and other plugins. She discusses the challenges and strategies involved in this transition, including the initial successes and later refinements to her business model. Katie also touches on the current state of the WordPress and WooCommerce markets, her future business plans, and the impact of her husband leaving the company. If you’re curious about the intricacies of building a plugin business, or are seeking inspiration from someone who has already navigated the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>#156 &#8211; Derek Ashauer on Analytics Options and Privacy Challenges</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/156-derek-ashauer-on-analytics-options-and-privacy-challenges</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=187359</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Derek Ashauer. Derek, who transitioned from freelancing to creating WordPress plugins like Sunshine Photo Cart and Conversion Bridge, discusses the impact of European privacy laws, the limitations of Google Analytics, and the rise of privacy-focused analytics tools like Fathom and Plausible. He emphasises the ease and necessity of conversion tracking for websites, and how his plugin, Conversion Bridge, simplifies this process for both individual site owners and agencies by integrating with multiple analytics platforms. If you're an agency, developer, or digital marketer, this discussion will help equip you with knowledge and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of web analytics.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Derek Ashauer. Derek, who transitioned from freelancing to creating WordPress plugins like Sunshine Photo Cart and Conversion Bridge, discusses the impact of European privacy laws, the limitations of Google Analytics, and the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Derek Ashauer. Derek, who transitioned from freelancing to creating WordPress plugins like Sunshine Photo Cart and Conversion Bridge, discusses the impact of European privacy laws, the limitations of Google Analytics, and the rise of privacy-focused analytics tools like Fathom and Plausible. He emphasises the ease and necessity of conversion tracking for websites, and how his plugin, Conversion Bridge, simplifies this process for both individual site owners and agencies by integrating with multiple analytics platforms. If you're an agency, developer, or digital marketer, this discussion will help equip you with knowledge and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of web analytics.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Derek Ashauer. Derek, who transitioned from freelancing to creating WordPress plugins like Sunshine Photo Cart and Conversion Bridge, discusses the impact of European privacy laws, the limitations of Google Analytics, and the rise of privacy-focused analytics tools like Fathom and Plausible. He emphasises the ease and necessity of conversion tracking for websites, and how his plugin, Conversion Bridge, simplifies this process for both individual site owners and agencies by integrating with multiple analytics platforms. If you're an agency, developer, or digital marketer, this discussion will help equip you with knowledge and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of web analytics.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#155 &#8211; Anthony Jackson on Trying to Figure Out His Way in the Tech World</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/155-anthony-jackson-on-trying-to-figure-out-his-way-in-the-tech-world</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=187096</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anthony Jackson, a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur. Anthony shares his journey from developing a passion for computers early on, to starting a computer repair business. He discusses his experiences with WordPress, including frustrations with customisation, and his transition to providing WordPress hosting through platforms like Linode and Docker. Anthony is now focused on creating Bash scripts to simplify the deployment of open-source applications. He emphasises embracing technology and the opportunities it provides, despite the challenges he has faced along the way. If you’re keen to hear some inspirational stories about overcoming tech challenges, resilience and learning, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anthony Jackson, a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur. Anthony shares his journey from developing a passion for computers early on, to starting a computer repair business. He discusses his experiences with WordPress, incl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anthony Jackson, a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur. Anthony shares his journey from developing a passion for computers early on, to starting a computer repair business. He discusses his experiences with WordPress, including frustrations with customisation, and his transition to providing WordPress hosting through platforms like Linode and Docker. Anthony is now focused on creating Bash scripts to simplify the deployment of open-source applications. He emphasises embracing technology and the opportunities it provides, despite the challenges he has faced along the way. If you’re keen to hear some inspirational stories about overcoming tech challenges, resilience and learning, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anthony Jackson, a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur. Anthony shares his journey from developing a passion for computers early on, to starting a computer repair business. He discusses his experiences with WordPress, including frustrations with customisation, and his transition to providing WordPress hosting through platforms like Linode and Docker. Anthony is now focused on creating Bash scripts to simplify the deployment of open-source applications. He emphasises embracing technology and the opportunities it provides, despite the challenges he has faced along the way. If you’re keen to hear some inspirational stories about overcoming tech challenges, resilience and learning, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#154 &#8211; Anna Hurko on Managing a Growing Plugin Business</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/154-anna-hurko-on-managing-a-growing-plugin-business</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=185997</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anna Hurko. Anna is the CEO of Crocoblock, a company with a suite of dynamic plugins designed to help developers build complex websites. With a background in computer science, Anna transitioned from support roles to leading Crocoblock, and has been with the company for over 11 years. Anna shares her journey, and discusses the growth of Crocoblock, and also talks about the company's marketing strategies and their active, and growing, participation in the WordPress community through WordCamps and meetups. If you're interested in how a company evolves with the WordPress ecosystem, and the challenges and successes that come with it, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anna Hurko. Anna is the CEO of Crocoblock, a company with a suite of dynamic plugins designed to help developers build complex websites. With a background in computer science, Anna transitioned from support roles to leading C]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anna Hurko. Anna is the CEO of Crocoblock, a company with a suite of dynamic plugins designed to help developers build complex websites. With a background in computer science, Anna transitioned from support roles to leading Crocoblock, and has been with the company for over 11 years. Anna shares her journey, and discusses the growth of Crocoblock, and also talks about the company's marketing strategies and their active, and growing, participation in the WordPress community through WordCamps and meetups. If you're interested in how a company evolves with the WordPress ecosystem, and the challenges and successes that come with it, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anna Hurko. Anna is the CEO of Crocoblock, a company with a suite of dynamic plugins designed to help developers build complex websites. With a background in computer science, Anna transitioned from support roles to leading Crocoblock, and has been with the company for over 11 years. Anna shares her journey, and discusses the growth of Crocoblock, and also talks about the company's marketing strategies and their active, and growing, participation in the WordPress community through WordCamps and meetups. If you're interested in how a company evolves with the WordPress ecosystem, and the challenges and successes that come with it, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#153 &#8211; Tammie Lister on Modern Theme Development and Artistic Exploration</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/153-tammie-lister-on-modern-theme-development-and-artistic-exploration</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=185775</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode Tammie Lister, who has a deep history with WordPress and themes, discusses the evolution of WordPress theming, the concept of Full Site Editing, and its adoption challenges. She highlights the importance of experimentation and adaptability in themes, the underestimated impact of block themes and theme.json, and envisions a future where themes might be simplified into more flexible design systems. Tammie emphasizes the gradual adoption of new technologies and the potential for more intuitive user interfaces influenced by AI. If you're curious about the current state of WordPress theming, the impact of emerging technologies on the platform, or how to infuse more creativity into your web projects, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode Tammie Lister, who has a deep history with WordPress and themes, discusses the evolution of WordPress theming, the concept of Full Site Editing, and its adoption challenges. She highlights the importance of experimentation and adaptabilit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode Tammie Lister, who has a deep history with WordPress and themes, discusses the evolution of WordPress theming, the concept of Full Site Editing, and its adoption challenges. She highlights the importance of experimentation and adaptability in themes, the underestimated impact of block themes and theme.json, and envisions a future where themes might be simplified into more flexible design systems. Tammie emphasizes the gradual adoption of new technologies and the potential for more intuitive user interfaces influenced by AI. If you're curious about the current state of WordPress theming, the impact of emerging technologies on the platform, or how to infuse more creativity into your web projects, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Tammie Lister, who has a deep history with WordPress and themes, discusses the evolution of WordPress theming, the concept of Full Site Editing, and its adoption challenges. She highlights the importance of experimentation and adaptability in themes, the underestimated impact of block themes and theme.json, and envisions a future where themes might be simplified into more flexible design systems. Tammie emphasizes the gradual adoption of new technologies and the potential for more intuitive user interfaces influenced by AI. If you're curious about the current state of WordPress theming, the impact of emerging technologies on the platform, or how to infuse more creativity into your web projects, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#152 &#8211; David Darke on Building a Successful Agency Through Strategic Growth</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/152-david-darke-on-building-a-successful-agency-through-strategic-growth</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=185452</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Darke, co-founder of Atomic Smash, a Bristol-based digital agency specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce optimisation. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has grown from two to twenty employees, overcoming challenges such as skepticism about their youth and the complexities of scaling. Darke talks about the importance of networking, strategic hiring, and business coaching to navigate growth phases. His current focus includes technical oversight and client interactions rather than hands-on coding. The conversation also explores the role of AI and SEO in their future service offerings as they pivot towards becoming strategic partners for client success. Whether you're an aspiring freelancer, an agency owner looking to grow, or simply passionate about WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Darke, co-founder of Atomic Smash, a Bristol-based digital agency specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce optimisation. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has grown from two to twenty employees, overcoming challe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Darke, co-founder of Atomic Smash, a Bristol-based digital agency specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce optimisation. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has grown from two to twenty employees, overcoming challenges such as skepticism about their youth and the complexities of scaling. Darke talks about the importance of networking, strategic hiring, and business coaching to navigate growth phases. His current focus includes technical oversight and client interactions rather than hands-on coding. The conversation also explores the role of AI and SEO in their future service offerings as they pivot towards becoming strategic partners for client success. Whether you're an aspiring freelancer, an agency owner looking to grow, or simply passionate about WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1940927/c1e-q4m0mu2gk85sjpqvv-7z23rqk8c7jm-xhj0dn.mp3" length="38696084" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Darke, co-founder of Atomic Smash, a Bristol-based digital agency specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce optimisation. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has grown from two to twenty employees, overcoming challenges such as skepticism about their youth and the complexities of scaling. Darke talks about the importance of networking, strategic hiring, and business coaching to navigate growth phases. His current focus includes technical oversight and client interactions rather than hands-on coding. The conversation also explores the role of AI and SEO in their future service offerings as they pivot towards becoming strategic partners for client success. Whether you're an aspiring freelancer, an agency owner looking to grow, or simply passionate about WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#151 &#8211; Elena Brescacin on Accessibility Challenges and Solutions</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/151-elena-brescacin-on-accessibility-challenges-and-solutions</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode I talk with accessibility consultant Elena Brescacin from Italy. We discuss the Block Editor's benefits, and areas for improvement, such as better search block functionality and template duplication for multilingual sites. Elena emphasises WordPress' backend accessibility and suggests more consistent focus for testing websites. We explore Elena's experiences with internet accessibility, challenges in real-world events, and her active participation in the WordPress community. Despite technical frustrations, Elena remains an advocate for accessibility, emphasising the importance of educating others and raising awareness. If you’re curious about web accessibility, particularly how WordPress is used to create content, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode I talk with accessibility consultant Elena Brescacin from Italy. We discuss the Block Editors benefits, and areas for improvement, such as better search block functionality and template duplication for multilingual sites. Elena emphasises]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode I talk with accessibility consultant Elena Brescacin from Italy. We discuss the Block Editor's benefits, and areas for improvement, such as better search block functionality and template duplication for multilingual sites. Elena emphasises WordPress' backend accessibility and suggests more consistent focus for testing websites. We explore Elena's experiences with internet accessibility, challenges in real-world events, and her active participation in the WordPress community. Despite technical frustrations, Elena remains an advocate for accessibility, emphasising the importance of educating others and raising awareness. If you’re curious about web accessibility, particularly how WordPress is used to create content, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode I talk with accessibility consultant Elena Brescacin from Italy. We discuss the Block Editor's benefits, and areas for improvement, such as better search block functionality and template duplication for multilingual sites. Elena emphasises WordPress' backend accessibility and suggests more consistent focus for testing websites. We explore Elena's experiences with internet accessibility, challenges in real-world events, and her active participation in the WordPress community. Despite technical frustrations, Elena remains an advocate for accessibility, emphasising the importance of educating others and raising awareness. If you’re curious about web accessibility, particularly how WordPress is used to create content, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#150 &#8211; Andrew Palmer on His Challenges and Successes in the WordPress Community</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/150-andrew-palmer-on-his-challenges-and-successes-in-the-wordpress-community</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew's journey with WordPress started almost two decades ago after transitioning from Joomla. He went on to make significant strides in the community, co-founding Elegant Marketplace and investing in ventures like Atarim and Bertha AI. In this episode, we talk about the intricacies of working within the WordPress ecosystem, comparing the free and commercial sides. Andrew shares his thoughts on the challenges of financially compensating event contributors and the importance of non-financial contributions, such as time. He discusses the absence of a structured regulatory body in the web development industry, and how he thinks this can impact trust and credibility. If you've ever thought about the complexities and commercial dynamics of the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrews journey with WordPress started almost two decades ago after transitioning from Joomla. He went on to make significant strides in the community, co-founding Elegant Marketplace and investing in ventures ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew's journey with WordPress started almost two decades ago after transitioning from Joomla. He went on to make significant strides in the community, co-founding Elegant Marketplace and investing in ventures like Atarim and Bertha AI. In this episode, we talk about the intricacies of working within the WordPress ecosystem, comparing the free and commercial sides. Andrew shares his thoughts on the challenges of financially compensating event contributors and the importance of non-financial contributions, such as time. He discusses the absence of a structured regulatory body in the web development industry, and how he thinks this can impact trust and credibility. If you've ever thought about the complexities and commercial dynamics of the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew's journey with WordPress started almost two decades ago after transitioning from Joomla. He went on to make significant strides in the community, co-founding Elegant Marketplace and investing in ventures like Atarim and Bertha AI. In this episode, we talk about the intricacies of working within the WordPress ecosystem, comparing the free and commercial sides. Andrew shares his thoughts on the challenges of financially compensating event contributors and the importance of non-financial contributions, such as time. He discusses the absence of a structured regulatory body in the web development industry, and how he thinks this can impact trust and credibility. If you've ever thought about the complexities and commercial dynamics of the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#149 &#8211; Corey Maass on Optimising WordPress Images</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/149-corey-maass-on-optimising-wordpress-images</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass, and he's here to talk about the role of social media, specifically regarding images you share. He highlights tools like his WordPress plugin OMGIMG, which simplifies the creation of shareable images. We also explore evolving image formats, the WordPress Media Library, and technological innovations, including Google’s in-browser video manipulation. He emphasises the importance of custom social images and compares strategies for YouTube thumbnails. The episode underscores the necessity of efficient image handling for enhancing online engagement and credibility. If you're a WordPress user looking to streamline your workflow and boost your social media game, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass, and hes here to talk about the role of social media, specifically regarding images you share. He highlights tools like his WordPress plugin OMGIMG, which simplifies the creation of shareable images. We also explo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass, and he's here to talk about the role of social media, specifically regarding images you share. He highlights tools like his WordPress plugin OMGIMG, which simplifies the creation of shareable images. We also explore evolving image formats, the WordPress Media Library, and technological innovations, including Google’s in-browser video manipulation. He emphasises the importance of custom social images and compares strategies for YouTube thumbnails. The episode underscores the necessity of efficient image handling for enhancing online engagement and credibility. If you're a WordPress user looking to streamline your workflow and boost your social media game, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass, and he's here to talk about the role of social media, specifically regarding images you share. He highlights tools like his WordPress plugin OMGIMG, which simplifies the creation of shareable images. We also explore evolving image formats, the WordPress Media Library, and technological innovations, including Google’s in-browser video manipulation. He emphasises the importance of custom social images and compares strategies for YouTube thumbnails. The episode underscores the necessity of efficient image handling for enhancing online engagement and credibility. If you're a WordPress user looking to streamline your workflow and boost your social media game, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#148 &#8211; Stephen Dumba on Empowering Uganda With WordPress Education and Community Initiatives</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/148-stephen-dumba-on-empowering-uganda-with-wordpress-education-and-community-initiatives</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=181298</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Stephen Dumba, a Ugandan teacher and WordPress community leader. We discuss Uganda's ICT curriculum, which now makes computer education compulsory for 17-18 year olds, and the efforts to equip schools with computer labs. Stephen shares his transition to WordPress, highlighting its ease of use and community support. He discusses his initiatives to train teachers and students, organising Meetups, and his vision for large-scale WordPress events in Uganda, despite financial constraints. Stephen’s dedication aims to empower Ugandan youth with essential web development skills. If you’re curious about how WordPress is shaping communities and education in Uganda, and the broader implications of ICT education in different regions, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Stephen Dumba, a Ugandan teacher and WordPress community leader. We discuss Ugandas ICT curriculum, which now makes computer education compulsory for 17-18 year olds, and the efforts to equip schools with computer labs. St]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Stephen Dumba, a Ugandan teacher and WordPress community leader. We discuss Uganda's ICT curriculum, which now makes computer education compulsory for 17-18 year olds, and the efforts to equip schools with computer labs. Stephen shares his transition to WordPress, highlighting its ease of use and community support. He discusses his initiatives to train teachers and students, organising Meetups, and his vision for large-scale WordPress events in Uganda, despite financial constraints. Stephen’s dedication aims to empower Ugandan youth with essential web development skills. If you’re curious about how WordPress is shaping communities and education in Uganda, and the broader implications of ICT education in different regions, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Stephen Dumba, a Ugandan teacher and WordPress community leader. We discuss Uganda's ICT curriculum, which now makes computer education compulsory for 17-18 year olds, and the efforts to equip schools with computer labs. Stephen shares his transition to WordPress, highlighting its ease of use and community support. He discusses his initiatives to train teachers and students, organising Meetups, and his vision for large-scale WordPress events in Uganda, despite financial constraints. Stephen’s dedication aims to empower Ugandan youth with essential web development skills. If you’re curious about how WordPress is shaping communities and education in Uganda, and the broader implications of ICT education in different regions, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#147 &#8211; Steve Burge on Transitioning WordPress to the SaaS Market</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/147-steve-burge-on-transitioning-wordpress-to-the-saas-market</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=180493</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. Steve is experienced in building and marketing WordPress plugins and he’s here to share his journey, especially his recent ventures into the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape with his latest project, Logtivity. We talk about how SaaS development differs from plugin development. Being responsible for the full-stack, having to find your niche and new community, the need to be on hand 24/7 if things go wrong. As someone who's navigated this challenging, yet rewarding, path, Steve offers good advice for anyone looking to make a similar transition. If you’re a WordPress developer eyeing the SaaS space, or simply curious about the differences between plugin and SaaS development, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. Steve is experienced in building and marketing WordPress plugins and he’s here to share his journey, especially his recent ventures into the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape with his latest project, Logtivi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. Steve is experienced in building and marketing WordPress plugins and he’s here to share his journey, especially his recent ventures into the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape with his latest project, Logtivity. We talk about how SaaS development differs from plugin development. Being responsible for the full-stack, having to find your niche and new community, the need to be on hand 24/7 if things go wrong. As someone who's navigated this challenging, yet rewarding, path, Steve offers good advice for anyone looking to make a similar transition. If you’re a WordPress developer eyeing the SaaS space, or simply curious about the differences between plugin and SaaS development, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. Steve is experienced in building and marketing WordPress plugins and he’s here to share his journey, especially his recent ventures into the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape with his latest project, Logtivity. We talk about how SaaS development differs from plugin development. Being responsible for the full-stack, having to find your niche and new community, the need to be on hand 24/7 if things go wrong. As someone who's navigated this challenging, yet rewarding, path, Steve offers good advice for anyone looking to make a similar transition. If you’re a WordPress developer eyeing the SaaS space, or simply curious about the differences between plugin and SaaS development, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#146 &#8211; Fränk Klein on Redesigning WordPress: The Shift to Block-Based Systems</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/146-frank-klein-on-redesigning-wordpress-the-shift-to-block-based-systems</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=180076</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a principal engineer at Human Made and brings a wealth of experience from his extensive history with WordPress. Fränk provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Gutenberg project's four phases: content editing, site customization, collaborative editing, and multilingual capabilities. We explore how FSE is transforming WordPress by integrating new editing tools and modernising the admin interface, moving the platform from its classic roots to a more dynamic, block-based editing environment. If you're keen on understanding how full site editing and other WordPress innovations can enhance your projects, and wish to gain insights into the evolving WordPress landscape, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a principal engineer at Human Made and brings a wealth of experience from his extensive history with WordPress. Fränk provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Gutenberg projects four phases: content edi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a principal engineer at Human Made and brings a wealth of experience from his extensive history with WordPress. Fränk provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Gutenberg project's four phases: content editing, site customization, collaborative editing, and multilingual capabilities. We explore how FSE is transforming WordPress by integrating new editing tools and modernising the admin interface, moving the platform from its classic roots to a more dynamic, block-based editing environment. If you're keen on understanding how full site editing and other WordPress innovations can enhance your projects, and wish to gain insights into the evolving WordPress landscape, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a principal engineer at Human Made and brings a wealth of experience from his extensive history with WordPress. Fränk provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Gutenberg project's four phases: content editing, site customization, collaborative editing, and multilingual capabilities. We explore how FSE is transforming WordPress by integrating new editing tools and modernising the admin interface, moving the platform from its classic roots to a more dynamic, block-based editing environment. If you're keen on understanding how full site editing and other WordPress innovations can enhance your projects, and wish to gain insights into the evolving WordPress landscape, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#145 &#8211; Calvin Alkan on Enhancing WordPress Productivity With CommandUI</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/145-calvin-alkan-on-enhancing-wordpress-productivity-with-commandui</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=179273</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Calvin Alkan. Calvin has been in the WordPress space for the past four to five years, with a focus on security research. His company’s security product, called Fortress, has become a widely used tool for many hosting companies. Recently, Calvin and his team ventured into developing a new product, CommandUI, and it’s this plugin which is the topic under discussion today. We talk about CommandUI's functionalities, including its ability to help quickly navigate around the WordPress admin UI. It executes WordPress tasks using keyboard shortcuts, and Calvin explains how the tool helps manage your website efficiently. If you’re curious about how a new tool changes the way that you work with WordPress, and how a new product can become popular quickly, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Calvin Alkan. Calvin has been in the WordPress space for the past four to five years, with a focus on security research. His company’s security product, called Fortress, has become a widely used tool for many hosting companie]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Calvin Alkan. Calvin has been in the WordPress space for the past four to five years, with a focus on security research. His company’s security product, called Fortress, has become a widely used tool for many hosting companies. Recently, Calvin and his team ventured into developing a new product, CommandUI, and it’s this plugin which is the topic under discussion today. We talk about CommandUI's functionalities, including its ability to help quickly navigate around the WordPress admin UI. It executes WordPress tasks using keyboard shortcuts, and Calvin explains how the tool helps manage your website efficiently. If you’re curious about how a new tool changes the way that you work with WordPress, and how a new product can become popular quickly, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Calvin Alkan. Calvin has been in the WordPress space for the past four to five years, with a focus on security research. His company’s security product, called Fortress, has become a widely used tool for many hosting companies. Recently, Calvin and his team ventured into developing a new product, CommandUI, and it’s this plugin which is the topic under discussion today. We talk about CommandUI's functionalities, including its ability to help quickly navigate around the WordPress admin UI. It executes WordPress tasks using keyboard shortcuts, and Calvin explains how the tool helps manage your website efficiently. If you’re curious about how a new tool changes the way that you work with WordPress, and how a new product can become popular quickly, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#145 &#8211; Calvin Alkan on Enhancing WordPress Productivity With CommandUI</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:36:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Calvin Alkan. Calvin has been in the WordPress space for the past four to five years, with a focus on security research. His company’s security product, called Fortress, has become a widely used tool for many hosting companies. Recently, Calvin and his team ventured into developing a new product, CommandUI, and it’s this plugin which is the topic under discussion today. We talk about CommandUI's functionalities, including its ability to help quickly navigate around the WordPress admin UI. It executes WordPress tasks using keyboard shortcuts, and Calvin explains how the tool helps manage your website efficiently. If you’re curious about how a new tool changes the way that you work with WordPress, and how a new product can become popular quickly, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#144 &#8211; Damon Cook &#038; Seth Rubenstein on the Transformational Interactivity API</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/144-damon-cook-seth-rubenstein-on-the-transformational-interactivity-api</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=178900</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Damon Cook and Seth Rubenstein, and we're here to talk about the Interactivity API. We explore its benefits for building seamless interactive websites, how it enhances both the front-end user experience and backend editorial processes, and its integration with WordPress Core. Topics include practical applications, performance improvements, and accessibility considerations. Both Damon and Seth emphasise the importance of the community's contribution to the project's development and encourage more developers to adopt and explore the API. If you're intrigued by improving your WordPress site’s interactivity and performance, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Damon Cook and Seth Rubenstein, and were here to talk about the Interactivity API. We explore its benefits for building seamless interactive websites, how it enhances both the front-end user experience and backend editorial p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Damon Cook and Seth Rubenstein, and we're here to talk about the Interactivity API. We explore its benefits for building seamless interactive websites, how it enhances both the front-end user experience and backend editorial processes, and its integration with WordPress Core. Topics include practical applications, performance improvements, and accessibility considerations. Both Damon and Seth emphasise the importance of the community's contribution to the project's development and encourage more developers to adopt and explore the API. If you're intrigued by improving your WordPress site’s interactivity and performance, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Damon Cook and Seth Rubenstein, and we're here to talk about the Interactivity API. We explore its benefits for building seamless interactive websites, how it enhances both the front-end user experience and backend editorial processes, and its integration with WordPress Core. Topics include practical applications, performance improvements, and accessibility considerations. Both Damon and Seth emphasise the importance of the community's contribution to the project's development and encourage more developers to adopt and explore the API. If you're intrigued by improving your WordPress site’s interactivity and performance, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:30:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Damon Cook and Seth Rubenstein, and we're here to talk about the Interactivity API. We explore its benefits for building seamless interactive websites, how it enhances both the front-end user experience and backend editorial processes, and its integration with WordPress Core. Topics include practical applications, performance improvements, and accessibility considerations. Both Damon and Seth emphasise the importance of the community's contribution to the project's development and encourage more developers to adopt and explore the API. If you're intrigued by improving your WordPress site’s interactivity and performance, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/144-Damon-Cook-Seth-Rubenstein-on-the-Transformational-Interactivity-API.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#143 &#8211; Aaron Reimann and Keith Osburn on How WordPress Is Transforming Georgia&#8217;s Educational Landscape</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/143-aaron-reimann-and-keith-osburn-on-how-wordpress-is-transforming-georgias-educational-landscape</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=178438</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Reimann & Keith Osburn. Keith is the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent for Tech Services at the Georgia Department of Education, and Aaron runs Clockwork WP, a WordPress agency, and boasts extensive experience in web development dating back to 1996. Together, they’ve been leveraging WordPress to tackle some of Georgia’s most pressing educational needs. We discuss the financial advantages of using WordPress to achieve cost efficiencies compared to pricier alternatives, as well as their collaboration with other states, advocating for open-source solutions to solve enterprise-level problems. If you’re curious to learn more about how technology can enhance educational systems and promote global collaboration, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Reimann & Keith Osburn. Keith is the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent for Tech Services at the Georgia Department of Education, and Aaron runs Clockwork WP, a WordPress agency, and boasts extensive ex]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Reimann & Keith Osburn. Keith is the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent for Tech Services at the Georgia Department of Education, and Aaron runs Clockwork WP, a WordPress agency, and boasts extensive experience in web development dating back to 1996. Together, they’ve been leveraging WordPress to tackle some of Georgia’s most pressing educational needs. We discuss the financial advantages of using WordPress to achieve cost efficiencies compared to pricier alternatives, as well as their collaboration with other states, advocating for open-source solutions to solve enterprise-level problems. If you’re curious to learn more about how technology can enhance educational systems and promote global collaboration, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Reimann & Keith Osburn. Keith is the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent for Tech Services at the Georgia Department of Education, and Aaron runs Clockwork WP, a WordPress agency, and boasts extensive experience in web development dating back to 1996. Together, they’ve been leveraging WordPress to tackle some of Georgia’s most pressing educational needs. We discuss the financial advantages of using WordPress to achieve cost efficiencies compared to pricier alternatives, as well as their collaboration with other states, advocating for open-source solutions to solve enterprise-level problems. If you’re curious to learn more about how technology can enhance educational systems and promote global collaboration, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/143-Aaron-Reimann-and-Keith-Osburn-on-How-WordPress-Is-Transforming-Georgias-Educational-Landscape.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#143 &#8211; Aaron Reimann and Keith Osburn on How WordPress Is Transforming Georgia&#8217;s Educational Landscape</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:37:38</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Reimann & Keith Osburn. Keith is the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent for Tech Services at the Georgia Department of Education, and Aaron runs Clockwork WP, a WordPress agency, and boasts extensive experience in web development dating back to 1996. Together, they’ve been leveraging WordPress to tackle some of Georgia’s most pressing educational needs. We discuss the financial advantages of using WordPress to achieve cost efficiencies compared to pricier alternatives, as well as their collaboration with other states, advocating for open-source solutions to solve enterprise-level problems. If you’re curious to learn more about how technology can enhance educational systems and promote global collaboration, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/143-Aaron-Reimann-and-Keith-Osburn-on-How-WordPress-Is-Transforming-Georgias-Educational-Landscape.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#142 &#8211; Miriam Schwab and Oliver Sild on Security Collaboration Between Elementor and Patchstack</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/142-miriam-schwab-and-oliver-sild-on-security-collaboration-between-elementor-and-patchstack</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=176318</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab from Elementor and Oliver Sild from Patchstack. They delve into their partnership focusing on monitoring and quickly addressing WordPress vulnerabilities through a prioritisation system, virtual patches, and a managed vulnerability disclosure program. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration within the WordPress community to improve security. Elementor's open approach to security and Patchstack's comprehensive threat intelligence help safeguard millions of active installations. If you're curious about the intersection of page builders and security in WordPress, or the value of collaborative partnerships in maintaining the ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab from Elementor and Oliver Sild from Patchstack. They delve into their partnership focusing on monitoring and quickly addressing WordPress vulnerabilities through a prioritisation system, virtual patches, and a m]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab from Elementor and Oliver Sild from Patchstack. They delve into their partnership focusing on monitoring and quickly addressing WordPress vulnerabilities through a prioritisation system, virtual patches, and a managed vulnerability disclosure program. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration within the WordPress community to improve security. Elementor's open approach to security and Patchstack's comprehensive threat intelligence help safeguard millions of active installations. If you're curious about the intersection of page builders and security in WordPress, or the value of collaborative partnerships in maintaining the ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab from Elementor and Oliver Sild from Patchstack. They delve into their partnership focusing on monitoring and quickly addressing WordPress vulnerabilities through a prioritisation system, virtual patches, and a managed vulnerability disclosure program. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration within the WordPress community to improve security. Elementor's open approach to security and Patchstack's comprehensive threat intelligence help safeguard millions of active installations. If you're curious about the intersection of page builders and security in WordPress, or the value of collaborative partnerships in maintaining the ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#142 &#8211; Miriam Schwab and Oliver Sild on Security Collaboration Between Elementor and Patchstack</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:36:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab from Elementor and Oliver Sild from Patchstack. They delve into their partnership focusing on monitoring and quickly addressing WordPress vulnerabilities through a prioritisation system, virtual patches, and a managed vulnerability disclosure program. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration within the WordPress community to improve security. Elementor's open approach to security and Patchstack's comprehensive threat intelligence help safeguard millions of active installations. If you're curious about the intersection of page builders and security in WordPress, or the value of collaborative partnerships in maintaining the ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Miriam-Schwab-and-Oliver-Sild-.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#141 &#8211; Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw on Automattic’s Special Projects Team</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/141-christy-nyiri-and-mike-straw-on-automattics-special-projects-team</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=175292</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw from Automattic's Special Projects Team. They discuss their design work, contributions to WordPress, and the team's internal, agency-like model. They highlight their passion for quality, non-profit projects, and advocacy for WordPress's capabilities, aiming to demystify their team's role and impact. Whether you're a WordPress developer, a web design enthusiast, or someone interested in the operational intricacies of high-calibre web projects, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw from Automattics Special Projects Team. They discuss their design work, contributions to WordPress, and the teams internal, agency-like model. They highlight their passion for quality, non-profit ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw from Automattic's Special Projects Team. They discuss their design work, contributions to WordPress, and the team's internal, agency-like model. They highlight their passion for quality, non-profit projects, and advocacy for WordPress's capabilities, aiming to demystify their team's role and impact. Whether you're a WordPress developer, a web design enthusiast, or someone interested in the operational intricacies of high-calibre web projects, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw from Automattic's Special Projects Team. They discuss their design work, contributions to WordPress, and the team's internal, agency-like model. They highlight their passion for quality, non-profit projects, and advocacy for WordPress's capabilities, aiming to demystify their team's role and impact. Whether you're a WordPress developer, a web design enthusiast, or someone interested in the operational intricacies of high-calibre web projects, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/141-Christy-Nyiri-and-Mike-Straw-on-Automattics-Special-Projects-Team.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#141 &#8211; Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw on Automattic’s Special Projects Team</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:35:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw from Automattic's Special Projects Team. They discuss their design work, contributions to WordPress, and the team's internal, agency-like model. They highlight their passion for quality, non-profit projects, and advocacy for WordPress's capabilities, aiming to demystify their team's role and impact. Whether you're a WordPress developer, a web design enthusiast, or someone interested in the operational intricacies of high-calibre web projects, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/141-Christy-Nyiri-and-Mike-Straw-on-Automattics-Special-Projects-Team.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#140 &#8211; Donata Stroink-Skillrud on Privacy Policies and Legal Obligations for Businesses</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/140-donata-stroink-skillrud-on-privacy-policies-and-legal-obligations-for-businesses</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=173874</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Donata Stroink-Skillrud to talk about navigating privacy laws. Donata explains the absence of US federal privacy laws, necessitating businesses to comply with various state laws. She emphasises "Privacy by Design" for WordPress websites, and advises web designers to use legal disclaimers in contracts. Donata also highlights global privacy law updates, and how you need to be mindful of what’s coming in the next few years. If you’re keen to find out more about the current legal landscape, or just want some more knowledge to ensure your projects are legally sound and ethically responsible, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Donata Stroink-Skillrud to talk about navigating privacy laws. Donata explains the absence of US federal privacy laws, necessitating businesses to comply with various state laws. She emphasises Privacy by Design for WordPress]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Donata Stroink-Skillrud to talk about navigating privacy laws. Donata explains the absence of US federal privacy laws, necessitating businesses to comply with various state laws. She emphasises "Privacy by Design" for WordPress websites, and advises web designers to use legal disclaimers in contracts. Donata also highlights global privacy law updates, and how you need to be mindful of what’s coming in the next few years. If you’re keen to find out more about the current legal landscape, or just want some more knowledge to ensure your projects are legally sound and ethically responsible, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1852689/c1e-vzdjdu9g62kbdp0nj-wwmmpwqju4zp-iacvgn.mp3" length="32792627" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Donata Stroink-Skillrud to talk about navigating privacy laws. Donata explains the absence of US federal privacy laws, necessitating businesses to comply with various state laws. She emphasises "Privacy by Design" for WordPress websites, and advises web designers to use legal disclaimers in contracts. Donata also highlights global privacy law updates, and how you need to be mindful of what’s coming in the next few years. If you’re keen to find out more about the current legal landscape, or just want some more knowledge to ensure your projects are legally sound and ethically responsible, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/140-Donata-Stroink-Skillrud-on-Privacy-Policies-and-Legal-Obligations-for-Businesses.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#140 &#8211; Donata Stroink-Skillrud on Privacy Policies and Legal Obligations for Businesses</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:33:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Donata Stroink-Skillrud to talk about navigating privacy laws. Donata explains the absence of US federal privacy laws, necessitating businesses to comply with various state laws. She emphasises "Privacy by Design" for WordPress websites, and advises web designers to use legal disclaimers in contracts. Donata also highlights global privacy law updates, and how you need to be mindful of what’s coming in the next few years. If you’re keen to find out more about the current legal landscape, or just want some more knowledge to ensure your projects are legally sound and ethically responsible, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/140-Donata-Stroink-Skillrud-on-Privacy-Policies-and-Legal-Obligations-for-Businesses.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#139 &#8211; Andy Fragen on Automatic Update Rollbacks in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/139-andy-fragen-on-automatic-update-rollbacks-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=163149</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andy Fragen who is a dedicated member of the WordPress community as well as a trauma surgeon. Somehow he manages to balance the demands of his profession with his passion for the community and, as you will hear, to important work inside of WordPress Core. Andy talks about the important topic of automatic rollbacks in WordPress, a feature aimed at reverting to a previous version if an automatic plugin or theme update fails, ensuring the website remains functional for users. I’ve managed to encapsulate the idea into the previous sentence, but as you will hear, the execution of that idea was anything other than straightforward. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes development of a WordPress feature that quietly keeps your website running smoothly, and in hearing how a dedicated contributor balances his passion for WordPress with a demanding medical career, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andy Fragen who is a dedicated member of the WordPress community as well as a trauma surgeon. Somehow he manages to balance the demands of his profession with his passion for the community and, as you will hear, to important ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andy Fragen who is a dedicated member of the WordPress community as well as a trauma surgeon. Somehow he manages to balance the demands of his profession with his passion for the community and, as you will hear, to important work inside of WordPress Core. Andy talks about the important topic of automatic rollbacks in WordPress, a feature aimed at reverting to a previous version if an automatic plugin or theme update fails, ensuring the website remains functional for users. I’ve managed to encapsulate the idea into the previous sentence, but as you will hear, the execution of that idea was anything other than straightforward. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes development of a WordPress feature that quietly keeps your website running smoothly, and in hearing how a dedicated contributor balances his passion for WordPress with a demanding medical career, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andy Fragen who is a dedicated member of the WordPress community as well as a trauma surgeon. Somehow he manages to balance the demands of his profession with his passion for the community and, as you will hear, to important work inside of WordPress Core. Andy talks about the important topic of automatic rollbacks in WordPress, a feature aimed at reverting to a previous version if an automatic plugin or theme update fails, ensuring the website remains functional for users. I’ve managed to encapsulate the idea into the previous sentence, but as you will hear, the execution of that idea was anything other than straightforward. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes development of a WordPress feature that quietly keeps your website running smoothly, and in hearing how a dedicated contributor balances his passion for WordPress with a demanding medical career, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#138 &#8211; Isla Waite, Bet Hannon and Ryan Bracey on What to Expect From WP Accessibility Day 2024</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/138-isla-waite-bet-hannon-and-ryan-bracey-on-what-to-expect-from-wp-accessibility-day-2024</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Isla Waite, Bet Hannon and Ryan Bracey. We discuss the significance of WordPress Accessibility Day, which is a 24-hour virtual conference running on 9th to the 10th October, 2024. It’s being driven by a team of passionate volunteers and is geared towards making the digital space accessible for all. We cover the logistical details, including how to register and the optional donations and sponsorships that can enrich your participation. Our guests share their personal motivations and experiences that fuel their dedication to the accessibility cause. We also get into the global reach of the event, with translation efforts and volunteer opportunities that make WordPress Accessibility Day 2024 a truly inclusive initiative. If you’re interested in making the web a more accessible and inclusive place, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Isla Waite, Bet Hannon and Ryan Bracey. We discuss the significance of WordPress Accessibility Day, which is a 24-hour virtual conference running on 9th to the 10th October, 2024. It’s being driven by a team of passionate vol]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Isla Waite, Bet Hannon and Ryan Bracey. We discuss the significance of WordPress Accessibility Day, which is a 24-hour virtual conference running on 9th to the 10th October, 2024. It’s being driven by a team of passionate volunteers and is geared towards making the digital space accessible for all. We cover the logistical details, including how to register and the optional donations and sponsorships that can enrich your participation. Our guests share their personal motivations and experiences that fuel their dedication to the accessibility cause. We also get into the global reach of the event, with translation efforts and volunteer opportunities that make WordPress Accessibility Day 2024 a truly inclusive initiative. If you’re interested in making the web a more accessible and inclusive place, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Isla Waite, Bet Hannon and Ryan Bracey. We discuss the significance of WordPress Accessibility Day, which is a 24-hour virtual conference running on 9th to the 10th October, 2024. It’s being driven by a team of passionate volunteers and is geared towards making the digital space accessible for all. We cover the logistical details, including how to register and the optional donations and sponsorships that can enrich your participation. Our guests share their personal motivations and experiences that fuel their dedication to the accessibility cause. We also get into the global reach of the event, with translation efforts and volunteer opportunities that make WordPress Accessibility Day 2024 a truly inclusive initiative. If you’re interested in making the web a more accessible and inclusive place, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#137 &#8211; Jamie Marsland on Heading the WordPress YouTube Channel</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/137-jamie-marsland-on-heading-the-wordpress-youtube-channel</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, who has recently become the Head of the WordPress YouTube channel at Automattic. He talks about the nature of the role and why it's more important to market WordPress than it ever has been. Jamie aims to enhance the channel’s presence and engage YouTube’s vast audience by producing valuable video content targeting diverse groups, including beginners, developers, and the community. He emphasises the balance between content quality and engaging the YouTube algorithm. He plans to continue his own YouTube channel while growing WordPress' official channel, inviting community input for innovative and fun content ideas. If you're interested in the evolving landscape of WordPress on YouTube, Jamie's strategic approach, or how you might contribute to this exciting venture, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, who has recently become the Head of the WordPress YouTube channel at Automattic. He talks about the nature of the role and why its more important to market WordPress than it ever has been. Jamie aims to enhanc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, who has recently become the Head of the WordPress YouTube channel at Automattic. He talks about the nature of the role and why it's more important to market WordPress than it ever has been. Jamie aims to enhance the channel’s presence and engage YouTube’s vast audience by producing valuable video content targeting diverse groups, including beginners, developers, and the community. He emphasises the balance between content quality and engaging the YouTube algorithm. He plans to continue his own YouTube channel while growing WordPress' official channel, inviting community input for innovative and fun content ideas. If you're interested in the evolving landscape of WordPress on YouTube, Jamie's strategic approach, or how you might contribute to this exciting venture, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, who has recently become the Head of the WordPress YouTube channel at Automattic. He talks about the nature of the role and why it's more important to market WordPress than it ever has been. Jamie aims to enhance the channel’s presence and engage YouTube’s vast audience by producing valuable video content targeting diverse groups, including beginners, developers, and the community. He emphasises the balance between content quality and engaging the YouTube algorithm. He plans to continue his own YouTube channel while growing WordPress' official channel, inviting community input for innovative and fun content ideas. If you're interested in the evolving landscape of WordPress on YouTube, Jamie's strategic approach, or how you might contribute to this exciting venture, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#136 &#8211; Matthias Pupillo on Enhancing WordPress With AI Translations</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/136-matthias-pupillo-on-enhancing-wordpress-with-ai-translations</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matthias Pupillo, co-founder of FluentC.ai. He's here to discuss AI-driven language translations, with a focus upon WordPress websites. Matthias has a rich background in technology and WordPress, and reveals how FluentC enables translations in up to 140 languages within seconds by leveraging AI models, and creating a contextual layer for high-quality outputs. He also shares insights on the future of AI translations, the importance of open-source models, and potential integration with WordPress Core, reflecting on the broader implications for the industry. If you're interested in the intersection of AI and WordPress, or are looking to enhance your website's multilingual capabilities, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matthias Pupillo, co-founder of FluentC.ai. Hes here to discuss AI-driven language translations, with a focus upon WordPress websites. Matthias has a rich background in technology and WordPress, and reveals how FluentC enable]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matthias Pupillo, co-founder of FluentC.ai. He's here to discuss AI-driven language translations, with a focus upon WordPress websites. Matthias has a rich background in technology and WordPress, and reveals how FluentC enables translations in up to 140 languages within seconds by leveraging AI models, and creating a contextual layer for high-quality outputs. He also shares insights on the future of AI translations, the importance of open-source models, and potential integration with WordPress Core, reflecting on the broader implications for the industry. If you're interested in the intersection of AI and WordPress, or are looking to enhance your website's multilingual capabilities, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matthias Pupillo, co-founder of FluentC.ai. He's here to discuss AI-driven language translations, with a focus upon WordPress websites. Matthias has a rich background in technology and WordPress, and reveals how FluentC enables translations in up to 140 languages within seconds by leveraging AI models, and creating a contextual layer for high-quality outputs. He also shares insights on the future of AI translations, the importance of open-source models, and potential integration with WordPress Core, reflecting on the broader implications for the industry. If you're interested in the intersection of AI and WordPress, or are looking to enhance your website's multilingual capabilities, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#135 &#8211; Jonathan Bossenger on Enhancing WordPress Learning Experiences</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/135-jonathan-bossenger-on-enhancing-wordpress-learning-experiences</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. Jonathan discusses his transition from software development to becoming a developer educator for WordPress. He emphasises the importance of making WordPress learning accessible globally through the Learn platform, providing up-to-date, freely available educational content. The conversation highlights the platform's transformative potential with tools like Playground, enabling interactive coding practice. Jonathan talks about the challenges of keeping content current, structured learning pathways for different user levels, and the role of contributors in translating and internationalising content. He also invites listeners to participate in the Learn project. If you’re curious about how people learn about WordPress, and how you can be a part of that project, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. Jonathan discusses his transition from software development to becoming a developer educator for WordPress. He emphasises the importance of making WordPress learning accessible globally through the Learn p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. Jonathan discusses his transition from software development to becoming a developer educator for WordPress. He emphasises the importance of making WordPress learning accessible globally through the Learn platform, providing up-to-date, freely available educational content. The conversation highlights the platform's transformative potential with tools like Playground, enabling interactive coding practice. Jonathan talks about the challenges of keeping content current, structured learning pathways for different user levels, and the role of contributors in translating and internationalising content. He also invites listeners to participate in the Learn project. If you’re curious about how people learn about WordPress, and how you can be a part of that project, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. Jonathan discusses his transition from software development to becoming a developer educator for WordPress. He emphasises the importance of making WordPress learning accessible globally through the Learn platform, providing up-to-date, freely available educational content. The conversation highlights the platform's transformative potential with tools like Playground, enabling interactive coding practice. Jonathan talks about the challenges of keeping content current, structured learning pathways for different user levels, and the role of contributors in translating and internationalising content. He also invites listeners to participate in the Learn project. If you’re curious about how people learn about WordPress, and how you can be a part of that project, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#134 &#8211; Chris Ferdinandi on ADHD, Focus, and Working in Tech</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/134-chris-ferdinandi-on-adhd-focus-and-working-in-tech</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=160182</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Ferdinandi. He shares his experiences managing ADHD in both his personal and professional life. Chris describes how ADHD affects his focus, impulse control, and emotions, viewing these traits as both challenges and potential strengths. He offers practical strategies for ADHD individuals, such as structuring workdays with dedicated focus times and utilising small tasks to kickstart productivity. Chris also discusses the importance of workplace accommodations and understanding ADHD subtypes. For those curious about transforming ADHD-related challenges into career strengths, Chris provides further insights and resources on his website. If you're curious about how ADHD can turn challenges into career strengths, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Ferdinandi. He shares his experiences managing ADHD in both his personal and professional life. Chris describes how ADHD affects his focus, impulse control, and emotions, viewing these traits as both challenges and pote]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Ferdinandi. He shares his experiences managing ADHD in both his personal and professional life. Chris describes how ADHD affects his focus, impulse control, and emotions, viewing these traits as both challenges and potential strengths. He offers practical strategies for ADHD individuals, such as structuring workdays with dedicated focus times and utilising small tasks to kickstart productivity. Chris also discusses the importance of workplace accommodations and understanding ADHD subtypes. For those curious about transforming ADHD-related challenges into career strengths, Chris provides further insights and resources on his website. If you're curious about how ADHD can turn challenges into career strengths, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1820773/c1e-3gd9di5qm3gtwvw25-7z4065z8uxv-lwt1wq.mp3" length="39212846" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Ferdinandi. He shares his experiences managing ADHD in both his personal and professional life. Chris describes how ADHD affects his focus, impulse control, and emotions, viewing these traits as both challenges and potential strengths. He offers practical strategies for ADHD individuals, such as structuring workdays with dedicated focus times and utilising small tasks to kickstart productivity. Chris also discusses the importance of workplace accommodations and understanding ADHD subtypes. For those curious about transforming ADHD-related challenges into career strengths, Chris provides further insights and resources on his website. If you're curious about how ADHD can turn challenges into career strengths, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#133 &#8211; Blake Bertuccelli-Booth on Automated Accessibility Testing in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/133-blake-bertuccelli-booth-on-automated-accessibility-testing-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Blake Bertuccelli-Booth, a web designer and founder of Equalify, a company focused on improving web accessibility. Blake's journey into web accessibility advocacy began through his work with higher education organisations and his personal experiences with dyslexia. The episode gets into Blake's development of an automated tool that surveys websites for accessibility issues, revealing over 2.1 million issues across wordpress.org properties. Blake discusses the moral imperative of web accessibility, its real-world impacts, and the need for better education for developers and designers. If you're passionate about web accessibility or eager to learn how your work can make a tangible difference in people's lives, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Blake Bertuccelli-Booth, a web designer and founder of Equalify, a company focused on improving web accessibility. Blakes journey into web accessibility advocacy began through his work with higher education organisations and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Blake Bertuccelli-Booth, a web designer and founder of Equalify, a company focused on improving web accessibility. Blake's journey into web accessibility advocacy began through his work with higher education organisations and his personal experiences with dyslexia. The episode gets into Blake's development of an automated tool that surveys websites for accessibility issues, revealing over 2.1 million issues across wordpress.org properties. Blake discusses the moral imperative of web accessibility, its real-world impacts, and the need for better education for developers and designers. If you're passionate about web accessibility or eager to learn how your work can make a tangible difference in people's lives, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Blake Bertuccelli-Booth, a web designer and founder of Equalify, a company focused on improving web accessibility. Blake's journey into web accessibility advocacy began through his work with higher education organisations and his personal experiences with dyslexia. The episode gets into Blake's development of an automated tool that surveys websites for accessibility issues, revealing over 2.1 million issues across wordpress.org properties. Blake discusses the moral imperative of web accessibility, its real-world impacts, and the need for better education for developers and designers. If you're passionate about web accessibility or eager to learn how your work can make a tangible difference in people's lives, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#133 &#8211; Blake Bertuccelli-Booth on Automated Accessibility Testing in WordPress</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/133-Blake-Bertuccelli-Booth-on-Automated-Accessibility-Testing-in-WordPress.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#132 &#8211; Katie Keith &#038; Matt Cromwell on Making a Success of Your WordPress Product</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/132-katie-keith-matt-cromwell-on-making-a-success-of-your-wordpress-product</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=158562</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Katie Keith, founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins, and Matt Cromwell, co-founder of GiveWP, discuss their podcast 'WP Product Talk' where they interview WordPress product owners about running successful businesses. They summarise insights from their interviews and unveil a blueprint for building successful WordPress products, presented at WordCamp Europe. Key topics include enhancing the WordPress admin interface, organic content marketing, market gap identification, and event attendance. They emphasise explainer videos, correct product pricing, customer feedback, the importance of transparency, human touch, and an updated 'About Us. page. If you’re a WordPress product developer or just interested in the intricate world of WordPress business, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Katie Keith, founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins, and Matt Cromwell, co-founder of GiveWP, discuss their podcast WP Product Talk where they interview WordPress product owners about running successful businesses. They summarise insights from their interviews]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Katie Keith, founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins, and Matt Cromwell, co-founder of GiveWP, discuss their podcast 'WP Product Talk' where they interview WordPress product owners about running successful businesses. They summarise insights from their interviews and unveil a blueprint for building successful WordPress products, presented at WordCamp Europe. Key topics include enhancing the WordPress admin interface, organic content marketing, market gap identification, and event attendance. They emphasise explainer videos, correct product pricing, customer feedback, the importance of transparency, human touch, and an updated 'About Us. page. If you’re a WordPress product developer or just interested in the intricate world of WordPress business, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Katie Keith, founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins, and Matt Cromwell, co-founder of GiveWP, discuss their podcast 'WP Product Talk' where they interview WordPress product owners about running successful businesses. They summarise insights from their interviews and unveil a blueprint for building successful WordPress products, presented at WordCamp Europe. Key topics include enhancing the WordPress admin interface, organic content marketing, market gap identification, and event attendance. They emphasise explainer videos, correct product pricing, customer feedback, the importance of transparency, human touch, and an updated 'About Us. page. If you’re a WordPress product developer or just interested in the intricate world of WordPress business, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/132-Katie-Keith-Matt-Cromwell-on-Making-a-Success-of-Your-WordPress-Product.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#131 &#8211; Abraham Waita on Nurturing Young WordPress Enthusiasts in Uganda</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/131-abraham-waita-on-nurturing-young-wordpress-enthusiasts-in-uganda</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=158288</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Abraham Waita, a Woo Happiness Engineer at Automattic. Abraham is deeply involved in the WordPress communities in Kenya and Uganda and recently spoke at WordCamp Europe. The discussion centers on Abraham's efforts to introduce WordPress to high schools in Uganda, fostering a young and rapidly growing WordPress community through the ICT curriculum. We delve into the community's growth, challenges, and the essential role of sponsorships and hardware donations. The conversation also highlights the broader impact on students' futures and ways companies and individuals can support this educational initiative. If you're passionate about education, WordPress, or community growth, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Abraham Waita, a Woo Happiness Engineer at Automattic. Abraham is deeply involved in the WordPress communities in Kenya and Uganda and recently spoke at WordCamp Europe. The discussion centers on Abrahams efforts to introduce]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Abraham Waita, a Woo Happiness Engineer at Automattic. Abraham is deeply involved in the WordPress communities in Kenya and Uganda and recently spoke at WordCamp Europe. The discussion centers on Abraham's efforts to introduce WordPress to high schools in Uganda, fostering a young and rapidly growing WordPress community through the ICT curriculum. We delve into the community's growth, challenges, and the essential role of sponsorships and hardware donations. The conversation also highlights the broader impact on students' futures and ways companies and individuals can support this educational initiative. If you're passionate about education, WordPress, or community growth, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Abraham Waita, a Woo Happiness Engineer at Automattic. Abraham is deeply involved in the WordPress communities in Kenya and Uganda and recently spoke at WordCamp Europe. The discussion centers on Abraham's efforts to introduce WordPress to high schools in Uganda, fostering a young and rapidly growing WordPress community through the ICT curriculum. We delve into the community's growth, challenges, and the essential role of sponsorships and hardware donations. The conversation also highlights the broader impact on students' futures and ways companies and individuals can support this educational initiative. If you're passionate about education, WordPress, or community growth, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:21:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Abraham Waita, a Woo Happiness Engineer at Automattic. Abraham is deeply involved in the WordPress communities in Kenya and Uganda and recently spoke at WordCamp Europe. The discussion centers on Abraham's efforts to introduce WordPress to high schools in Uganda, fostering a young and rapidly growing WordPress community through the ICT curriculum. We delve into the community's growth, challenges, and the essential role of sponsorships and hardware donations. The conversation also highlights the broader impact on students' futures and ways companies and individuals can support this educational initiative. If you're passionate about education, WordPress, or community growth, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#130 &#8211; Elena Panciera &#038; Chiara Pennetta on Making the Web for the Deaf</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/130-elena-panciera-chiara-pennetta-on-making-the-web-for-the-deaf</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=157578</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Elena Panciera, an expert in inclusive and accessible languages, and Chiara Pennetta, a special needs educator and deaf advocacy expert, discussing web accessibility for the deaf. They cover the importance of captions and simplification in web content to aid understanding for deaf users and non-native speakers. New technologies, such as AI tools and real-time transcription apps, are highlighted for their role in enhancing communication. The discussion also touches on the European Accessibility Act and its implications for web developers. Whether you’re a web developer, event planner, or just passionate about accessibility, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Elena Panciera, an expert in inclusive and accessible languages, and Chiara Pennetta, a special needs educator and deaf advocacy expert, discussing web accessibility for the deaf. They cover the importance of captions and sim]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Elena Panciera, an expert in inclusive and accessible languages, and Chiara Pennetta, a special needs educator and deaf advocacy expert, discussing web accessibility for the deaf. They cover the importance of captions and simplification in web content to aid understanding for deaf users and non-native speakers. New technologies, such as AI tools and real-time transcription apps, are highlighted for their role in enhancing communication. The discussion also touches on the European Accessibility Act and its implications for web developers. Whether you’re a web developer, event planner, or just passionate about accessibility, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1788877/c1e-wmxjxirkkg8a8n53m-mk0jkkoni116-zuq8tn.mp3" length="36915790" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Elena Panciera, an expert in inclusive and accessible languages, and Chiara Pennetta, a special needs educator and deaf advocacy expert, discussing web accessibility for the deaf. They cover the importance of captions and simplification in web content to aid understanding for deaf users and non-native speakers. New technologies, such as AI tools and real-time transcription apps, are highlighted for their role in enhancing communication. The discussion also touches on the European Accessibility Act and its implications for web developers. Whether you’re a web developer, event planner, or just passionate about accessibility, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/130-Elena-Panciera-Chiara-Pennetta-on-Making-the-Web-for-the-Deaf.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:37:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Elena Panciera, an expert in inclusive and accessible languages, and Chiara Pennetta, a special needs educator and deaf advocacy expert, discussing web accessibility for the deaf. They cover the importance of captions and simplification in web content to aid understanding for deaf users and non-native speakers. New technologies, such as AI tools and real-time transcription apps, are highlighted for their role in enhancing communication. The discussion also touches on the European Accessibility Act and its implications for web developers. Whether you’re a web developer, event planner, or just passionate about accessibility, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/130-Elena-Panciera-Chiara-Pennetta-on-Making-the-Web-for-the-Deaf.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#129 &#8211; Eneko Garrido on How WordPress Transformed His Life</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/129-eneko-garrido-on-how-wordpress-transformed-his-life</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=157542</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Eneko Garrido, a full-stack developer who became an active WordPress contributor after attending his first WordCamp in Bilbao in 2019. Eneko's involvement in WordPress began during a challenging period marked by anxiety and depression. The inclusive and supportive atmosphere of WordCamp Bilbao inspired Eneko to engage more deeply with the community. He found particular joy in contributing as a polyglot for the Basque locale, strengthening his connection to his cultural roots. Eneko shares how the community opened new career opportunities, fostered lasting friendships, and helped him navigate challenges, including an autism diagnosis in 2021. The episode highlights his preparations for speaking at WordCamp Europe, showcasing his personal and professional growth within the WordPress community. If you're interested in hearing a heartfelt story about the life-changing potential of the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Eneko Garrido, a full-stack developer who became an active WordPress contributor after attending his first WordCamp in Bilbao in 2019. Enekos involvement in WordPress began during a challenging period marked by anxiety and de]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Eneko Garrido, a full-stack developer who became an active WordPress contributor after attending his first WordCamp in Bilbao in 2019. Eneko's involvement in WordPress began during a challenging period marked by anxiety and depression. The inclusive and supportive atmosphere of WordCamp Bilbao inspired Eneko to engage more deeply with the community. He found particular joy in contributing as a polyglot for the Basque locale, strengthening his connection to his cultural roots. Eneko shares how the community opened new career opportunities, fostered lasting friendships, and helped him navigate challenges, including an autism diagnosis in 2021. The episode highlights his preparations for speaking at WordCamp Europe, showcasing his personal and professional growth within the WordPress community. If you're interested in hearing a heartfelt story about the life-changing potential of the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1788850/c1e-1dkokcjvv6dh6gxv2-kp29pd1xhz5m-zovyzl.mp3" length="29338158" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Eneko Garrido, a full-stack developer who became an active WordPress contributor after attending his first WordCamp in Bilbao in 2019. Eneko's involvement in WordPress began during a challenging period marked by anxiety and depression. The inclusive and supportive atmosphere of WordCamp Bilbao inspired Eneko to engage more deeply with the community. He found particular joy in contributing as a polyglot for the Basque locale, strengthening his connection to his cultural roots. Eneko shares how the community opened new career opportunities, fostered lasting friendships, and helped him navigate challenges, including an autism diagnosis in 2021. The episode highlights his preparations for speaking at WordCamp Europe, showcasing his personal and professional growth within the WordPress community. If you're interested in hearing a heartfelt story about the life-changing potential of the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/129-Eneko-Garrido-on-How-WordPress-Transformed-His-Life.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#128 &#8211; Fernando Tellado on AI Tools and Rehumanising the Web</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/128-fernando-tellado-on-ai-tools-and-rehumanising-the-web</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=157402</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fernando Tellado a prominent figure in the Spanish WordPress community. Fernando discusses the emerging capabilities of AI tools which can generate massive amounts of content quickly. He questions the implications for content quality, and Google's role in distinguishing reliable information. Touching on the evolution of technology, Fernando draws parallels to changes brought about by the industrial revolution, and discusses AI replacing jobs and the addictive nature of mobile phones, especially for children. He argues for responsible technology use, urging parents to guide their children and advocates for a balance between technological advancement and human well-being. If you’re intrigued by the intersection of AI, WordPress, and the call for responsible and reflective use of technology, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fernando Tellado a prominent figure in the Spanish WordPress community. Fernando discusses the emerging capabilities of AI tools which can generate massive amounts of content quickly. He questions the implications for content]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fernando Tellado a prominent figure in the Spanish WordPress community. Fernando discusses the emerging capabilities of AI tools which can generate massive amounts of content quickly. He questions the implications for content quality, and Google's role in distinguishing reliable information. Touching on the evolution of technology, Fernando draws parallels to changes brought about by the industrial revolution, and discusses AI replacing jobs and the addictive nature of mobile phones, especially for children. He argues for responsible technology use, urging parents to guide their children and advocates for a balance between technological advancement and human well-being. If you’re intrigued by the intersection of AI, WordPress, and the call for responsible and reflective use of technology, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1786154/c1e-jjdvdtq72n0s5g25j-8d4rmdrxhmov-wmscus.mp3" length="34540023" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fernando Tellado a prominent figure in the Spanish WordPress community. Fernando discusses the emerging capabilities of AI tools which can generate massive amounts of content quickly. He questions the implications for content quality, and Google's role in distinguishing reliable information. Touching on the evolution of technology, Fernando draws parallels to changes brought about by the industrial revolution, and discusses AI replacing jobs and the addictive nature of mobile phones, especially for children. He argues for responsible technology use, urging parents to guide their children and advocates for a balance between technological advancement and human well-being. If you’re intrigued by the intersection of AI, WordPress, and the call for responsible and reflective use of technology, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/128-Fernando-Tellado-on-AI-Tools-and-Rehumanising-the-Web.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:35:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fernando Tellado a prominent figure in the Spanish WordPress community. Fernando discusses the emerging capabilities of AI tools which can generate massive amounts of content quickly. He questions the implications for content quality, and Google's role in distinguishing reliable information. Touching on the evolution of technology, Fernando draws parallels to changes brought about by the industrial revolution, and discusses AI replacing jobs and the addictive nature of mobile phones, especially for children. He argues for responsible technology use, urging parents to guide their children and advocates for a balance between technological advancement and human well-being. If you’re intrigued by the intersection of AI, WordPress, and the call for responsible and reflective use of technology, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/128-Fernando-Tellado-on-AI-Tools-and-Rehumanising-the-Web.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#127 &#8211; Rian Rietveld on Understanding the European Accessibility Act and Its Impact on Websites</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/127-rian-rietveld-on-understanding-the-european-accessibility-act-and-its-impact-on-websites</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=156969</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rian Rietveld, a specialist in the accessibility field. We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which mandates that public service websites and products must be accessible by June 28, 2025. Key topics include practical steps for ensuring accessibility, the importance of training and constant monitoring, and the economic benefits of accessible websites. Rian emphasises the moral obligation of inclusivity and the need for an accessibility statement. Exemptions for small companies are also noted during our chat. If you’re interested in understanding the implications of the European Accessibility Act and how to make your websites more inclusive, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rian Rietveld, a specialist in the accessibility field. We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which mandates that public service websites and products must be accessible by June 28, 2025. Key topics include practica]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rian Rietveld, a specialist in the accessibility field. We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which mandates that public service websites and products must be accessible by June 28, 2025. Key topics include practical steps for ensuring accessibility, the importance of training and constant monitoring, and the economic benefits of accessible websites. Rian emphasises the moral obligation of inclusivity and the need for an accessibility statement. Exemptions for small companies are also noted during our chat. If you’re interested in understanding the implications of the European Accessibility Act and how to make your websites more inclusive, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Rian Rietveld, a specialist in the accessibility field. We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which mandates that public service websites and products must be accessible by June 28, 2025. Key topics include practical steps for ensuring accessibility, the importance of training and constant monitoring, and the economic benefits of accessible websites. Rian emphasises the moral obligation of inclusivity and the need for an accessibility statement. Exemptions for small companies are also noted during our chat. If you’re interested in understanding the implications of the European Accessibility Act and how to make your websites more inclusive, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/127-Rian-Rietveld-on-Understanding-the-European-Accessibility-Act-and-Its-Impact-on-Websites.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#127 &#8211; Rian Rietveld on Understanding the European Accessibility Act and Its Impact on Websites</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:34:42</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/127-Rian-Rietveld-on-Understanding-the-European-Accessibility-Act-and-Its-Impact-on-Websites.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#126 &#8211; Aaron Jorbin on Navigating WordPress Major and Minor Releases</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/126-aaron-jorbin-on-navigating-wordpress-major-and-minor-releases</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=156753</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Jorbin. Aaron has led teams responsible for some of the largest and most prominent WordPress sites in the world including Rolling Stone, Variety, WIRED, The New Yorker, and The White House. He is also a WordPress Core Committer who focuses on improving developer happiness and making the internet usable by everyone. He’s been an integral part of the WordPress community since 2010, and today Aaron opens up about the crucial importance of major and minor WordPress releases, and the need for user trust, which forms the backbone for features like auto updates that enhance WordPress security. If you’ve ever wondered how WordPress is maintained and updated, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Jorbin. Aaron has led teams responsible for some of the largest and most prominent WordPress sites in the world including Rolling Stone, Variety, WIRED, The New Yorker, and The White House. He is also a WordPress Core C]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Jorbin. Aaron has led teams responsible for some of the largest and most prominent WordPress sites in the world including Rolling Stone, Variety, WIRED, The New Yorker, and The White House. He is also a WordPress Core Committer who focuses on improving developer happiness and making the internet usable by everyone. He’s been an integral part of the WordPress community since 2010, and today Aaron opens up about the crucial importance of major and minor WordPress releases, and the need for user trust, which forms the backbone for features like auto updates that enhance WordPress security. If you’ve ever wondered how WordPress is maintained and updated, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Jorbin. Aaron has led teams responsible for some of the largest and most prominent WordPress sites in the world including Rolling Stone, Variety, WIRED, The New Yorker, and The White House. He is also a WordPress Core Committer who focuses on improving developer happiness and making the internet usable by everyone. He’s been an integral part of the WordPress community since 2010, and today Aaron opens up about the crucial importance of major and minor WordPress releases, and the need for user trust, which forms the backbone for features like auto updates that enhance WordPress security. If you’ve ever wondered how WordPress is maintained and updated, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/126-Aaron-Jorbin-on-Navigating-WordPress-Major-and-Minor-Releases.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:41:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aaron Jorbin. Aaron has led teams responsible for some of the largest and most prominent WordPress sites in the world including Rolling Stone, Variety, WIRED, The New Yorker, and The White House. He is also a WordPress Core Committer who focuses on improving developer happiness and making the internet usable by everyone. He’s been an integral part of the WordPress community since 2010, and today Aaron opens up about the crucial importance of major and minor WordPress releases, and the need for user trust, which forms the backbone for features like auto updates that enhance WordPress security. If you’ve ever wondered how WordPress is maintained and updated, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/126-Aaron-Jorbin-on-Navigating-WordPress-Major-and-Minor-Releases.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#125 &#8211; Davinder Singh Kainth on Content Creation and Business Strategy in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/125-davinder-singh-kainth-on-content-creation-and-business-strategy-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=156506</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Davinder Singh Kainth, a veteran in the WordPress community. We discuss navigating the WordPress ecosystem, highlighting opportunities in plugin and theme development, SEO, and hosting. Key topics include building trust, diversifying revenue, and the importance of community engagement, especially at WordCamp events.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Davinder Singh Kainth, a veteran in the WordPress community. We discuss navigating the WordPress ecosystem, highlighting opportunities in plugin and theme development, SEO, and hosting. Key topics include building trust, dive]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Davinder Singh Kainth, a veteran in the WordPress community. We discuss navigating the WordPress ecosystem, highlighting opportunities in plugin and theme development, SEO, and hosting. Key topics include building trust, diversifying revenue, and the importance of community engagement, especially at WordCamp events.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Davinder Singh Kainth, a veteran in the WordPress community. We discuss navigating the WordPress ecosystem, highlighting opportunities in plugin and theme development, SEO, and hosting. Key topics include building trust, diversifying revenue, and the importance of community engagement, especially at WordCamp events.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:34:49</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/125-Davinder-Singh-Kainth-on-Content-Creation-and-Business-Strategy-in-WordPress.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#124 &#8211; Mina Tamang on SEO Techniques That Prioritise the User Experience</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/124-mina-tamang-on-seo-techniques-that-prioritise-the-user-experience</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=156399</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mina Tamang, who is an SEO expert at Codewing Solutions. Mina advocates for prioritising user needs over traditional SEO tactics that emphasise keyword ranking. She stresses the importance of integrating user-centric content with core SEO principles, technical optimisations, as well the utility of WordPress plugins. The discussion also addresses the growing role of AI in content creation, and the need to maintain human elements for relatability and accuracy. If you're looking to refine your SEO strategies with a focus on long-term, user-oriented growth, while also navigating the complexities of modern tools and techniques, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mina Tamang, who is an SEO expert at Codewing Solutions. Mina advocates for prioritising user needs over traditional SEO tactics that emphasise keyword ranking. She stresses the importance of integrating user-centric content ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mina Tamang, who is an SEO expert at Codewing Solutions. Mina advocates for prioritising user needs over traditional SEO tactics that emphasise keyword ranking. She stresses the importance of integrating user-centric content with core SEO principles, technical optimisations, as well the utility of WordPress plugins. The discussion also addresses the growing role of AI in content creation, and the need to maintain human elements for relatability and accuracy. If you're looking to refine your SEO strategies with a focus on long-term, user-oriented growth, while also navigating the complexities of modern tools and techniques, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1765953/c1e-3gd9di5wmv2iw47zr-xmzq629gbq12-7mzuoz.mp3" length="30927611" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mina Tamang, who is an SEO expert at Codewing Solutions. Mina advocates for prioritising user needs over traditional SEO tactics that emphasise keyword ranking. She stresses the importance of integrating user-centric content with core SEO principles, technical optimisations, as well the utility of WordPress plugins. The discussion also addresses the growing role of AI in content creation, and the need to maintain human elements for relatability and accuracy. If you're looking to refine your SEO strategies with a focus on long-term, user-oriented growth, while also navigating the complexities of modern tools and techniques, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/124-Mina-Tamang-on-SEO-Techniques-That-Prioritise-the-User-Experience.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:31:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mina Tamang, who is an SEO expert at Codewing Solutions. Mina advocates for prioritising user needs over traditional SEO tactics that emphasise keyword ranking. She stresses the importance of integrating user-centric content with core SEO principles, technical optimisations, as well the utility of WordPress plugins. The discussion also addresses the growing role of AI in content creation, and the need to maintain human elements for relatability and accuracy. If you're looking to refine your SEO strategies with a focus on long-term, user-oriented growth, while also navigating the complexities of modern tools and techniques, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/124-Mina-Tamang-on-SEO-Techniques-That-Prioritise-the-User-Experience.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#123 &#8211; Jamie Marsland on the WordCamp Europe Speed Building Challenge</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/123-jamie-marsland-on-the-wordcamp-europe-speed-building-challenge</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=156141</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland. Jamie runs a WordPress plugin business and has recently become a full-time content creator on YouTube. You might know Jamie from his popular WordPress speed builds on that channel, where contestants have just 30 minutes to build a website from scratch. In this episode, we dive into Jamie’s involvement with WordCamp Europe, where he will be bringing this speed build format to the live stage. Contestants will race against the clock to recreate a pre-built website, all while being interrupted with questions from Jamie and the audience. If you're attending WordCamp Europe or you're just curious about how WordPress can be made fun and engaging, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland. Jamie runs a WordPress plugin business and has recently become a full-time content creator on YouTube. You might know Jamie from his popular WordPress speed builds on that channel, where contestants have just ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland. Jamie runs a WordPress plugin business and has recently become a full-time content creator on YouTube. You might know Jamie from his popular WordPress speed builds on that channel, where contestants have just 30 minutes to build a website from scratch. In this episode, we dive into Jamie’s involvement with WordCamp Europe, where he will be bringing this speed build format to the live stage. Contestants will race against the clock to recreate a pre-built website, all while being interrupted with questions from Jamie and the audience. If you're attending WordCamp Europe or you're just curious about how WordPress can be made fun and engaging, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1756158/c1e-o3m9mivjr82udo5gn-1xn3943piogn-ku3jnr.mp3" length="21419375" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland. Jamie runs a WordPress plugin business and has recently become a full-time content creator on YouTube. You might know Jamie from his popular WordPress speed builds on that channel, where contestants have just 30 minutes to build a website from scratch. In this episode, we dive into Jamie’s involvement with WordCamp Europe, where he will be bringing this speed build format to the live stage. Contestants will race against the clock to recreate a pre-built website, all while being interrupted with questions from Jamie and the audience. If you're attending WordCamp Europe or you're just curious about how WordPress can be made fun and engaging, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/123-Jamie-Marsland-on-the-WordCamp-Europe-Speed-Building-Challenge.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:21:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland. Jamie runs a WordPress plugin business and has recently become a full-time content creator on YouTube. You might know Jamie from his popular WordPress speed builds on that channel, where contestants have just 30 minutes to build a website from scratch. In this episode, we dive into Jamie’s involvement with WordCamp Europe, where he will be bringing this speed build format to the live stage. Contestants will race against the clock to recreate a pre-built website, all while being interrupted with questions from Jamie and the audience. If you're attending WordCamp Europe or you're just curious about how WordPress can be made fun and engaging, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/123-Jamie-Marsland-on-the-WordCamp-Europe-Speed-Building-Challenge.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#122 &#8211; Adam Zielinski on How Playground Is Transforming WordPress Website Creation</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/122-adam-zielinski-on-how-playground-is-transforming-wordpress-website-creation</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=156003</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Zielinski. He works as a WordPress developer at Automattic and in this episode, we talk about Playground, a groundbreaking project that is redefined the way we interact with WordPress. Adam's visionary approach to creating a seamless WordPress experience within a web browser has revolutionised how easy it is to access WordPress. This project really does change the way that WordPress can be used, and there’s so many exciting prospects for how it might shape the future of website design and development. If you're interested in hearing about cutting-edge advancements reshaping the WordPress landscape, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Zielinski. He works as a WordPress developer at Automattic and in this episode, we talk about Playground, a groundbreaking project that is redefined the way we interact with WordPress. Adams visionary approach to creatin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Zielinski. He works as a WordPress developer at Automattic and in this episode, we talk about Playground, a groundbreaking project that is redefined the way we interact with WordPress. Adam's visionary approach to creating a seamless WordPress experience within a web browser has revolutionised how easy it is to access WordPress. This project really does change the way that WordPress can be used, and there’s so many exciting prospects for how it might shape the future of website design and development. If you're interested in hearing about cutting-edge advancements reshaping the WordPress landscape, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1749524/c1e-90r1rundg4xbwp1j5-wngqn9r2hvd2-ef8agw.mp3" length="44014880" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Zielinski. He works as a WordPress developer at Automattic and in this episode, we talk about Playground, a groundbreaking project that is redefined the way we interact with WordPress. Adam's visionary approach to creating a seamless WordPress experience within a web browser has revolutionised how easy it is to access WordPress. This project really does change the way that WordPress can be used, and there’s so many exciting prospects for how it might shape the future of website design and development. If you're interested in hearing about cutting-edge advancements reshaping the WordPress landscape, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/122-Adam-Zielinski-on-How-Playground-Is-Transforming-WordPress-Website-Creation.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:45:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Zielinski. He works as a WordPress developer at Automattic and in this episode, we talk about Playground, a groundbreaking project that is redefined the way we interact with WordPress. Adam's visionary approach to creating a seamless WordPress experience within a web browser has revolutionised how easy it is to access WordPress. This project really does change the way that WordPress can be used, and there’s so many exciting prospects for how it might shape the future of website design and development. If you're interested in hearing about cutting-edge advancements reshaping the WordPress landscape, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/122-Adam-Zielinski-on-How-Playground-Is-Transforming-WordPress-Website-Creation.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#121 &#8211; Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur. Part 2.</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/121-alexander-gilmanov-on-transitioning-from-developer-to-entrepreneur-part-2</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155933</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and he's sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negative motivation and instead fostering a culture of trust and positive reinforcement. He elaborates on the nuances of team management and the benefits of smaller, independent teams coordinated across departments like development, marketing, and support. Key tools like Google Suite, Slack, Jira, and Notion are integral to his operations. His story highlights the importance of community engagement, learning from industry leaders, and the necessity of continuously seeking suitable team members for sustainable management.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and hes sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negativ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and he's sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negative motivation and instead fostering a culture of trust and positive reinforcement. He elaborates on the nuances of team management and the benefits of smaller, independent teams coordinated across departments like development, marketing, and support. Key tools like Google Suite, Slack, Jira, and Notion are integral to his operations. His story highlights the importance of community engagement, learning from industry leaders, and the necessity of continuously seeking suitable team members for sustainable management.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1746772/c1e-m14o4bnqd7zfg9vp4-v0n9zk8va839-bwdoxl.mp3" length="40721812" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and he's sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negative motivation and instead fostering a culture of trust and positive reinforcement. He elaborates on the nuances of team management and the benefits of smaller, independent teams coordinated across departments like development, marketing, and support. Key tools like Google Suite, Slack, Jira, and Notion are integral to his operations. His story highlights the importance of community engagement, learning from industry leaders, and the necessity of continuously seeking suitable team members for sustainable management.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:41:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and he's sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negative motivation and instead fostering a culture of trust and positive reinforcement. He elaborates on the nuances of team management and the benefits of smaller, independent teams coordinated across departments like development, marketing, and support. Key tools like Google Suite, Slack, Jira, and Notion are integral to his operations. His story highlights the importance of community engagement, learning from industry leaders, and the necessity of continuously seeking suitable team members for sustainable management.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/121-Alexander-Gilmanov-on-Transitioning-From-Developer-to-Entrepreneur-Part-2.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#120 &#8211; Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/120-alexander-gilmanov-on-transitioning-from-developer-to-entrepreneur</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 15:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155830</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov. Alex comes to us today from Belgrade, Serbia. He’s a full-stack developer with a rich heritage of freelance and agency work. His company officially launched in 2014, and they’ve continued work with clients, as well as creating a range of WordPress plugins, and their own SaaS apps, mainly in the online booking space. If you’re a developer and are in the weeds of writing code, perhaps you’ve thought about a change of direction. We explore Alexander’s transition from hands-on coding to strategic management. It’s a fascinating conversation, and if you’ve wanted to start an agency but have concerns about what that might bring, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov. Alex comes to us today from Belgrade, Serbia. He’s a full-stack developer with a rich heritage of freelance and agency work. His company officially launched in 2014, and they’ve continued work with clients]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov. Alex comes to us today from Belgrade, Serbia. He’s a full-stack developer with a rich heritage of freelance and agency work. His company officially launched in 2014, and they’ve continued work with clients, as well as creating a range of WordPress plugins, and their own SaaS apps, mainly in the online booking space. If you’re a developer and are in the weeds of writing code, perhaps you’ve thought about a change of direction. We explore Alexander’s transition from hands-on coding to strategic management. It’s a fascinating conversation, and if you’ve wanted to start an agency but have concerns about what that might bring, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1743079/c1e-7k3m3u49q3vh5p8n4-5r5429z1bmm9-u9zrqb.mp3" length="40534333" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov. Alex comes to us today from Belgrade, Serbia. He’s a full-stack developer with a rich heritage of freelance and agency work. His company officially launched in 2014, and they’ve continued work with clients, as well as creating a range of WordPress plugins, and their own SaaS apps, mainly in the online booking space. If you’re a developer and are in the weeds of writing code, perhaps you’ve thought about a change of direction. We explore Alexander’s transition from hands-on coding to strategic management. It’s a fascinating conversation, and if you’ve wanted to start an agency but have concerns about what that might bring, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/120-Alexander-Gilmanov-on-Transitioning-From-Developer-to-Entrepreneur-Part-1.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#119 &#8211; Paolo Belcastro on How AI Is Shaping WordPress Wordflows</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/119-paolo-belcastro-on-how-ai-is-shaping-wordpress-wordflows</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155685</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paolo Belcastro.

Paolo works at Automattic, where he’s focused on Jetpack and .blog products. He’s been working remotely since 1994 and managing distributed teams since 1998.

He’s on the podcast today to talk about AI, and he certainly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in integrating AI with web development.

With Paolo’s insights into the recent advancements in open source AI models and the collaborative efforts within the AI community to keep platforms accessible but innovative, you’ll gain a comprehensive view of where AI in web development stands today and where it might head tomorrow.

If you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or anyone interested in the intersection of AI and creative processes, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paolo Belcastro.

Paolo works at Automattic, where he’s focused on Jetpack and .blog products. He’s been working remotely since 1994 and managing distributed teams since 1998.

He’s on the podcast today to talk about AI, and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paolo Belcastro.

Paolo works at Automattic, where he’s focused on Jetpack and .blog products. He’s been working remotely since 1994 and managing distributed teams since 1998.

He’s on the podcast today to talk about AI, and he certainly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in integrating AI with web development.

With Paolo’s insights into the recent advancements in open source AI models and the collaborative efforts within the AI community to keep platforms accessible but innovative, you’ll gain a comprehensive view of where AI in web development stands today and where it might head tomorrow.

If you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or anyone interested in the intersection of AI and creative processes, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1736391/c1e-z92w2hmmv1pc1zm73-jk0pp6g2bvo-vjl7kd.mp3" length="53296214" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paolo Belcastro.

Paolo works at Automattic, where he’s focused on Jetpack and .blog products. He’s been working remotely since 1994 and managing distributed teams since 1998.

He’s on the podcast today to talk about AI, and he certainly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in integrating AI with web development.

With Paolo’s insights into the recent advancements in open source AI models and the collaborative efforts within the AI community to keep platforms accessible but innovative, you’ll gain a comprehensive view of where AI in web development stands today and where it might head tomorrow.

If you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or anyone interested in the intersection of AI and creative processes, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/119-Paolo-Belcastro-on-How-AI-Is-Shaping-WordPress-Wordflows.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paolo Belcastro.

Paolo works at Automattic, where he’s focused on Jetpack and .blog products. He’s been working remotely since 1994 and managing distributed teams since 1998.

He’s on the podcast today to talk about AI, and he certainly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in integrating AI with web development.

With Paolo’s insights into the recent advancements in open source AI models and the collaborative efforts within the AI community to keep platforms accessible but innovative, you’ll gain a comprehensive view of where AI in web development stands today and where it might head tomorrow.

If you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or anyone interested in the intersection of AI and creative processes, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/119-Paolo-Belcastro-on-How-AI-Is-Shaping-WordPress-Wordflows.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#118 &#8211; Nahuai Badiola on Digital Sustainability Across the Whole WordPress Project</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/118-nahuai-badiola-on-digital-sustainability-across-the-whole-wordpress-project</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155606</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nahuai Badiola. Nahuai is a freelance WordPress developer, theme, and plugin creator. He also writes WordPress code tutorials and enjoys sharing everything he learns about web sustainability in his blog, podcast, and at WordPress events. Nahuai’s life took an unexpected turn one day when he attended a 10-minute lightning talk at a WordCamp. The content of that talk was web sustainability and it profoundly changed his perspective on how we should view our use of the internet. Nahuai has since been a vocal advocate for sustainability within the WordPress community. Today, Nahuai and I discuss the nuances of the environmental impact of web development with a particular focus on WordPress. We discuss ideas like reducing code in plugins, and highlight the Performance Team's efforts to make WordPress more green. If you're curious about sustainability within WordPress web development, and the community more broadly, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nahuai Badiola. Nahuai is a freelance WordPress developer, theme, and plugin creator. He also writes WordPress code tutorials and enjoys sharing everything he learns about web sustainability in his blog, podcast, and at WordP]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nahuai Badiola. Nahuai is a freelance WordPress developer, theme, and plugin creator. He also writes WordPress code tutorials and enjoys sharing everything he learns about web sustainability in his blog, podcast, and at WordPress events. Nahuai’s life took an unexpected turn one day when he attended a 10-minute lightning talk at a WordCamp. The content of that talk was web sustainability and it profoundly changed his perspective on how we should view our use of the internet. Nahuai has since been a vocal advocate for sustainability within the WordPress community. Today, Nahuai and I discuss the nuances of the environmental impact of web development with a particular focus on WordPress. We discuss ideas like reducing code in plugins, and highlight the Performance Team's efforts to make WordPress more green. If you're curious about sustainability within WordPress web development, and the community more broadly, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1731494/c1e-kd4k4cjjgz3sg0p0j-njprgo3nh1z5-pbacj6.mp3" length="38572826" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nahuai Badiola. Nahuai is a freelance WordPress developer, theme, and plugin creator. He also writes WordPress code tutorials and enjoys sharing everything he learns about web sustainability in his blog, podcast, and at WordPress events. Nahuai’s life took an unexpected turn one day when he attended a 10-minute lightning talk at a WordCamp. The content of that talk was web sustainability and it profoundly changed his perspective on how we should view our use of the internet. Nahuai has since been a vocal advocate for sustainability within the WordPress community. Today, Nahuai and I discuss the nuances of the environmental impact of web development with a particular focus on WordPress. We discuss ideas like reducing code in plugins, and highlight the Performance Team's efforts to make WordPress more green. If you're curious about sustainability within WordPress web development, and the community more broadly, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/118-Nahuai-Badiola-on-Digital-Sustainability-Across-the-Whole-WordPress-Project.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nahuai Badiola. Nahuai is a freelance WordPress developer, theme, and plugin creator. He also writes WordPress code tutorials and enjoys sharing everything he learns about web sustainability in his blog, podcast, and at WordPress events. Nahuai’s life took an unexpected turn one day when he attended a 10-minute lightning talk at a WordCamp. The content of that talk was web sustainability and it profoundly changed his perspective on how we should view our use of the internet. Nahuai has since been a vocal advocate for sustainability within the WordPress community. Today, Nahuai and I discuss the nuances of the environmental impact of web development with a particular focus on WordPress. We discuss ideas like reducing code in plugins, and highlight the Performance Team's efforts to make WordPress more green. If you're curious about sustainability within WordPress web development, and the community more broadly, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/118-Nahuai-Badiola-on-Digital-Sustainability-Across-the-Whole-WordPress-Project.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#117 &#8211; Maestro Stevens on Inclusivity in Website Design Decisions</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/117-maestro-stevens-on-inclusivity-in-website-design-decisions</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155507</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Maestro Stevens. Maestro is an international speaker and managing director of The Iconic Expressions. His areas of expertise include digital marketing, brand strategy, web development, and project leadership. In this episode Maestro lays out the case for how inclusivity is not just something that we need to be concerned about at things like events, but also in our WordPress website designs. If you're curious about the intersection of creativity, representation, and the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Maestro Stevens. Maestro is an international speaker and managing director of The Iconic Expressions. His areas of expertise include digital marketing, brand strategy, web development, and project leadership. In this episode ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Maestro Stevens. Maestro is an international speaker and managing director of The Iconic Expressions. His areas of expertise include digital marketing, brand strategy, web development, and project leadership. In this episode Maestro lays out the case for how inclusivity is not just something that we need to be concerned about at things like events, but also in our WordPress website designs. If you're curious about the intersection of creativity, representation, and the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1727322/c1e-n4n3nu53n0whqgq47-gd494mddsdo-f45kct.mp3" length="25910376" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Maestro Stevens. Maestro is an international speaker and managing director of The Iconic Expressions. His areas of expertise include digital marketing, brand strategy, web development, and project leadership. In this episode Maestro lays out the case for how inclusivity is not just something that we need to be concerned about at things like events, but also in our WordPress website designs. If you're curious about the intersection of creativity, representation, and the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/117-Maestro-Stevens-on-Inclusivity-in-Website-Design-Decisions.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:26:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Maestro Stevens. Maestro is an international speaker and managing director of The Iconic Expressions. His areas of expertise include digital marketing, brand strategy, web development, and project leadership. In this episode Maestro lays out the case for how inclusivity is not just something that we need to be concerned about at things like events, but also in our WordPress website designs. If you're curious about the intersection of creativity, representation, and the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/117-Maestro-Stevens-on-Inclusivity-in-Website-Design-Decisions.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#116 &#8211; Jonathan Desrosiers on the Challenges and Rewards of Contributing to WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/116-jonathan-desrosiers-on-the-challenges-and-rewards-of-contributing-to-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155403</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk about the challenges that come with contributing to such a large and multi-faceted project, from the intricate process of decision-making, involving many stakeholders, to the occasional moments of feeling demoralised when contributions seem like a drop in the ocean. We discuss the importance of regular contributions, and about the sustainability of the open-source ecosystem, emphasising the critical role businesses need to play, and the potential risks when key contributors step back. If you’re curious about how you can contribute, what that looks likes, and where it can take you, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk about the challenges that come with contributing to such a large and multi-faceted project, from the intricate process of decision-making, involving many stakeholders, to the occasional moments of feeling demoralised when contributions seem like a drop in the ocean. We discuss the importance of regular contributions, and about the sustainability of the open-source ecosystem, emphasising the critical role businesses need to play, and the potential risks when key contributors step back. If you’re curious about how you can contribute, what that looks likes, and where it can take you, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1722257/c1e-1dkokcjw17ks6oxn5-o87zjj8kij6q-e1zeba.mp3" length="38581778" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk about the challenges that come with contributing to such a large and multi-faceted project, from the intricate process of decision-making, involving many stakeholders, to the occasional moments of feeling demoralised when contributions seem like a drop in the ocean. We discuss the importance of regular contributions, and about the sustainability of the open-source ecosystem, emphasising the critical role businesses need to play, and the potential risks when key contributors step back. If you’re curious about how you can contribute, what that looks likes, and where it can take you, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/116-Jonathan-Desrosiers-on-the-Challenges-and-Rewards-of-Contributing-to-WordPress.jpeg"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:39:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk about the challenges that come with contributing to such a large and multi-faceted project, from the intricate process of decision-making, involving many stakeholders, to the occasional moments of feeling demoralised when contributions seem like a drop in the ocean. We discuss the importance of regular contributions, and about the sustainability of the open-source ecosystem, emphasising the critical role businesses need to play, and the potential risks when key contributors step back. If you’re curious about how you can contribute, what that looks likes, and where it can take you, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/116-Jonathan-Desrosiers-on-the-Challenges-and-Rewards-of-Contributing-to-WordPress.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#115 &#8211; Jamie Marsland on Turning Technical Know-How Into Popular Content</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/115-jamie-marsland-on-turning-technical-know-how-into-popular-content</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155317</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and he's here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effective video creation, from planning to execution, along with his thoughts on sponsored content and its place in the YouTube ecosystem. If you’re curious about the future of WordPress, content creation, or the dynamics of digital learning, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and hes here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effec]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and he's here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effective video creation, from planning to execution, along with his thoughts on sponsored content and its place in the YouTube ecosystem. If you’re curious about the future of WordPress, content creation, or the dynamics of digital learning, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1716063/c1e-vzdjdu98r7zbd88xo-v0n22n9wur2k-ldptx0.mp3" length="32892191" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and he's here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effective video creation, from planning to execution, along with his thoughts on sponsored content and its place in the YouTube ecosystem. If you’re curious about the future of WordPress, content creation, or the dynamics of digital learning, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/115-Jamie-Marsland-on-Turning-Technical-Know-How-Into-Popular-Content.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:33:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and he's here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effective video creation, from planning to execution, along with his thoughts on sponsored content and its place in the YouTube ecosystem. If you’re curious about the future of WordPress, content creation, or the dynamics of digital learning, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#114 &#8211; Tammie Lister on the Journey Through Design and Theming</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/114-tammie-lister-on-the-journey-through-design-and-theming</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tammie Lister. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for a while, Tammie's name is likely a familiar one. She's an 18-year veteran of the project, a talented designer, developer, and a key contributor to the project. Her journey has made her wear a variety of hats in both agency life and product development. Today, Tammie shares insights that span from the practical to the philosophical within the open-source landscape. We get to hear Tammie's perspective on this crucial experimentation phase in WordPress theme development, the balance she seeks between minimalist design and functional complexity, and her active roles, including the default theme task force. Tammie's excitement for what's next is palpable. So, whether you're a developer, a designer, or a WordPress aficionado, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tammie Lister. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for a while, Tammies name is likely a familiar one. Shes an 18-year veteran of the project, a talented designer, developer, and a key contributor to the project. Her journe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tammie Lister. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for a while, Tammie's name is likely a familiar one. She's an 18-year veteran of the project, a talented designer, developer, and a key contributor to the project. Her journey has made her wear a variety of hats in both agency life and product development. Today, Tammie shares insights that span from the practical to the philosophical within the open-source landscape. We get to hear Tammie's perspective on this crucial experimentation phase in WordPress theme development, the balance she seeks between minimalist design and functional complexity, and her active roles, including the default theme task force. Tammie's excitement for what's next is palpable. So, whether you're a developer, a designer, or a WordPress aficionado, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tammie Lister. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for a while, Tammie's name is likely a familiar one. She's an 18-year veteran of the project, a talented designer, developer, and a key contributor to the project. Her journey has made her wear a variety of hats in both agency life and product development. Today, Tammie shares insights that span from the practical to the philosophical within the open-source landscape. We get to hear Tammie's perspective on this crucial experimentation phase in WordPress theme development, the balance she seeks between minimalist design and functional complexity, and her active roles, including the default theme task force. Tammie's excitement for what's next is palpable. So, whether you're a developer, a designer, or a WordPress aficionado, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#113 &#8211; Shawn Hooper on Launching WordCamp Canada (WCEH)</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/113-shawn-hooper-on-launching-wordcamp-canada-wceh</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or WCEH for short, will be held in Ottawa. The event is deep in the planning stages. The venue is secured, the speakers have been finalised, and it’s now up to the team of volunteers, of which Shawn is one, to make the event a success. We get into the challenges of creating an event of this scale. From conception until now, there’s a lot of moving parts. The venue, food, transport, volunteers, sponsors, speakers, the list could go on. It all needs to be planned, tasks assigned and executed. If attending WordPress events, and volunteering your time, is your thing, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or WCEH for short, will be held in Ottawa. The event is deep in the planning stages. The venue is secured, the speakers have been finalised, and it’s now up to the team of volunteers, of which Shawn is one, to make the event a success. We get into the challenges of creating an event of this scale. From conception until now, there’s a lot of moving parts. The venue, food, transport, volunteers, sponsors, speakers, the list could go on. It all needs to be planned, tasks assigned and executed. If attending WordPress events, and volunteering your time, is your thing, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or WCEH for short, will be held in Ottawa. The event is deep in the planning stages. The venue is secured, the speakers have been finalised, and it’s now up to the team of volunteers, of which Shawn is one, to make the event a success. We get into the challenges of creating an event of this scale. From conception until now, there’s a lot of moving parts. The venue, food, transport, volunteers, sponsors, speakers, the list could go on. It all needs to be planned, tasks assigned and executed. If attending WordPress events, and volunteering your time, is your thing, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or WCEH for short, will be held in Ottawa. The event is deep in the planning stages. The venue is secured, the speakers have been finalised, and it’s now up to the team of volunteers, of which Shawn is one, to make the event a success. We get into the challenges of creating an event of this scale. From conception until now, there’s a lot of moving parts. The venue, food, transport, volunteers, sponsors, speakers, the list could go on. It all needs to be planned, tasks assigned and executed. If attending WordPress events, and volunteering your time, is your thing, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shawn-Hooper.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#112 &#8211; Miriam Schwab on Balancing WordPress Success and Family Life</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/112-miriam-schwab-on-balancing-wordpress-success-and-family-life</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=155071</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she's a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned speaker. In today's episode we discuss Miriam’s life. It’s a departure for this podcast which usually focuses upon the code, the plugins and the community. The idea came out of a talk which Miriam presented at WordCamp Asia this year. In this talk Miriam outlined how she carved out a successful career in the world of WordPress whilst also being the mother of seven children, and it’s fascinating. If you’re interested in hearing how one person has managed the stresses and strains of an incredibly busy life, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she's a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned speaker. In today's episode we discuss Miriam’s life. It’s a departure for this podcast which usually focuses upon the code, the plugins and the community. The idea came out of a talk which Miriam presented at WordCamp Asia this year. In this talk Miriam outlined how she carved out a successful career in the world of WordPress whilst also being the mother of seven children, and it’s fascinating. If you’re interested in hearing how one person has managed the stresses and strains of an incredibly busy life, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she's a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned speaker. In today's episode we discuss Miriam’s life. It’s a departure for this podcast which usually focuses upon the code, the plugins and the community. The idea came out of a talk which Miriam presented at WordCamp Asia this year. In this talk Miriam outlined how she carved out a successful career in the world of WordPress whilst also being the mother of seven children, and it’s fascinating. If you’re interested in hearing how one person has managed the stresses and strains of an incredibly busy life, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she's a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned speaker. In today's episode we discuss Miriam’s life. It’s a departure for this podcast which usually focuses upon the code, the plugins and the community. The idea came out of a talk which Miriam presented at WordCamp Asia this year. In this talk Miriam outlined how she carved out a successful career in the world of WordPress whilst also being the mother of seven children, and it’s fascinating. If you’re interested in hearing how one person has managed the stresses and strains of an incredibly busy life, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#111 &#8211; Josepha Haden Chomphosy on Navigating WordPress&#8217; Evolution, Growth and Change</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/111-josepha-haden-chomphosy-on-navigating-wordpress-evolution-growth-and-change</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=154957</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role she's held since 2019. She's been contributing since 2012 and has a special fondness for brand-new-to-WordPress learners. During the episode Josepha shares her insights on overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. She talks about the positive strides made with the Gutenberg project and the need for improved change management during its implementation. We discuss market share of the CMS, community events, and community burnout, as well as how Josepha thinks about measuring WordPress' success, and future goals of the project. If you’re interested in the WordPress project as a whole, and how it’s run and directed, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role shes held since 2019. Shes been contributing since 2012 and has a special fondness for brand-new-to-WordPress learners. During the episode Joseph]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role she's held since 2019. She's been contributing since 2012 and has a special fondness for brand-new-to-WordPress learners. During the episode Josepha shares her insights on overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. She talks about the positive strides made with the Gutenberg project and the need for improved change management during its implementation. We discuss market share of the CMS, community events, and community burnout, as well as how Josepha thinks about measuring WordPress' success, and future goals of the project. If you’re interested in the WordPress project as a whole, and how it’s run and directed, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role she's held since 2019. She's been contributing since 2012 and has a special fondness for brand-new-to-WordPress learners. During the episode Josepha shares her insights on overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. She talks about the positive strides made with the Gutenberg project and the need for improved change management during its implementation. We discuss market share of the CMS, community events, and community burnout, as well as how Josepha thinks about measuring WordPress' success, and future goals of the project. If you’re interested in the WordPress project as a whole, and how it’s run and directed, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#110 &#8211; Thomas J. Raef on the Shift in How Hackers Attack, and How to Protect Your Site</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/110-thomas-j-raef-on-the-shift-in-how-hackers-attack-and-how-to-protect-your-site</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=154445</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas J. Raef. Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he’s seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and that’s the focus of the podcast today. With hackers becoming increasingly agile in their tactics, targeting everything from plugins to session cookies, Thomas brings to the table data he’s gathered from 2023 that puts the spotlight on the evolving digital threat landscape. We’re all used to hearing that plugins, themes, and sometimes WordPress Core, are the most likely culprits when something goes wrong. The story goes that out of date code, or a zero day is discovered and leveraged. Whilst Thomas does not doubt that this is true, he’s here to paint a somewhat different picture. A picture which puts the focus upon stolen session cookies as the most important factor in website attacks last year. If you've ever been concerned about the security of your WordPress site or intrigued by the intricacies of cybersecurity, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas J. Raef. Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he’s seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas J. Raef. Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he’s seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and that’s the focus of the podcast today. With hackers becoming increasingly agile in their tactics, targeting everything from plugins to session cookies, Thomas brings to the table data he’s gathered from 2023 that puts the spotlight on the evolving digital threat landscape. We’re all used to hearing that plugins, themes, and sometimes WordPress Core, are the most likely culprits when something goes wrong. The story goes that out of date code, or a zero day is discovered and leveraged. Whilst Thomas does not doubt that this is true, he’s here to paint a somewhat different picture. A picture which puts the focus upon stolen session cookies as the most important factor in website attacks last year. If you've ever been concerned about the security of your WordPress site or intrigued by the intricacies of cybersecurity, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas J. Raef. Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he’s seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and that’s the focus of the podcast today. With hackers becoming increasingly agile in their tactics, targeting everything from plugins to session cookies, Thomas brings to the table data he’s gathered from 2023 that puts the spotlight on the evolving digital threat landscape. We’re all used to hearing that plugins, themes, and sometimes WordPress Core, are the most likely culprits when something goes wrong. The story goes that out of date code, or a zero day is discovered and leveraged. Whilst Thomas does not doubt that this is true, he’s here to paint a somewhat different picture. A picture which puts the focus upon stolen session cookies as the most important factor in website attacks last year. If you've ever been concerned about the security of your WordPress site or intrigued by the intricacies of cybersecurity, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/110-Thomas-J.-Raef-on-the-Shift-in-How-Hackers-Attack-and-How-to-Protect-Your-Site.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#109 &#8211; Ben Ritner on How Kadence WP Managed the Pivot Towards AI</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/109-ben-ritner-on-how-kadence-wp-managed-the-pivot-towards-ai</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=153732</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight into how the Kadence team managed the integration of AI into their products, shedding light on the impact it has had on their website building process. We discuss the challenges of migrating content between systems, as well as delving into the role of AI in content creation and design adaptation. Ben talks us through what guided their technical innovations to accommodate AI-generated content and images. Ben’s perspective is pretty unique, working for a company he started, right through to today where they have an install base of over 400,000 websites, all of which could potentially make use of AI, but not at the risk of breaking backwards compatibility with their own products. If you’re interested in the impact of AI in web development and are intrigued by its potential, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight into how the Kadence team managed the integration of AI into their products, shedding light on the impact it has had on their website building process. We discuss the challenges of migrating content between systems, as well as delving into the role of AI in content creation and design adaptation. Ben talks us through what guided their technical innovations to accommodate AI-generated content and images. Ben’s perspective is pretty unique, working for a company he started, right through to today where they have an install base of over 400,000 websites, all of which could potentially make use of AI, but not at the risk of breaking backwards compatibility with their own products. If you’re interested in the impact of AI in web development and are intrigued by its potential, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight into how the Kadence team managed the integration of AI into their products, shedding light on the impact it has had on their website building process. We discuss the challenges of migrating content between systems, as well as delving into the role of AI in content creation and design adaptation. Ben talks us through what guided their technical innovations to accommodate AI-generated content and images. Ben’s perspective is pretty unique, working for a company he started, right through to today where they have an install base of over 400,000 websites, all of which could potentially make use of AI, but not at the risk of breaking backwards compatibility with their own products. If you’re interested in the impact of AI in web development and are intrigued by its potential, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:50:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight into how the Kadence team managed the integration of AI into their products, shedding light on the impact it has had on their website building process. We discuss the challenges of migrating content between systems, as well as delving into the role of AI in content creation and design adaptation. Ben talks us through what guided their technical innovations to accommodate AI-generated content and images. Ben’s perspective is pretty unique, working for a company he started, right through to today where they have an install base of over 400,000 websites, all of which could potentially make use of AI, but not at the risk of breaking backwards compatibility with their own products. If you’re interested in the impact of AI in web development a]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/109-Ben-Ritner-on-How-Kadence-WP-Managed-the-Pivot-Towards-AI.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#108 &#8211; Mike Auteri on Using GatherPress to Organise WordPress Events</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/108-mike-auteri-on-using-gatherpress-to-organise-wordpress-events</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=153669</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Auteri, and we're here to talk about GatherPress, a WordPress plugin for event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Mike delves into the features and benefits of GatherPress, including its focus on replicating important event features for the WordPress community, and responses to the shift to online events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential for GatherPress to revolutionise event management within the WordPress community by tools leveraging WordPress certainly seems like something worth exploring. If you’re a WordPress event organiser, or have attended a meetup in the past and are curious about how this could be handled by a freely available plugin, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Auteri, and were here to talk about GatherPress, a WordPress plugin for event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Mike delves into the features and benefits of GatherPress, including its focus on replicating impor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Auteri, and we're here to talk about GatherPress, a WordPress plugin for event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Mike delves into the features and benefits of GatherPress, including its focus on replicating important event features for the WordPress community, and responses to the shift to online events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential for GatherPress to revolutionise event management within the WordPress community by tools leveraging WordPress certainly seems like something worth exploring. If you’re a WordPress event organiser, or have attended a meetup in the past and are curious about how this could be handled by a freely available plugin, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Auteri, and we're here to talk about GatherPress, a WordPress plugin for event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Mike delves into the features and benefits of GatherPress, including its focus on replicating important event features for the WordPress community, and responses to the shift to online events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential for GatherPress to revolutionise event management within the WordPress community by tools leveraging WordPress certainly seems like something worth exploring. If you’re a WordPress event organiser, or have attended a meetup in the past and are curious about how this could be handled by a freely available plugin, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#107 &#8211; Michelle Frechette on Advocating for Accessibility and Diversity in the WordPress Community</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/107-michelle-frechette-on-advocating-for-accessibility-and-diversity-in-the-wordpress-community</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=152560</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette. She has a long history of community involvement, writing articles, hosting podcasts, managing events and much more. The topic under discussion today is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Michelle talks about her experiences at WordPress events, and how they were not always easy for her to attend and be a part of. It’s not all about events though. Michelle talks about the wider goals of making all aspects of the WordPress community more opening and inclusive. Being one of the voices promoting this message has not always been easy, and we hear about how Michelle copes with those who disagree with her quest to create change. If you're interested in thinking about inclusivity, and how embracing diverse perspectives can impact the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette. She has a long history of community involvement, writing articles, hosting podcasts, managing events and much more. The topic under discussion today is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Michelle]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette. She has a long history of community involvement, writing articles, hosting podcasts, managing events and much more. The topic under discussion today is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Michelle talks about her experiences at WordPress events, and how they were not always easy for her to attend and be a part of. It’s not all about events though. Michelle talks about the wider goals of making all aspects of the WordPress community more opening and inclusive. Being one of the voices promoting this message has not always been easy, and we hear about how Michelle copes with those who disagree with her quest to create change. If you're interested in thinking about inclusivity, and how embracing diverse perspectives can impact the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette. She has a long history of community involvement, writing articles, hosting podcasts, managing events and much more. The topic under discussion today is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Michelle talks about her experiences at WordPress events, and how they were not always easy for her to attend and be a part of. It’s not all about events though. Michelle talks about the wider goals of making all aspects of the WordPress community more opening and inclusive. Being one of the voices promoting this message has not always been easy, and we hear about how Michelle copes with those who disagree with her quest to create change. If you're interested in thinking about inclusivity, and how embracing diverse perspectives can impact the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:47:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette. She has a long history of community involvement, writing articles, hosting podcasts, managing events and much more. The topic under discussion today is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Michelle talks about her experiences at WordPress events, and how they were not always easy for her to attend and be a part of. It’s not all about events though. Michelle talks about the wider goals of making all aspects of the WordPress community more opening and inclusive. Being one of the voices promoting this message has not always been easy, and we hear about how Michelle copes with those who disagree with her quest to create change. If you're interested in thinking about inclusivity, and how embracing diverse perspectives can impact the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#106 &#8211; Anil Gupta on the Challenges Posed by Multi Collaboration in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/106-anil-gupta-on-the-challenges-posed-by-multi-collaboration-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=152488</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anil Gupta who is the CEO and co-founder of Multidots, Multicollab, and DotStore. Of specific interest to this episode of the podcast is Multicollab, is a WordPress plugin that allows for Google Doc-style collaboration, including commenting, suggestions, and real-time editing. We discuss the prospects that during the current phase of Gutenberg development, multi collaboration should come to WordPress. As Anil explains, this is by no means an easy undertaking, given that each installation of WordPress is unique. Anil paints a picture of a bright future for WordPress, once this new feature set is completed, but it’s also interesting to see how many challenges the developers will need to overcome before it can be shipped in a future WordPress update. If you’re interested in finding out about the future of editing content in WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anil Gupta who is the CEO and co-founder of Multidots, Multicollab, and DotStore. Of specific interest to this episode of the podcast is Multicollab, is a WordPress plugin that allows for Google Doc-style collaboration, inclu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anil Gupta who is the CEO and co-founder of Multidots, Multicollab, and DotStore. Of specific interest to this episode of the podcast is Multicollab, is a WordPress plugin that allows for Google Doc-style collaboration, including commenting, suggestions, and real-time editing. We discuss the prospects that during the current phase of Gutenberg development, multi collaboration should come to WordPress. As Anil explains, this is by no means an easy undertaking, given that each installation of WordPress is unique. Anil paints a picture of a bright future for WordPress, once this new feature set is completed, but it’s also interesting to see how many challenges the developers will need to overcome before it can be shipped in a future WordPress update. If you’re interested in finding out about the future of editing content in WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anil Gupta who is the CEO and co-founder of Multidots, Multicollab, and DotStore. Of specific interest to this episode of the podcast is Multicollab, is a WordPress plugin that allows for Google Doc-style collaboration, including commenting, suggestions, and real-time editing. We discuss the prospects that during the current phase of Gutenberg development, multi collaboration should come to WordPress. As Anil explains, this is by no means an easy undertaking, given that each installation of WordPress is unique. Anil paints a picture of a bright future for WordPress, once this new feature set is completed, but it’s also interesting to see how many challenges the developers will need to overcome before it can be shipped in a future WordPress update. If you’re interested in finding out about the future of editing content in WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/106-Anil-Gupta-on-the-Challenges-Posed-by-Multi-Collaboration-in-WordPress.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:43:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Anil Gupta who is the CEO and co-founder of Multidots, Multicollab, and DotStore. Of specific interest to this episode of the podcast is Multicollab, is a WordPress plugin that allows for Google Doc-style collaboration, including commenting, suggestions, and real-time editing. We discuss the prospects that during the current phase of Gutenberg development, multi collaboration should come to WordPress. As Anil explains, this is by no means an easy undertaking, given that each installation of WordPress is unique. Anil paints a picture of a bright future for WordPress, once this new feature set is completed, but it’s also interesting to see how many challenges the developers will need to overcome before it can be shipped in a future WordPress update. If you’re interested in finding out about the future of editing content in WordPress, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/106-Anil-Gupta-on-the-Challenges-Posed-by-Multi-Collaboration-in-WordPress.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#105 &#8211; Pascal Birchler on Revolutionizing Image and Video Processing Within WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/105-pascal-birchler-on-revolutionizing-image-and-video-processing-within-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=152160</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we explore the transformative capabilities of web browsers with guest Pascal Birchler. We discuss the power of WebAssembly, the future potential for moving desktop activities to the web, and Birchler's innovative work in image and video processing. The conversation highlights his queuing system for background image processing and a groundbreaking plugin enabling tasks such as converting animated GIFs to videos. He also shares insights into modern image formats and his project to improve WordPress performance through reduced file sizes and server resource usage. The episode concludes with a glimpse into potential future projects. Go listen...]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we explore the transformative capabilities of web browsers with guest Pascal Birchler. We discuss the power of WebAssembly, the future potential for moving desktop activities to the web, and Birchlers innovative work in image and vid]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we explore the transformative capabilities of web browsers with guest Pascal Birchler. We discuss the power of WebAssembly, the future potential for moving desktop activities to the web, and Birchler's innovative work in image and video processing. The conversation highlights his queuing system for background image processing and a groundbreaking plugin enabling tasks such as converting animated GIFs to videos. He also shares insights into modern image formats and his project to improve WordPress performance through reduced file sizes and server resource usage. The episode concludes with a glimpse into potential future projects. Go listen...]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we explore the transformative capabilities of web browsers with guest Pascal Birchler. We discuss the power of WebAssembly, the future potential for moving desktop activities to the web, and Birchler's innovative work in image and video processing. The conversation highlights his queuing system for background image processing and a groundbreaking plugin enabling tasks such as converting animated GIFs to videos. He also shares insights into modern image formats and his project to improve WordPress performance through reduced file sizes and server resource usage. The episode concludes with a glimpse into potential future projects. Go listen...]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:35:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we explore the transformative capabilities of web browsers with guest Pascal Birchler. We discuss the power of WebAssembly, the future potential for moving desktop activities to the web, and Birchler's innovative work in image and video processing. The conversation highlights his queuing system for background image processing and a groundbreaking plugin enabling tasks such as converting animated GIFs to videos. He also shares insights into modern image formats and his project to improve WordPress performance through reduced file sizes and server resource usage. The episode concludes with a glimpse into potential future projects. Go listen...]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/105-Pascal-Birchler-on-Revolutionizing-Image-and-Video-Processing-Within-WordPress.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#104 &#8211; Thomas Fanchin on Community Engagement in WordPress Sponsorship</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/104-thomas-fanchin-on-community-engagement-in-wprdpress-sponsorship</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=151915</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas Fanchin. Thomas is a WordPress enthusiast and is the partnership manager for Weglot, which is a solution for translating websites, not limited to WordPress. His role means that he’s immersed in the WordPress community. He’s passionate about connecting with, and learning from, others in the community. Thomas talks on the podcast about Weglot's involvement in WordPress initiatives and events. We get into how they decide what to sponsor and what they hope to get in return. If you're interested in learning about the intricacies of sponsorships, the impact of sponsor engagement at events, and the future landscape of sponsor initiatives within the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas Fanchin. Thomas is a WordPress enthusiast and is the partnership manager for Weglot, which is a solution for translating websites, not limited to WordPress. His role means that he’s immersed in the WordPress community.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas Fanchin. Thomas is a WordPress enthusiast and is the partnership manager for Weglot, which is a solution for translating websites, not limited to WordPress. His role means that he’s immersed in the WordPress community. He’s passionate about connecting with, and learning from, others in the community. Thomas talks on the podcast about Weglot's involvement in WordPress initiatives and events. We get into how they decide what to sponsor and what they hope to get in return. If you're interested in learning about the intricacies of sponsorships, the impact of sponsor engagement at events, and the future landscape of sponsor initiatives within the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/1617685/c1e-41krkbgv95dh810nx-92d74w4nbwdz-mg7r9l.mp3" length="35081526" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas Fanchin. Thomas is a WordPress enthusiast and is the partnership manager for Weglot, which is a solution for translating websites, not limited to WordPress. His role means that he’s immersed in the WordPress community. He’s passionate about connecting with, and learning from, others in the community. Thomas talks on the podcast about Weglot's involvement in WordPress initiatives and events. We get into how they decide what to sponsor and what they hope to get in return. If you're interested in learning about the intricacies of sponsorships, the impact of sponsor engagement at events, and the future landscape of sponsor initiatives within the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/104-Thomas-Fanchin-on-Community-Engagement-in-WordPress-Sponsorship.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:36:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Thomas Fanchin. Thomas is a WordPress enthusiast and is the partnership manager for Weglot, which is a solution for translating websites, not limited to WordPress. His role means that he’s immersed in the WordPress community. He’s passionate about connecting with, and learning from, others in the community. Thomas talks on the podcast about Weglot's involvement in WordPress initiatives and events. We get into how they decide what to sponsor and what they hope to get in return. If you're interested in learning about the intricacies of sponsorships, the impact of sponsor engagement at events, and the future landscape of sponsor initiatives within the WordPress community, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/104-Thomas-Fanchin-on-Community-Engagement-in-WordPress-Sponsorship.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#103 &#8211; Emma Young on Exploring WordPress, the Software, the Events and the Community</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/103-emma-young-on-exploring-wordpress-the-software-the-events-and-the-community</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Emma Young. Emma is the Head of Content for Hostinger and is on the podcast today to chat through her new found love of WordPress and the community which surrounds it. Emma's journey is quite inspirational. From having almost no experience with WordPress just a few years ago, she’s now immersed deeply in all that WordPress has to offer. Just over a year ago she'd been using WordPress a little, but that was it. Then she found employment in the space and has been to all three 2023 flagship WordCamps, as well as the Community Summit. So the whole conversation is coloured with this newness and energy, which is quite infectious. If you’re looking for a way to find your place in the WordPress community, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Emma Young. Emma is the Head of Content for Hostinger and is on the podcast today to chat through her new found love of WordPress and the community which surrounds it. Emmas journey is quite inspirational. From having almost ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Emma Young. Emma is the Head of Content for Hostinger and is on the podcast today to chat through her new found love of WordPress and the community which surrounds it. Emma's journey is quite inspirational. From having almost no experience with WordPress just a few years ago, she’s now immersed deeply in all that WordPress has to offer. Just over a year ago she'd been using WordPress a little, but that was it. Then she found employment in the space and has been to all three 2023 flagship WordCamps, as well as the Community Summit. So the whole conversation is coloured with this newness and energy, which is quite infectious. If you’re looking for a way to find your place in the WordPress community, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Emma Young. Emma is the Head of Content for Hostinger and is on the podcast today to chat through her new found love of WordPress and the community which surrounds it. Emma's journey is quite inspirational. From having almost no experience with WordPress just a few years ago, she’s now immersed deeply in all that WordPress has to offer. Just over a year ago she'd been using WordPress a little, but that was it. Then she found employment in the space and has been to all three 2023 flagship WordCamps, as well as the Community Summit. So the whole conversation is coloured with this newness and energy, which is quite infectious. If you’re looking for a way to find your place in the WordPress community, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#102 &#8211; Artemy Kaydash on Exploring AI and How It Will Alter the Workplace</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/102-artemy-kaydash-on-exploring-ai-and-how-it-will-alter-the-workplace</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Artemy Kaydash. Artemy is a WordPress and WooCommerce freelance developer who focuses on backend development. Most of this episode centres around the impact of AI on the landscape of web development. We explore the implications of AI tools for web developers, firstly talking about the way that AI systems have rapidly become somewhat essential and the developer's toolkit. We discussed the pivotal role AI may have in the future and how it could become an indispensable time-saver, relegating many uninteresting tasks from needing to be carried out manually. We get into the intersection of AI and web development, highlighting the need for developers to adapt and harness the potential of AI tools to remain at the forefront of innovation. If AI has piqued your curiosity in the past, especially in the WordPress space, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Artemy Kaydash. Artemy is a WordPress and WooCommerce freelance developer who focuses on backend development. Most of this episode centres around the impact of AI on the landscape of web development. We explore the implicati]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Artemy Kaydash. Artemy is a WordPress and WooCommerce freelance developer who focuses on backend development. Most of this episode centres around the impact of AI on the landscape of web development. We explore the implications of AI tools for web developers, firstly talking about the way that AI systems have rapidly become somewhat essential and the developer's toolkit. We discussed the pivotal role AI may have in the future and how it could become an indispensable time-saver, relegating many uninteresting tasks from needing to be carried out manually. We get into the intersection of AI and web development, highlighting the need for developers to adapt and harness the potential of AI tools to remain at the forefront of innovation. If AI has piqued your curiosity in the past, especially in the WordPress space, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Artemy Kaydash. Artemy is a WordPress and WooCommerce freelance developer who focuses on backend development. Most of this episode centres around the impact of AI on the landscape of web development. We explore the implications of AI tools for web developers, firstly talking about the way that AI systems have rapidly become somewhat essential and the developer's toolkit. We discussed the pivotal role AI may have in the future and how it could become an indispensable time-saver, relegating many uninteresting tasks from needing to be carried out manually. We get into the intersection of AI and web development, highlighting the need for developers to adapt and harness the potential of AI tools to remain at the forefront of innovation. If AI has piqued your curiosity in the past, especially in the WordPress space, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#101 &#8211; Pooja Derashri on Creating Educational WordPress Content</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/101-pooja-derashri-on-creating-educational-wordpress-content</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Pooja was on the podcast a few weeks ago talking about diversity, but this time the focus is on creating learning materials for WordPress. We talk about how Pooja got involved and what opportunities are out there for people wishing to assist in the enterprise of making content for those wishing to learn more about WordPress.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pooja was on the podcast a few weeks ago talking about diversity, but this time the focus is on creating learning materials for WordPress. We talk about how Pooja got involved and what opportunities are out there for people wishing to assist in the enter]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pooja was on the podcast a few weeks ago talking about diversity, but this time the focus is on creating learning materials for WordPress. We talk about how Pooja got involved and what opportunities are out there for people wishing to assist in the enterprise of making content for those wishing to learn more about WordPress.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pooja was on the podcast a few weeks ago talking about diversity, but this time the focus is on creating learning materials for WordPress. We talk about how Pooja got involved and what opportunities are out there for people wishing to assist in the enterprise of making content for those wishing to learn more about WordPress.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#100 &#8211; Nick Diego on the Revamp of the WordPress Showcase Website</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/100-nick-diego-on-the-revamp-of-the-wordpress-showcase-website</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a sponsored full-time contributor at Automattic. His official position is a developer relations advocate, which allows him to focus on creating developer orientated content. Apart from his regular responsibilities, Nick is also involved in a separate project called the WordPress Showcase, and this is the focus of the podcast today. The WordPress showcase is a curated collection of websites built with WordPress. Its purpose is to inspire, and show the breadth of what WordPress can achieve. Currently the showcase features around a hundred sites, including large enterprises like the New York times and NASA. It aims to challenge misconceptions about WordPress, and highlight the platforms scale and reach. If you're curious about block development, or how you might convince clients that WordPress is a credible CMS, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a sponsored full-time contributor at Automattic. His official position is a developer relations advocate, which allows him to focus on creating developer orientated content. Apart from his regular responsi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a sponsored full-time contributor at Automattic. His official position is a developer relations advocate, which allows him to focus on creating developer orientated content. Apart from his regular responsibilities, Nick is also involved in a separate project called the WordPress Showcase, and this is the focus of the podcast today. The WordPress showcase is a curated collection of websites built with WordPress. Its purpose is to inspire, and show the breadth of what WordPress can achieve. Currently the showcase features around a hundred sites, including large enterprises like the New York times and NASA. It aims to challenge misconceptions about WordPress, and highlight the platforms scale and reach. If you're curious about block development, or how you might convince clients that WordPress is a credible CMS, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a sponsored full-time contributor at Automattic. His official position is a developer relations advocate, which allows him to focus on creating developer orientated content. Apart from his regular responsibilities, Nick is also involved in a separate project called the WordPress Showcase, and this is the focus of the podcast today. The WordPress showcase is a curated collection of websites built with WordPress. Its purpose is to inspire, and show the breadth of what WordPress can achieve. Currently the showcase features around a hundred sites, including large enterprises like the New York times and NASA. It aims to challenge misconceptions about WordPress, and highlight the platforms scale and reach. If you're curious about block development, or how you might convince clients that WordPress is a credible CMS, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#99 &#8211; Matthias Pfefferle on ActivityPub, WordPress and Decentralised Social Networks</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/99-matthias-pfefferle-on-activitypub-wordpress-and-decentralised-social-networks</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[So on the podcast today, we have Matthias Pfefferle. Matthias started using WordPress in its early stages when it was still known as b2. He became passionate about blogging and the web 2.0 era. Over time he dedicated himself to making blogging relevant and developed various tools to compete with social networks, building communities professionally and working for a European hoster.  Matthias ultimately joined Automattic to focus on WordPress and the ActivityPub plugin full-time. If you want to learn more about the Fediverse, Mastodon, ActivityPub, or just want to know how to make WordPress a first-class citizen in social networks, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[So on the podcast today, we have Matthias Pfefferle. Matthias started using WordPress in its early stages when it was still known as b2. He became passionate about blogging and the web 2.0 era. Over time he dedicated himself to making blogging relevant a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[So on the podcast today, we have Matthias Pfefferle. Matthias started using WordPress in its early stages when it was still known as b2. He became passionate about blogging and the web 2.0 era. Over time he dedicated himself to making blogging relevant and developed various tools to compete with social networks, building communities professionally and working for a European hoster.  Matthias ultimately joined Automattic to focus on WordPress and the ActivityPub plugin full-time. If you want to learn more about the Fediverse, Mastodon, ActivityPub, or just want to know how to make WordPress a first-class citizen in social networks, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So on the podcast today, we have Matthias Pfefferle. Matthias started using WordPress in its early stages when it was still known as b2. He became passionate about blogging and the web 2.0 era. Over time he dedicated himself to making blogging relevant and developed various tools to compete with social networks, building communities professionally and working for a European hoster.  Matthias ultimately joined Automattic to focus on WordPress and the ActivityPub plugin full-time. If you want to learn more about the Fediverse, Mastodon, ActivityPub, or just want to know how to make WordPress a first-class citizen in social networks, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#98 &#8211; Marieke van de Rakt on Uniting the WordPress Community for a Stronger Future</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/98-marieke-van-de-rakt-on-uniting-the-wordpress-community-for-a-stronger-future</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke van de Rakt. Marieke was one of the co-founders of Yoast, but left that roll in May 2023. She's here to talk about the growing divide between those who prioritise community-oriented contributions and those driven purely by commercial interests. She expresses her concerns about the potential consequences if this division continues to widen, including the potential growth of other content management systems. We discuss the potential negative outcomes if WordPress becomes more commercialised, leading to a divide in the community, a divide which might be difficult to undo.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke van de Rakt. Marieke was one of the co-founders of Yoast, but left that roll in May 2023. Shes here to talk about the growing divide between those who prioritise community-oriented contributions and those driven purel]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke van de Rakt. Marieke was one of the co-founders of Yoast, but left that roll in May 2023. She's here to talk about the growing divide between those who prioritise community-oriented contributions and those driven purely by commercial interests. She expresses her concerns about the potential consequences if this division continues to widen, including the potential growth of other content management systems. We discuss the potential negative outcomes if WordPress becomes more commercialised, leading to a divide in the community, a divide which might be difficult to undo.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke van de Rakt. Marieke was one of the co-founders of Yoast, but left that roll in May 2023. She's here to talk about the growing divide between those who prioritise community-oriented contributions and those driven purely by commercial interests. She expresses her concerns about the potential consequences if this division continues to widen, including the potential growth of other content management systems. We discuss the potential negative outcomes if WordPress becomes more commercialised, leading to a divide in the community, a divide which might be difficult to undo.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/98-Marieke-van-de-Rakt-on-Uniting-the-WordPress-Community-for-a-Stronger-Future.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:40:27</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#97 &#8211; Estela Rueda, Courtney Robertson and Javier Casares on the Future of Translating WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/97-estela-rueda-courtney-robertson-and-javier-casares-on-the-future-of-translating-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Jukebox podcast, I'm joined by Javier Casares, Estela Rueda, and Courtney Robertson to discuss the challenges of translating WordPress documentation into multiple languages. They share their plans to start translating documentation, create dedicated teams, and establish a writing style guide for language translation. They stress the significance of the journey towards inclusivity and the involvement of dedicated teams for successful translation efforts. Technical aspects, such as updating content and creating tools for managing translation tasks, are also discussed. Despite the challenges, the team aims to make WordPress accessible for everyone and expand the WordPress community through translation efforts.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Jukebox podcast, Im joined by Javier Casares, Estela Rueda, and Courtney Robertson to discuss the challenges of translating WordPress documentation into multiple languages. They share their plans to start translating documentation, cre]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Jukebox podcast, I'm joined by Javier Casares, Estela Rueda, and Courtney Robertson to discuss the challenges of translating WordPress documentation into multiple languages. They share their plans to start translating documentation, create dedicated teams, and establish a writing style guide for language translation. They stress the significance of the journey towards inclusivity and the involvement of dedicated teams for successful translation efforts. Technical aspects, such as updating content and creating tools for managing translation tasks, are also discussed. Despite the challenges, the team aims to make WordPress accessible for everyone and expand the WordPress community through translation efforts.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Jukebox podcast, I'm joined by Javier Casares, Estela Rueda, and Courtney Robertson to discuss the challenges of translating WordPress documentation into multiple languages. They share their plans to start translating documentation, create dedicated teams, and establish a writing style guide for language translation. They stress the significance of the journey towards inclusivity and the involvement of dedicated teams for successful translation efforts. Technical aspects, such as updating content and creating tools for managing translation tasks, are also discussed. Despite the challenges, the team aims to make WordPress accessible for everyone and expand the WordPress community through translation efforts.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#97 &#8211; Estela Rueda, Courtney Robertson and Javier Casares on the Future of Translating WordPress</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#96 &#8211; Jake Goldman on Agency Mergers and AI in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/96-jake-goldman-on-agency-mergers-and-ai-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jake Goldman. Jake is the President & Founder of 10up, a digital agency that builds websites and tools for content creators, leveraging open platforms like WordPress. He's on the podcast today to talk about the recent merger with Fueled and Insignia. We talk about why the merger was needed and what it brings to the table in the future. Will WordPress still be a part of this, larger, company? We also talk about Jake's view on the roll of AI on the future of WordPress, and the tools that they have been building for the last few years.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jake Goldman. Jake is the President & Founder of 10up, a digital agency that builds websites and tools for content creators, leveraging open platforms like WordPress. Hes on the podcast today to talk about the recent merger w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jake Goldman. Jake is the President & Founder of 10up, a digital agency that builds websites and tools for content creators, leveraging open platforms like WordPress. He's on the podcast today to talk about the recent merger with Fueled and Insignia. We talk about why the merger was needed and what it brings to the table in the future. Will WordPress still be a part of this, larger, company? We also talk about Jake's view on the roll of AI on the future of WordPress, and the tools that they have been building for the last few years.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jake Goldman. Jake is the President & Founder of 10up, a digital agency that builds websites and tools for content creators, leveraging open platforms like WordPress. He's on the podcast today to talk about the recent merger with Fueled and Insignia. We talk about why the merger was needed and what it brings to the table in the future. Will WordPress still be a part of this, larger, company? We also talk about Jake's view on the roll of AI on the future of WordPress, and the tools that they have been building for the last few years.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#95 &#8211; Pooja Derashri on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/95-pooja-derashri-on-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=150290</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Pooja Derashri. Pooja is a co-founder of WPVibes, a plugin development company based in India. Pooja shares her insights on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the WordPress community, and explores how you don’t need to be a coder to be a part of the community and all that it is.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Pooja Derashri. Pooja is a co-founder of WPVibes, a plugin development company based in India. Pooja shares her insights on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the WordPress community, and exp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Pooja Derashri. Pooja is a co-founder of WPVibes, a plugin development company based in India. Pooja shares her insights on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the WordPress community, and explores how you don’t need to be a coder to be a part of the community and all that it is.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Pooja Derashri. Pooja is a co-founder of WPVibes, a plugin development company based in India. Pooja shares her insights on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the WordPress community, and explores how you don’t need to be a coder to be a part of the community and all that it is.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:36:38</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#94 &#8211; Birgit Olzem and Jill Binder on Creating a Diverse and Sustainable WordPress Community</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/94-birgit-olzem-and-jill-binder-on-creating-a-diverse-and-sustainable-wordpress-community</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jill Binder and Birgit Olzem, and they're here to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the WordPress community. They highlight the creation of a new Slack channel and GitHub project board to address these issues. They also share their experiences in creating inclusive events, gathering diverse speakers, and making WordPress spaces more accessible. We talk about the need to lay the groundwork for DEIB and ensure everyone feels welcomed and included. We get into the challenges of written communication, especially for non-native English speakers, and the importance of understanding different perspectives. We conclude by chatting about resources and upcoming workshops aimed at promoting diversity and supporting underrepresented voices in the WordPress community.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jill Binder and Birgit Olzem, and theyre here to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the WordPress community. They highlight the creation of a new Slack channel and GitHub project b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jill Binder and Birgit Olzem, and they're here to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the WordPress community. They highlight the creation of a new Slack channel and GitHub project board to address these issues. They also share their experiences in creating inclusive events, gathering diverse speakers, and making WordPress spaces more accessible. We talk about the need to lay the groundwork for DEIB and ensure everyone feels welcomed and included. We get into the challenges of written communication, especially for non-native English speakers, and the importance of understanding different perspectives. We conclude by chatting about resources and upcoming workshops aimed at promoting diversity and supporting underrepresented voices in the WordPress community.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jill Binder and Birgit Olzem, and they're here to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the WordPress community. They highlight the creation of a new Slack channel and GitHub project board to address these issues. They also share their experiences in creating inclusive events, gathering diverse speakers, and making WordPress spaces more accessible. We talk about the need to lay the groundwork for DEIB and ensure everyone feels welcomed and included. We get into the challenges of written communication, especially for non-native English speakers, and the importance of understanding different perspectives. We conclude by chatting about resources and upcoming workshops aimed at promoting diversity and supporting underrepresented voices in the WordPress community.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/94-Birgit-Olzem-and-Jill-Binder-on-Creating-a-Diverse-and-Sustainable-WordPress-Community.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#93 &#8211; Piermario Orecchioni on How and Why WordPress Gets Translated</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/93-piermario-orecchioni-on-how-and-why-wordpress-gets-translated</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Piermario Orecchioni, and he’s here to explore the world of website translations. He questions whether it is morally or legally necessary to provide translations on websites. Piermario discusses the challenges of translating and reviewing strings in WordPress, stressing the importance of maintaining consistency with a glossary in each language. He shares his journey as a contributor to the Polyglots team and highlights improvements in the translation process, thanks to the GlotPress platform. Piermario encourages listeners to join the Polyglots team, emphasising that coding expertise is not necessary. He also talks about the ongoing translation efforts for projects like Openverse and Learn WordPress, making WordPress education accessible in different languages. Listen in for a fascinating discussion on the importance and complexity of translations in the WordPress community.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Piermario Orecchioni, and he’s here to explore the world of website translations. He questions whether it is morally or legally necessary to provide translations on websites. Piermario discusses the challenges of translating ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Piermario Orecchioni, and he’s here to explore the world of website translations. He questions whether it is morally or legally necessary to provide translations on websites. Piermario discusses the challenges of translating and reviewing strings in WordPress, stressing the importance of maintaining consistency with a glossary in each language. He shares his journey as a contributor to the Polyglots team and highlights improvements in the translation process, thanks to the GlotPress platform. Piermario encourages listeners to join the Polyglots team, emphasising that coding expertise is not necessary. He also talks about the ongoing translation efforts for projects like Openverse and Learn WordPress, making WordPress education accessible in different languages. Listen in for a fascinating discussion on the importance and complexity of translations in the WordPress community.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Piermario Orecchioni, and he’s here to explore the world of website translations. He questions whether it is morally or legally necessary to provide translations on websites. Piermario discusses the challenges of translating and reviewing strings in WordPress, stressing the importance of maintaining consistency with a glossary in each language. He shares his journey as a contributor to the Polyglots team and highlights improvements in the translation process, thanks to the GlotPress platform. Piermario encourages listeners to join the Polyglots team, emphasising that coding expertise is not necessary. He also talks about the ongoing translation efforts for projects like Openverse and Learn WordPress, making WordPress education accessible in different languages. Listen in for a fascinating discussion on the importance and complexity of translations in the WordPress community.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Piermario Orecchioni, and he’s here to explore the world of website translations. He questions whether it is morally or legally necessary to provide translations on websites. Piermario discusses the challenges of translating and reviewing strings in WordPress, stressing the importance of maintaining consistency with a glossary in each language. He shares his journey as a contributor to the Polyglots team and highlights improvements in the translation process, thanks to the GlotPress platform. Piermario encourages listeners to join the Polyglots team, emphasising that coding expertise is not necessary. He also talks about the ongoing translation efforts for projects like Openverse and Learn WordPress, making WordPress education accessible in different languages. Listen in for a fascinating discussion on the importance and complexity of translations in the WordPress community.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#92 &#8211; Juliette Reinders Folmer on When Contributions Need to Be Paid</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/92-juliette-reinders-folmer-on-when-contributions-need-to-be-paid</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Juliette Reinders Folmer. Juliette is a highly experienced professional in the field of coding standards. With a deep understanding of industry best practices, she has dedicated herself for many years to ensuring code quality, and consistency within WordPress. Juliette acknowledges that coding standards encompass more than just formatting and white space, they also play a crucial role in maintaining compatibility and preventing conflicts between plugins. We chat about her commitment to WordPress coding standards, and how the work that she’s done in this field have made her a trusted authority. Through her contributions and guidance, she has helped countless developers enhance their code quality, ultimately improving the overall WordPress ecosystem. Maintaining open source projects like WordPress CS comes with its challenges. Juliette tells us about the importance of financial support and adequate resources to mitigate business risk, as projects that go unmaintained can create dependency issues and pose problems during corporate audits. She speaks openly about her recent decision to step away from contributing. The project is so crucial, but underfunded, and Juliette thinks it’s time to draw a line in the sand. It’s time for contributions in return for payment.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Juliette Reinders Folmer. Juliette is a highly experienced professional in the field of coding standards. With a deep understanding of industry best practices, she has dedicated herself for many years to ensuring code quality]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Juliette Reinders Folmer. Juliette is a highly experienced professional in the field of coding standards. With a deep understanding of industry best practices, she has dedicated herself for many years to ensuring code quality, and consistency within WordPress. Juliette acknowledges that coding standards encompass more than just formatting and white space, they also play a crucial role in maintaining compatibility and preventing conflicts between plugins. We chat about her commitment to WordPress coding standards, and how the work that she’s done in this field have made her a trusted authority. Through her contributions and guidance, she has helped countless developers enhance their code quality, ultimately improving the overall WordPress ecosystem. Maintaining open source projects like WordPress CS comes with its challenges. Juliette tells us about the importance of financial support and adequate resources to mitigate business risk, as projects that go unmaintained can create dependency issues and pose problems during corporate audits. She speaks openly about her recent decision to step away from contributing. The project is so crucial, but underfunded, and Juliette thinks it’s time to draw a line in the sand. It’s time for contributions in return for payment.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Juliette Reinders Folmer. Juliette is a highly experienced professional in the field of coding standards. With a deep understanding of industry best practices, she has dedicated herself for many years to ensuring code quality, and consistency within WordPress. Juliette acknowledges that coding standards encompass more than just formatting and white space, they also play a crucial role in maintaining compatibility and preventing conflicts between plugins. We chat about her commitment to WordPress coding standards, and how the work that she’s done in this field have made her a trusted authority. Through her contributions and guidance, she has helped countless developers enhance their code quality, ultimately improving the overall WordPress ecosystem. Maintaining open source projects like WordPress CS comes with its challenges. Juliette tells us about the importance of financial support and adequate resources to mitigate business risk, as projects that go unmaintained can create dependency issues and pose problems during corporate audits. She speaks openly about her recent decision to step away from contributing. The project is so crucial, but underfunded, and Juliette thinks it’s time to draw a line in the sand. It’s time for contributions in return for payment.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:44:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Juliette Reinders Folmer. Juliette is a highly experienced professional in the field of coding standards. With a deep understanding of industry best practices, she has dedicated herself for many years to ensuring code quality, and consistency within WordPress. Juliette acknowledges that coding standards encompass more than just formatting and white space, they also play a crucial role in maintaining compatibility and preventing conflicts between plugins. We chat about her commitment to WordPress coding standards, and how the work that she’s done in this field have made her a trusted authority. Through her contributions and guidance, she has helped countless developers enhance their code quality, ultimately improving the overall WordPress ecosystem. Maintaining open source projects like WordPress CS comes with its challenges. Juliette tells us about the importance of financial support and adequate resources to mitigate business risk, as projects that go unm]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#91 &#8211; Vagelis Papaioannou on How to Learn to Use WordPress and Help With Events</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/91-vagelis-papaioannou-on-how-to-learn-to-use-wordpress-and-help-with-events</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=148915</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Vagelis Papaioannou. Vagelis is a software engineer from Greece. His journey with coding began during his elementary school years, in an experimental coding class. This sparked a lifelong passion within him. His love for WordPress dates back to the early versions. He's on the podcast today to talk about two things. First we chat about his experiences contributing to WordPress events, both local meetups and WordCamps. We then get into a discussion about his work with the Learn Team; how they work and what resources they're creating. If you're a seasoned WordPress enthusiast or just starting your journey in contributions, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Vagelis Papaioannou. Vagelis is a software engineer from Greece. His journey with coding began during his elementary school years, in an experimental coding class. This sparked a lifelong passion within him. His love for Word]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Vagelis Papaioannou. Vagelis is a software engineer from Greece. His journey with coding began during his elementary school years, in an experimental coding class. This sparked a lifelong passion within him. His love for WordPress dates back to the early versions. He's on the podcast today to talk about two things. First we chat about his experiences contributing to WordPress events, both local meetups and WordCamps. We then get into a discussion about his work with the Learn Team; how they work and what resources they're creating. If you're a seasoned WordPress enthusiast or just starting your journey in contributions, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Vagelis Papaioannou. Vagelis is a software engineer from Greece. His journey with coding began during his elementary school years, in an experimental coding class. This sparked a lifelong passion within him. His love for WordPress dates back to the early versions. He's on the podcast today to talk about two things. First we chat about his experiences contributing to WordPress events, both local meetups and WordCamps. We then get into a discussion about his work with the Learn Team; how they work and what resources they're creating. If you're a seasoned WordPress enthusiast or just starting your journey in contributions, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#90 &#8211; Olga Gleckler on How Anyone Can Contribute to the WordPress Project</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/90-olga-gleckler-on-how-anyone-can-contribute-to-the-wordpress-project</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Olga Gleckler. Olga is a self-taught developer with many years experience. After initially pursuing a career in marketing, she turned back to her passion for programming and became a full-time developer. Olga has tried her hand in various teams within the community, ranging from Polyglots to Training, Support, and more. She challenges the commonly held misconception that only coders can contribute to the WordPress project, highlighting the many different ways individuals can contribute without coding skills. During our conversation, Olga shares some examples of non-coding contributions that can be made to the WordPress project. We talk about the process of submitting patches and contributions to WordPress, discussing the schedule for releases, and the importance of understanding the processes and deadlines. If you’ve thought about contributing to WordPress, but are not sure where to begin, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Olga Gleckler. Olga is a self-taught developer with many years experience. After initially pursuing a career in marketing, she turned back to her passion for programming and became a full-time developer. Olga has tried her ha]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Olga Gleckler. Olga is a self-taught developer with many years experience. After initially pursuing a career in marketing, she turned back to her passion for programming and became a full-time developer. Olga has tried her hand in various teams within the community, ranging from Polyglots to Training, Support, and more. She challenges the commonly held misconception that only coders can contribute to the WordPress project, highlighting the many different ways individuals can contribute without coding skills. During our conversation, Olga shares some examples of non-coding contributions that can be made to the WordPress project. We talk about the process of submitting patches and contributions to WordPress, discussing the schedule for releases, and the importance of understanding the processes and deadlines. If you’ve thought about contributing to WordPress, but are not sure where to begin, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Olga Gleckler. Olga is a self-taught developer with many years experience. After initially pursuing a career in marketing, she turned back to her passion for programming and became a full-time developer. Olga has tried her hand in various teams within the community, ranging from Polyglots to Training, Support, and more. She challenges the commonly held misconception that only coders can contribute to the WordPress project, highlighting the many different ways individuals can contribute without coding skills. During our conversation, Olga shares some examples of non-coding contributions that can be made to the WordPress project. We talk about the process of submitting patches and contributions to WordPress, discussing the schedule for releases, and the importance of understanding the processes and deadlines. If you’ve thought about contributing to WordPress, but are not sure where to begin, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#89 &#8211; Scott Kingsley Clark on Why the Time Is Right for the Fields API</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/89-scott-kingsley-clark-on-why-the-time-is-right-for-the-fields-api</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Scott Kingsley Clark. Scott is a WordPress developer who has been working with WordPress since 2007. He is well-known for his work on the Pods Framework, a popular content and custom fields plugin. He is currently involved in the WordPress Fields API project, which aims to provide a better solution for developers looking to wrangle their data, and that is the focus of the podcast today. As you’ll hear Scott is determined to contribute to the continual growth and improvement of WordPress and try to make the Fields API a reality. We talk about what the Fields API might become. The aim is to simplify the process of working with custom fields and content types in WordPress. With the Fields API, Scott hopes to unify the different methods and APIs for managing custom fields, making it easier for developers and non-developers alike to add fields to different screens within WordPress. It’s a complicated undertaking and we get into some of the areas of WordPress which might benefit from this work.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Scott Kingsley Clark. Scott is a WordPress developer who has been working with WordPress since 2007. He is well-known for his work on the Pods Framework, a popular content and custom fields plugin. He is currently involved in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Scott Kingsley Clark. Scott is a WordPress developer who has been working with WordPress since 2007. He is well-known for his work on the Pods Framework, a popular content and custom fields plugin. He is currently involved in the WordPress Fields API project, which aims to provide a better solution for developers looking to wrangle their data, and that is the focus of the podcast today. As you’ll hear Scott is determined to contribute to the continual growth and improvement of WordPress and try to make the Fields API a reality. We talk about what the Fields API might become. The aim is to simplify the process of working with custom fields and content types in WordPress. With the Fields API, Scott hopes to unify the different methods and APIs for managing custom fields, making it easier for developers and non-developers alike to add fields to different screens within WordPress. It’s a complicated undertaking and we get into some of the areas of WordPress which might benefit from this work.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Scott Kingsley Clark. Scott is a WordPress developer who has been working with WordPress since 2007. He is well-known for his work on the Pods Framework, a popular content and custom fields plugin. He is currently involved in the WordPress Fields API project, which aims to provide a better solution for developers looking to wrangle their data, and that is the focus of the podcast today. As you’ll hear Scott is determined to contribute to the continual growth and improvement of WordPress and try to make the Fields API a reality. We talk about what the Fields API might become. The aim is to simplify the process of working with custom fields and content types in WordPress. With the Fields API, Scott hopes to unify the different methods and APIs for managing custom fields, making it easier for developers and non-developers alike to add fields to different screens within WordPress. It’s a complicated undertaking and we get into some of the areas of WordPress which might benefit from this work.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:40:52</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#88 &#8211; Jo Minney on the State of the WordPress Community in Australia</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/88-jo-minney-on-the-state-of-the-wordpress-community-in-australia</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=148105</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jo Minney. Jo is the founder of a small business that specialises in building websites for organisations, mainly nonprofits and the tech industry. In this episode, Jo shares her insights on the challenges of organising WordCamps and meetups in Australia, where the large size of the country and small population present some unique obstacles. If you’re used to a European or North American setting, it’s really interesting how the geography of the country presents challenges not seen elsewhere. We discuss the importance of paying speakers and covering their travel expenses to create equal opportunities for freelancers and small businesses, as well as to give the Australian community a stronger voice. We chat about the challenges faced by the Australian WordPress community, from limited resources and burnout, to the struggle of attracting new organisers and attendees. Jo shares some exciting success stories, such as organising WordPress events and hosting a successful do_action event. If you’re interested in hearing about how the WordPress community is doing in Australia, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jo Minney. Jo is the founder of a small business that specialises in building websites for organisations, mainly nonprofits and the tech industry. In this episode, Jo shares her insights on the challenges of organising WordCa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jo Minney. Jo is the founder of a small business that specialises in building websites for organisations, mainly nonprofits and the tech industry. In this episode, Jo shares her insights on the challenges of organising WordCamps and meetups in Australia, where the large size of the country and small population present some unique obstacles. If you’re used to a European or North American setting, it’s really interesting how the geography of the country presents challenges not seen elsewhere. We discuss the importance of paying speakers and covering their travel expenses to create equal opportunities for freelancers and small businesses, as well as to give the Australian community a stronger voice. We chat about the challenges faced by the Australian WordPress community, from limited resources and burnout, to the struggle of attracting new organisers and attendees. Jo shares some exciting success stories, such as organising WordPress events and hosting a successful do_action event. If you’re interested in hearing about how the WordPress community is doing in Australia, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jo Minney. Jo is the founder of a small business that specialises in building websites for organisations, mainly nonprofits and the tech industry. In this episode, Jo shares her insights on the challenges of organising WordCamps and meetups in Australia, where the large size of the country and small population present some unique obstacles. If you’re used to a European or North American setting, it’s really interesting how the geography of the country presents challenges not seen elsewhere. We discuss the importance of paying speakers and covering their travel expenses to create equal opportunities for freelancers and small businesses, as well as to give the Australian community a stronger voice. We chat about the challenges faced by the Australian WordPress community, from limited resources and burnout, to the struggle of attracting new organisers and attendees. Jo shares some exciting success stories, such as organising WordPress events and hosting a successful do_action event. If you’re interested in hearing about how the WordPress community is doing in Australia, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#87 &#8211; Jonathan Wold on Guildenberg, What It Is and How It Aims to Help Product Owners</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/87-jonathan-wold-on-guildenberg-what-it-is-and-how-it-aims-to-help-product-owners</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan has been deeply involved in the WordPress community for almost two decades. He began writing tutorials and freelancing, which eventually led him to the agency world where he worked on large enterprise projects. In the past five to six years, Jonathan has shifted his focus to the broader WordPress ecosystem. Jonathan is one of the co-founders of Guildenberg, and in the podcast today we discuss what this project is, and how it aims to revolutionise the WordPress product ecosystem. We talk about how Guildenberg is trying to solve the problem which developers often face in the WordPress space, discoverability. The idea is to create a WordPress 'app store' as a building block to bootstrap the project to other, more community based, initiatives. If you’re a WordPress developer who is keen to find a way to create visibility for your product, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan has been deeply involved in the WordPress community for almost two decades. He began writing tutorials and freelancing, which eventually led him to the agency world where he worked on large enterprise ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan has been deeply involved in the WordPress community for almost two decades. He began writing tutorials and freelancing, which eventually led him to the agency world where he worked on large enterprise projects. In the past five to six years, Jonathan has shifted his focus to the broader WordPress ecosystem. Jonathan is one of the co-founders of Guildenberg, and in the podcast today we discuss what this project is, and how it aims to revolutionise the WordPress product ecosystem. We talk about how Guildenberg is trying to solve the problem which developers often face in the WordPress space, discoverability. The idea is to create a WordPress 'app store' as a building block to bootstrap the project to other, more community based, initiatives. If you’re a WordPress developer who is keen to find a way to create visibility for your product, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan has been deeply involved in the WordPress community for almost two decades. He began writing tutorials and freelancing, which eventually led him to the agency world where he worked on large enterprise projects. In the past five to six years, Jonathan has shifted his focus to the broader WordPress ecosystem. Jonathan is one of the co-founders of Guildenberg, and in the podcast today we discuss what this project is, and how it aims to revolutionise the WordPress product ecosystem. We talk about how Guildenberg is trying to solve the problem which developers often face in the WordPress space, discoverability. The idea is to create a WordPress 'app store' as a building block to bootstrap the project to other, more community based, initiatives. If you’re a WordPress developer who is keen to find a way to create visibility for your product, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#86 &#8211; Dan Walmsley on How WordPress Can Adapt to the Reality of AI</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/86-dan-walmsley-on-how-wordpress-can-adapt-to-the-reality-of-ai</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Walmsley. Dan is a long-time user of WordPress, having started using it even before version one was released. With a passion for experimenting with different publishing platforms, Dan eventually discovered WordPress and has been using it ever since. Currently working at Automattic as a Code Wrangler, Dan is part of the Applied AI team. Although the team is relatively new, with only a few members, their mission is to coordinate and guide the various AI initiatives within the company. Dan talks about how Large Language Models work, and how ChatGPT has driven awareness, and demand, for AI technologies in a way that was almost impossible to predict just a year ago. This has caused many companies to become deeply interested in AI and what it can do for their business workflows. We get into whether the reality of AI can live up to the hype. We move on to explore the differences between site generators and site builders, and Dan introduces the concept of the ‘copilot era’ in which website creation can be somewhat automated. Whether you’re new to AI or have been paying attention for a while, this podcast offers a fascinating insight into its impact on society, and how it can accelerate progress in fields like scientific research.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Walmsley. Dan is a long-time user of WordPress, having started using it even before version one was released. With a passion for experimenting with different publishing platforms, Dan eventually discovered WordPress and h]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Walmsley. Dan is a long-time user of WordPress, having started using it even before version one was released. With a passion for experimenting with different publishing platforms, Dan eventually discovered WordPress and has been using it ever since. Currently working at Automattic as a Code Wrangler, Dan is part of the Applied AI team. Although the team is relatively new, with only a few members, their mission is to coordinate and guide the various AI initiatives within the company. Dan talks about how Large Language Models work, and how ChatGPT has driven awareness, and demand, for AI technologies in a way that was almost impossible to predict just a year ago. This has caused many companies to become deeply interested in AI and what it can do for their business workflows. We get into whether the reality of AI can live up to the hype. We move on to explore the differences between site generators and site builders, and Dan introduces the concept of the ‘copilot era’ in which website creation can be somewhat automated. Whether you’re new to AI or have been paying attention for a while, this podcast offers a fascinating insight into its impact on society, and how it can accelerate progress in fields like scientific research.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Walmsley. Dan is a long-time user of WordPress, having started using it even before version one was released. With a passion for experimenting with different publishing platforms, Dan eventually discovered WordPress and has been using it ever since. Currently working at Automattic as a Code Wrangler, Dan is part of the Applied AI team. Although the team is relatively new, with only a few members, their mission is to coordinate and guide the various AI initiatives within the company. Dan talks about how Large Language Models work, and how ChatGPT has driven awareness, and demand, for AI technologies in a way that was almost impossible to predict just a year ago. This has caused many companies to become deeply interested in AI and what it can do for their business workflows. We get into whether the reality of AI can live up to the hype. We move on to explore the differences between site generators and site builders, and Dan introduces the concept of the ‘copilot era’ in which website creation can be somewhat automated. Whether you’re new to AI or have been paying attention for a while, this podcast offers a fascinating insight into its impact on society, and how it can accelerate progress in fields like scientific research.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:47:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Walmsley. Dan is a long-time user of WordPress, having started using it even before version one was released. With a passion for experimenting with different publishing platforms, Dan eventually discovered WordPress and has been using it ever since. Currently working at Automattic as a Code Wrangler, Dan is part of the Applied AI team. Although the team is relatively new, with only a few members, their mission is to coordinate and guide the various AI initiatives within the company. Dan talks about how Large Language Models work, and how ChatGPT has driven awareness, and demand, for AI technologies in a way that was almost impossible to predict just a year ago. This has caused many companies to become deeply interested in AI and what it can do for their business workflows. We get into whether the reality of AI can live up to the hype. We move on to explore the differences between site generators and site builders, and Dan introduces the concept of the ]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>#85 &#8211; Giulia Laco on the Importance of Typography for Your Websites</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/85-giulia-laco-on-the-importance-of-typography-for-your-websites</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Giulia Laco. Giulia is a web designer and developer who has been working on the web since the mid 1990s. Her primary interests are web typography & font design. This is the last of our podcasts from WordCamp Europe 2023. I spoke to Giulia in Athens because she had just finished her presentation entitled “Typographic readability in theme design & development”. In this session she explored how designers can assist with the readability of websites through careful consideration of the fonts they choose, and why they choose them. It turns out there’s quite a lot to consider, and if you’ve not given this topic much thought in the past, you’ll perhaps learn something new. We begin the podcast talking through how, at the start of the web, we were making do with a limited range of tools to help us make typographic choices. Giulia talks about the fact that the manner in which we read has changed since the dawn of the internet. Many people now mostly consume small passages of text, which need to be considered in a different way to longer writing. We round off the conversation with Giulia telling us where we can find out more, as well as some of the thought leaders in this space. It’s a fascinating conversation about a subject that often gets overlooked. Website designers, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Giulia Laco. Giulia is a web designer and developer who has been working on the web since the mid 1990s. Her primary interests are web typography & font design. This is the last of our podcasts from WordCamp Europe 2023. I sp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Giulia Laco. Giulia is a web designer and developer who has been working on the web since the mid 1990s. Her primary interests are web typography & font design. This is the last of our podcasts from WordCamp Europe 2023. I spoke to Giulia in Athens because she had just finished her presentation entitled “Typographic readability in theme design & development”. In this session she explored how designers can assist with the readability of websites through careful consideration of the fonts they choose, and why they choose them. It turns out there’s quite a lot to consider, and if you’ve not given this topic much thought in the past, you’ll perhaps learn something new. We begin the podcast talking through how, at the start of the web, we were making do with a limited range of tools to help us make typographic choices. Giulia talks about the fact that the manner in which we read has changed since the dawn of the internet. Many people now mostly consume small passages of text, which need to be considered in a different way to longer writing. We round off the conversation with Giulia telling us where we can find out more, as well as some of the thought leaders in this space. It’s a fascinating conversation about a subject that often gets overlooked. Website designers, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Giulia Laco. Giulia is a web designer and developer who has been working on the web since the mid 1990s. Her primary interests are web typography & font design. This is the last of our podcasts from WordCamp Europe 2023. I spoke to Giulia in Athens because she had just finished her presentation entitled “Typographic readability in theme design & development”. In this session she explored how designers can assist with the readability of websites through careful consideration of the fonts they choose, and why they choose them. It turns out there’s quite a lot to consider, and if you’ve not given this topic much thought in the past, you’ll perhaps learn something new. We begin the podcast talking through how, at the start of the web, we were making do with a limited range of tools to help us make typographic choices. Giulia talks about the fact that the manner in which we read has changed since the dawn of the internet. Many people now mostly consume small passages of text, which need to be considered in a different way to longer writing. We round off the conversation with Giulia telling us where we can find out more, as well as some of the thought leaders in this space. It’s a fascinating conversation about a subject that often gets overlooked. Website designers, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#84 &#8211; Aaron Reimann on WordPress’ First Twenty Years</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/84-aaron-reimann-on-wordpress-first-twenty-years</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox Podcast today we have Aaron Reimann, and he's here to look back over the last 20 years of WordPress and tease out which aspects of WordPress' evolution were pivotal in making it the CMS that it is today. We talk about the major milestones such as the addition of plugins and themes, as well as custom post types. We get into the fact that it was by no means certain that WordPress would come to dominate the CMS space at the beginning, as other offerings such as Joomla and Drupal were also creating their own solutions. We discuss the importance of Gutenberg as well as the community which binds the whole project together. Will WordPress still be the popular choice for website building? Who knows, but it’ll be fun to see what the future holds.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the Jukebox Podcast today we have Aaron Reimann, and hes here to look back over the last 20 years of WordPress and tease out which aspects of WordPress evolution were pivotal in making it the CMS that it is today. We talk about the major milestones su]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the Jukebox Podcast today we have Aaron Reimann, and he's here to look back over the last 20 years of WordPress and tease out which aspects of WordPress' evolution were pivotal in making it the CMS that it is today. We talk about the major milestones such as the addition of plugins and themes, as well as custom post types. We get into the fact that it was by no means certain that WordPress would come to dominate the CMS space at the beginning, as other offerings such as Joomla and Drupal were also creating their own solutions. We discuss the importance of Gutenberg as well as the community which binds the whole project together. Will WordPress still be the popular choice for website building? Who knows, but it’ll be fun to see what the future holds.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the Jukebox Podcast today we have Aaron Reimann, and he's here to look back over the last 20 years of WordPress and tease out which aspects of WordPress' evolution were pivotal in making it the CMS that it is today. We talk about the major milestones such as the addition of plugins and themes, as well as custom post types. We get into the fact that it was by no means certain that WordPress would come to dominate the CMS space at the beginning, as other offerings such as Joomla and Drupal were also creating their own solutions. We discuss the importance of Gutenberg as well as the community which binds the whole project together. Will WordPress still be the popular choice for website building? Who knows, but it’ll be fun to see what the future holds.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox Podcast today we have Aaron Reimann, and he's here to look back over the last 20 years of WordPress and tease out which aspects of WordPress' evolution were pivotal in making it the CMS that it is today. We talk about the major milestones such as the addition of plugins and themes, as well as custom post types. We get into the fact that it was by no means certain that WordPress would come to dominate the CMS space at the beginning, as other offerings such as Joomla and Drupal were also creating their own solutions. We discuss the importance of Gutenberg as well as the community which binds the whole project together. Will WordPress still be the popular choice for website building? Who knows, but it’ll be fun to see what the future holds.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#83 &#8211; Carrie Dils on How to Internationalise Your WordPress Code</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/83-carrie-dils-on-how-to-internationalise-your-wordpress-code</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=146699</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Carrie Dils. Carrie is a WordPress-loving freelance developer with more than twenty years experience in web development, and full-scope WordPress projects. She teaches WordPress and front-end development courses for LinkedIn Learning, and blogs regularly about WordPress and the business of freelancing. This is another of the podcast interviews which were recorded at WordCamp Europe in Athens. It took place soon after Carrie had completed her workshop at the event. This workshop was entitled ‘International Appeal: Making Your Themes and Plugins Translatable’. In the podcast we talk about how developers can make their plugins and themes available in multiple languages. Carrie explain why this is a good idea as well as how you might achieve this. She also discusses some of the resources which have been most helpful to her when learning about this important topic. If you're a developer who is curious about making your code available to a wider audience through internationalisation, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Carrie Dils. Carrie is a WordPress-loving freelance developer with more than twenty years experience in web development, and full-scope WordPress projects. She teaches WordPress and front-end development courses for LinkedIn ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Carrie Dils. Carrie is a WordPress-loving freelance developer with more than twenty years experience in web development, and full-scope WordPress projects. She teaches WordPress and front-end development courses for LinkedIn Learning, and blogs regularly about WordPress and the business of freelancing. This is another of the podcast interviews which were recorded at WordCamp Europe in Athens. It took place soon after Carrie had completed her workshop at the event. This workshop was entitled ‘International Appeal: Making Your Themes and Plugins Translatable’. In the podcast we talk about how developers can make their plugins and themes available in multiple languages. Carrie explain why this is a good idea as well as how you might achieve this. She also discusses some of the resources which have been most helpful to her when learning about this important topic. If you're a developer who is curious about making your code available to a wider audience through internationalisation, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Carrie Dils. Carrie is a WordPress-loving freelance developer with more than twenty years experience in web development, and full-scope WordPress projects. She teaches WordPress and front-end development courses for LinkedIn Learning, and blogs regularly about WordPress and the business of freelancing. This is another of the podcast interviews which were recorded at WordCamp Europe in Athens. It took place soon after Carrie had completed her workshop at the event. This workshop was entitled ‘International Appeal: Making Your Themes and Plugins Translatable’. In the podcast we talk about how developers can make their plugins and themes available in multiple languages. Carrie explain why this is a good idea as well as how you might achieve this. She also discusses some of the resources which have been most helpful to her when learning about this important topic. If you're a developer who is curious about making your code available to a wider audience through internationalisation, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Carrie Dils. Carrie is a WordPress-loving freelance developer with more than twenty years experience in web development, and full-scope WordPress projects. She teaches WordPress and front-end development courses for LinkedIn Learning, and blogs regularly about WordPress and the business of freelancing. This is another of the podcast interviews which were recorded at WordCamp Europe in Athens. It took place soon after Carrie had completed her workshop at the event. This workshop was entitled ‘International Appeal: Making Your Themes and Plugins Translatable’. In the podcast we talk about how developers can make their plugins and themes available in multiple languages. Carrie explain why this is a good idea as well as how you might achieve this. She also discusses some of the resources which have been most helpful to her when learning about this important topic. If you're a developer who is curious about making your code available to a wider audience through]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#82 &#8211; Louise Towler on How and Why You Can Make WordPress Sites Sustainable</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/82-louise-towler-on-how-and-why-you-can-make-wordpress-sites-sustainable</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Louise Towler. She joined me at the recent WordCamp Europe in Athens to talk about websites and making them more sustainable. Louise is the founder of Indigo Tree, a UK based agency with deep expertise in WordPress websites. She gave a presentation at WordCamp Europe entitled, Digital sustainability: The benefits for business and the environment in which she emphasised the impact websites can have on our planet. Her aim was to deliver practical tips for users and developers to help them make informed decisions. This presentation is the focus of today's podcast, and we cover quite a lot of ground. If you’re interested in how your sites can become more sustainable, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Louise Towler. She joined me at the recent WordCamp Europe in Athens to talk about websites and making them more sustainable. Louise is the founder of Indigo Tree, a UK based agency with deep expertise in WordPress websites. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Louise Towler. She joined me at the recent WordCamp Europe in Athens to talk about websites and making them more sustainable. Louise is the founder of Indigo Tree, a UK based agency with deep expertise in WordPress websites. She gave a presentation at WordCamp Europe entitled, Digital sustainability: The benefits for business and the environment in which she emphasised the impact websites can have on our planet. Her aim was to deliver practical tips for users and developers to help them make informed decisions. This presentation is the focus of today's podcast, and we cover quite a lot of ground. If you’re interested in how your sites can become more sustainable, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Louise Towler. She joined me at the recent WordCamp Europe in Athens to talk about websites and making them more sustainable. Louise is the founder of Indigo Tree, a UK based agency with deep expertise in WordPress websites. She gave a presentation at WordCamp Europe entitled, Digital sustainability: The benefits for business and the environment in which she emphasised the impact websites can have on our planet. Her aim was to deliver practical tips for users and developers to help them make informed decisions. This presentation is the focus of today's podcast, and we cover quite a lot of ground. If you’re interested in how your sites can become more sustainable, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#81 &#8211; James Dominy on Why AI Is to Be Embraced, Not Feared</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/81-james-dominy-on-why-ai-is-to-be-embraced-not-feared</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=146283</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Dominy. James is a computer scientist with a masters degree in bioinformatics. He lives in Ireland, working at the WPEngine Limerick office. This is the second podcast recorded at WordCamp Europe 2023 in Athens. James gave a talk at the event about the influence of AI on the WordPress community, and how it’s going to disrupt so many of the roles which WordPressers currently occupy. We talk about the recent rise of ChatGPT and the fact that it’s made AI available to almost anyone. In less than twelve months many of us have gone from never touching AI technologies to using them on a daily basis to speed up some aspect of our work. The discussion moves on to the rate at which AI systems might evolve, and whether or not they’re truly intelligent, or just a suite of technologies which masquerade as intelligent. This gets into the subject of whether or not AI is in any meaningful way innately intelligent, or just good at making us think that it is, and whether or not the famous Turing test is a worthwhile measure of the abilities of an AI. We then move on from the conceptual understanding of AI to more concrete ways it can be implemented. What ways can WordPress users implement AI right now, and what innovations might we reasonably expect to be available in the future? It’s a fascinating conversation whether or not you’ve used AI tools in the past.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Dominy. James is a computer scientist with a masters degree in bioinformatics. He lives in Ireland, working at the WPEngine Limerick office. This is the second podcast recorded at WordCamp Europe 2023 in Athens. James g]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Dominy. James is a computer scientist with a masters degree in bioinformatics. He lives in Ireland, working at the WPEngine Limerick office. This is the second podcast recorded at WordCamp Europe 2023 in Athens. James gave a talk at the event about the influence of AI on the WordPress community, and how it’s going to disrupt so many of the roles which WordPressers currently occupy. We talk about the recent rise of ChatGPT and the fact that it’s made AI available to almost anyone. In less than twelve months many of us have gone from never touching AI technologies to using them on a daily basis to speed up some aspect of our work. The discussion moves on to the rate at which AI systems might evolve, and whether or not they’re truly intelligent, or just a suite of technologies which masquerade as intelligent. This gets into the subject of whether or not AI is in any meaningful way innately intelligent, or just good at making us think that it is, and whether or not the famous Turing test is a worthwhile measure of the abilities of an AI. We then move on from the conceptual understanding of AI to more concrete ways it can be implemented. What ways can WordPress users implement AI right now, and what innovations might we reasonably expect to be available in the future? It’s a fascinating conversation whether or not you’ve used AI tools in the past.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Dominy. James is a computer scientist with a masters degree in bioinformatics. He lives in Ireland, working at the WPEngine Limerick office. This is the second podcast recorded at WordCamp Europe 2023 in Athens. James gave a talk at the event about the influence of AI on the WordPress community, and how it’s going to disrupt so many of the roles which WordPressers currently occupy. We talk about the recent rise of ChatGPT and the fact that it’s made AI available to almost anyone. In less than twelve months many of us have gone from never touching AI technologies to using them on a daily basis to speed up some aspect of our work. The discussion moves on to the rate at which AI systems might evolve, and whether or not they’re truly intelligent, or just a suite of technologies which masquerade as intelligent. This gets into the subject of whether or not AI is in any meaningful way innately intelligent, or just good at making us think that it is, and whether or not the famous Turing test is a worthwhile measure of the abilities of an AI. We then move on from the conceptual understanding of AI to more concrete ways it can be implemented. What ways can WordPress users implement AI right now, and what innovations might we reasonably expect to be available in the future? It’s a fascinating conversation whether or not you’ve used AI tools in the past.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:44:25</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have James Dominy. James is a computer scientist with a masters degree in bioinformatics. He lives in Ireland, working at the WPEngine Limerick office. This is the second podcast recorded at WordCamp Europe 2023 in Athens. James gave a talk at the event about the influence of AI on the WordPress community, and how it’s going to disrupt so many of the roles which WordPressers currently occupy. We talk about the recent rise of ChatGPT and the fact that it’s made AI available to almost anyone. In less than twelve months many of us have gone from never touching AI technologies to using them on a daily basis to speed up some aspect of our work. The discussion moves on to the rate at which AI systems might evolve, and whether or not they’re truly intelligent, or just a suite of technologies which masquerade as intelligent. This gets into the subject of whether or not AI is in any meaningful way innately intelligent, or just good at making us think that it is, and whe]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/81-James-Dominy-on-Why-AI-Is-to-Be-Embraced-Not-Feared.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#80 &#8211; Angela Jin on How and Why WordCamps Might Change in the Future</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/80-angela-jin-on-how-and-why-wordcamps-might-change-in-the-future</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=146121</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Angela Jin. She's the Head of Programs and Contributor Experience at Automattic, where she oversees the work of multiple teams dedicated to the WordPress open source project. Several weeks ago, Angela wrote a blog post entitled The Next Generation of WordCamps. It laid out how WordCamps have been run for many years, as well as trying to begin a conversation about how they might look in the future. After much consultation Angela thinks that it's time to see if varying the format of WordCamps and other WordPress events might be beneficial for the community. But what are these changes and how might they be rolled out? Angela talks though this and more on the podcast today. If you’re curious about how WordPress events might change in the future, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Angela Jin. Shes the Head of Programs and Contributor Experience at Automattic, where she oversees the work of multiple teams dedicated to the WordPress open source project. Several weeks ago, Angela wrote a blog post entitle]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Angela Jin. She's the Head of Programs and Contributor Experience at Automattic, where she oversees the work of multiple teams dedicated to the WordPress open source project. Several weeks ago, Angela wrote a blog post entitled The Next Generation of WordCamps. It laid out how WordCamps have been run for many years, as well as trying to begin a conversation about how they might look in the future. After much consultation Angela thinks that it's time to see if varying the format of WordCamps and other WordPress events might be beneficial for the community. But what are these changes and how might they be rolled out? Angela talks though this and more on the podcast today. If you’re curious about how WordPress events might change in the future, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/aceb51b9-c472-435b-b694-7aa9f343cdf9-80-Angela-Jin-on-How-and-Why-WordCamps-Might-Change-in-the-Future.mp3" length="37498838" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Angela Jin. She's the Head of Programs and Contributor Experience at Automattic, where she oversees the work of multiple teams dedicated to the WordPress open source project. Several weeks ago, Angela wrote a blog post entitled The Next Generation of WordCamps. It laid out how WordCamps have been run for many years, as well as trying to begin a conversation about how they might look in the future. After much consultation Angela thinks that it's time to see if varying the format of WordCamps and other WordPress events might be beneficial for the community. But what are these changes and how might they be rolled out? Angela talks though this and more on the podcast today. If you’re curious about how WordPress events might change in the future, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/80-Angela-Jin-on-How-and-Why-WordCamps-Might-Change-in-the-Future.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#80 &#8211; Angela Jin on How and Why WordCamps Might Change in the Future</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:38:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Angela Jin. She's the Head of Programs and Contributor Experience at Automattic, where she oversees the work of multiple teams dedicated to the WordPress open source project. Several weeks ago, Angela wrote a blog post entitled The Next Generation of WordCamps. It laid out how WordCamps have been run for many years, as well as trying to begin a conversation about how they might look in the future. After much consultation Angela thinks that it's time to see if varying the format of WordCamps and other WordPress events might be beneficial for the community. But what are these changes and how might they be rolled out? Angela talks though this and more on the podcast today. If you’re curious about how WordPress events might change in the future, this podcast is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/80-Angela-Jin-on-How-and-Why-WordCamps-Might-Change-in-the-Future.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#79 &#8211; Robert Abela on How to Keep Your WordPress Website Secure</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/79-robert-abela-on-how-to-keep-your-wordpress-website-secure</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=145822</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has written numerous web security articles and white papers. We all know that your website is potentially under attack 24 hours a day, 365 days of this year, but why is that, and what can we do to mitigate that risk? Robert talks today about the threats posed to your website in terms of WordPress Core, plugins and themes. We also talk about how website security is an ongoing process, what worked yesterday might now work tomorrow and so your organisation needs to be mindful of this as an ongoing concern. The discussion moves on to the layers of tech upon which your website is built as well and the need to prune your legitimate users from time to time. If you’re curious about how you can secure your WordPress website as it grows, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has written numerous web security articles and white papers. We all know that your website is potentially under attack 24 hours a day, 365 days of this year, but why is that, and what can we do to mitigate that risk? Robert talks today about the threats posed to your website in terms of WordPress Core, plugins and themes. We also talk about how website security is an ongoing process, what worked yesterday might now work tomorrow and so your organisation needs to be mindful of this as an ongoing concern. The discussion moves on to the layers of tech upon which your website is built as well and the need to prune your legitimate users from time to time. If you’re curious about how you can secure your WordPress website as it grows, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/3c22466e-925c-4d97-992c-349ee66301b7-79-Robert-Abela-on-How-to-Keep-Your-WordPress-Website-Secure.mp3" length="41572771" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has written numerous web security articles and white papers. We all know that your website is potentially under attack 24 hours a day, 365 days of this year, but why is that, and what can we do to mitigate that risk? Robert talks today about the threats posed to your website in terms of WordPress Core, plugins and themes. We also talk about how website security is an ongoing process, what worked yesterday might now work tomorrow and so your organisation needs to be mindful of this as an ongoing concern. The discussion moves on to the layers of tech upon which your website is built as well and the need to prune your legitimate users from time to time. If you’re curious about how you can secure your WordPress website as it grows, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:42:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has written numerous web security articles and white papers. We all know that your website is potentially under attack 24 hours a day, 365 days of this year, but why is that, and what can we do to mitigate that risk? Robert talks today about the threats posed to your website in terms of WordPress Core, plugins and themes. We also talk about how website security is an ongoing process, what worked yesterday might now work tomorrow and so your organisation needs to be mindful of this as an ongoing concern. The discussion moves on to the layers of tech upon which your website is built as well and the need to prune your legitimate users from time to time. If you’re curious about how you can secure your WordPress website as it grows, this podcast]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/79-Robert-Abela-on-How-to-Keep-Your-WordPress-Website-Secure.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#78 &#8211; Mike McAlister on Why Block Themes Are the Future</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/78-mike-mcalister-on-why-block-themes-are-the-future</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=145590</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike McAlister, and he’s here today to talk about his experiences creating a block-based theme. Mike is a veteran product developer and designer in the WordPress space. He’s focused on the future of WordPress with his new product brand, Ollie. We talk about what a block theme is and why Mike is confident that it's a good time to jump on board as a developer. We also chat about how the Ollie uses patterns and the design tools built into WordPress to showcase just how good block themes can be. If you’re wanting to develop block-based themes, or are just curious about how other developers are building them, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike McAlister, and he’s here today to talk about his experiences creating a block-based theme. Mike is a veteran product developer and designer in the WordPress space. He’s focused on the future of WordPress with his new pro]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike McAlister, and he’s here today to talk about his experiences creating a block-based theme. Mike is a veteran product developer and designer in the WordPress space. He’s focused on the future of WordPress with his new product brand, Ollie. We talk about what a block theme is and why Mike is confident that it's a good time to jump on board as a developer. We also chat about how the Ollie uses patterns and the design tools built into WordPress to showcase just how good block themes can be. If you’re wanting to develop block-based themes, or are just curious about how other developers are building them, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/6b038106-10c4-4b37-97ec-394b92d0dc9e-78-Mike-McAlister-on-Why-Block-Themes-Are-the-Future.mp3" length="45837315" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike McAlister, and he’s here today to talk about his experiences creating a block-based theme. Mike is a veteran product developer and designer in the WordPress space. He’s focused on the future of WordPress with his new product brand, Ollie. We talk about what a block theme is and why Mike is confident that it's a good time to jump on board as a developer. We also chat about how the Ollie uses patterns and the design tools built into WordPress to showcase just how good block themes can be. If you’re wanting to develop block-based themes, or are just curious about how other developers are building them, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/78-Mike-McAlister-on-Why-Block-Themes-Are-the-Future.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#78 &#8211; Mike McAlister on Why Block Themes Are the Future</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:47:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike McAlister, and he’s here today to talk about his experiences creating a block-based theme. Mike is a veteran product developer and designer in the WordPress space. He’s focused on the future of WordPress with his new product brand, Ollie. We talk about what a block theme is and why Mike is confident that it's a good time to jump on board as a developer. We also chat about how the Ollie uses patterns and the design tools built into WordPress to showcase just how good block themes can be. If you’re wanting to develop block-based themes, or are just curious about how other developers are building them, this podcast is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/78-Mike-McAlister-on-Why-Block-Themes-Are-the-Future.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>WordPress; 20th Anniversary, a Mini Series. Episode 2 With Meher Bala, Robert Windisch, Simon Kraft and Tammie Lister.</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/wordpress-20th-anniversary-a-mini-series-episode-2-with-meher-bala-robert-windisch-simon-kraft-and-tammie-lister</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=145289</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. It's an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. You're going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Meher Bala, Robert Windisch, Simon Kraft and Tammie Lister, with David Bisset as the discussion moderator. They cover many topics including a memorable design or refresh in WordPress' history, the most notable enhancement to WordPress core (that wasn’t Gutenberg related), and a memorable community moment or cause. There's also lots of 'forgotten' history and features also come up in the discussion. So, regardless of how long you’ve been involved with WordPress, you’ll learn and maybe have your memories jogged!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. Its an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. Youre going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Meher Bala, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. It's an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. You're going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Meher Bala, Robert Windisch, Simon Kraft and Tammie Lister, with David Bisset as the discussion moderator. They cover many topics including a memorable design or refresh in WordPress' history, the most notable enhancement to WordPress core (that wasn’t Gutenberg related), and a memorable community moment or cause. There's also lots of 'forgotten' history and features also come up in the discussion. So, regardless of how long you’ve been involved with WordPress, you’ll learn and maybe have your memories jogged!]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/0ad13025-05c0-4bb3-a446-696f55f3def3-WordPress-20th-Anniversary-a-Mini-Series.-Episode-2-With-Meher-Bala-Robert-Windisch-Simon-Kraft.mp3" length="87256525" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. It's an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. You're going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Meher Bala, Robert Windisch, Simon Kraft and Tammie Lister, with David Bisset as the discussion moderator. They cover many topics including a memorable design or refresh in WordPress' history, the most notable enhancement to WordPress core (that wasn’t Gutenberg related), and a memorable community moment or cause. There's also lots of 'forgotten' history and features also come up in the discussion. So, regardless of how long you’ve been involved with WordPress, you’ll learn and maybe have your memories jogged!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WordPress-20th-Anniversary-Podcast-2.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>01:30:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. It's an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. You're going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Meher Bala, Robert Windisch, Simon Kraft and Tammie Lister, with David Bisset as the discussion moderator. They cover many topics including a memorable design or refresh in WordPress' history, the most notable enhancement to WordPress core (that wasn’t Gutenberg related), and a memorable community moment or cause. There's also lots of 'forgotten' history and features also come up in the discussion. So, regardless of how long you’ve been involved with WordPress, you’ll learn and maybe have your memories jogged!]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WordPress-20th-Anniversary-Podcast-2.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#77 &#8211; Mario Santos and Luis Herranz on What the Interactivity API Is and How You Can Use It</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/77-mario-santos-and-luis-herranz-on-what-the-interactivity-api-is-and-how-you-can-use-it</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=145358</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mario Santos and Luis Herranz. They both work for Automattic, but are sponsored to work full-time in WordPress. The Interactivity API is the main focus of the podcast today, and if you're working with blocks and dynamically displaying data, this is sure to be of interest to you. The conversation is framed around a blog post written by Mario entitled The Interactivity API, a Better Developer Experience in Building Interactive Blocks. In this, Mario shows examples of what website interactivity is. In short, it’s the ability for content to be amended on-the-fly without a page refresh. We get into the weeds a little and talk about the approach the team took when building the API. The project is still experimental, and they’re looking for people to test and report back on what they find to move the Interactivity API forwards.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mario Santos and Luis Herranz. They both work for Automattic, but are sponsored to work full-time in WordPress. The Interactivity API is the main focus of the podcast today, and if youre working with blocks and dynamically di]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mario Santos and Luis Herranz. They both work for Automattic, but are sponsored to work full-time in WordPress. The Interactivity API is the main focus of the podcast today, and if you're working with blocks and dynamically displaying data, this is sure to be of interest to you. The conversation is framed around a blog post written by Mario entitled The Interactivity API, a Better Developer Experience in Building Interactive Blocks. In this, Mario shows examples of what website interactivity is. In short, it’s the ability for content to be amended on-the-fly without a page refresh. We get into the weeds a little and talk about the approach the team took when building the API. The project is still experimental, and they’re looking for people to test and report back on what they find to move the Interactivity API forwards.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/48ca4c50-4c11-4216-9f04-e636f0613b69-77-Mario-Santos-and-Luis-Herranz-on-What-the-Interactivity-API-Is-and-How-You-Can-Use-It.mp3" length="39011474" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mario Santos and Luis Herranz. They both work for Automattic, but are sponsored to work full-time in WordPress. The Interactivity API is the main focus of the podcast today, and if you're working with blocks and dynamically displaying data, this is sure to be of interest to you. The conversation is framed around a blog post written by Mario entitled The Interactivity API, a Better Developer Experience in Building Interactive Blocks. In this, Mario shows examples of what website interactivity is. In short, it’s the ability for content to be amended on-the-fly without a page refresh. We get into the weeds a little and talk about the approach the team took when building the API. The project is still experimental, and they’re looking for people to test and report back on what they find to move the Interactivity API forwards.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#77 &#8211; Mario Santos and Luis Herranz on What the Interactivity API Is and How You Can Use It</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:40:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mario Santos and Luis Herranz. They both work for Automattic, but are sponsored to work full-time in WordPress. The Interactivity API is the main focus of the podcast today, and if you're working with blocks and dynamically displaying data, this is sure to be of interest to you. The conversation is framed around a blog post written by Mario entitled The Interactivity API, a Better Developer Experience in Building Interactive Blocks. In this, Mario shows examples of what website interactivity is. In short, it’s the ability for content to be amended on-the-fly without a page refresh. We get into the weeds a little and talk about the approach the team took when building the API. The project is still experimental, and they’re looking for people to test and report back on what they find to move the Interactivity API forwards.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>WordPress&#8217; 20th Anniversary, a Mini Series. Episode 1 With Sarah Gooding, Aurooba Ahmed, Masestro Stevens and Jess Frick.</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/wordpress-20th-anniversary-a-mini-series-episode-1-with-sarah-gooding-aurooba-ahmed-masestro-stevens-and-jess-frick</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=145021</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. It's an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. You're going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Sarah Gooding, Aurooba Ahmed, Masestro Stevens and Jess Frick, with David Bisset as the discussion moderator. They cover many topics including memorial WordPress release, a WordCamp or WordCamp experience,  the most notable State of the Word announcement. It's great to hear so many varied opinions about what's been of importance in the evolution of WordPress.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. Its an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. Youre going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Sarah Goodin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. It's an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. You're going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Sarah Gooding, Aurooba Ahmed, Masestro Stevens and Jess Frick, with David Bisset as the discussion moderator. They cover many topics including memorial WordPress release, a WordCamp or WordCamp experience,  the most notable State of the Word announcement. It's great to hear so many varied opinions about what's been of importance in the evolution of WordPress.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today is a little bit of a departure for the podcast. It's an episode all about the last 20 years of WordPress. You're going to hear a round table discussion with four WordPressers talking about their thoughts on the last 20 years. It features Sarah Gooding, Aurooba Ahmed, Masestro Stevens and Jess Frick, with David Bisset as the discussion moderator. They cover many topics including memorial WordPress release, a WordCamp or WordCamp experience,  the most notable State of the Word announcement. It's great to hear so many varied opinions about what's been of importance in the evolution of WordPress.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>01:31:16</itunes:duration>
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	<title>#76 &#8211; Alex Standiford on How WordPress and the Fediverse Can Be Combined</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/76-alex-standiford-on-how-wordpress-and-the-fediverse-can-be-combined</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=145065</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Standiford. He’s a web developer originally from Dover, Ohio, and has been tinkering with web technologies for years, but started his career as a web developer in 2015. Alex has built WordPress plugins, websites, and web applications, and is an active contributor to the WordPress community, making updates to documentation errors, and participating in the organisation of WordCamps. He's here today to talk about how he’s noticed a shift over time in his own content creation. He’s put less effort into his WordPress site and has posted most of his ideas on social platforms. This however is something that Alex has decided to stop doing. For a variety of reasons he wants to take back control of his own content and make his website the centrepiece of his endeavours. We talk about how platforms open platforms like Mastodon are making this possible; how he’s using plugins and his own coding skills to make it possible for cross posting of posts and comments between Mastodon and his WordPress site. It’s a really interesting conversation about the recent surge in popularity of these distributed social networks and how WordPress can become a first class citizen in your digital life.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Standiford. He’s a web developer originally from Dover, Ohio, and has been tinkering with web technologies for years, but started his career as a web developer in 2015. Alex has built WordPress plugins, websites, and web]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Standiford. He’s a web developer originally from Dover, Ohio, and has been tinkering with web technologies for years, but started his career as a web developer in 2015. Alex has built WordPress plugins, websites, and web applications, and is an active contributor to the WordPress community, making updates to documentation errors, and participating in the organisation of WordCamps. He's here today to talk about how he’s noticed a shift over time in his own content creation. He’s put less effort into his WordPress site and has posted most of his ideas on social platforms. This however is something that Alex has decided to stop doing. For a variety of reasons he wants to take back control of his own content and make his website the centrepiece of his endeavours. We talk about how platforms open platforms like Mastodon are making this possible; how he’s using plugins and his own coding skills to make it possible for cross posting of posts and comments between Mastodon and his WordPress site. It’s a really interesting conversation about the recent surge in popularity of these distributed social networks and how WordPress can become a first class citizen in your digital life.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Standiford. He’s a web developer originally from Dover, Ohio, and has been tinkering with web technologies for years, but started his career as a web developer in 2015. Alex has built WordPress plugins, websites, and web applications, and is an active contributor to the WordPress community, making updates to documentation errors, and participating in the organisation of WordCamps. He's here today to talk about how he’s noticed a shift over time in his own content creation. He’s put less effort into his WordPress site and has posted most of his ideas on social platforms. This however is something that Alex has decided to stop doing. For a variety of reasons he wants to take back control of his own content and make his website the centrepiece of his endeavours. We talk about how platforms open platforms like Mastodon are making this possible; how he’s using plugins and his own coding skills to make it possible for cross posting of posts and comments between Mastodon and his WordPress site. It’s a really interesting conversation about the recent surge in popularity of these distributed social networks and how WordPress can become a first class citizen in your digital life.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:49:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Standiford. He’s a web developer originally from Dover, Ohio, and has been tinkering with web technologies for years, but started his career as a web developer in 2015. Alex has built WordPress plugins, websites, and web applications, and is an active contributor to the WordPress community, making updates to documentation errors, and participating in the organisation of WordCamps. He's here today to talk about how he’s noticed a shift over time in his own content creation. He’s put less effort into his WordPress site and has posted most of his ideas on social platforms. This however is something that Alex has decided to stop doing. For a variety of reasons he wants to take back control of his own content and make his website the centrepiece of his endeavours. We talk about how platforms open platforms like Mastodon are making this possible; how he’s using plugins and his own coding skills to make it possible for cross posting of posts and comments bet]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/76-Alex-Standiford-on-How-WordPress-and-the-Fediverse-Can-Be-Combined.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#75 &#8211; Mark Westguard on Launching a Plugin Into an Already Competitive Market</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/75-mark-westguard-on-launching-a-plugin-into-an-already-competitive-market</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=144812</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Westguard. Mark is an agency owner and the developer behind the WS Form plugin, and he’s on the podcast to chart his journey in the WordPress space and the different ways he’s explored to grow the reach of the plugin. First up, we talk about why Mark started to use WordPress, then we move onto the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. We then explore the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. It’s one thing to build a product, but if you’re going to make it commercial, much of the work will revolve around ensuring that the world knows about it. Marketing is a relentless enterprise and one that you should not ignore or underestimate. We also get into the subject of pricing, and what Mark felt was the right place to pitch his plugin. Is the WordPress ecosystem guilty of expecting a lot from plugins at prices which are realistic?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Westguard. Mark is an agency owner and the developer behind the WS Form plugin, and he’s on the podcast to chart his journey in the WordPress space and the different ways he’s explored to grow the reach of the plugin. Fi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Westguard. Mark is an agency owner and the developer behind the WS Form plugin, and he’s on the podcast to chart his journey in the WordPress space and the different ways he’s explored to grow the reach of the plugin. First up, we talk about why Mark started to use WordPress, then we move onto the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. We then explore the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. It’s one thing to build a product, but if you’re going to make it commercial, much of the work will revolve around ensuring that the world knows about it. Marketing is a relentless enterprise and one that you should not ignore or underestimate. We also get into the subject of pricing, and what Mark felt was the right place to pitch his plugin. Is the WordPress ecosystem guilty of expecting a lot from plugins at prices which are realistic?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/56a3a034-d45c-4c64-ba3c-0564ddc8801a-75-Mark-Westguard-on-Launching-a-Plugin-Into-an-Already-Competitive-Market.mp3" length="45380429" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Westguard. Mark is an agency owner and the developer behind the WS Form plugin, and he’s on the podcast to chart his journey in the WordPress space and the different ways he’s explored to grow the reach of the plugin. First up, we talk about why Mark started to use WordPress, then we move onto the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. We then explore the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. It’s one thing to build a product, but if you’re going to make it commercial, much of the work will revolve around ensuring that the world knows about it. Marketing is a relentless enterprise and one that you should not ignore or underestimate. We also get into the subject of pricing, and what Mark felt was the right place to pitch his plugin. Is the WordPress ecosystem guilty of expecting a lot from plugins at prices which are realistic?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:46:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Westguard. Mark is an agency owner and the developer behind the WS Form plugin, and he’s on the podcast to chart his journey in the WordPress space and the different ways he’s explored to grow the reach of the plugin. First up, we talk about why Mark started to use WordPress, then we move onto the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. We then explore the subject of turning a well-developed plugin into a viable business. It’s one thing to build a product, but if you’re going to make it commercial, much of the work will revolve around ensuring that the world knows about it. Marketing is a relentless enterprise and one that you should not ignore or underestimate. We also get into the subject of pricing, and what Mark felt was the right place to pitch his plugin. Is the WordPress ecosystem guilty of expecting a lot from plugins at prices which are realistic?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/75-Mark-Westguard-on-Launching-a-Plugin-Into-an-Already-Competitive-Market-1.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#74 &#8211; Ahmed Kabir Chaion on How to Find Your Place in WordPress Even if You Don’t Code</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/74-ahmed-kabir-chaion-on-how-to-find-your-place-in-wordpress-even-if-you-dont-code</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 15:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=144591</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ahmed Kabir Chaion. Ahmed has a genuine love of the WordPress community. He’s been an organiser at multiple WordPress events, including WordCamp Asia, the WordPress Accessibility Day, WordFest Live, WordCamp Santa Clarita, and the WordPress Translation Day. As if that were not enough, he’s also served as co-organiser of the Dhaka WordPress Meetup Chapter, is a former Design Team Rep and a current Polyglots Team Rep. So, Ahmed’s really engaged in the WordPress community, but how did this all happen? The podcast today focuses on Ahmed’s journey into WordPress. The podcast is all about how you can find a place in the WordPress community no matter what your strengths are. Maybe you’re into writing code, or SEO. Perhaps marketing or translations are more your thing. He tells us how he got started just by showing up repeatedly, slowly working out areas where he thought his contributions would be most valuable. It’s a lovely tale of a community member who is truly inspired to make the project better.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ahmed Kabir Chaion. Ahmed has a genuine love of the WordPress community. He’s been an organiser at multiple WordPress events, including WordCamp Asia, the WordPress Accessibility Day, WordFest Live, WordCamp Santa Clarita, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ahmed Kabir Chaion. Ahmed has a genuine love of the WordPress community. He’s been an organiser at multiple WordPress events, including WordCamp Asia, the WordPress Accessibility Day, WordFest Live, WordCamp Santa Clarita, and the WordPress Translation Day. As if that were not enough, he’s also served as co-organiser of the Dhaka WordPress Meetup Chapter, is a former Design Team Rep and a current Polyglots Team Rep. So, Ahmed’s really engaged in the WordPress community, but how did this all happen? The podcast today focuses on Ahmed’s journey into WordPress. The podcast is all about how you can find a place in the WordPress community no matter what your strengths are. Maybe you’re into writing code, or SEO. Perhaps marketing or translations are more your thing. He tells us how he got started just by showing up repeatedly, slowly working out areas where he thought his contributions would be most valuable. It’s a lovely tale of a community member who is truly inspired to make the project better.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ahmed Kabir Chaion. Ahmed has a genuine love of the WordPress community. He’s been an organiser at multiple WordPress events, including WordCamp Asia, the WordPress Accessibility Day, WordFest Live, WordCamp Santa Clarita, and the WordPress Translation Day. As if that were not enough, he’s also served as co-organiser of the Dhaka WordPress Meetup Chapter, is a former Design Team Rep and a current Polyglots Team Rep. So, Ahmed’s really engaged in the WordPress community, but how did this all happen? The podcast today focuses on Ahmed’s journey into WordPress. The podcast is all about how you can find a place in the WordPress community no matter what your strengths are. Maybe you’re into writing code, or SEO. Perhaps marketing or translations are more your thing. He tells us how he got started just by showing up repeatedly, slowly working out areas where he thought his contributions would be most valuable. It’s a lovely tale of a community member who is truly inspired to make the project better.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:43:13</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ahmed Kabir Chaion. Ahmed has a genuine love of the WordPress community. He’s been an organiser at multiple WordPress events, including WordCamp Asia, the WordPress Accessibility Day, WordFest Live, WordCamp Santa Clarita, and the WordPress Translation Day. As if that were not enough, he’s also served as co-organiser of the Dhaka WordPress Meetup Chapter, is a former Design Team Rep and a current Polyglots Team Rep. So, Ahmed’s really engaged in the WordPress community, but how did this all happen? The podcast today focuses on Ahmed’s journey into WordPress. The podcast is all about how you can find a place in the WordPress community no matter what your strengths are. Maybe you’re into writing code, or SEO. Perhaps marketing or translations are more your thing. He tells us how he got started just by showing up repeatedly, slowly working out areas where he thought his contributions would be most valuable. It’s a lovely tale of a community member who is trul]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#73 &#8211; Ryan Welcher on Using the create-block Tool to Quickly Scaffold a New Block Plugin</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/73-ryan-welcher-on-using-the-create-block-tool-to-quickly-scaffold-a-new-block-plugin</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=144046</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. He's a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He has been developing with WordPress since 2009 and before becoming a developer advocate, worked for agencies large and small and as a freelancer. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, you’ll have come across the new paradigm for content creation, blocks. Every part of your website can now be created and amended as a block. Pages, posts, text, images, headers, footers, navigation and more. This has widened what’s possible for people who don’t want to mess around with the code of their website. You can add in blocks for almost anything, and change how it looks and behaves from within the block editor interface. Ryan is on the podcast today to tell you about the create-block tool, and how it can make your pathway towards block creation a little easier. It’s not a tool which is going to build the blocks for you, but it will help you set up the environment and build process, which you need to get started. Really, it’s all about saving you time and effort on things which don’t really get you building your blocks, but which you need to do that work. If you’ve thought about creating your own blocks, but have been put off by the technical barrier, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. Hes a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He has been developing with WordPress since 2009 and before becoming a developer advocate, worked for agencies large and small and as a freelancer. If you’ve bee]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. He's a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He has been developing with WordPress since 2009 and before becoming a developer advocate, worked for agencies large and small and as a freelancer. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, you’ll have come across the new paradigm for content creation, blocks. Every part of your website can now be created and amended as a block. Pages, posts, text, images, headers, footers, navigation and more. This has widened what’s possible for people who don’t want to mess around with the code of their website. You can add in blocks for almost anything, and change how it looks and behaves from within the block editor interface. Ryan is on the podcast today to tell you about the create-block tool, and how it can make your pathway towards block creation a little easier. It’s not a tool which is going to build the blocks for you, but it will help you set up the environment and build process, which you need to get started. Really, it’s all about saving you time and effort on things which don’t really get you building your blocks, but which you need to do that work. If you’ve thought about creating your own blocks, but have been put off by the technical barrier, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/b1ce69b7-0865-4b01-b056-a24299d3bdc4-73-Ryan-Welcher-on-Using-the-create-block-Tool-to-Quickly-Scaffold-a-New-Block-Plugin.mp3" length="38718479" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. He's a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He has been developing with WordPress since 2009 and before becoming a developer advocate, worked for agencies large and small and as a freelancer. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, you’ll have come across the new paradigm for content creation, blocks. Every part of your website can now be created and amended as a block. Pages, posts, text, images, headers, footers, navigation and more. This has widened what’s possible for people who don’t want to mess around with the code of their website. You can add in blocks for almost anything, and change how it looks and behaves from within the block editor interface. Ryan is on the podcast today to tell you about the create-block tool, and how it can make your pathway towards block creation a little easier. It’s not a tool which is going to build the blocks for you, but it will help you set up the environment and build process, which you need to get started. Really, it’s all about saving you time and effort on things which don’t really get you building your blocks, but which you need to do that work. If you’ve thought about creating your own blocks, but have been put off by the technical barrier, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/73-Ryan-Welcher-on-Using-the-create-block-Tool-to-Quickly-Scaffold-a-New-Block-Plugin.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#73 &#8211; Ryan Welcher on Using the create-block Tool to Quickly Scaffold a New Block Plugin</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:39:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. He's a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He has been developing with WordPress since 2009 and before becoming a developer advocate, worked for agencies large and small and as a freelancer. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, you’ll have come across the new paradigm for content creation, blocks. Every part of your website can now be created and amended as a block. Pages, posts, text, images, headers, footers, navigation and more. This has widened what’s possible for people who don’t want to mess around with the code of their website. You can add in blocks for almost anything, and change how it looks and behaves from within the block editor interface. Ryan is on the podcast today to tell you about the create-block tool, and how it can make your pathway towards block creation a little easier. It’s not a tool which is going to build the blocks for you, but it will help you set up the environment and build process, whi]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#72 &#8211; Steve Bruner and Timothy Jacobs on Using Gutenberg Outside of WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/72-steve-bruner-and-timothy-jacobs-on-using-gutenberg-outside-of-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=143647</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Bruner and Timothy Jacobs. They've both been very busy in the WordPress space, and what brings them together is that they’re both founders of a SaaS app called Engine Awesome, where Steve is the CEO and Timothy is the CTO. What has this got to do with WordPress, you might ask. Well, they’re here today to talk about Gutenberg, but not how you might expect. It’s Gutenberg outside of WordPress, but Gutenberg nonetheless. Gutenberg is open source. You are free to download it, modify it, and use it in whatever way you like. When Steve and Timothy began working on their new project, and needed a way for their clients to interact with it, they found Gutenberg was the perfect tool for the job. We talk about what benefits they’ve gained by using Gutenberg. How it’s saved them time, and how it’s fast becoming a stable and mature product, which is easy for non-technical users to understand. If you’re looking to build your own SaaS app, or you’re just curious about how Gutenberg is being deployed outside of WordPress, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Bruner and Timothy Jacobs. Theyve both been very busy in the WordPress space, and what brings them together is that they’re both founders of a SaaS app called Engine Awesome, where Steve is the CEO and Timothy is the CT]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Bruner and Timothy Jacobs. They've both been very busy in the WordPress space, and what brings them together is that they’re both founders of a SaaS app called Engine Awesome, where Steve is the CEO and Timothy is the CTO. What has this got to do with WordPress, you might ask. Well, they’re here today to talk about Gutenberg, but not how you might expect. It’s Gutenberg outside of WordPress, but Gutenberg nonetheless. Gutenberg is open source. You are free to download it, modify it, and use it in whatever way you like. When Steve and Timothy began working on their new project, and needed a way for their clients to interact with it, they found Gutenberg was the perfect tool for the job. We talk about what benefits they’ve gained by using Gutenberg. How it’s saved them time, and how it’s fast becoming a stable and mature product, which is easy for non-technical users to understand. If you’re looking to build your own SaaS app, or you’re just curious about how Gutenberg is being deployed outside of WordPress, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Bruner and Timothy Jacobs. They've both been very busy in the WordPress space, and what brings them together is that they’re both founders of a SaaS app called Engine Awesome, where Steve is the CEO and Timothy is the CTO. What has this got to do with WordPress, you might ask. Well, they’re here today to talk about Gutenberg, but not how you might expect. It’s Gutenberg outside of WordPress, but Gutenberg nonetheless. Gutenberg is open source. You are free to download it, modify it, and use it in whatever way you like. When Steve and Timothy began working on their new project, and needed a way for their clients to interact with it, they found Gutenberg was the perfect tool for the job. We talk about what benefits they’ve gained by using Gutenberg. How it’s saved them time, and how it’s fast becoming a stable and mature product, which is easy for non-technical users to understand. If you’re looking to build your own SaaS app, or you’re just curious about how Gutenberg is being deployed outside of WordPress, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/72-Steve-Bruner-and-Timothy-Jacobs-on-Using-Gutenberg-Outside-of-WordPress.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:49:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Bruner and Timothy Jacobs. They've both been very busy in the WordPress space, and what brings them together is that they’re both founders of a SaaS app called Engine Awesome, where Steve is the CEO and Timothy is the CTO. What has this got to do with WordPress, you might ask. Well, they’re here today to talk about Gutenberg, but not how you might expect. It’s Gutenberg outside of WordPress, but Gutenberg nonetheless. Gutenberg is open source. You are free to download it, modify it, and use it in whatever way you like. When Steve and Timothy began working on their new project, and needed a way for their clients to interact with it, they found Gutenberg was the perfect tool for the job. We talk about what benefits they’ve gained by using Gutenberg. How it’s saved them time, and how it’s fast becoming a stable and mature product, which is easy for non-technical users to understand. If you’re looking to build your own SaaS app, or you’re just curious ab]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/72-Steve-Bruner-and-Timothy-Jacobs-on-Using-Gutenberg-Outside-of-WordPress.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#71 &#8211; Nathan Ingram on How To Manage Contracts With Your WordPress Clients</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/71-nathan-ingram-on-how-to-manage-contracts-with-your-wordpress-clients</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=143522</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Nathan Ingram. Nathan is the host at iThemes Training where he teaches WordPress and business development topics via live webinar. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, he has been working with clients to build websites since 1995. He’s also the creator of MonsterContracts, which helps WordPress professionals create contracts for their client work, and it's contracts which are the focus of the podcast today. If you’ve worked directly with clients, then you’ll know that things don’t always go according to plan. Assets might not be delivered on time. The client does not respond to your emails. The expectations of the client begins to creep away from the original proposal. We talk about how contracts can protect you, but also provide clarity to your clients about the process you follow. It’s an interesting conversation which makes contracts seem less adversarial and more about ensuring that your WordPress website projects run as smoothly as possible.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Nathan Ingram. Nathan is the host at iThemes Training where he teaches WordPress and business development topics via live webinar. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, he has been working with clients to build websites since 1995. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Nathan Ingram. Nathan is the host at iThemes Training where he teaches WordPress and business development topics via live webinar. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, he has been working with clients to build websites since 1995. He’s also the creator of MonsterContracts, which helps WordPress professionals create contracts for their client work, and it's contracts which are the focus of the podcast today. If you’ve worked directly with clients, then you’ll know that things don’t always go according to plan. Assets might not be delivered on time. The client does not respond to your emails. The expectations of the client begins to creep away from the original proposal. We talk about how contracts can protect you, but also provide clarity to your clients about the process you follow. It’s an interesting conversation which makes contracts seem less adversarial and more about ensuring that your WordPress website projects run as smoothly as possible.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Nathan Ingram. Nathan is the host at iThemes Training where he teaches WordPress and business development topics via live webinar. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, he has been working with clients to build websites since 1995. He’s also the creator of MonsterContracts, which helps WordPress professionals create contracts for their client work, and it's contracts which are the focus of the podcast today. If you’ve worked directly with clients, then you’ll know that things don’t always go according to plan. Assets might not be delivered on time. The client does not respond to your emails. The expectations of the client begins to creep away from the original proposal. We talk about how contracts can protect you, but also provide clarity to your clients about the process you follow. It’s an interesting conversation which makes contracts seem less adversarial and more about ensuring that your WordPress website projects run as smoothly as possible.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/71-Nathan-Ingram-on-How-To-Manage-Contracts-With-Your-WordPress-Clients-1.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:41:38</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Nathan Ingram. Nathan is the host at iThemes Training where he teaches WordPress and business development topics via live webinar. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, he has been working with clients to build websites since 1995. He’s also the creator of MonsterContracts, which helps WordPress professionals create contracts for their client work, and it's contracts which are the focus of the podcast today. If you’ve worked directly with clients, then you’ll know that things don’t always go according to plan. Assets might not be delivered on time. The client does not respond to your emails. The expectations of the client begins to creep away from the original proposal. We talk about how contracts can protect you, but also provide clarity to your clients about the process you follow. It’s an interesting conversation which makes contracts seem less adversarial and more about ensuring that your WordPress website projects run as smoothly as possible.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/71-Nathan-Ingram-on-How-To-Manage-Contracts-With-Your-WordPress-Clients-1.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#70 &#8211; Steve Persch and Brian Perry on How Hosting Is Changing</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/70-steve-persch-and-brian-perry-on-how-hosting-is-changing</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=143278</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Persch and Brian Perry. They’re both employed at Pantheon, an enterprise website operations platform, and they’re here to talk about the evolution of website hosting. Back when the internet started, hosting was a fairly straightforward enterprise. You created HTML files and uploaded them to a server. That was it. An HTML file was a page. Things have changed a lot. We’ve got CDNs, headless, React, Gatsby, Node.js and much more. Is it even possible for the non-technical to have any understanding of where their website is? What’s certain is that there’s no end in sight in terms of the rate of innovation in the website hosting space. What’s popular today might not be several years from now, and so it’s a timely discussion of what Steve and Brain see as the best bets for the future.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Persch and Brian Perry. They’re both employed at Pantheon, an enterprise website operations platform, and they’re here to talk about the evolution of website hosting. Back when the internet started, hosting was a fairly]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Persch and Brian Perry. They’re both employed at Pantheon, an enterprise website operations platform, and they’re here to talk about the evolution of website hosting. Back when the internet started, hosting was a fairly straightforward enterprise. You created HTML files and uploaded them to a server. That was it. An HTML file was a page. Things have changed a lot. We’ve got CDNs, headless, React, Gatsby, Node.js and much more. Is it even possible for the non-technical to have any understanding of where their website is? What’s certain is that there’s no end in sight in terms of the rate of innovation in the website hosting space. What’s popular today might not be several years from now, and so it’s a timely discussion of what Steve and Brain see as the best bets for the future.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/28a5f48d-305b-4b43-9352-383e6cec0fbb-70-Steve-Persch-and-Brian-Perry-on-How-Hosting-Is-Changing.mp3" length="47309954" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Persch and Brian Perry. They’re both employed at Pantheon, an enterprise website operations platform, and they’re here to talk about the evolution of website hosting. Back when the internet started, hosting was a fairly straightforward enterprise. You created HTML files and uploaded them to a server. That was it. An HTML file was a page. Things have changed a lot. We’ve got CDNs, headless, React, Gatsby, Node.js and much more. Is it even possible for the non-technical to have any understanding of where their website is? What’s certain is that there’s no end in sight in terms of the rate of innovation in the website hosting space. What’s popular today might not be several years from now, and so it’s a timely discussion of what Steve and Brain see as the best bets for the future.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/70-Steve-Persch-and-Brian-Perry-on-How-Hosting-Is-Changing.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Persch and Brian Perry. They’re both employed at Pantheon, an enterprise website operations platform, and they’re here to talk about the evolution of website hosting. Back when the internet started, hosting was a fairly straightforward enterprise. You created HTML files and uploaded them to a server. That was it. An HTML file was a page. Things have changed a lot. We’ve got CDNs, headless, React, Gatsby, Node.js and much more. Is it even possible for the non-technical to have any understanding of where their website is? What’s certain is that there’s no end in sight in terms of the rate of innovation in the website hosting space. What’s popular today might not be several years from now, and so it’s a timely discussion of what Steve and Brain see as the best bets for the future.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/70-Steve-Persch-and-Brian-Perry-on-How-Hosting-Is-Changing.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#69 &#8211; Joost De Valk on What’s Happening After Yoast</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/69-joost-de-valk-on-whats-happening-after-yoast</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=143046</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joost De Valk. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for any length of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across the Yoast SEO plugin. This was the brainchild of the guest today, Joost, same pronunciation, different spelling. We talk about how Joost found WordPress and quickly started working on his SEO plugin. How it rapidly grew and became his career. We discuss the WordPress landscape during this time and whether it’s more difficult now to have the type of success that his plugin received, given that there are more players vying for our attention. The conversation then moves into why the plugin was recently sold to Newfold Digital. What were the guardrails that were put in place to ensure that the plugin continued and the employees felt safe? We end up talking about whether it's time for the WordPress Admin area to receive a UI refresh.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joost De Valk. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for any length of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across the Yoast SEO plugin. This was the brainchild of the guest today, Joost, same pronunciation, different spelling.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joost De Valk. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for any length of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across the Yoast SEO plugin. This was the brainchild of the guest today, Joost, same pronunciation, different spelling. We talk about how Joost found WordPress and quickly started working on his SEO plugin. How it rapidly grew and became his career. We discuss the WordPress landscape during this time and whether it’s more difficult now to have the type of success that his plugin received, given that there are more players vying for our attention. The conversation then moves into why the plugin was recently sold to Newfold Digital. What were the guardrails that were put in place to ensure that the plugin continued and the employees felt safe? We end up talking about whether it's time for the WordPress Admin area to receive a UI refresh.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/d7e652a7-e2c8-49c2-843e-c32579d2268b--69-Joost-De-Valk-on-What-s-Happening-After-Yoast.mp3" length="34564163" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joost De Valk. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for any length of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across the Yoast SEO plugin. This was the brainchild of the guest today, Joost, same pronunciation, different spelling. We talk about how Joost found WordPress and quickly started working on his SEO plugin. How it rapidly grew and became his career. We discuss the WordPress landscape during this time and whether it’s more difficult now to have the type of success that his plugin received, given that there are more players vying for our attention. The conversation then moves into why the plugin was recently sold to Newfold Digital. What were the guardrails that were put in place to ensure that the plugin continued and the employees felt safe? We end up talking about whether it's time for the WordPress Admin area to receive a UI refresh.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:35:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joost De Valk. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for any length of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across the Yoast SEO plugin. This was the brainchild of the guest today, Joost, same pronunciation, different spelling. We talk about how Joost found WordPress and quickly started working on his SEO plugin. How it rapidly grew and became his career. We discuss the WordPress landscape during this time and whether it’s more difficult now to have the type of success that his plugin received, given that there are more players vying for our attention. The conversation then moves into why the plugin was recently sold to Newfold Digital. What were the guardrails that were put in place to ensure that the plugin continued and the employees felt safe? We end up talking about whether it's time for the WordPress Admin area to receive a UI refresh.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/69-Joost-De-Valk-on-Whats-Happening-After-Yoast.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#68 &#8211; Chris Reynolds on Why To Use Composer With WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/68-chris-reynolds-on-why-to-use-composer-with-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=142848</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. Chris has been working with WordPress for over 15 years, and is now at Pantheon as a CMS Ecosystem engineer, and WordPress technical lead. He’s spoken at WordCamps and at OpenWest about all aspects of WordPress. He's here to talk about Composer and what it can do to assist you with your WordPress website workflow. I suspect that many of the people listening to this podcast are not using Composer, and to Chris, this is something that you should think about implementing. We then get into the weeds of what Composer is, and the benefits that it brings. It’s essentially a package management system and makes it easy to set dependencies for your project and manage them within Composer. Chris describes scenarios in which he thinks Composer is a good fit; if you want to add in specific packages, and how those packages are managed and updated. He explains how you can install Composer depending on the OS that you’re working with, and how it structures the files and directories that are created. If you’ve thought about using a package management system such as Composer, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. Chris has been working with WordPress for over 15 years, and is now at Pantheon as a CMS Ecosystem engineer, and WordPress technical lead. He’s spoken at WordCamps and at OpenWest about all aspects of WordPres]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. Chris has been working with WordPress for over 15 years, and is now at Pantheon as a CMS Ecosystem engineer, and WordPress technical lead. He’s spoken at WordCamps and at OpenWest about all aspects of WordPress. He's here to talk about Composer and what it can do to assist you with your WordPress website workflow. I suspect that many of the people listening to this podcast are not using Composer, and to Chris, this is something that you should think about implementing. We then get into the weeds of what Composer is, and the benefits that it brings. It’s essentially a package management system and makes it easy to set dependencies for your project and manage them within Composer. Chris describes scenarios in which he thinks Composer is a good fit; if you want to add in specific packages, and how those packages are managed and updated. He explains how you can install Composer depending on the OS that you’re working with, and how it structures the files and directories that are created. If you’ve thought about using a package management system such as Composer, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/81739f67-e82f-4c0e-9e75-58b00291425a--68-Chris-Reynolds-on-Why-To-Use-Composer-With-WordPress.mp3" length="41836293" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. Chris has been working with WordPress for over 15 years, and is now at Pantheon as a CMS Ecosystem engineer, and WordPress technical lead. He’s spoken at WordCamps and at OpenWest about all aspects of WordPress. He's here to talk about Composer and what it can do to assist you with your WordPress website workflow. I suspect that many of the people listening to this podcast are not using Composer, and to Chris, this is something that you should think about implementing. We then get into the weeds of what Composer is, and the benefits that it brings. It’s essentially a package management system and makes it easy to set dependencies for your project and manage them within Composer. Chris describes scenarios in which he thinks Composer is a good fit; if you want to add in specific packages, and how those packages are managed and updated. He explains how you can install Composer depending on the OS that you’re working with, and how it structures the files and directories that are created. If you’ve thought about using a package management system such as Composer, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:43:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. Chris has been working with WordPress for over 15 years, and is now at Pantheon as a CMS Ecosystem engineer, and WordPress technical lead. He’s spoken at WordCamps and at OpenWest about all aspects of WordPress. He's here to talk about Composer and what it can do to assist you with your WordPress website workflow. I suspect that many of the people listening to this podcast are not using Composer, and to Chris, this is something that you should think about implementing. We then get into the weeds of what Composer is, and the benefits that it brings. It’s essentially a package management system and makes it easy to set dependencies for your project and manage them within Composer. Chris describes scenarios in which he thinks Composer is a good fit; if you want to add in specific packages, and how those packages are managed and updated. He explains how you can install Composer depending on the OS that you’re working with, and how it structures]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>#67 &#8211; Talisha Lewallen on How CertifyWP Is Hoping To Offer WordPress Certification</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/67-talisha-lewallen-on-how-certifywp-is-hoping-to-offer-wordpress-certification</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Talisha Lewallen. You might have found your way into WordPress intentionally, or perhaps you stumbled across it and decided to explore further. Whichever it was, you've learned things along the way. Perhaps you’re a coder, or a designer. In fact, there are dozens of different pathways in the WordPress ecosystem. Given the broad range of knowledge you might possess, how can you prove that you know what you know? With WordPress being such a dominant force in the world of websites, would it be a good idea to have a certification for WordPress? Talisha certainly thinks so and has founded CertifyWP to try to make that happen. We approach this subject through the work that she’s been doing at WPConnects in which she’s been trying to provide training to military veterans, so that on their departure from the services, they have the prospect of finding work in the WordPress space. Is there a need for a certification for WordPress and how such a certification would come about. We discuss whether the WordPress community is ready for a third party to be certifying people’s abilities and whether this strays away from the approach that we’ve had so far, in which routes into employment have relied upon other, less formal, methods. If you’re curious about certifications in the WordPress space, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Talisha Lewallen. You might have found your way into WordPress intentionally, or perhaps you stumbled across it and decided to explore further. Whichever it was, youve learned things along the way. Perhaps you’re a coder, or ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Talisha Lewallen. You might have found your way into WordPress intentionally, or perhaps you stumbled across it and decided to explore further. Whichever it was, you've learned things along the way. Perhaps you’re a coder, or a designer. In fact, there are dozens of different pathways in the WordPress ecosystem. Given the broad range of knowledge you might possess, how can you prove that you know what you know? With WordPress being such a dominant force in the world of websites, would it be a good idea to have a certification for WordPress? Talisha certainly thinks so and has founded CertifyWP to try to make that happen. We approach this subject through the work that she’s been doing at WPConnects in which she’s been trying to provide training to military veterans, so that on their departure from the services, they have the prospect of finding work in the WordPress space. Is there a need for a certification for WordPress and how such a certification would come about. We discuss whether the WordPress community is ready for a third party to be certifying people’s abilities and whether this strays away from the approach that we’ve had so far, in which routes into employment have relied upon other, less formal, methods. If you’re curious about certifications in the WordPress space, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Talisha Lewallen. You might have found your way into WordPress intentionally, or perhaps you stumbled across it and decided to explore further. Whichever it was, you've learned things along the way. Perhaps you’re a coder, or a designer. In fact, there are dozens of different pathways in the WordPress ecosystem. Given the broad range of knowledge you might possess, how can you prove that you know what you know? With WordPress being such a dominant force in the world of websites, would it be a good idea to have a certification for WordPress? Talisha certainly thinks so and has founded CertifyWP to try to make that happen. We approach this subject through the work that she’s been doing at WPConnects in which she’s been trying to provide training to military veterans, so that on their departure from the services, they have the prospect of finding work in the WordPress space. Is there a need for a certification for WordPress and how such a certification would come about. We discuss whether the WordPress community is ready for a third party to be certifying people’s abilities and whether this strays away from the approach that we’ve had so far, in which routes into employment have relied upon other, less formal, methods. If you’re curious about certifications in the WordPress space, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#66 &#8211; Sé Reed and Courtney Robertson on How the WP Community Collective Is Helping WordPress Contributors</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/66-se-reed-and-courtney-robertson-on-how-the-wp-community-collective-is-helping-wordpress-contributors</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Sé Reed and Courtney Robertson, and they’re here to talk about the WP Community Collective, or WPCC for short. The WPCC is a non-profit that is hoping to fund contributors to the WordPress project. WordPress is built on top of a dedicated base of volunteers. People give up their time and expertise to contribute towards the project, and in this way make it free to download and use. But we all have to earn money at some point. Most are not in a position to donate their time completely freely; they have to put food on the table. Often contributors are sponsored by the companies that they work for, either part time or full time. There’s nothing wrong with this model, but what about the capable, willing volunteers who are not in this position? The people who have the skills and motivation to contribute, but not the time or finances to make that a reality. The WPCC wants to act as a go between for companies or organisations who are willing to spend money improving WordPress, and the individuals who can implement those improvements. Listen to find out how it's all going to work.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Sé Reed and Courtney Robertson, and they’re here to talk about the WP Community Collective, or WPCC for short. The WPCC is a non-profit that is hoping to fund contributors to the WordPress project. WordPress is built on top ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Sé Reed and Courtney Robertson, and they’re here to talk about the WP Community Collective, or WPCC for short. The WPCC is a non-profit that is hoping to fund contributors to the WordPress project. WordPress is built on top of a dedicated base of volunteers. People give up their time and expertise to contribute towards the project, and in this way make it free to download and use. But we all have to earn money at some point. Most are not in a position to donate their time completely freely; they have to put food on the table. Often contributors are sponsored by the companies that they work for, either part time or full time. There’s nothing wrong with this model, but what about the capable, willing volunteers who are not in this position? The people who have the skills and motivation to contribute, but not the time or finances to make that a reality. The WPCC wants to act as a go between for companies or organisations who are willing to spend money improving WordPress, and the individuals who can implement those improvements. Listen to find out how it's all going to work.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Sé Reed and Courtney Robertson, and they’re here to talk about the WP Community Collective, or WPCC for short. The WPCC is a non-profit that is hoping to fund contributors to the WordPress project. WordPress is built on top of a dedicated base of volunteers. People give up their time and expertise to contribute towards the project, and in this way make it free to download and use. But we all have to earn money at some point. Most are not in a position to donate their time completely freely; they have to put food on the table. Often contributors are sponsored by the companies that they work for, either part time or full time. There’s nothing wrong with this model, but what about the capable, willing volunteers who are not in this position? The people who have the skills and motivation to contribute, but not the time or finances to make that a reality. The WPCC wants to act as a go between for companies or organisations who are willing to spend money improving WordPress, and the individuals who can implement those improvements. Listen to find out how it's all going to work.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#65 &#8211; Bob Dunn on Building a WooCommerce Community</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/65-bob-dunn-on-building-a-woocommerce-community</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Bob Dunn. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, and you’ve been consuming content in the ecosystem, it’s highly likely that you’ve come across Bob before. He’s been using WordPress since 2006, WooCommerce since 2011, and has been podcasting since 2014. In another life before he discovered WordPress, Bob ran a marketing company, but now his endeavours are all about WordPress. We talk about how Bob found WordPress back in the day when he was creating websites with HTML and Flash. Bob branded himself as BobWP and has never looked back. Given the size of the WordPress community, Bob was able to discover his niche within the greater whole and concentrate on WooCommerce. His popular Do the Woo podcast was born, and he’s been working on it ever since. We talk about how Bob has managed to keep the momentum going, and what he thinks are unique about his podcast and community. We also talk about how growing a community such as this can be financed, as well as the ways Bob is trying to innovate in the near future to give value back to the WordPress project more generally. It’s an interesting conversation about how content creators can find a place in the WordPress ecosystem and what impact they can have.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Bob Dunn. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, and you’ve been consuming content in the ecosystem, it’s highly likely that you’ve come across Bob before. He’s been using WordPress since 2006, WooCommerce si]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Bob Dunn. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, and you’ve been consuming content in the ecosystem, it’s highly likely that you’ve come across Bob before. He’s been using WordPress since 2006, WooCommerce since 2011, and has been podcasting since 2014. In another life before he discovered WordPress, Bob ran a marketing company, but now his endeavours are all about WordPress. We talk about how Bob found WordPress back in the day when he was creating websites with HTML and Flash. Bob branded himself as BobWP and has never looked back. Given the size of the WordPress community, Bob was able to discover his niche within the greater whole and concentrate on WooCommerce. His popular Do the Woo podcast was born, and he’s been working on it ever since. We talk about how Bob has managed to keep the momentum going, and what he thinks are unique about his podcast and community. We also talk about how growing a community such as this can be financed, as well as the ways Bob is trying to innovate in the near future to give value back to the WordPress project more generally. It’s an interesting conversation about how content creators can find a place in the WordPress ecosystem and what impact they can have.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Bob Dunn. If you’ve been using WordPress for any length of time, and you’ve been consuming content in the ecosystem, it’s highly likely that you’ve come across Bob before. He’s been using WordPress since 2006, WooCommerce since 2011, and has been podcasting since 2014. In another life before he discovered WordPress, Bob ran a marketing company, but now his endeavours are all about WordPress. We talk about how Bob found WordPress back in the day when he was creating websites with HTML and Flash. Bob branded himself as BobWP and has never looked back. Given the size of the WordPress community, Bob was able to discover his niche within the greater whole and concentrate on WooCommerce. His popular Do the Woo podcast was born, and he’s been working on it ever since. We talk about how Bob has managed to keep the momentum going, and what he thinks are unique about his podcast and community. We also talk about how growing a community such as this can be financed, as well as the ways Bob is trying to innovate in the near future to give value back to the WordPress project more generally. It’s an interesting conversation about how content creators can find a place in the WordPress ecosystem and what impact they can have.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#64 &#8211; Patrick Posner on Using WordPress To Create Static Sites</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/64-patrick-posner-on-using-wordpress-to-create-static-sites</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Patrick Posner. Patrick is a solopreneur and has been developing with WordPress since 2010. He’s worked in many environments, as a freelancer, a senior developer in a WordPress product company, and since 2020 he’s been working full time on his own projects. One of his projects is a plugin called Simply Static. Its purpose is to make a static version of your website. This, of course, begs the question, what is a static site? We explore the idea of 'flattening' your website, only putting the files needed for your website, whilst taking WordPress offline. We get into the pros and the cons of why you might wish to do this as well as some plugins and services which will enable this. It’s a really interesting subject and one that you might like to explore, and this podcast is a great primer for that.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Patrick Posner. Patrick is a solopreneur and has been developing with WordPress since 2010. He’s worked in many environments, as a freelancer, a senior developer in a WordPress product company, and since 2020 he’s been worki]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Patrick Posner. Patrick is a solopreneur and has been developing with WordPress since 2010. He’s worked in many environments, as a freelancer, a senior developer in a WordPress product company, and since 2020 he’s been working full time on his own projects. One of his projects is a plugin called Simply Static. Its purpose is to make a static version of your website. This, of course, begs the question, what is a static site? We explore the idea of 'flattening' your website, only putting the files needed for your website, whilst taking WordPress offline. We get into the pros and the cons of why you might wish to do this as well as some plugins and services which will enable this. It’s a really interesting subject and one that you might like to explore, and this podcast is a great primer for that.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Patrick Posner. Patrick is a solopreneur and has been developing with WordPress since 2010. He’s worked in many environments, as a freelancer, a senior developer in a WordPress product company, and since 2020 he’s been working full time on his own projects. One of his projects is a plugin called Simply Static. Its purpose is to make a static version of your website. This, of course, begs the question, what is a static site? We explore the idea of 'flattening' your website, only putting the files needed for your website, whilst taking WordPress offline. We get into the pros and the cons of why you might wish to do this as well as some plugins and services which will enable this. It’s a really interesting subject and one that you might like to explore, and this podcast is a great primer for that.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#63 &#8211; Paul Halfpenny on Adding Personalisation in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/63-paul-halfpenny-on-adding-personalisation-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Halfpenny. Paul is the CTO at Filter, a remote-first digital agency that specialises in open-source tech, as well as a WordCamp speaker. He has an interest in making websites a more personal experience. Website personalisation is the idea of amending content served by your website to match the conditions of your current users. It might be that you want to show (or hide) content to people during certain times of the year. Perhaps it would be helpful to translate content if the user comes from a specific locale. Or maybe you would like to offer a product based upon pages that a user had previously visited, or items that they have bought. All of this falls under the umbrella of personalisation, and it’s an area that Paul thinks is going to be more important in the future. We talk about what techniques you can use to offer up personalised content. That could be WordPress plugins or options within blocks, but there are also more complex setups with a whole range of ‘at the edge’ technologies. It’s an interesting chat with many insights and tips, and so if you’re looking to explore this subject further, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Halfpenny. Paul is the CTO at Filter, a remote-first digital agency that specialises in open-source tech, as well as a WordCamp speaker. He has an interest in making websites a more personal experience. Website personali]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Halfpenny. Paul is the CTO at Filter, a remote-first digital agency that specialises in open-source tech, as well as a WordCamp speaker. He has an interest in making websites a more personal experience. Website personalisation is the idea of amending content served by your website to match the conditions of your current users. It might be that you want to show (or hide) content to people during certain times of the year. Perhaps it would be helpful to translate content if the user comes from a specific locale. Or maybe you would like to offer a product based upon pages that a user had previously visited, or items that they have bought. All of this falls under the umbrella of personalisation, and it’s an area that Paul thinks is going to be more important in the future. We talk about what techniques you can use to offer up personalised content. That could be WordPress plugins or options within blocks, but there are also more complex setups with a whole range of ‘at the edge’ technologies. It’s an interesting chat with many insights and tips, and so if you’re looking to explore this subject further, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Halfpenny. Paul is the CTO at Filter, a remote-first digital agency that specialises in open-source tech, as well as a WordCamp speaker. He has an interest in making websites a more personal experience. Website personalisation is the idea of amending content served by your website to match the conditions of your current users. It might be that you want to show (or hide) content to people during certain times of the year. Perhaps it would be helpful to translate content if the user comes from a specific locale. Or maybe you would like to offer a product based upon pages that a user had previously visited, or items that they have bought. All of this falls under the umbrella of personalisation, and it’s an area that Paul thinks is going to be more important in the future. We talk about what techniques you can use to offer up personalised content. That could be WordPress plugins or options within blocks, but there are also more complex setups with a whole range of ‘at the edge’ technologies. It’s an interesting chat with many insights and tips, and so if you’re looking to explore this subject further, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#62 &#8211; Naoko Takano on the Importance of the First WordCamp Asia</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Naoko Takano. A few days from now, from the 17th to the 19th February 2023, to be precise, the first in-person WordCamp Asia will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. If you follow WordPress events closely, then I’m sure that you’ve seen the excitement mounting. Naoko is on the podcast today to talk about this important event; how it came to be and why it matters. We start off getting some background on Naoko and her personal journey with WordPress. She’s currently sponsored full time by Automattic to work with the wordpress.org community and polyglots teams. The conversation then turns to the event itself. It’s sold out, but you can still take part by watching the live streams of the three tracks that are running. Towards the end of the podcast, we get into the important question of why we need a WordCamp Asia. Naoko makes the point that the other ‘flagship’ WordPress events are not that accessible for some people. This could be because of the difficulty in acquiring visas for the U.S. or Europe, but also the costs of travelling to the event and accommodation whilst there. If you’re attending WordCamp Asia in-person or online, this podcast will give you a new perspective on the event, and if you’re not planning on being there, maybe this episode will make you rethink.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Naoko Takano. A few days from now, from the 17th to the 19th February 2023, to be precise, the first in-person WordCamp Asia will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. If you follow WordPress events closely, then I’m sure that yo]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Naoko Takano. A few days from now, from the 17th to the 19th February 2023, to be precise, the first in-person WordCamp Asia will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. If you follow WordPress events closely, then I’m sure that you’ve seen the excitement mounting. Naoko is on the podcast today to talk about this important event; how it came to be and why it matters. We start off getting some background on Naoko and her personal journey with WordPress. She’s currently sponsored full time by Automattic to work with the wordpress.org community and polyglots teams. The conversation then turns to the event itself. It’s sold out, but you can still take part by watching the live streams of the three tracks that are running. Towards the end of the podcast, we get into the important question of why we need a WordCamp Asia. Naoko makes the point that the other ‘flagship’ WordPress events are not that accessible for some people. This could be because of the difficulty in acquiring visas for the U.S. or Europe, but also the costs of travelling to the event and accommodation whilst there. If you’re attending WordCamp Asia in-person or online, this podcast will give you a new perspective on the event, and if you’re not planning on being there, maybe this episode will make you rethink.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#61 &#8211; Robert Rowley on Securing Your WordPress Website</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/61-robert-rowley-on-securing-your-wordpress-website</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Rowley. Robert is Patchstack's security advocate, where his time is spent interacting with open source communities to share the word about security best practices. Given his background, the podcast today is all about internet security. We start off with a topic which is very much in the news at the moment, the LastPass security breach. LastPass is a password manager. It will lock up your passwords, and any other data for that matter, in a secure vault, which can only be read if you decrypt it with the correct password. Towards the end of 2022, LastPass announced in a series of blog posts that customer vaults had been taken from their cloud storage. The way that this was communicated left many of their customers questioning their use of the service, and whether they now could trust LastPass with their data. Robert explains how the incident occurred, and if you should be concerned. This then leads to a conversation about the broader issue of website security and the security of WordPress websites in particular. If you’re curious about website security, then this is a podcast for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Rowley. Robert is Patchstacks security advocate, where his time is spent interacting with open source communities to share the word about security best practices. Given his background, the podcast today is all about in]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>#60 &#8211; Mike Demo, Tracy Apps and david wolfpaw on LGBTQ and WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/60-mike-demo-tracy-apps-and-david-wolfpaw-on-lgbtq-and-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Demo, Tracy Apps and david wolfpaw. Unusually, it’s less of an interview and more of a roundtable discussion about their experiences in the WordPress community. A few weeks ago, I put out a call for anyone who might be interested in coming on the podcast. Mike Demo reached out to me and said that it would be good to discuss how the WordPress community deals with LGBTQ matters. We start things off with each of the guests introducing themselves and telling us how they ended up working in tech and, more specifically, WordPress. This leads to a discussion of how the job market can be different for people with different identities. We then move onto WordPress and talk through some of the ways that the community has responded to underrepresented groups. We also get into the open source nature of the WordPress project and whether this makes it more or less difficult for change to take place, given that authority is structured differently from most for-profit entities. And we round it all off with the sharing of resources and websites which listeners may find useful, which you can see below.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Demo, Tracy Apps and david wolfpaw. Unusually, it’s less of an interview and more of a roundtable discussion about their experiences in the WordPress community. A few weeks ago, I put out a call for anyone who might be i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Demo, Tracy Apps and david wolfpaw. Unusually, it’s less of an interview and more of a roundtable discussion about their experiences in the WordPress community. A few weeks ago, I put out a call for anyone who might be interested in coming on the podcast. Mike Demo reached out to me and said that it would be good to discuss how the WordPress community deals with LGBTQ matters. We start things off with each of the guests introducing themselves and telling us how they ended up working in tech and, more specifically, WordPress. This leads to a discussion of how the job market can be different for people with different identities. We then move onto WordPress and talk through some of the ways that the community has responded to underrepresented groups. We also get into the open source nature of the WordPress project and whether this makes it more or less difficult for change to take place, given that authority is structured differently from most for-profit entities. And we round it all off with the sharing of resources and websites which listeners may find useful, which you can see below.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mike Demo, Tracy Apps and david wolfpaw. Unusually, it’s less of an interview and more of a roundtable discussion about their experiences in the WordPress community. A few weeks ago, I put out a call for anyone who might be interested in coming on the podcast. Mike Demo reached out to me and said that it would be good to discuss how the WordPress community deals with LGBTQ matters. We start things off with each of the guests introducing themselves and telling us how they ended up working in tech and, more specifically, WordPress. This leads to a discussion of how the job market can be different for people with different identities. We then move onto WordPress and talk through some of the ways that the community has responded to underrepresented groups. We also get into the open source nature of the WordPress project and whether this makes it more or less difficult for change to take place, given that authority is structured differently from most for-profit entities. And we round it all off with the sharing of resources and websites which listeners may find useful, which you can see below.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#59 &#8211; Corey Maass on How To Use WordPress To Kickstart Your SaaS App</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/59-corey-maass-on-how-to-use-wordpress-to-kickstart-your-saas-app</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass. Corey is a full-stack web developer who works with agencies and businesses, large and small. He specialises in advanced WordPress functionality and building products for, and using, WordPress. Over the last decade or so, SaaS apps have become more and more popular. Not only are we using our computers more, but with the rise of smartphones, we’re connected to our services all the time. There does not appear to be any corner of life where online platforms don’t have some presence. From email to taxis, fitness to food planning and delivery. You can find it all in a SaaS app somewhere. Corey is on the podcast today to talk about why he thinks that building a MVP, or minimum viable product, app on top of WordPress is a good way to start your product journey. We talk about how WordPress comes bundled with many of the features that apps require, user login, roles, permissions and the REST API. This means that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for the things that WordPress already does. If you’ve toyed with the idea of creating a SaaS app in the past, but never quite got there, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass. Corey is a full-stack web developer who works with agencies and businesses, large and small. He specialises in advanced WordPress functionality and building products for, and using, WordPress. Over the last decad]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass. Corey is a full-stack web developer who works with agencies and businesses, large and small. He specialises in advanced WordPress functionality and building products for, and using, WordPress. Over the last decade or so, SaaS apps have become more and more popular. Not only are we using our computers more, but with the rise of smartphones, we’re connected to our services all the time. There does not appear to be any corner of life where online platforms don’t have some presence. From email to taxis, fitness to food planning and delivery. You can find it all in a SaaS app somewhere. Corey is on the podcast today to talk about why he thinks that building a MVP, or minimum viable product, app on top of WordPress is a good way to start your product journey. We talk about how WordPress comes bundled with many of the features that apps require, user login, roles, permissions and the REST API. This means that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for the things that WordPress already does. If you’ve toyed with the idea of creating a SaaS app in the past, but never quite got there, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Corey Maass. Corey is a full-stack web developer who works with agencies and businesses, large and small. He specialises in advanced WordPress functionality and building products for, and using, WordPress. Over the last decade or so, SaaS apps have become more and more popular. Not only are we using our computers more, but with the rise of smartphones, we’re connected to our services all the time. There does not appear to be any corner of life where online platforms don’t have some presence. From email to taxis, fitness to food planning and delivery. You can find it all in a SaaS app somewhere. Corey is on the podcast today to talk about why he thinks that building a MVP, or minimum viable product, app on top of WordPress is a good way to start your product journey. We talk about how WordPress comes bundled with many of the features that apps require, user login, roles, permissions and the REST API. This means that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for the things that WordPress already does. If you’ve toyed with the idea of creating a SaaS app in the past, but never quite got there, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#58 &#8211; Lax Mariappan on How Headless WordPress Works</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/58-lax-mariappan-on-how-headless-wordpress-works</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Lax Mariappan. Lax is a web developer based in the Philippines. He’s an Open Source enthusiast, and lover of all things WordPress, and has been tinkering with websites since high school, but it all changed when he discovered WordPress in 2010. Lax currently works as a Backend Engineer at WebDevStudios. We talk today about Headless WordPress, and it’s a complex topic. Headless is the concept of decoupling the WordPress admin from the frontend of the site. WordPress will continue to work as expected, but the presentation layer will be done by a different technology. React, Gatsby and Remix being some popular choices. This implementation of WordPress is complex, requiring technical knowledge above and beyond that needed for a more typical WordPress install, but it has its benefits. Lax explains how problems can crop up, and how it’s possible to plan ahead and build in solutions for all the problems that you might encounter. If you’ve ever thought about going Headless with WordPress, then the podcast today is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Lax Mariappan. Lax is a web developer based in the Philippines. He’s an Open Source enthusiast, and lover of all things WordPress, and has been tinkering with websites since high school, but it all changed when he discovered]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Lax Mariappan. Lax is a web developer based in the Philippines. He’s an Open Source enthusiast, and lover of all things WordPress, and has been tinkering with websites since high school, but it all changed when he discovered WordPress in 2010. Lax currently works as a Backend Engineer at WebDevStudios. We talk today about Headless WordPress, and it’s a complex topic. Headless is the concept of decoupling the WordPress admin from the frontend of the site. WordPress will continue to work as expected, but the presentation layer will be done by a different technology. React, Gatsby and Remix being some popular choices. This implementation of WordPress is complex, requiring technical knowledge above and beyond that needed for a more typical WordPress install, but it has its benefits. Lax explains how problems can crop up, and how it’s possible to plan ahead and build in solutions for all the problems that you might encounter. If you’ve ever thought about going Headless with WordPress, then the podcast today is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Lax Mariappan. Lax is a web developer based in the Philippines. He’s an Open Source enthusiast, and lover of all things WordPress, and has been tinkering with websites since high school, but it all changed when he discovered WordPress in 2010. Lax currently works as a Backend Engineer at WebDevStudios. We talk today about Headless WordPress, and it’s a complex topic. Headless is the concept of decoupling the WordPress admin from the frontend of the site. WordPress will continue to work as expected, but the presentation layer will be done by a different technology. React, Gatsby and Remix being some popular choices. This implementation of WordPress is complex, requiring technical knowledge above and beyond that needed for a more typical WordPress install, but it has its benefits. Lax explains how problems can crop up, and how it’s possible to plan ahead and build in solutions for all the problems that you might encounter. If you’ve ever thought about going Headless with WordPress, then the podcast today is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#57 &#8211; Damon Cook on the Future of Website Styling in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/57-damon-cook-on-the-future-of-website-styling-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Damon Cook. He’s a longtime user of WordPress, trying it first in around 2008. He’s worked for some of the largest WordPress agencies over the years, but his current role is that of Developer Advocate with WP Engine, where he engages with the WordPress community, trying to figure out where WordPress is headed. Damon is on the podcast to talk about styling WordPress, and how it’s changing. Block-based themes are revolutionising website styling. You’re going to be able to change any aspect of your website from the UI that you’re familiar with. The hope is that it’ll make styling more accessible to a wider audience. Damon talks about the fact that we’re in a period of flux right now. The documentation and tooling needed to work with website styles is maturing, but is by no means complete. We talk through some new concepts which are underpinning all of this.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Damon Cook. He’s a longtime user of WordPress, trying it first in around 2008. He’s worked for some of the largest WordPress agencies over the years, but his current role is that of Developer Advocate with WP Engine, where h]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Damon Cook. He’s a longtime user of WordPress, trying it first in around 2008. He’s worked for some of the largest WordPress agencies over the years, but his current role is that of Developer Advocate with WP Engine, where he engages with the WordPress community, trying to figure out where WordPress is headed. Damon is on the podcast to talk about styling WordPress, and how it’s changing. Block-based themes are revolutionising website styling. You’re going to be able to change any aspect of your website from the UI that you’re familiar with. The hope is that it’ll make styling more accessible to a wider audience. Damon talks about the fact that we’re in a period of flux right now. The documentation and tooling needed to work with website styles is maturing, but is by no means complete. We talk through some new concepts which are underpinning all of this.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Damon Cook. He’s a longtime user of WordPress, trying it first in around 2008. He’s worked for some of the largest WordPress agencies over the years, but his current role is that of Developer Advocate with WP Engine, where he engages with the WordPress community, trying to figure out where WordPress is headed. Damon is on the podcast to talk about styling WordPress, and how it’s changing. Block-based themes are revolutionising website styling. You’re going to be able to change any aspect of your website from the UI that you’re familiar with. The hope is that it’ll make styling more accessible to a wider audience. Damon talks about the fact that we’re in a period of flux right now. The documentation and tooling needed to work with website styles is maturing, but is by no means complete. We talk through some new concepts which are underpinning all of this.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#56 &#8211; Chris Badgett on Using WordPress for Online Courses</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/56-chris-badgett-on-using-wordpress-for-online-courses</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Badgett. Chris is behind LifterLMS, which is a learning management system built as a WordPress plugin. He’s been in the WordPress space since 2008, and has moved his agency away from general website building to concentrating upon e-learning membership sites, course creation and marketing automation. He’s on the podcast today to talk about how WordPress and e-learning are a good fit. Although there’s a flourishing SaaS side to e-learning, Chris is convinced that WordPress allows you to make your LMS site exactly what you want. You won’t be facing the limitations imposed upon you by the platform, and can, if you have the time and skills, modify almost anything to suit your brand and niche. We begin by talking through how well a WordPress based LMS site can scale. We then get into a broad conversation about how online courses have taken off in the last few years. Even before global lockdowns, individuals and businesses were adopting online courses in innovative ways to educate their customers, staff, and the wider public. It’s an interesting podcast and digs into yet another area where WordPress can help people thrive online.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Badgett. Chris is behind LifterLMS, which is a learning management system built as a WordPress plugin. He’s been in the WordPress space since 2008, and has moved his agency away from general website building to concentr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Badgett. Chris is behind LifterLMS, which is a learning management system built as a WordPress plugin. He’s been in the WordPress space since 2008, and has moved his agency away from general website building to concentrating upon e-learning membership sites, course creation and marketing automation. He’s on the podcast today to talk about how WordPress and e-learning are a good fit. Although there’s a flourishing SaaS side to e-learning, Chris is convinced that WordPress allows you to make your LMS site exactly what you want. You won’t be facing the limitations imposed upon you by the platform, and can, if you have the time and skills, modify almost anything to suit your brand and niche. We begin by talking through how well a WordPress based LMS site can scale. We then get into a broad conversation about how online courses have taken off in the last few years. Even before global lockdowns, individuals and businesses were adopting online courses in innovative ways to educate their customers, staff, and the wider public. It’s an interesting podcast and digs into yet another area where WordPress can help people thrive online.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Badgett. Chris is behind LifterLMS, which is a learning management system built as a WordPress plugin. He’s been in the WordPress space since 2008, and has moved his agency away from general website building to concentrating upon e-learning membership sites, course creation and marketing automation. He’s on the podcast today to talk about how WordPress and e-learning are a good fit. Although there’s a flourishing SaaS side to e-learning, Chris is convinced that WordPress allows you to make your LMS site exactly what you want. You won’t be facing the limitations imposed upon you by the platform, and can, if you have the time and skills, modify almost anything to suit your brand and niche. We begin by talking through how well a WordPress based LMS site can scale. We then get into a broad conversation about how online courses have taken off in the last few years. Even before global lockdowns, individuals and businesses were adopting online courses in innovative ways to educate their customers, staff, and the wider public. It’s an interesting podcast and digs into yet another area where WordPress can help people thrive online.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:46:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Badgett. Chris is behind LifterLMS, which is a learning management system built as a WordPress plugin. He’s been in the WordPress space since 2008, and has moved his agency away from general website building to concentrating upon e-learning membership sites, course creation and marketing automation. He’s on the podcast today to talk about how WordPress and e-learning are a good fit. Although there’s a flourishing SaaS side to e-learning, Chris is convinced that WordPress allows you to make your LMS site exactly what you want. You won’t be facing the limitations imposed upon you by the platform, and can, if you have the time and skills, modify almost anything to suit your brand and niche. We begin by talking through how well a WordPress based LMS site can scale. We then get into a broad conversation about how online courses have taken off in the last few years. Even before global lockdowns, individuals and businesses were adopting online courses in in]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#55 &#8211; Dennis Dornon on How Partnerships Have Helped Grow His WordPress Plugin Business</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/55-dennis-dornon-on-how-partnerships-have-helped-grow-his-wordpress-plugin-business</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=140323</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Dennis Dormon. Dennis is the founder of MainWP. A WordPress plugin which enables you to manage multiple WordPress websites from a single dashboard. As you'll hear, the business has changed over the years, as Dennis has learned more about the plugins' target audience. Dennis talks today about how, in the recent past, he's been trying out working with partners as an effective way to increase the plugins reach. As you'll hear, it's a strategy that he's enamored with, given the right partner. We talk about why Dennis built MainWP, and who the plugin was originally aimed at. And it's not what you might expect. It turns out that MainWP is a business which is in just about the perfect spot for bringing on partners. But if you're a developer and have not considered this type of approach with your business, this podcast is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Dennis Dormon. Dennis is the founder of MainWP. A WordPress plugin which enables you to manage multiple WordPress websites from a single dashboard. As youll hear, the business has changed over the years, as Dennis has learne]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Dennis Dormon. Dennis is the founder of MainWP. A WordPress plugin which enables you to manage multiple WordPress websites from a single dashboard. As you'll hear, the business has changed over the years, as Dennis has learned more about the plugins' target audience. Dennis talks today about how, in the recent past, he's been trying out working with partners as an effective way to increase the plugins reach. As you'll hear, it's a strategy that he's enamored with, given the right partner. We talk about why Dennis built MainWP, and who the plugin was originally aimed at. And it's not what you might expect. It turns out that MainWP is a business which is in just about the perfect spot for bringing on partners. But if you're a developer and have not considered this type of approach with your business, this podcast is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Dennis Dormon. Dennis is the founder of MainWP. A WordPress plugin which enables you to manage multiple WordPress websites from a single dashboard. As you'll hear, the business has changed over the years, as Dennis has learned more about the plugins' target audience. Dennis talks today about how, in the recent past, he's been trying out working with partners as an effective way to increase the plugins reach. As you'll hear, it's a strategy that he's enamored with, given the right partner. We talk about why Dennis built MainWP, and who the plugin was originally aimed at. And it's not what you might expect. It turns out that MainWP is a business which is in just about the perfect spot for bringing on partners. But if you're a developer and have not considered this type of approach with your business, this podcast is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Dennis Dormon. Dennis is the founder of MainWP. A WordPress plugin which enables you to manage multiple WordPress websites from a single dashboard. As you'll hear, the business has changed over the years, as Dennis has learned more about the plugins' target audience. Dennis talks today about how, in the recent past, he's been trying out working with partners as an effective way to increase the plugins reach. As you'll hear, it's a strategy that he's enamored with, given the right partner. We talk about why Dennis built MainWP, and who the plugin was originally aimed at. And it's not what you might expect. It turns out that MainWP is a business which is in just about the perfect spot for bringing on partners. But if you're a developer and have not considered this type of approach with your business, this podcast is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#54 &#8211; Steve Burge on Where We’re at With Multi-Author Collaboration in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/54-steve-burge-on-where-were-at-with-multi-author-collaboration-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. He leads the team at PublishPress, which is a plugin company focusing on improving the publishing experience for WordPress users. The topic of today's podcast is very much in his wheelhouse. If you’ve been following recent developments, then you’ll know that we’re currently in the site editing phase. When that’s done, it will be time to turn our collective attention to multi-author collaboration. But what is that and what does it mean? Steve talks today about why this is an elegant and necessary update to WordPress, but also why it’s a difficult feat of engineering to pull off. WordPress has a history of working with all manner of hosting configurations, and it’s one of the reasons that it’s so successful. Will it be possible to run WordPress on more affordable tech stacks given the burden that multi-author collaboration will require? We also get into the projects that Steve has found from community members which try to lay some of the foundations of how this might be implemented, as well as talking about how Steve’s finding it hard to discover new information concerning this important topic.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. He leads the team at PublishPress, which is a plugin company focusing on improving the publishing experience for WordPress users. The topic of todays podcast is very much in his wheelhouse. If you’ve been followi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. He leads the team at PublishPress, which is a plugin company focusing on improving the publishing experience for WordPress users. The topic of today's podcast is very much in his wheelhouse. If you’ve been following recent developments, then you’ll know that we’re currently in the site editing phase. When that’s done, it will be time to turn our collective attention to multi-author collaboration. But what is that and what does it mean? Steve talks today about why this is an elegant and necessary update to WordPress, but also why it’s a difficult feat of engineering to pull off. WordPress has a history of working with all manner of hosting configurations, and it’s one of the reasons that it’s so successful. Will it be possible to run WordPress on more affordable tech stacks given the burden that multi-author collaboration will require? We also get into the projects that Steve has found from community members which try to lay some of the foundations of how this might be implemented, as well as talking about how Steve’s finding it hard to discover new information concerning this important topic.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. He leads the team at PublishPress, which is a plugin company focusing on improving the publishing experience for WordPress users. The topic of today's podcast is very much in his wheelhouse. If you’ve been following recent developments, then you’ll know that we’re currently in the site editing phase. When that’s done, it will be time to turn our collective attention to multi-author collaboration. But what is that and what does it mean? Steve talks today about why this is an elegant and necessary update to WordPress, but also why it’s a difficult feat of engineering to pull off. WordPress has a history of working with all manner of hosting configurations, and it’s one of the reasons that it’s so successful. Will it be possible to run WordPress on more affordable tech stacks given the burden that multi-author collaboration will require? We also get into the projects that Steve has found from community members which try to lay some of the foundations of how this might be implemented, as well as talking about how Steve’s finding it hard to discover new information concerning this important topic.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. He leads the team at PublishPress, which is a plugin company focusing on improving the publishing experience for WordPress users. The topic of today's podcast is very much in his wheelhouse. If you’ve been following recent developments, then you’ll know that we’re currently in the site editing phase. When that’s done, it will be time to turn our collective attention to multi-author collaboration. But what is that and what does it mean? Steve talks today about why this is an elegant and necessary update to WordPress, but also why it’s a difficult feat of engineering to pull off. WordPress has a history of working with all manner of hosting configurations, and it’s one of the reasons that it’s so successful. Will it be possible to run WordPress on more affordable tech stacks given the burden that multi-author collaboration will require? We also get into the projects that Steve has found from community members which try to lay some of the foundat]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#53 &#8211; Matt Medeiros on the State of the WordPress Landscape</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/53-matt-medeiros-on-the-state-of-the-wordpress-landscape</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Medeiros. Matt is the driving force behind many WordPress initiatives. That could be the creation of plugins, WordPress news media, as well as podcasts about all manner of WordPress specific subjects. He likes to juggle multiple projects at once. Currently he’s the Director of Podcaster Success at Castos, which is a podcast hosting company with a WordPress plugin. He’s on the podcast today to give his take on the past, present and future of WordPress. The Matt Report and The WP Minute have enabled us to hear about what the community is doing, what it wants and where its points of friction are. He’s talked to hundreds of people about what WordPress was, is, and might be, and so is in a unique position to pontificate about what WordPress, beyond the software, is. It’s a lovely chat with a thoughtful and far sighted member of the community.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Medeiros. Matt is the driving force behind many WordPress initiatives. That could be the creation of plugins, WordPress news media, as well as podcasts about all manner of WordPress specific subjects. He likes to juggle ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Medeiros. Matt is the driving force behind many WordPress initiatives. That could be the creation of plugins, WordPress news media, as well as podcasts about all manner of WordPress specific subjects. He likes to juggle multiple projects at once. Currently he’s the Director of Podcaster Success at Castos, which is a podcast hosting company with a WordPress plugin. He’s on the podcast today to give his take on the past, present and future of WordPress. The Matt Report and The WP Minute have enabled us to hear about what the community is doing, what it wants and where its points of friction are. He’s talked to hundreds of people about what WordPress was, is, and might be, and so is in a unique position to pontificate about what WordPress, beyond the software, is. It’s a lovely chat with a thoughtful and far sighted member of the community.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Medeiros. Matt is the driving force behind many WordPress initiatives. That could be the creation of plugins, WordPress news media, as well as podcasts about all manner of WordPress specific subjects. He likes to juggle multiple projects at once. Currently he’s the Director of Podcaster Success at Castos, which is a podcast hosting company with a WordPress plugin. He’s on the podcast today to give his take on the past, present and future of WordPress. The Matt Report and The WP Minute have enabled us to hear about what the community is doing, what it wants and where its points of friction are. He’s talked to hundreds of people about what WordPress was, is, and might be, and so is in a unique position to pontificate about what WordPress, beyond the software, is. It’s a lovely chat with a thoughtful and far sighted member of the community.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#52 &#8211; Hannah Smith on Why We Need To Be Making Websites More Sustainable</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Hannah Smith. Hannah is the Operations and Training Manager for the Green Web Foundation and founder of the Let’s Green The Web campaign. It’s pretty easy to forget that the device that you’re reading this post on is consuming power. We plug things in or charge them up, and they just work. They are sleek and sterile. No pollution comes out of the device directly. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that many of us never make the connection between our use of technology and the impact this has on the environment. Enter Hannah Smith. She’s been thinking about this for years and is on the podcast today to highlight the issue, and hopefully get your ideas about what users of WordPress can do to make sure that the websites we create are having the smallest impact possible. Her approach is not that we need to cease and desist using our technology. Rather, it’s about coming up with new and innovative ways that we can reduce the impact that we have. It’s a fascinating and thought-provoking topic.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Hannah Smith. Hannah is the Operations and Training Manager for the Green Web Foundation and founder of the Let’s Green The Web campaign. It’s pretty easy to forget that the device that you’re reading this post on is consumi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Hannah Smith. Hannah is the Operations and Training Manager for the Green Web Foundation and founder of the Let’s Green The Web campaign. It’s pretty easy to forget that the device that you’re reading this post on is consuming power. We plug things in or charge them up, and they just work. They are sleek and sterile. No pollution comes out of the device directly. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that many of us never make the connection between our use of technology and the impact this has on the environment. Enter Hannah Smith. She’s been thinking about this for years and is on the podcast today to highlight the issue, and hopefully get your ideas about what users of WordPress can do to make sure that the websites we create are having the smallest impact possible. Her approach is not that we need to cease and desist using our technology. Rather, it’s about coming up with new and innovative ways that we can reduce the impact that we have. It’s a fascinating and thought-provoking topic.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today, we have Hannah Smith. Hannah is the Operations and Training Manager for the Green Web Foundation and founder of the Let’s Green The Web campaign. It’s pretty easy to forget that the device that you’re reading this post on is consuming power. We plug things in or charge them up, and they just work. They are sleek and sterile. No pollution comes out of the device directly. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that many of us never make the connection between our use of technology and the impact this has on the environment. Enter Hannah Smith. She’s been thinking about this for years and is on the podcast today to highlight the issue, and hopefully get your ideas about what users of WordPress can do to make sure that the websites we create are having the smallest impact possible. Her approach is not that we need to cease and desist using our technology. Rather, it’s about coming up with new and innovative ways that we can reduce the impact that we have. It’s a fascinating and thought-provoking topic.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#51 &#8211; Adam Lowe on Building Websites With Pinegrow’s New WordPress Plugin</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/51-adam-lowe-on-building-websites-with-pinegrows-new-wordpress-plugin</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Lowe. He’s here to talk about a new website building plugin from Pinegrow. Adam does not represent the company, but is an avid user of their products, and experienced in how they work. The ‘Pinegrow Web Editor’ is a desktop tool that lets you build websites with a GUI. The closest comparison would be a page builder, but this is not entirely accurate. Unlike most page builders, which require very little technical expertise, Pinegrow does require an understanding of key technologies to make use of the platform. Given the popularity of WordPress, the Pinegrow developers have created a WordPress plugin, which is just about to be released. It’s been in closed beta, and Adam has been using it as his go-to solution for several months now. We also get into a discussion about the fact that Pinegrow is intended to be a ‘no dependency’ solution. Once you’ve finished creating your theme, block or whatever else you might want to create, you can export that in a way that no longer needs Pinegrow at all.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Lowe. He’s here to talk about a new website building plugin from Pinegrow. Adam does not represent the company, but is an avid user of their products, and experienced in how they work. The ‘Pinegrow Web Editor’ is a desk]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Lowe. He’s here to talk about a new website building plugin from Pinegrow. Adam does not represent the company, but is an avid user of their products, and experienced in how they work. The ‘Pinegrow Web Editor’ is a desktop tool that lets you build websites with a GUI. The closest comparison would be a page builder, but this is not entirely accurate. Unlike most page builders, which require very little technical expertise, Pinegrow does require an understanding of key technologies to make use of the platform. Given the popularity of WordPress, the Pinegrow developers have created a WordPress plugin, which is just about to be released. It’s been in closed beta, and Adam has been using it as his go-to solution for several months now. We also get into a discussion about the fact that Pinegrow is intended to be a ‘no dependency’ solution. Once you’ve finished creating your theme, block or whatever else you might want to create, you can export that in a way that no longer needs Pinegrow at all.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Lowe. He’s here to talk about a new website building plugin from Pinegrow. Adam does not represent the company, but is an avid user of their products, and experienced in how they work. The ‘Pinegrow Web Editor’ is a desktop tool that lets you build websites with a GUI. The closest comparison would be a page builder, but this is not entirely accurate. Unlike most page builders, which require very little technical expertise, Pinegrow does require an understanding of key technologies to make use of the platform. Given the popularity of WordPress, the Pinegrow developers have created a WordPress plugin, which is just about to be released. It’s been in closed beta, and Adam has been using it as his go-to solution for several months now. We also get into a discussion about the fact that Pinegrow is intended to be a ‘no dependency’ solution. Once you’ve finished creating your theme, block or whatever else you might want to create, you can export that in a way that no longer needs Pinegrow at all.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Lowe. He’s here to talk about a new website building plugin from Pinegrow. Adam does not represent the company, but is an avid user of their products, and experienced in how they work. The ‘Pinegrow Web Editor’ is a desktop tool that lets you build websites with a GUI. The closest comparison would be a page builder, but this is not entirely accurate. Unlike most page builders, which require very little technical expertise, Pinegrow does require an understanding of key technologies to make use of the platform. Given the popularity of WordPress, the Pinegrow developers have created a WordPress plugin, which is just about to be released. It’s been in closed beta, and Adam has been using it as his go-to solution for several months now. We also get into a discussion about the fact that Pinegrow is intended to be a ‘no dependency’ solution. Once you’ve finished creating your theme, block or whatever else you might want to create, you can export that in a wa]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>#50 &#8211; Fränk Klein on How Gutenberg and Full Site Editing Are Bringing New Opportunities for WordPress Developers</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/50-frank-klein-on-how-gutenberg-and-full-site-editing-are-bringing-new-opportunities-for-wordpress-developers</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a self-taught developer. He started out learning PHP in 2011 and from there found his way to WordPress. Over the years he’s worked for Automattic at WordPress.com and WordPress VIP, and is now a principal developer at Human Made, an enterprise WordPress agency. We talk about how Fränk decided early on that he was going to start developing with blocks and, more recently, with the full site editing capabilities now built into WordPress Core. Fränk explains how he sees the adoption of Gutenberg as inevitable. WordPress is moving away from the classic approach of content creation to a more visual, block-based experience. He thinks that it’s important to become an expert at building websites and custom solutions for clients, and for taking the time to learn the new tools that this future will require.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a self-taught developer. He started out learning PHP in 2011 and from there found his way to WordPress. Over the years he’s worked for Automattic at WordPress.com and WordPress VIP, and is now a principa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a self-taught developer. He started out learning PHP in 2011 and from there found his way to WordPress. Over the years he’s worked for Automattic at WordPress.com and WordPress VIP, and is now a principal developer at Human Made, an enterprise WordPress agency. We talk about how Fränk decided early on that he was going to start developing with blocks and, more recently, with the full site editing capabilities now built into WordPress Core. Fränk explains how he sees the adoption of Gutenberg as inevitable. WordPress is moving away from the classic approach of content creation to a more visual, block-based experience. He thinks that it’s important to become an expert at building websites and custom solutions for clients, and for taking the time to learn the new tools that this future will require.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a self-taught developer. He started out learning PHP in 2011 and from there found his way to WordPress. Over the years he’s worked for Automattic at WordPress.com and WordPress VIP, and is now a principal developer at Human Made, an enterprise WordPress agency. We talk about how Fränk decided early on that he was going to start developing with blocks and, more recently, with the full site editing capabilities now built into WordPress Core. Fränk explains how he sees the adoption of Gutenberg as inevitable. WordPress is moving away from the classic approach of content creation to a more visual, block-based experience. He thinks that it’s important to become an expert at building websites and custom solutions for clients, and for taking the time to learn the new tools that this future will require.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#49 &#8211; Matt Cromwell on the Effectiveness of the WordPress.org Repository for Promoting New Plugins</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/49-matt-cromwell-on-the-effectiveness-of-the-wordpress-org-repository-for-promoting-new-plugins</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Cromwell. Matt is Senior Director of Operations and Marketing at StellarWP, and also one of the founders of GiveWP, a donations plugin which uses the freemium model. He's on the podcast today to talk about whether the WordPress.org plugin repository is still an effective place to host your free plugin. Over the past few weeks, the repository has been in the news for the unexpected removal of stats which many plugin developers said they relied upon. The podcast focus' on a post by Alex Denning in which he spells out why he thinks the repository is no longer viable. Matt disagrees and puts his side of the argument. Can you get noticed given the enormous reach of the incumbent plugins? Is it possible to convert enough users to your paid plugin to make it worthwhile? What can be done to improve the repository for plugin authors? It’s a fascinating chat and is sure to interest anyone thinking about starting a freemium plugin.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Cromwell. Matt is Senior Director of Operations and Marketing at StellarWP, and also one of the founders of GiveWP, a donations plugin which uses the freemium model. Hes on the podcast today to talk about whether the Wor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Cromwell. Matt is Senior Director of Operations and Marketing at StellarWP, and also one of the founders of GiveWP, a donations plugin which uses the freemium model. He's on the podcast today to talk about whether the WordPress.org plugin repository is still an effective place to host your free plugin. Over the past few weeks, the repository has been in the news for the unexpected removal of stats which many plugin developers said they relied upon. The podcast focus' on a post by Alex Denning in which he spells out why he thinks the repository is no longer viable. Matt disagrees and puts his side of the argument. Can you get noticed given the enormous reach of the incumbent plugins? Is it possible to convert enough users to your paid plugin to make it worthwhile? What can be done to improve the repository for plugin authors? It’s a fascinating chat and is sure to interest anyone thinking about starting a freemium plugin.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Cromwell. Matt is Senior Director of Operations and Marketing at StellarWP, and also one of the founders of GiveWP, a donations plugin which uses the freemium model. He's on the podcast today to talk about whether the WordPress.org plugin repository is still an effective place to host your free plugin. Over the past few weeks, the repository has been in the news for the unexpected removal of stats which many plugin developers said they relied upon. The podcast focus' on a post by Alex Denning in which he spells out why he thinks the repository is no longer viable. Matt disagrees and puts his side of the argument. Can you get noticed given the enormous reach of the incumbent plugins? Is it possible to convert enough users to your paid plugin to make it worthwhile? What can be done to improve the repository for plugin authors? It’s a fascinating chat and is sure to interest anyone thinking about starting a freemium plugin.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Featured-Image-2.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#48 &#8211; Christina Deemer on Making Digital Content Usable for People With Cognitive Disabilities</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/48-christina-deemer-on-making-digital-content-usable-for-people-with-cognitive-disabilities</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christina Deemer. Christina is a senior UX developer at Lede, where she champions accessibility and headless WordPress in her work with publishers and nonprofits. At the recent WordCamp US, Christina gave a presentation called "embracing minds of all kinds, making digital content usable for people with cognitive disabilities". And it's this talk which is the foundation of the podcast today. First, Christina talks about what the term cognitive disabilities actually means, and what it encompasses. It's a wide range of things, and so we talk about how people may differ in the way that they access the web. Memory, over complicated interfaces and readability are a few of the areas that we touch upon. We also discuss what legislation there is in place to offer guidance to those wishing to make their sites more accessible, and as you'll hear, it's a changing landscape. Towards the end, Christina talks about her own late diagnosis of autism and how this shapes her experience of the web, particularly with auto-play content and when web design includes elements which flash or flicker.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christina Deemer. Christina is a senior UX developer at Lede, where she champions accessibility and headless WordPress in her work with publishers and nonprofits. At the recent WordCamp US, Christina gave a presentation calle]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christina Deemer. Christina is a senior UX developer at Lede, where she champions accessibility and headless WordPress in her work with publishers and nonprofits. At the recent WordCamp US, Christina gave a presentation called "embracing minds of all kinds, making digital content usable for people with cognitive disabilities". And it's this talk which is the foundation of the podcast today. First, Christina talks about what the term cognitive disabilities actually means, and what it encompasses. It's a wide range of things, and so we talk about how people may differ in the way that they access the web. Memory, over complicated interfaces and readability are a few of the areas that we touch upon. We also discuss what legislation there is in place to offer guidance to those wishing to make their sites more accessible, and as you'll hear, it's a changing landscape. Towards the end, Christina talks about her own late diagnosis of autism and how this shapes her experience of the web, particularly with auto-play content and when web design includes elements which flash or flicker.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Christina Deemer. Christina is a senior UX developer at Lede, where she champions accessibility and headless WordPress in her work with publishers and nonprofits. At the recent WordCamp US, Christina gave a presentation called "embracing minds of all kinds, making digital content usable for people with cognitive disabilities". And it's this talk which is the foundation of the podcast today. First, Christina talks about what the term cognitive disabilities actually means, and what it encompasses. It's a wide range of things, and so we talk about how people may differ in the way that they access the web. Memory, over complicated interfaces and readability are a few of the areas that we touch upon. We also discuss what legislation there is in place to offer guidance to those wishing to make their sites more accessible, and as you'll hear, it's a changing landscape. Towards the end, Christina talks about her own late diagnosis of autism and how this shapes her experience of the web, particularly with auto-play content and when web design includes elements which flash or flicker.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#47 &#8211; Adam Silverstein on the State of Images in WordPress</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. Adam is a WordPress core comitter where he works to fix bugs and improve modern web capabilities. As a Developer Relations Engineer in the content ecosystem team at Google, he works to invigorate the open web by empowering and educating developers. At the recent WordCamp US, he gave a presentation entitled ‘Images on the Web - past present and future’. In it, he outlined his thoughts on where the web is going in terms of support for different image formats. This then forms the basis of the podcast. How do browsers actually display images to your website visitors, and what formats are most appropriate where? We also talk about the new image formats, which are seeing more widespread adoption; WebP, AVIF and JPEG XL. We learn about the roll out of browser support, how they have smaller file sizes and when we can safely to use them.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. Adam is a WordPress core comitter where he works to fix bugs and improve modern web capabilities. As a Developer Relations Engineer in the content ecosystem team at Google, he works to invigorate the open we]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. Adam is a WordPress core comitter where he works to fix bugs and improve modern web capabilities. As a Developer Relations Engineer in the content ecosystem team at Google, he works to invigorate the open web by empowering and educating developers. At the recent WordCamp US, he gave a presentation entitled ‘Images on the Web - past present and future’. In it, he outlined his thoughts on where the web is going in terms of support for different image formats. This then forms the basis of the podcast. How do browsers actually display images to your website visitors, and what formats are most appropriate where? We also talk about the new image formats, which are seeing more widespread adoption; WebP, AVIF and JPEG XL. We learn about the roll out of browser support, how they have smaller file sizes and when we can safely to use them.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. Adam is a WordPress core comitter where he works to fix bugs and improve modern web capabilities. As a Developer Relations Engineer in the content ecosystem team at Google, he works to invigorate the open web by empowering and educating developers. At the recent WordCamp US, he gave a presentation entitled ‘Images on the Web - past present and future’. In it, he outlined his thoughts on where the web is going in terms of support for different image formats. This then forms the basis of the podcast. How do browsers actually display images to your website visitors, and what formats are most appropriate where? We also talk about the new image formats, which are seeing more widespread adoption; WebP, AVIF and JPEG XL. We learn about the roll out of browser support, how they have smaller file sizes and when we can safely to use them.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#46 &#8211; Nick Diego on Why You Should Be Excited About the Possibilities of WordPress Blocks</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/46-nick-diego-on-why-you-should-be-excited-about-the-possibilities-of-wordpress-blocks</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a Developer Advocate at WP Engine. He can be found creating educational content, building plugins and themes, and contributing to WordPress Core. He’s on the podcast to talk about his passion and optimism for the future of WordPress using blocks. At the recent WordCamp US, Nick gave a presentation entitled, ‘Let’s Build a Custom Block in 15 Minutes’. It was his attempt to show a group of WordPress enthusiasts that the barrier to creating blocks is slowly being eroded, due to the creation of new tools. These tools are creating opportunities for people who might otherwise have stayed away from block development. It’s clear that Nick is all in on blocks, and during the podcast he makes the case for why you should be too. They offer so many opportunities for what can be displayed on a page, and their capabilities are only getting better. It’s a fascinating chat, especially for those who are, as yet, undecided about whether they want to embrace WordPress blocks.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a Developer Advocate at WP Engine. He can be found creating educational content, building plugins and themes, and contributing to WordPress Core. He’s on the podcast to talk about his passion and optimism ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a Developer Advocate at WP Engine. He can be found creating educational content, building plugins and themes, and contributing to WordPress Core. He’s on the podcast to talk about his passion and optimism for the future of WordPress using blocks. At the recent WordCamp US, Nick gave a presentation entitled, ‘Let’s Build a Custom Block in 15 Minutes’. It was his attempt to show a group of WordPress enthusiasts that the barrier to creating blocks is slowly being eroded, due to the creation of new tools. These tools are creating opportunities for people who might otherwise have stayed away from block development. It’s clear that Nick is all in on blocks, and during the podcast he makes the case for why you should be too. They offer so many opportunities for what can be displayed on a page, and their capabilities are only getting better. It’s a fascinating chat, especially for those who are, as yet, undecided about whether they want to embrace WordPress blocks.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a Developer Advocate at WP Engine. He can be found creating educational content, building plugins and themes, and contributing to WordPress Core. He’s on the podcast to talk about his passion and optimism for the future of WordPress using blocks. At the recent WordCamp US, Nick gave a presentation entitled, ‘Let’s Build a Custom Block in 15 Minutes’. It was his attempt to show a group of WordPress enthusiasts that the barrier to creating blocks is slowly being eroded, due to the creation of new tools. These tools are creating opportunities for people who might otherwise have stayed away from block development. It’s clear that Nick is all in on blocks, and during the podcast he makes the case for why you should be too. They offer so many opportunities for what can be displayed on a page, and their capabilities are only getting better. It’s a fascinating chat, especially for those who are, as yet, undecided about whether they want to embrace WordPress blocks.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#45 &#8211; Alex Ball on Customizing Core Blocks for Clients</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/45-alex-ball-on-customizing-core-blocks-for-clients</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Ball. Alex is a Lead Software Engineer at Mindgrub, a digital agency in Baltimore, Maryland. His website leadership experience continues to inform his decision-making today, especially for training clients and making the block editor as easy to use as possible, and that, in essence, is the subject of the podcast today. During WordCamp US 2022, Alex gave a lightning talk in which he laid out some suggestions on how the block editor can be made more straightforward for clients. Most regular WordPress users have become accustomed to the way the block editor works. Over time, we’ve understood how things work and where we need to go in the UI to alter things. For many clients, this familiarity simply does not exist, it's confusing and mistakes occur. Alex talks about solutions to this problem, and he comes at it from different angles. Maybe you lock certain features down so that only certain users can achieve specific tasks. Or it might be that you need to take time to educate your clients more about the block editor and how it works.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Ball. Alex is a Lead Software Engineer at Mindgrub, a digital agency in Baltimore, Maryland. His website leadership experience continues to inform his decision-making today, especially for training clients and making the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Ball. Alex is a Lead Software Engineer at Mindgrub, a digital agency in Baltimore, Maryland. His website leadership experience continues to inform his decision-making today, especially for training clients and making the block editor as easy to use as possible, and that, in essence, is the subject of the podcast today. During WordCamp US 2022, Alex gave a lightning talk in which he laid out some suggestions on how the block editor can be made more straightforward for clients. Most regular WordPress users have become accustomed to the way the block editor works. Over time, we’ve understood how things work and where we need to go in the UI to alter things. For many clients, this familiarity simply does not exist, it's confusing and mistakes occur. Alex talks about solutions to this problem, and he comes at it from different angles. Maybe you lock certain features down so that only certain users can achieve specific tasks. Or it might be that you need to take time to educate your clients more about the block editor and how it works.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Alex Ball. Alex is a Lead Software Engineer at Mindgrub, a digital agency in Baltimore, Maryland. His website leadership experience continues to inform his decision-making today, especially for training clients and making the block editor as easy to use as possible, and that, in essence, is the subject of the podcast today. During WordCamp US 2022, Alex gave a lightning talk in which he laid out some suggestions on how the block editor can be made more straightforward for clients. Most regular WordPress users have become accustomed to the way the block editor works. Over time, we’ve understood how things work and where we need to go in the UI to alter things. For many clients, this familiarity simply does not exist, it's confusing and mistakes occur. Alex talks about solutions to this problem, and he comes at it from different angles. Maybe you lock certain features down so that only certain users can achieve specific tasks. Or it might be that you need to take time to educate your clients more about the block editor and how it works.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#44 &#8211; Joe Dolson on How To Fix the Six Most Common Accessibility Errors on Your Websites</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/44-joe-dolson-on-how-to-fix-the-six-most-common-accessibility-errors-on-your-websites</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson. Joe is a WordPress plugin developer, a core committer, and a web accessibility consultant. He’s part of the Make WordPress Accessible team, the team dedicated to improving accessibility in the WordPress ecosystem. His recent presentation at WordCamp US entitled ‘Finding and Fixing the Six Most Common WCAG 2 Failures’, highlights some of the key areas where websites are not as accessible as they should be. The areas we discuss are, low contrast text, missing alternative text, empty links, missing form labels, empty buttons and missing document language. Joe explains what each of these problems are, both in terms of how they can be fixed, as well as what people with accessibility requirements might experience when they visit your site. We also chat about the fact that there’s an ever growing legal compulsion to make websites follow accessibility guidelines. Lawsuits are going through the courts with greater regularity, so now might be the time to look into this topic.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson. Joe is a WordPress plugin developer, a core committer, and a web accessibility consultant. He’s part of the Make WordPress Accessible team, the team dedicated to improving accessibility in the WordPress ecosystem.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson. Joe is a WordPress plugin developer, a core committer, and a web accessibility consultant. He’s part of the Make WordPress Accessible team, the team dedicated to improving accessibility in the WordPress ecosystem. His recent presentation at WordCamp US entitled ‘Finding and Fixing the Six Most Common WCAG 2 Failures’, highlights some of the key areas where websites are not as accessible as they should be. The areas we discuss are, low contrast text, missing alternative text, empty links, missing form labels, empty buttons and missing document language. Joe explains what each of these problems are, both in terms of how they can be fixed, as well as what people with accessibility requirements might experience when they visit your site. We also chat about the fact that there’s an ever growing legal compulsion to make websites follow accessibility guidelines. Lawsuits are going through the courts with greater regularity, so now might be the time to look into this topic.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson. Joe is a WordPress plugin developer, a core committer, and a web accessibility consultant. He’s part of the Make WordPress Accessible team, the team dedicated to improving accessibility in the WordPress ecosystem. His recent presentation at WordCamp US entitled ‘Finding and Fixing the Six Most Common WCAG 2 Failures’, highlights some of the key areas where websites are not as accessible as they should be. The areas we discuss are, low contrast text, missing alternative text, empty links, missing form labels, empty buttons and missing document language. Joe explains what each of these problems are, both in terms of how they can be fixed, as well as what people with accessibility requirements might experience when they visit your site. We also chat about the fact that there’s an ever growing legal compulsion to make websites follow accessibility guidelines. Lawsuits are going through the courts with greater regularity, so now might be the time to look into this topic.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<podcast:transcript url="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/44-Joe-Dolson-on-How-To-Fix-the-Six-Most-Common-Accessibility-Errors-on-Your-Websites.html" type="text/html"/>
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	<title>#43 &#8211; Nick Ahmann on Testing Plugins With TasteWP</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/43-nick-ahmann-on-testing-plugins-with-tastewp</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Ahmann. Nick works for Inisev, a company which provides SaaS services for WordPress and other platforms. They have a range of products, but today we focus on TasteWP. TasteWP is a service which allows you to spin up a disposable WordPress install in a matter of seconds. From there, you can use the site for free for two days. If you’re wanting to test out a plugin or theme, but don’t want the hassle of creating a site on your own hosting, or local machine, TasteWP could be a useful option. It behaves as a normal WordPress website and you’re not limited to what you can install on top of the defaults. We talk about what promoted Nick to work on this plugin and how he sees it as helping the WordPress community, as well as being a vehicle to make people aware of the products and services that his company offers. If you’ve ever wanted a WordPress site to play with for a few days, then this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Ahmann. Nick works for Inisev, a company which provides SaaS services for WordPress and other platforms. They have a range of products, but today we focus on TasteWP. TasteWP is a service which allows you to spin up a di]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Ahmann. Nick works for Inisev, a company which provides SaaS services for WordPress and other platforms. They have a range of products, but today we focus on TasteWP. TasteWP is a service which allows you to spin up a disposable WordPress install in a matter of seconds. From there, you can use the site for free for two days. If you’re wanting to test out a plugin or theme, but don’t want the hassle of creating a site on your own hosting, or local machine, TasteWP could be a useful option. It behaves as a normal WordPress website and you’re not limited to what you can install on top of the defaults. We talk about what promoted Nick to work on this plugin and how he sees it as helping the WordPress community, as well as being a vehicle to make people aware of the products and services that his company offers. If you’ve ever wanted a WordPress site to play with for a few days, then this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Nick Ahmann. Nick works for Inisev, a company which provides SaaS services for WordPress and other platforms. They have a range of products, but today we focus on TasteWP. TasteWP is a service which allows you to spin up a disposable WordPress install in a matter of seconds. From there, you can use the site for free for two days. If you’re wanting to test out a plugin or theme, but don’t want the hassle of creating a site on your own hosting, or local machine, TasteWP could be a useful option. It behaves as a normal WordPress website and you’re not limited to what you can install on top of the defaults. We talk about what promoted Nick to work on this plugin and how he sees it as helping the WordPress community, as well as being a vehicle to make people aware of the products and services that his company offers. If you’ve ever wanted a WordPress site to play with for a few days, then this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#42 &#8211; Marcel Schmitz on Finding Work With Codeable and Working With WooCommerce</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/42-marcel-schmitz-on-finding-work-with-codeable-and-working-with-woocommerce</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marcel Schmitz. Marcel is a freelancer at Codeable for Pluginslab, a small agency based in Porto, Portugal. He builds solutions for WooCommerce, often connecting them with native mobile applications. We talk on the podcast today about the opportunities Codeable has offered him and how it fits in with his life. As you’ll hear, he’s pretty keen on the fact that it gives him a reliable stream of work without the need for him to go out and find it. He explains the nuts and bolts of how you get started, what developers need to bring to the table and how Codeable mediates disputes which might arise. Towards the end of the podcast, we talk about Marcel’s work using AR and WooCommerce, as well as a brief foray into how he sees headless WordPress working with WooCommerce in the future; what are the benefits and what are some of the drawbacks?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marcel Schmitz. Marcel is a freelancer at Codeable for Pluginslab, a small agency based in Porto, Portugal. He builds solutions for WooCommerce, often connecting them with native mobile applications. We talk on the podcast to]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marcel Schmitz. Marcel is a freelancer at Codeable for Pluginslab, a small agency based in Porto, Portugal. He builds solutions for WooCommerce, often connecting them with native mobile applications. We talk on the podcast today about the opportunities Codeable has offered him and how it fits in with his life. As you’ll hear, he’s pretty keen on the fact that it gives him a reliable stream of work without the need for him to go out and find it. He explains the nuts and bolts of how you get started, what developers need to bring to the table and how Codeable mediates disputes which might arise. Towards the end of the podcast, we talk about Marcel’s work using AR and WooCommerce, as well as a brief foray into how he sees headless WordPress working with WooCommerce in the future; what are the benefits and what are some of the drawbacks?]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marcel Schmitz. Marcel is a freelancer at Codeable for Pluginslab, a small agency based in Porto, Portugal. He builds solutions for WooCommerce, often connecting them with native mobile applications. We talk on the podcast today about the opportunities Codeable has offered him and how it fits in with his life. As you’ll hear, he’s pretty keen on the fact that it gives him a reliable stream of work without the need for him to go out and find it. He explains the nuts and bolts of how you get started, what developers need to bring to the table and how Codeable mediates disputes which might arise. Towards the end of the podcast, we talk about Marcel’s work using AR and WooCommerce, as well as a brief foray into how he sees headless WordPress working with WooCommerce in the future; what are the benefits and what are some of the drawbacks?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:32:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marcel Schmitz. Marcel is a freelancer at Codeable for Pluginslab, a small agency based in Porto, Portugal. He builds solutions for WooCommerce, often connecting them with native mobile applications. We talk on the podcast today about the opportunities Codeable has offered him and how it fits in with his life. As you’ll hear, he’s pretty keen on the fact that it gives him a reliable stream of work without the need for him to go out and find it. He explains the nuts and bolts of how you get started, what developers need to bring to the table and how Codeable mediates disputes which might arise. Towards the end of the podcast, we talk about Marcel’s work using AR and WooCommerce, as well as a brief foray into how he sees headless WordPress working with WooCommerce in the future; what are the benefits and what are some of the drawbacks?]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>#41 &#8211; Laura Nelson on How To Create a Profitable Newsletter</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/41-laura-nelson-on-how-to-create-a-profitable-newsletter</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Laura Nelson. Laura is a Content Marketer at WooCommerce where she’s responsible for creating and planning engaging content for their users. Prior to WooCommerce she worked at MailPoet, an email marketing plugin for WordPress, and it's this experience that she is bringing to the show. Her pitch is that email newsletters can themselves be a product. That people will pay to receive your emails, and she’s got data and examples to back it up. I suppose that the closest analogy would be people who create an online course. You have an area of expertise; you do the hard work of creating the course and people will pay for a membership to have the benefit of learning from your expertise. Laura is describing something similar to that. The only difference being that instead of a course, people will pay to receive your emails, knowing that you’re going to bring value to them regularly. This is not a get rich quick scheme. It’s hard work and you’ve got to cultivate your audience and give them something of value, repeatedly.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Laura Nelson. Laura is a Content Marketer at WooCommerce where she’s responsible for creating and planning engaging content for their users. Prior to WooCommerce she worked at MailPoet, an email marketing plugin for WordPress]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Laura Nelson. Laura is a Content Marketer at WooCommerce where she’s responsible for creating and planning engaging content for their users. Prior to WooCommerce she worked at MailPoet, an email marketing plugin for WordPress, and it's this experience that she is bringing to the show. Her pitch is that email newsletters can themselves be a product. That people will pay to receive your emails, and she’s got data and examples to back it up. I suppose that the closest analogy would be people who create an online course. You have an area of expertise; you do the hard work of creating the course and people will pay for a membership to have the benefit of learning from your expertise. Laura is describing something similar to that. The only difference being that instead of a course, people will pay to receive your emails, knowing that you’re going to bring value to them regularly. This is not a get rich quick scheme. It’s hard work and you’ve got to cultivate your audience and give them something of value, repeatedly.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Laura Nelson. Laura is a Content Marketer at WooCommerce where she’s responsible for creating and planning engaging content for their users. Prior to WooCommerce she worked at MailPoet, an email marketing plugin for WordPress, and it's this experience that she is bringing to the show. Her pitch is that email newsletters can themselves be a product. That people will pay to receive your emails, and she’s got data and examples to back it up. I suppose that the closest analogy would be people who create an online course. You have an area of expertise; you do the hard work of creating the course and people will pay for a membership to have the benefit of learning from your expertise. Laura is describing something similar to that. The only difference being that instead of a course, people will pay to receive your emails, knowing that you’re going to bring value to them regularly. This is not a get rich quick scheme. It’s hard work and you’ve got to cultivate your audience and give them something of value, repeatedly.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Laura Nelson. Laura is a Content Marketer at WooCommerce where she’s responsible for creating and planning engaging content for their users. Prior to WooCommerce she worked at MailPoet, an email marketing plugin for WordPress, and it's this experience that she is bringing to the show. Her pitch is that email newsletters can themselves be a product. That people will pay to receive your emails, and she’s got data and examples to back it up. I suppose that the closest analogy would be people who create an online course. You have an area of expertise; you do the hard work of creating the course and people will pay for a membership to have the benefit of learning from your expertise. Laura is describing something similar to that. The only difference being that instead of a course, people will pay to receive your emails, knowing that you’re going to bring value to them regularly. This is not a get rich quick scheme. It’s hard work and you’ve got to cultivate you]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>#40 &#8211; Andrew Palmer on Using AI To Help Your Website Workflow</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/40-andrew-palmer-on-using-ai-to-help-your-website-workflow</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=137100</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew has been in the WordPress space for many years as a product owner and open source advocate. He founded and later sold Elegant Marketplace, and more recently is the co-founder of Bertha.ai, which is a WordPress plugin which assists you in creating text content directly in the WordPress admin. We get into how you can create AI content and when it’s suitable to do so. Can you rely on the text that’s created and hand over complete editorial control to the plugin, or does the generated content still need human intervention? We also dig into some aspects of AI which have people concerned. Are we going to become too reliant on AI tools, and will they put copywriters out of work? Will people create content simply to swamp the search engines and make it harder for truly important information to rise to the top?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew has been in the WordPress space for many years as a product owner and open source advocate. He founded and later sold Elegant Marketplace, and more recently is the co-founder of Bertha.ai, which is a Wor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew has been in the WordPress space for many years as a product owner and open source advocate. He founded and later sold Elegant Marketplace, and more recently is the co-founder of Bertha.ai, which is a WordPress plugin which assists you in creating text content directly in the WordPress admin. We get into how you can create AI content and when it’s suitable to do so. Can you rely on the text that’s created and hand over complete editorial control to the plugin, or does the generated content still need human intervention? We also dig into some aspects of AI which have people concerned. Are we going to become too reliant on AI tools, and will they put copywriters out of work? Will people create content simply to swamp the search engines and make it harder for truly important information to rise to the top?]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew has been in the WordPress space for many years as a product owner and open source advocate. He founded and later sold Elegant Marketplace, and more recently is the co-founder of Bertha.ai, which is a WordPress plugin which assists you in creating text content directly in the WordPress admin. We get into how you can create AI content and when it’s suitable to do so. Can you rely on the text that’s created and hand over complete editorial control to the plugin, or does the generated content still need human intervention? We also dig into some aspects of AI which have people concerned. Are we going to become too reliant on AI tools, and will they put copywriters out of work? Will people create content simply to swamp the search engines and make it harder for truly important information to rise to the top?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew has been in the WordPress space for many years as a product owner and open source advocate. He founded and later sold Elegant Marketplace, and more recently is the co-founder of Bertha.ai, which is a WordPress plugin which assists you in creating text content directly in the WordPress admin. We get into how you can create AI content and when it’s suitable to do so. Can you rely on the text that’s created and hand over complete editorial control to the plugin, or does the generated content still need human intervention? We also dig into some aspects of AI which have people concerned. Are we going to become too reliant on AI tools, and will they put copywriters out of work? Will people create content simply to swamp the search engines and make it harder for truly important information to rise to the top?]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>#39 &#8211; Marieke Van De Rakt &#038; Taco Verdonschot on Yoast, the Past, Present and Future</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/39-marieke-van-de-rakt-taco-verdonschot-on-yoast-the-past-present-and-future</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=137015</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke Van De Rakt & Taco Verdonschot, and they’re both from Yoast SEO. I sat down with them both at WordCamp Europe and we talked about some of the recent changes that have taken place within the company. Having worked hard to build and maintain their company's reputation, they decided that it was time to steer the business in a new direction by selling it to Newfold Digital. We get into the reasons for this acquisition and the subsequent reshuffling of the management of the company. What were the details of that agreement, why did they join forces with Newfold Digital in particular, and how has the acquisition gone? We also talk about their longstanding commitment to contributing back to the WordPress project. Why have they done this and what benefits have they seen from this approach? Why do they bring so many of their team to WordCamps? Finally, we talk about their move into the Shopify space with their SaaS Shopify app.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke Van De Rakt & Taco Verdonschot, and they’re both from Yoast SEO. I sat down with them both at WordCamp Europe and we talked about some of the recent changes that have taken place within the company. Having worked hard]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke Van De Rakt & Taco Verdonschot, and they’re both from Yoast SEO. I sat down with them both at WordCamp Europe and we talked about some of the recent changes that have taken place within the company. Having worked hard to build and maintain their company's reputation, they decided that it was time to steer the business in a new direction by selling it to Newfold Digital. We get into the reasons for this acquisition and the subsequent reshuffling of the management of the company. What were the details of that agreement, why did they join forces with Newfold Digital in particular, and how has the acquisition gone? We also talk about their longstanding commitment to contributing back to the WordPress project. Why have they done this and what benefits have they seen from this approach? Why do they bring so many of their team to WordCamps? Finally, we talk about their move into the Shopify space with their SaaS Shopify app.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke Van De Rakt & Taco Verdonschot, and they’re both from Yoast SEO. I sat down with them both at WordCamp Europe and we talked about some of the recent changes that have taken place within the company. Having worked hard to build and maintain their company's reputation, they decided that it was time to steer the business in a new direction by selling it to Newfold Digital. We get into the reasons for this acquisition and the subsequent reshuffling of the management of the company. What were the details of that agreement, why did they join forces with Newfold Digital in particular, and how has the acquisition gone? We also talk about their longstanding commitment to contributing back to the WordPress project. Why have they done this and what benefits have they seen from this approach? Why do they bring so many of their team to WordCamps? Finally, we talk about their move into the Shopify space with their SaaS Shopify app.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Marieke Van De Rakt & Taco Verdonschot, and they’re both from Yoast SEO. I sat down with them both at WordCamp Europe and we talked about some of the recent changes that have taken place within the company. Having worked hard to build and maintain their company's reputation, they decided that it was time to steer the business in a new direction by selling it to Newfold Digital. We get into the reasons for this acquisition and the subsequent reshuffling of the management of the company. What were the details of that agreement, why did they join forces with Newfold Digital in particular, and how has the acquisition gone? We also talk about their longstanding commitment to contributing back to the WordPress project. Why have they done this and what benefits have they seen from this approach? Why do they bring so many of their team to WordCamps? Finally, we talk about their move into the Shopify space with their SaaS Shopify app.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#38 &#8211; Paul Bearne on How Working With WordPress Allows for Different Lifestyles</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/38-paul-bearne-on-how-working-with-wordpress-allows-for-different-lifestyles</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Bearne. Paul is a WordPress enthusiast who loves to come up with ways to make WordPress do things it doesn’t normally do. Having engaged with WordPress almost from the start, he specialises in the creation of highly performant, scalable, accessible and SEO friendly code. In the podcast today Paul talks about the many ways in which it’s possible to work within the WordPress ecosystem. He’s tried many of them out over the years. Paul talks through some of the different ways that you can work and draws out the benefits and drawbacks that they have. How can you find the work and what can you do to make sure that it’s as stable as it can be? If you’re already a remote worker, much of this conversation will resonate with you, but if you’re not, but are curious about your options, this podcast will be of interest.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Bearne. Paul is a WordPress enthusiast who loves to come up with ways to make WordPress do things it doesn’t normally do. Having engaged with WordPress almost from the start, he specialises in the creation of highly perf]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Bearne. Paul is a WordPress enthusiast who loves to come up with ways to make WordPress do things it doesn’t normally do. Having engaged with WordPress almost from the start, he specialises in the creation of highly performant, scalable, accessible and SEO friendly code. In the podcast today Paul talks about the many ways in which it’s possible to work within the WordPress ecosystem. He’s tried many of them out over the years. Paul talks through some of the different ways that you can work and draws out the benefits and drawbacks that they have. How can you find the work and what can you do to make sure that it’s as stable as it can be? If you’re already a remote worker, much of this conversation will resonate with you, but if you’re not, but are curious about your options, this podcast will be of interest.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Bearne. Paul is a WordPress enthusiast who loves to come up with ways to make WordPress do things it doesn’t normally do. Having engaged with WordPress almost from the start, he specialises in the creation of highly performant, scalable, accessible and SEO friendly code. In the podcast today Paul talks about the many ways in which it’s possible to work within the WordPress ecosystem. He’s tried many of them out over the years. Paul talks through some of the different ways that you can work and draws out the benefits and drawbacks that they have. How can you find the work and what can you do to make sure that it’s as stable as it can be? If you’re already a remote worker, much of this conversation will resonate with you, but if you’re not, but are curious about your options, this podcast will be of interest.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Paul Bearne. Paul is a WordPress enthusiast who loves to come up with ways to make WordPress do things it doesn’t normally do. Having engaged with WordPress almost from the start, he specialises in the creation of highly performant, scalable, accessible and SEO friendly code. In the podcast today Paul talks about the many ways in which it’s possible to work within the WordPress ecosystem. He’s tried many of them out over the years. Paul talks through some of the different ways that you can work and draws out the benefits and drawbacks that they have. How can you find the work and what can you do to make sure that it’s as stable as it can be? If you’re already a remote worker, much of this conversation will resonate with you, but if you’re not, but are curious about your options, this podcast will be of interest.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Featured-Image-1.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#37 &#8211; Jonathan Wold on How Partnerships Might Help Your WordPress Business</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/37-jonathan-wold-on-how-partnerships-might-help-your-wordpress-business</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan joined the WordPress community seventeen years ago, and he’s been here ever since. He likes to think about WordPress as an operating system for creating on the open web, and invests his time and energy into growing the WordPress ecosystem. With that in mind he gave a talk at the recent WordCamp Europe called "Growing in WordPress through partnerships", in which he laid out his thoughts on how WordPress companies can enable greater growth by joining with other, like minded companies. Jonathan talks today about how strategic partnerships can, in some cases, make the job of selling a product easier and more rewarding. Are partnerships for everyone, or are they only for a subset of companies? How do you go about finding a partner and what are the ways that you can ensure that you’re working with the companies which offer the most benefit to you and your customers?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan joined the WordPress community seventeen years ago, and he’s been here ever since. He likes to think about WordPress as an operating system for creating on the open web, and invests his time and energy]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan joined the WordPress community seventeen years ago, and he’s been here ever since. He likes to think about WordPress as an operating system for creating on the open web, and invests his time and energy into growing the WordPress ecosystem. With that in mind he gave a talk at the recent WordCamp Europe called "Growing in WordPress through partnerships", in which he laid out his thoughts on how WordPress companies can enable greater growth by joining with other, like minded companies. Jonathan talks today about how strategic partnerships can, in some cases, make the job of selling a product easier and more rewarding. Are partnerships for everyone, or are they only for a subset of companies? How do you go about finding a partner and what are the ways that you can ensure that you’re working with the companies which offer the most benefit to you and your customers?]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan joined the WordPress community seventeen years ago, and he’s been here ever since. He likes to think about WordPress as an operating system for creating on the open web, and invests his time and energy into growing the WordPress ecosystem. With that in mind he gave a talk at the recent WordCamp Europe called "Growing in WordPress through partnerships", in which he laid out his thoughts on how WordPress companies can enable greater growth by joining with other, like minded companies. Jonathan talks today about how strategic partnerships can, in some cases, make the job of selling a product easier and more rewarding. Are partnerships for everyone, or are they only for a subset of companies? How do you go about finding a partner and what are the ways that you can ensure that you’re working with the companies which offer the most benefit to you and your customers?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Wold. Jonathan joined the WordPress community seventeen years ago, and he’s been here ever since. He likes to think about WordPress as an operating system for creating on the open web, and invests his time and energy into growing the WordPress ecosystem. With that in mind he gave a talk at the recent WordCamp Europe called "Growing in WordPress through partnerships", in which he laid out his thoughts on how WordPress companies can enable greater growth by joining with other, like minded companies. Jonathan talks today about how strategic partnerships can, in some cases, make the job of selling a product easier and more rewarding. Are partnerships for everyone, or are they only for a subset of companies? How do you go about finding a partner and what are the ways that you can ensure that you’re working with the companies which offer the most benefit to you and your customers?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Featured-Image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#36 &#8211; Sean Blakeley on Transitioning a Large Agency Over to Gutenberg</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/36-sean-blakeley-on-transitioning-a-large-agency-over-to-gutenberg</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=136608</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Sean Blakeley. Sean works for a large agency called American Eagle, a platform agnostic organisation working with enterprise clients on a wide variety of projects. After years of experiments with different approaches and collaborations between designers and developers, their team has begun to rely heavily on block patterns, and they’ve found it is greatly increasing their productivity. It’s fair to say that block patterns have revolutionised the team's approach to the entire design process. We talk about how and why Sean’s team decided to jump in early with block patterns. When they did, this was a somewhat risky strategy. There was no guarantee that patterns would begin to be widely adopted, but this strategy is now starting to bear fruit. It’s allowing their team to work with their clients in new and unexpected ways. It’s an interesting episode, and if you’re curious about how you can start to use blocks and patterns with your clients, there’s sure to be something here for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Sean Blakeley. Sean works for a large agency called American Eagle, a platform agnostic organisation working with enterprise clients on a wide variety of projects. After years of experiments with different approaches and coll]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Sean Blakeley. Sean works for a large agency called American Eagle, a platform agnostic organisation working with enterprise clients on a wide variety of projects. After years of experiments with different approaches and collaborations between designers and developers, their team has begun to rely heavily on block patterns, and they’ve found it is greatly increasing their productivity. It’s fair to say that block patterns have revolutionised the team's approach to the entire design process. We talk about how and why Sean’s team decided to jump in early with block patterns. When they did, this was a somewhat risky strategy. There was no guarantee that patterns would begin to be widely adopted, but this strategy is now starting to bear fruit. It’s allowing their team to work with their clients in new and unexpected ways. It’s an interesting episode, and if you’re curious about how you can start to use blocks and patterns with your clients, there’s sure to be something here for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Sean Blakeley. Sean works for a large agency called American Eagle, a platform agnostic organisation working with enterprise clients on a wide variety of projects. After years of experiments with different approaches and collaborations between designers and developers, their team has begun to rely heavily on block patterns, and they’ve found it is greatly increasing their productivity. It’s fair to say that block patterns have revolutionised the team's approach to the entire design process. We talk about how and why Sean’s team decided to jump in early with block patterns. When they did, this was a somewhat risky strategy. There was no guarantee that patterns would begin to be widely adopted, but this strategy is now starting to bear fruit. It’s allowing their team to work with their clients in new and unexpected ways. It’s an interesting episode, and if you’re curious about how you can start to use blocks and patterns with your clients, there’s sure to be something here for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Sean Blakeley. Sean works for a large agency called American Eagle, a platform agnostic organisation working with enterprise clients on a wide variety of projects. After years of experiments with different approaches and collaborations between designers and developers, their team has begun to rely heavily on block patterns, and they’ve found it is greatly increasing their productivity. It’s fair to say that block patterns have revolutionised the team's approach to the entire design process. We talk about how and why Sean’s team decided to jump in early with block patterns. When they did, this was a somewhat risky strategy. There was no guarantee that patterns would begin to be widely adopted, but this strategy is now starting to bear fruit. It’s allowing their team to work with their clients in new and unexpected ways. It’s an interesting episode, and if you’re curious about how you can start to use blocks and patterns with your clients, there’s sure to be]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Featured-Image-3.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#35 &#8211; Akshat Choudhary on the State of WordPress Security</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/35-akshat-choudhary-on-the-state-of-wordpress-security</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=136255</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Akshat Choudhary. Akshat is the Founder and CEO of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote and Airlift. These WordPress plugins allow their customers to build, manage and maintain their WordPress websites. He’s based in Bangalore, India and we begin the podcast talking about the state of the WordPress community there. We also talk about why Akshat sees it as useful to bring himself and other members of his team so far to attend WordCamp Europe. What’s in it for them and what’s their approach to the return on this investment? We then get into a discussion of the security landscape and how the products that Akshat and his team make enable site owners to rest more easily. We go into some of the technical details of how the products work and how they fit neatly into an agency wishing to sell care plans to their website clients.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Akshat Choudhary. Akshat is the Founder and CEO of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote and Airlift. These WordPress plugins allow their customers to build, manage and maintain their WordPress websites. He’s based in Bangalore, Indi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Akshat Choudhary. Akshat is the Founder and CEO of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote and Airlift. These WordPress plugins allow their customers to build, manage and maintain their WordPress websites. He’s based in Bangalore, India and we begin the podcast talking about the state of the WordPress community there. We also talk about why Akshat sees it as useful to bring himself and other members of his team so far to attend WordCamp Europe. What’s in it for them and what’s their approach to the return on this investment? We then get into a discussion of the security landscape and how the products that Akshat and his team make enable site owners to rest more easily. We go into some of the technical details of how the products work and how they fit neatly into an agency wishing to sell care plans to their website clients.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Akshat Choudhary. Akshat is the Founder and CEO of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote and Airlift. These WordPress plugins allow their customers to build, manage and maintain their WordPress websites. He’s based in Bangalore, India and we begin the podcast talking about the state of the WordPress community there. We also talk about why Akshat sees it as useful to bring himself and other members of his team so far to attend WordCamp Europe. What’s in it for them and what’s their approach to the return on this investment? We then get into a discussion of the security landscape and how the products that Akshat and his team make enable site owners to rest more easily. We go into some of the technical details of how the products work and how they fit neatly into an agency wishing to sell care plans to their website clients.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Akshat Choudhary. Akshat is the Founder and CEO of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote and Airlift. These WordPress plugins allow their customers to build, manage and maintain their WordPress websites. He’s based in Bangalore, India and we begin the podcast talking about the state of the WordPress community there. We also talk about why Akshat sees it as useful to bring himself and other members of his team so far to attend WordCamp Europe. What’s in it for them and what’s their approach to the return on this investment? We then get into a discussion of the security landscape and how the products that Akshat and his team make enable site owners to rest more easily. We go into some of the technical details of how the products work and how they fit neatly into an agency wishing to sell care plans to their website clients.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Featured-Image-2.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#34 &#8211; Felix Arntz on WordPress and Performance</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/34-felix-arntz-on-wordpress-and-performance</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=136028</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz. Felix is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google and a WordPress core committer. He is the lead engineer for the Site Kit plugin for WordPress and has been a regular contributor to WordPress for several years. He’s also been involved in the newly created WordPress performance team which is trying to work out how WordPress can stay ahead of the performance curve. He's on the podcast today to talk about how the WordPress community need to be focussing more on performance. Not only do search engines place more emphasis upon speed, but the rise of other CMSs might also reflect their ability to optimise their platforms, given that they don't have the plugin and theme architecture which WordPress does. It’s an interesting conversation about an area which is going to matter more and more in the months and years to come.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz. Felix is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google and a WordPress core committer. He is the lead engineer for the Site Kit plugin for WordPress and has been a regular contributor to WordPress for several years. H]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz. Felix is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google and a WordPress core committer. He is the lead engineer for the Site Kit plugin for WordPress and has been a regular contributor to WordPress for several years. He’s also been involved in the newly created WordPress performance team which is trying to work out how WordPress can stay ahead of the performance curve. He's on the podcast today to talk about how the WordPress community need to be focussing more on performance. Not only do search engines place more emphasis upon speed, but the rise of other CMSs might also reflect their ability to optimise their platforms, given that they don't have the plugin and theme architecture which WordPress does. It’s an interesting conversation about an area which is going to matter more and more in the months and years to come.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz. Felix is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google and a WordPress core committer. He is the lead engineer for the Site Kit plugin for WordPress and has been a regular contributor to WordPress for several years. He’s also been involved in the newly created WordPress performance team which is trying to work out how WordPress can stay ahead of the performance curve. He's on the podcast today to talk about how the WordPress community need to be focussing more on performance. Not only do search engines place more emphasis upon speed, but the rise of other CMSs might also reflect their ability to optimise their platforms, given that they don't have the plugin and theme architecture which WordPress does. It’s an interesting conversation about an area which is going to matter more and more in the months and years to come.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz. Felix is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google and a WordPress core committer. He is the lead engineer for the Site Kit plugin for WordPress and has been a regular contributor to WordPress for several years. He’s also been involved in the newly created WordPress performance team which is trying to work out how WordPress can stay ahead of the performance curve. He's on the podcast today to talk about how the WordPress community need to be focussing more on performance. Not only do search engines place more emphasis upon speed, but the rise of other CMSs might also reflect their ability to optimise their platforms, given that they don't have the plugin and theme architecture which WordPress does. It’s an interesting conversation about an area which is going to matter more and more in the months and years to come.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Featured-Image-1.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#33 &#8211; David Lockie on Why Web3 and WordPress Might Work Together</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/33-david-lockie-on-why-web3-and-wordpress-might-work-together</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=135886</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Lockie. David is the Web3 Lead at Automattic, which is a new role. He’s trying to understand what Web3 is and how it’s going to alter the course of the internet in the future. Web3 can be confusing. It's new and has many different meanings depending upon which implementation you're working with. It also works in a fundamentally different way to how the web has been thus far. Perhaps you've encountered crypto currencies or NFTs, and maybe they've convinced you about the future of Web3. Perhaps they've raised concerns. David tries to explain how this decentralised approach to gathering and storing data is just beginning to find some practical applications.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Lockie. David is the Web3 Lead at Automattic, which is a new role. He’s trying to understand what Web3 is and how it’s going to alter the course of the internet in the future. Web3 can be confusing. Its new and has many]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Lockie. David is the Web3 Lead at Automattic, which is a new role. He’s trying to understand what Web3 is and how it’s going to alter the course of the internet in the future. Web3 can be confusing. It's new and has many different meanings depending upon which implementation you're working with. It also works in a fundamentally different way to how the web has been thus far. Perhaps you've encountered crypto currencies or NFTs, and maybe they've convinced you about the future of Web3. Perhaps they've raised concerns. David tries to explain how this decentralised approach to gathering and storing data is just beginning to find some practical applications.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Lockie. David is the Web3 Lead at Automattic, which is a new role. He’s trying to understand what Web3 is and how it’s going to alter the course of the internet in the future. Web3 can be confusing. It's new and has many different meanings depending upon which implementation you're working with. It also works in a fundamentally different way to how the web has been thus far. Perhaps you've encountered crypto currencies or NFTs, and maybe they've convinced you about the future of Web3. Perhaps they've raised concerns. David tries to explain how this decentralised approach to gathering and storing data is just beginning to find some practical applications.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:30:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have David Lockie. David is the Web3 Lead at Automattic, which is a new role. He’s trying to understand what Web3 is and how it’s going to alter the course of the internet in the future. Web3 can be confusing. It's new and has many different meanings depending upon which implementation you're working with. It also works in a fundamentally different way to how the web has been thus far. Perhaps you've encountered crypto currencies or NFTs, and maybe they've convinced you about the future of Web3. Perhaps they've raised concerns. David tries to explain how this decentralised approach to gathering and storing data is just beginning to find some practical applications.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Featured-Image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#32 &#8211; Daisy Olsen on Why You Should Try Out Block Themes</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/32-daisy-olsen-on-why-you-should-try-out-block-themes</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Daisy Olsen. Daisy works for Automattic as a Developer Relations contributor on the WordPress Project, and she's on the podcast today to talk about Block Themes. These new themes bring additional possibilities for WordPress users in what they're able to build in the Block Editor. Now, non-technical can start to add and style things like headers, footers and navigation menus. Daisy talks about how this all works as well as what's not quite ready. We also get into what new skills you'll need to learn, as well as what new tooling might be required. It's an interesting subject and a good primer on Block Themes if you're considering jumping in.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Daisy Olsen. Daisy works for Automattic as a Developer Relations contributor on the WordPress Project, and shes on the podcast today to talk about Block Themes. These new themes bring additional possibilities for WordPress us]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Daisy Olsen. Daisy works for Automattic as a Developer Relations contributor on the WordPress Project, and she's on the podcast today to talk about Block Themes. These new themes bring additional possibilities for WordPress users in what they're able to build in the Block Editor. Now, non-technical can start to add and style things like headers, footers and navigation menus. Daisy talks about how this all works as well as what's not quite ready. We also get into what new skills you'll need to learn, as well as what new tooling might be required. It's an interesting subject and a good primer on Block Themes if you're considering jumping in.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Daisy Olsen. Daisy works for Automattic as a Developer Relations contributor on the WordPress Project, and she's on the podcast today to talk about Block Themes. These new themes bring additional possibilities for WordPress users in what they're able to build in the Block Editor. Now, non-technical can start to add and style things like headers, footers and navigation menus. Daisy talks about how this all works as well as what's not quite ready. We also get into what new skills you'll need to learn, as well as what new tooling might be required. It's an interesting subject and a good primer on Block Themes if you're considering jumping in.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#31 &#8211; Milan Ivanovic on the Importance of Real World Versus Online</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/31-milan-ivanovic-on-the-importance-of-real-world-versus-online</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milan Ivanovic. Milan is a WordPress Developer at Valet.io, and is a WordCamp volunteer, speaker, and organizer. He’s the WordPress.org global translation editor, WordPress Serbia lead, and is now part of the WordCamp Europe alumni. As if that weren’t enough, Milan is one of the lecturers of the WordPress Academy in Serbia, where he has given talks and WordPress Workshops. He’s also a member of the Theme Review and Community Get Involved Teams. It’s pretty clear to see that WordPress and WordPress events play a major role in Milan’s life, and that’s what this podcast is about. We talk about the importance of the WordPress community as a whole, as well as exploring what the situation is like in Milan’s home country of Serbia. We also get into the subject of diversity and how Europe as a continent might face diversity challenges which differ from other parts of the world.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milan Ivanovic. Milan is a WordPress Developer at Valet.io, and is a WordCamp volunteer, speaker, and organizer. He’s the WordPress.org global translation editor, WordPress Serbia lead, and is now part of the WordCamp Europe ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milan Ivanovic. Milan is a WordPress Developer at Valet.io, and is a WordCamp volunteer, speaker, and organizer. He’s the WordPress.org global translation editor, WordPress Serbia lead, and is now part of the WordCamp Europe alumni. As if that weren’t enough, Milan is one of the lecturers of the WordPress Academy in Serbia, where he has given talks and WordPress Workshops. He’s also a member of the Theme Review and Community Get Involved Teams. It’s pretty clear to see that WordPress and WordPress events play a major role in Milan’s life, and that’s what this podcast is about. We talk about the importance of the WordPress community as a whole, as well as exploring what the situation is like in Milan’s home country of Serbia. We also get into the subject of diversity and how Europe as a continent might face diversity challenges which differ from other parts of the world.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Milan Ivanovic. Milan is a WordPress Developer at Valet.io, and is a WordCamp volunteer, speaker, and organizer. He’s the WordPress.org global translation editor, WordPress Serbia lead, and is now part of the WordCamp Europe alumni. As if that weren’t enough, Milan is one of the lecturers of the WordPress Academy in Serbia, where he has given talks and WordPress Workshops. He’s also a member of the Theme Review and Community Get Involved Teams. It’s pretty clear to see that WordPress and WordPress events play a major role in Milan’s life, and that’s what this podcast is about. We talk about the importance of the WordPress community as a whole, as well as exploring what the situation is like in Milan’s home country of Serbia. We also get into the subject of diversity and how Europe as a continent might face diversity challenges which differ from other parts of the world.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#30 &#8211; Matt Mullenweg on the Future of Technology and Where WordPress Fits In</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/30-matt-mullenweg-on-the-future-of-technology-and-where-wordpress-fits-in</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Mullenweg. Matt is the co-founder of WordPress, and as a result, he has been a user for as long as anyone. We recorded this podcast whilst at WordCamp Europe in Portugal a couple of weeks ago. It’s a wide-ranging discussion, covering a lot of ground. First, we cover the topics of what's happened to WordPress over the last 19 years, and which aspects he likes and which would he wish to alter. We then get into how the last two years have changed the WordPress community. Towards the end we get into the possible stall in WordPress's market share, and how Matt views the future of the platform in an era dominated by artificial intelligence.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Mullenweg. Matt is the co-founder of WordPress, and as a result, he has been a user for as long as anyone. We recorded this podcast whilst at WordCamp Europe in Portugal a couple of weeks ago. It’s a wide-ranging discuss]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Mullenweg. Matt is the co-founder of WordPress, and as a result, he has been a user for as long as anyone. We recorded this podcast whilst at WordCamp Europe in Portugal a couple of weeks ago. It’s a wide-ranging discussion, covering a lot of ground. First, we cover the topics of what's happened to WordPress over the last 19 years, and which aspects he likes and which would he wish to alter. We then get into how the last two years have changed the WordPress community. Towards the end we get into the possible stall in WordPress's market share, and how Matt views the future of the platform in an era dominated by artificial intelligence.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Matt Mullenweg. Matt is the co-founder of WordPress, and as a result, he has been a user for as long as anyone. We recorded this podcast whilst at WordCamp Europe in Portugal a couple of weeks ago. It’s a wide-ranging discussion, covering a lot of ground. First, we cover the topics of what's happened to WordPress over the last 19 years, and which aspects he likes and which would he wish to alter. We then get into how the last two years have changed the WordPress community. Towards the end we get into the possible stall in WordPress's market share, and how Matt views the future of the platform in an era dominated by artificial intelligence.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#29 &#8211; Remkus de Vries on How WordCamp Europe Got Started</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/29-remkus-de-vries-on-how-wordcamp-europe-got-started</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=135131</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Remkus de Vries, and he's kicking off what might be described as a  mini series on the Jukebox podcast. Last week almost 3,000 WordPressers from all over the world gathered together in Porto, Portugal for the first in-person WordCamp Europe since 2019. Expectations were high, and the event did not disappoint. It really was excellent. Remkus is one of the founders of WordCamp Europe, just over 10 years ago. I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about how the community's largest WordCamp got started. I also wanted to find out how the current event compares in terms of size and organisation. What's changed over the years? We talk about the importance of events like WordCamps for the community, and how over the last few years the lack of in-person events altered the community.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Remkus de Vries, and hes kicking off what might be described as a  mini series on the Jukebox podcast. Last week almost 3,000 WordPressers from all over the world gathered together in Porto, Portugal for the first in-person W]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Remkus de Vries, and he's kicking off what might be described as a  mini series on the Jukebox podcast. Last week almost 3,000 WordPressers from all over the world gathered together in Porto, Portugal for the first in-person WordCamp Europe since 2019. Expectations were high, and the event did not disappoint. It really was excellent. Remkus is one of the founders of WordCamp Europe, just over 10 years ago. I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about how the community's largest WordCamp got started. I also wanted to find out how the current event compares in terms of size and organisation. What's changed over the years? We talk about the importance of events like WordCamps for the community, and how over the last few years the lack of in-person events altered the community.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Remkus de Vries, and he's kicking off what might be described as a  mini series on the Jukebox podcast. Last week almost 3,000 WordPressers from all over the world gathered together in Porto, Portugal for the first in-person WordCamp Europe since 2019. Expectations were high, and the event did not disappoint. It really was excellent. Remkus is one of the founders of WordCamp Europe, just over 10 years ago. I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about how the community's largest WordCamp got started. I also wanted to find out how the current event compares in terms of size and organisation. What's changed over the years? We talk about the importance of events like WordCamps for the community, and how over the last few years the lack of in-person events altered the community.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#28 &#8211; Mark Root-Wiley on Creating Standards for CSS in WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/28-mark-root-wiley-on-creating-standards-for-css-in-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Root-Wiley. He’s on the show to talk about why he thinks that it would be useful for WordPress to adopt some CSS standards. Mark thinks that it’s time for WordPress to lay out some simple standards which are easy to understand, and if they became universal, would save us a lot of time and head scratching. He’s not proposing anything radical, just some basic advice for the most commonly used CSS, and it’s quite a compelling idea which would need a lot of community buy-in, and possibly some top-down approval if it were to move forwards. It’s very much the kernel of an idea at present, but thought provoking nonetheless.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Root-Wiley. He’s on the show to talk about why he thinks that it would be useful for WordPress to adopt some CSS standards. Mark thinks that it’s time for WordPress to lay out some simple standards which are easy to unde]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Root-Wiley. He’s on the show to talk about why he thinks that it would be useful for WordPress to adopt some CSS standards. Mark thinks that it’s time for WordPress to lay out some simple standards which are easy to understand, and if they became universal, would save us a lot of time and head scratching. He’s not proposing anything radical, just some basic advice for the most commonly used CSS, and it’s quite a compelling idea which would need a lot of community buy-in, and possibly some top-down approval if it were to move forwards. It’s very much the kernel of an idea at present, but thought provoking nonetheless.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Mark Root-Wiley. He’s on the show to talk about why he thinks that it would be useful for WordPress to adopt some CSS standards. Mark thinks that it’s time for WordPress to lay out some simple standards which are easy to understand, and if they became universal, would save us a lot of time and head scratching. He’s not proposing anything radical, just some basic advice for the most commonly used CSS, and it’s quite a compelling idea which would need a lot of community buy-in, and possibly some top-down approval if it were to move forwards. It’s very much the kernel of an idea at present, but thought provoking nonetheless.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#27 &#8211; Ana Segota and Kelly Choyce-Dwan on How To Use the New Pattern Creator</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/27-ana-segota-and-kelly-choyce-dwan-on-how-to-use-the-new-pattern-creator</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=134337</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The Pattern Creator is a online tool which allows you to create block patterns for inclusion into the WordPress Patterns Directory, a place where you can access freely available patterns for your websites. On the podcast today we have Ana Segota and Kelly Choyce-Dwan, who share two different perspectives. Ana is a themer and Kelly is on the team building out the Creator. We talk about how the Creator works, how you can submit your patterns and what constraints are there for having your submissions accepted. So, if you’re curious about how patterns can speed up your website building workflow, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Pattern Creator is a online tool which allows you to create block patterns for inclusion into the WordPress Patterns Directory, a place where you can access freely available patterns for your websites. On the podcast today we have Ana Segota and Kell]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pattern Creator is a online tool which allows you to create block patterns for inclusion into the WordPress Patterns Directory, a place where you can access freely available patterns for your websites. On the podcast today we have Ana Segota and Kelly Choyce-Dwan, who share two different perspectives. Ana is a themer and Kelly is on the team building out the Creator. We talk about how the Creator works, how you can submit your patterns and what constraints are there for having your submissions accepted. So, if you’re curious about how patterns can speed up your website building workflow, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Pattern Creator is a online tool which allows you to create block patterns for inclusion into the WordPress Patterns Directory, a place where you can access freely available patterns for your websites. On the podcast today we have Ana Segota and Kelly Choyce-Dwan, who share two different perspectives. Ana is a themer and Kelly is on the team building out the Creator. We talk about how the Creator works, how you can submit your patterns and what constraints are there for having your submissions accepted. So, if you’re curious about how patterns can speed up your website building workflow, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#26 &#8211; Courtney Robertson on How the Learn Project Is Educating People About WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/26-courtney-robertson-on-how-the-learn-project-is-educating-people-about-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Courtney Robertson. Courtney is a Developer Advocate at GoDaddy Pro who has a passion for teaching and learning, specifically about how to use WordPress. Her work involves outreach to developers but it also includes time to help contribute to WordPress as well. Courtney uses this time to assist with the WordPress Training Team as well as Learn WordPress. We talk about what the Learn Project covers as and how the content is curated and maintained. We also talk about how you might get involved with the team if you’re keen to help others learn more about WordPress.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Courtney Robertson. Courtney is a Developer Advocate at GoDaddy Pro who has a passion for teaching and learning, specifically about how to use WordPress. Her work involves outreach to developers but it also includes time to h]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Courtney Robertson. Courtney is a Developer Advocate at GoDaddy Pro who has a passion for teaching and learning, specifically about how to use WordPress. Her work involves outreach to developers but it also includes time to help contribute to WordPress as well. Courtney uses this time to assist with the WordPress Training Team as well as Learn WordPress. We talk about what the Learn Project covers as and how the content is curated and maintained. We also talk about how you might get involved with the team if you’re keen to help others learn more about WordPress.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Courtney Robertson. Courtney is a Developer Advocate at GoDaddy Pro who has a passion for teaching and learning, specifically about how to use WordPress. Her work involves outreach to developers but it also includes time to help contribute to WordPress as well. Courtney uses this time to assist with the WordPress Training Team as well as Learn WordPress. We talk about what the Learn Project covers as and how the content is curated and maintained. We also talk about how you might get involved with the team if you’re keen to help others learn more about WordPress.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#26 &#8211; Courtney Robertson on How the Learn Project Is Educating People About WordPress</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:42:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Courtney Robertson. Courtney is a Developer Advocate at GoDaddy Pro who has a passion for teaching and learning, specifically about how to use WordPress. Her work involves outreach to developers but it also includes time to help contribute to WordPress as well. Courtney uses this time to assist with the WordPress Training Team as well as Learn WordPress. We talk about what the Learn Project covers as and how the content is curated and maintained. We also talk about how you might get involved with the team if you’re keen to help others learn more about WordPress.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Featured-Image-4.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#25 &#8211; Joe Casabona on Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/25-joe-casabona-on-why-wordpress-is-a-great-choice-for-your-podcast</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=133709</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Joe Casabona. Joe is a podcaster and educator, which makes him perfect for the discussion today, ‘Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast’. We talk about a broad range of podcasting topics including why WordPress and podcasting are such a great fit, what equipment do you really need to get up and running with your first podcast, are podcasts only for entertainment and what tips and tricks has Joe learned over the years as a podcaster. So if you’re curious about how to set up a podcast, or if you’ve already got one going and just want to hear some fresh perspectives, this episode is for you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Joe Casabona. Joe is a podcaster and educator, which makes him perfect for the discussion today, ‘Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast’. We talk about a broad range of podcasting topics including why WordPress ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Joe Casabona. Joe is a podcaster and educator, which makes him perfect for the discussion today, ‘Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast’. We talk about a broad range of podcasting topics including why WordPress and podcasting are such a great fit, what equipment do you really need to get up and running with your first podcast, are podcasts only for entertainment and what tips and tricks has Joe learned over the years as a podcaster. So if you’re curious about how to set up a podcast, or if you’ve already got one going and just want to hear some fresh perspectives, this episode is for you.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Joe Casabona. Joe is a podcaster and educator, which makes him perfect for the discussion today, ‘Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast’. We talk about a broad range of podcasting topics including why WordPress and podcasting are such a great fit, what equipment do you really need to get up and running with your first podcast, are podcasts only for entertainment and what tips and tricks has Joe learned over the years as a podcaster. So if you’re curious about how to set up a podcast, or if you’ve already got one going and just want to hear some fresh perspectives, this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#25 &#8211; Joe Casabona on Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:43:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[So on the podcast today we have Joe Casabona. Joe is a podcaster and educator, which makes him perfect for the discussion today, ‘Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast’. We talk about a broad range of podcasting topics including why WordPress and podcasting are such a great fit, what equipment do you really need to get up and running with your first podcast, are podcasts only for entertainment and what tips and tricks has Joe learned over the years as a podcaster. So if you’re curious about how to set up a podcast, or if you’ve already got one going and just want to hear some fresh perspectives, this episode is for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Featured-Image-3.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#24 &#8211; Aki Hamano on Building Useful Blocks for Fun</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/24-aki-hamano-on-building-useful-blocks-for-fun</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=133451</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aki Hamano. He's a fan of creating WordPress blocks and currently has five available in the repository. We talk about the WordPress community in his home country of Japan and then give deeply into what all of this blocks do, and why he's been creating them. It’s an interesting discussion, and you never know, perhaps you’ll find yourself using Aki’s blocks at some point yourself.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aki Hamano. Hes a fan of creating WordPress blocks and currently has five available in the repository. We talk about the WordPress community in his home country of Japan and then give deeply into what all of this blocks do, a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aki Hamano. He's a fan of creating WordPress blocks and currently has five available in the repository. We talk about the WordPress community in his home country of Japan and then give deeply into what all of this blocks do, and why he's been creating them. It’s an interesting discussion, and you never know, perhaps you’ll find yourself using Aki’s blocks at some point yourself.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aki Hamano. He's a fan of creating WordPress blocks and currently has five available in the repository. We talk about the WordPress community in his home country of Japan and then give deeply into what all of this blocks do, and why he's been creating them. It’s an interesting discussion, and you never know, perhaps you’ll find yourself using Aki’s blocks at some point yourself.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#24 &#8211; Aki Hamano on Building Useful Blocks for Fun</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:32:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Aki Hamano. He's a fan of creating WordPress blocks and currently has five available in the repository. We talk about the WordPress community in his home country of Japan and then give deeply into what all of this blocks do, and why he's been creating them. It’s an interesting discussion, and you never know, perhaps you’ll find yourself using Aki’s blocks at some point yourself.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Featured-Image-1.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>#23 &#8211; Cate DeRosia Talks About Rethinking In-Person Events</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/23-cate-derosia-talks-about-rethinking-in-person-events</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=133336</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Cate DeRosia. Cate is a familiar face in the WordPress community. Along with her husband, Topher, they run the HeroPress Network. She describes herself as a 'serial volunteer in the community'. In early 2022 Cate was hired by Automattic to be a sponsored member of the Community Team, and it’s this role which finds her on the podcast today. We talk about her recent ‘blue sky thinking’ post, which is a forum for people to engage with her and her team, so that future WordPress events can be made different. What does the community of 2022 want from WordPress events? Are we happy with how things have always been done, or do we want something new, something different?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Cate DeRosia. Cate is a familiar face in the WordPress community. Along with her husband, Topher, they run the HeroPress Network. She describes herself as a serial volunteer in the community. In early 2022 Cate was hired by A]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Cate DeRosia. Cate is a familiar face in the WordPress community. Along with her husband, Topher, they run the HeroPress Network. She describes herself as a 'serial volunteer in the community'. In early 2022 Cate was hired by Automattic to be a sponsored member of the Community Team, and it’s this role which finds her on the podcast today. We talk about her recent ‘blue sky thinking’ post, which is a forum for people to engage with her and her team, so that future WordPress events can be made different. What does the community of 2022 want from WordPress events? Are we happy with how things have always been done, or do we want something new, something different?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/413bb31d-3129-4e82-8c61-6b7f9d0b8b9d--23-Cate-DeRosia-Talks-About-Rethinking-In-Person-Events.mp3" length="35612042" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Cate DeRosia. Cate is a familiar face in the WordPress community. Along with her husband, Topher, they run the HeroPress Network. She describes herself as a 'serial volunteer in the community'. In early 2022 Cate was hired by Automattic to be a sponsored member of the Community Team, and it’s this role which finds her on the podcast today. We talk about her recent ‘blue sky thinking’ post, which is a forum for people to engage with her and her team, so that future WordPress events can be made different. What does the community of 2022 want from WordPress events? Are we happy with how things have always been done, or do we want something new, something different?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Featured-Image-2.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#23 &#8211; Cate DeRosia Talks About Rethinking In-Person Events</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:36:38</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Cate DeRosia. Cate is a familiar face in the WordPress community. Along with her husband, Topher, they run the HeroPress Network. She describes herself as a 'serial volunteer in the community'. In early 2022 Cate was hired by Automattic to be a sponsored member of the Community Team, and it’s this role which finds her on the podcast today. We talk about her recent ‘blue sky thinking’ post, which is a forum for people to engage with her and her team, so that future WordPress events can be made different. What does the community of 2022 want from WordPress events? Are we happy with how things have always been done, or do we want something new, something different?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Featured-Image-2.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#22 &#8211; Daniel Schutzsmith on How He’s Prepared His Team To Use the Block Editor</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/22-daniel-schutzsmith-on-how-hes-prepared-his-team-to-use-the-block-editor</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=132701</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking about how the block editor is being used by Daniel Schutzsmith and his team. We learn about the transition that they underwent after they'd decided to use the block editor on their government websites. What procedures did they have to put in place to make the transition as smooth as possible and what learning materials were needed. We talk also about his thoughts on where WordPress and, more generally, the web is headed, which can be summed up by the words AI and automation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast were talking about how the block editor is being used by Daniel Schutzsmith and his team. We learn about the transition that they underwent after theyd decided to use the block editor on their government websites. What pr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking about how the block editor is being used by Daniel Schutzsmith and his team. We learn about the transition that they underwent after they'd decided to use the block editor on their government websites. What procedures did they have to put in place to make the transition as smooth as possible and what learning materials were needed. We talk also about his thoughts on where WordPress and, more generally, the web is headed, which can be summed up by the words AI and automation.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/f8e4fc48-80e4-4392-a145-0a48ee9a0f8c--22-Daniel-Schutzsmith-on-How-He-s-Prepared-His-Team-To-Use-the-Block-Editor.mp3" length="38210024" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking about how the block editor is being used by Daniel Schutzsmith and his team. We learn about the transition that they underwent after they'd decided to use the block editor on their government websites. What procedures did they have to put in place to make the transition as smooth as possible and what learning materials were needed. We talk also about his thoughts on where WordPress and, more generally, the web is headed, which can be summed up by the words AI and automation.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Featured-Image.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#22 &#8211; Daniel Schutzsmith on How He’s Prepared His Team To Use the Block Editor</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:39:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking about how the block editor is being used by Daniel Schutzsmith and his team. We learn about the transition that they underwent after they'd decided to use the block editor on their government websites. What procedures did they have to put in place to make the transition as smooth as possible and what learning materials were needed. We talk also about his thoughts on where WordPress and, more generally, the web is headed, which can be summed up by the words AI and automation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Featured-Image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#21 &#8211; Chris Coyier Talks About Why He Sold CSS-Tricks</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/21-chris-coyier-talks-about-why-he-sold-css-tricks</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=132201</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Coyier. Chris has been a user and educator in the WordPress and web development space for many years. He’s an author, podcaster, developer, but is perhaps best known for his website CSS-Tricks. CSS-Tricks has been a valuable source of information about CSS for over 15 years. Updated multiple times a week, the site has articles about every aspect of styling your website. It’s gone through several iterations over those years. A few weeks ago Chris decided it was time for CSS-Tricks to find a new home and it’s now owned and operated by Digital Ocean, a popular cloud computing service provider. This podcast is all about the journey that Chris has had running CSS-Tricks.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Coyier. Chris has been a user and educator in the WordPress and web development space for many years. He’s an author, podcaster, developer, but is perhaps best known for his website CSS-Tricks. CSS-Tricks has been a val]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Coyier. Chris has been a user and educator in the WordPress and web development space for many years. He’s an author, podcaster, developer, but is perhaps best known for his website CSS-Tricks. CSS-Tricks has been a valuable source of information about CSS for over 15 years. Updated multiple times a week, the site has articles about every aspect of styling your website. It’s gone through several iterations over those years. A few weeks ago Chris decided it was time for CSS-Tricks to find a new home and it’s now owned and operated by Digital Ocean, a popular cloud computing service provider. This podcast is all about the journey that Chris has had running CSS-Tricks.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/4a73006a-7930-4afe-b77d-24a62b3fde8c--21-Chris-Coyier-Talks-About-Why-He-Sold-CSS-Tricks.mp3" length="39992329" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Coyier. Chris has been a user and educator in the WordPress and web development space for many years. He’s an author, podcaster, developer, but is perhaps best known for his website CSS-Tricks. CSS-Tricks has been a valuable source of information about CSS for over 15 years. Updated multiple times a week, the site has articles about every aspect of styling your website. It’s gone through several iterations over those years. A few weeks ago Chris decided it was time for CSS-Tricks to find a new home and it’s now owned and operated by Digital Ocean, a popular cloud computing service provider. This podcast is all about the journey that Chris has had running CSS-Tricks.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Featured-Image-3.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>#21 &#8211; Chris Coyier Talks About Why He Sold CSS-Tricks</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:41:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Coyier. Chris has been a user and educator in the WordPress and web development space for many years. He’s an author, podcaster, developer, but is perhaps best known for his website CSS-Tricks. CSS-Tricks has been a valuable source of information about CSS for over 15 years. Updated multiple times a week, the site has articles about every aspect of styling your website. It’s gone through several iterations over those years. A few weeks ago Chris decided it was time for CSS-Tricks to find a new home and it’s now owned and operated by Digital Ocean, a popular cloud computing service provider. This podcast is all about the journey that Chris has had running CSS-Tricks.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Featured-Image-3.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#20 &#8211; Oliver Sild on the State of WordPress Security</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/20-oliver-sild-on-the-state-of-wordpress-security</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=131983</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Oliver Sild from Patchstack. Patchstack is a product which is designed to help you identify plugin vulnerabilities in your WordPress sites. We talk about how, over the past couple of years, Patchstack has released an annual report concerning the state of WordPress security. What are the broad security trends which have emerged over the past 12 months in WordPress Core, plugins and themes. Listen now...]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Oliver Sild from Patchstack. Patchstack is a product which is designed to help you identify plugin vulnerabilities in your WordPress sites. We talk about how, over the past couple of years, Patchstack has released an annual r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Oliver Sild from Patchstack. Patchstack is a product which is designed to help you identify plugin vulnerabilities in your WordPress sites. We talk about how, over the past couple of years, Patchstack has released an annual report concerning the state of WordPress security. What are the broad security trends which have emerged over the past 12 months in WordPress Core, plugins and themes. Listen now...]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/7f09ed95-eb5a-4927-9934-ff99331a40cc--20-Oliver-Sild-on-the-State-of-WordPress-Security.mp3" length="84372935" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Oliver Sild from Patchstack. Patchstack is a product which is designed to help you identify plugin vulnerabilities in your WordPress sites. We talk about how, over the past couple of years, Patchstack has released an annual report concerning the state of WordPress security. What are the broad security trends which have emerged over the past 12 months in WordPress Core, plugins and themes. Listen now...]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#20 &#8211; Oliver Sild on the State of WordPress Security</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:58:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Oliver Sild from Patchstack. Patchstack is a product which is designed to help you identify plugin vulnerabilities in your WordPress sites. We talk about how, over the past couple of years, Patchstack has released an annual report concerning the state of WordPress security. What are the broad security trends which have emerged over the past 12 months in WordPress Core, plugins and themes. Listen now...]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Featured-Image-2.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>#19 – Evangelia Pappa &#038; Bernhard Kau on Making WordCamp Europe Safe and Diverse</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/19-evangelia-pappa-bernhard-kau-on-making-wordcamp-europe-safe-and-diverse</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Evangelia Pappa & Bernhard Kau. They're two of the WordCamp Europe 2022 organising team. They are here to talk about the upcoming event, happening during June, in Porto, Portugal. We talk about the measures that they've put in place to ensure that the event is as safe as possible. We also get into a discussion about the diversity of the organisation of the event, following a recent debate about whether or not more needed to be done in this area.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Evangelia Pappa & Bernhard Kau. Theyre two of the WordCamp Europe 2022 organising team. They are here to talk about the upcoming event, happening during June, in Porto, Portugal. We talk about the measures that theyve put in ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Evangelia Pappa & Bernhard Kau. They're two of the WordCamp Europe 2022 organising team. They are here to talk about the upcoming event, happening during June, in Porto, Portugal. We talk about the measures that they've put in place to ensure that the event is as safe as possible. We also get into a discussion about the diversity of the organisation of the event, following a recent debate about whether or not more needed to be done in this area.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Evangelia Pappa & Bernhard Kau. They're two of the WordCamp Europe 2022 organising team. They are here to talk about the upcoming event, happening during June, in Porto, Portugal. We talk about the measures that they've put in place to ensure that the event is as safe as possible. We also get into a discussion about the diversity of the organisation of the event, following a recent debate about whether or not more needed to be done in this area.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#19 – Evangelia Pappa &#038; Bernhard Kau on Making WordCamp Europe Safe and Diverse</title>
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	<title>#18 &#8211; Leonardo Losoviz on the Block Protocol’s Efforts To Make Blocks Work Universally</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/18-leonardo-losoviz-on-the-block-protocols-efforts-to-make-blocks-work-universally</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=130896</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Leonardo Losoviz. He’s here today to talk about The Block Protocol. This is a new project which aims to make blocks all over the internet interoperable. This might lead to a situation in which WordPress blocks could communicate with blocks in other apps. We talk about how it might work, who stands to benefit and how likely it is to gain traction. Listen to the podcast...]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Leonardo Losoviz. He’s here today to talk about The Block Protocol. This is a new project which aims to make blocks all over the internet interoperable. This might lead to a situation in which WordPress blocks could communica]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Leonardo Losoviz. He’s here today to talk about The Block Protocol. This is a new project which aims to make blocks all over the internet interoperable. This might lead to a situation in which WordPress blocks could communicate with blocks in other apps. We talk about how it might work, who stands to benefit and how likely it is to gain traction. Listen to the podcast...]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Leonardo Losoviz. He’s here today to talk about The Block Protocol. This is a new project which aims to make blocks all over the internet interoperable. This might lead to a situation in which WordPress blocks could communicate with blocks in other apps. We talk about how it might work, who stands to benefit and how likely it is to gain traction. Listen to the podcast...]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#18 &#8211; Leonardo Losoviz on the Block Protocol’s Efforts To Make Blocks Work Universally</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:46:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Leonardo Losoviz. He’s here today to talk about The Block Protocol. This is a new project which aims to make blocks all over the internet interoperable. This might lead to a situation in which WordPress blocks could communicate with blocks in other apps. We talk about how it might work, who stands to benefit and how likely it is to gain traction. Listen to the podcast...]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Featured-Image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#17 – Destiny Kanno and Joe Simpson on Why They Started BlackPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/17-destiny-kanno-and-joe-simpson-on-why-they-started-blackpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=130496</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Destiny Kanno and Joe Simpson. The goal of BlackPress is to bring more creators of Black African descent into the WordPress community, and also provide a community space for those already there to connect, learn from, and support each other. It’s still in the early stages and they are trying to grow with a dedicated Slack channel and regular Meetups. It’s intended to be a safe space for people who share their vision to work together and try to figure out what such a community might look like. It’s a really thought provoking discussion, and shines a light on a very important issue.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Destiny Kanno and Joe Simpson. The goal of BlackPress is to bring more creators of Black African descent into the WordPress community, and also provide a community space for those already there to connect, learn from, and sup]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Destiny Kanno and Joe Simpson. The goal of BlackPress is to bring more creators of Black African descent into the WordPress community, and also provide a community space for those already there to connect, learn from, and support each other. It’s still in the early stages and they are trying to grow with a dedicated Slack channel and regular Meetups. It’s intended to be a safe space for people who share their vision to work together and try to figure out what such a community might look like. It’s a really thought provoking discussion, and shines a light on a very important issue.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Destiny Kanno and Joe Simpson. The goal of BlackPress is to bring more creators of Black African descent into the WordPress community, and also provide a community space for those already there to connect, learn from, and support each other. It’s still in the early stages and they are trying to grow with a dedicated Slack channel and regular Meetups. It’s intended to be a safe space for people who share their vision to work together and try to figure out what such a community might look like. It’s a really thought provoking discussion, and shines a light on a very important issue.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:35:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Destiny Kanno and Joe Simpson. The goal of BlackPress is to bring more creators of Black African descent into the WordPress community, and also provide a community space for those already there to connect, learn from, and support each other. It’s still in the early stages and they are trying to grow with a dedicated Slack channel and regular Meetups. It’s intended to be a safe space for people who share their vision to work together and try to figure out what such a community might look like. It’s a really thought provoking discussion, and shines a light on a very important issue.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Featured-Image-3.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#16 – Jonathan Bossenger on Cleaning Up WordPress Notifications</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/16-jonathan-bossenger-on-cleaning-up-wordpress-notifications</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=130378</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. He’s here to talk about WordPress notifications and how they are managed. He wants there to be a unified space in the WordPress admin which handles all notifications, so that users are in control of what they see and when. Go listen to the podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. He’s here to talk about WordPress notifications and how they are managed. He wants there to be a unified space in the WordPress admin which handles all notifications, so that users are in control of what t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. He’s here to talk about WordPress notifications and how they are managed. He wants there to be a unified space in the WordPress admin which handles all notifications, so that users are in control of what they see and when. Go listen to the podcast.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/914831c0-dea0-4256-9a86-f7f1e85e616f--16-Jonathan-Bossenger-on-Cleaning-Up-WordPress-Notifications.mp3" length="91306543" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. He’s here to talk about WordPress notifications and how they are managed. He wants there to be a unified space in the WordPress admin which handles all notifications, so that users are in control of what they see and when. Go listen to the podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#16 – Jonathan Bossenger on Cleaning Up WordPress Notifications</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:47:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Jonathan Bossenger. He’s here to talk about WordPress notifications and how they are managed. He wants there to be a unified space in the WordPress admin which handles all notifications, so that users are in control of what they see and when. Go listen to the podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Featured-Image-2.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#15 &#8211; Morten Rand-Hendriksen on Governing Open Source Projects</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/15-morten-rand-hendriksen-on-governing-open-source-projects</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=130069</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Morten Rand-Hendriksen wants open source to be governed differently. From paying contributors to making access more universal. Find out why he thinks this overhaul us needed on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast...]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Morten Rand-Hendriksen wants open source to be governed differently. From paying contributors to making access more universal. Find out why he thinks this overhaul us needed on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast...]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Morten Rand-Hendriksen wants open source to be governed differently. From paying contributors to making access more universal. Find out why he thinks this overhaul us needed on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast...]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/bea75d7e-7632-42ef-a134-5a51dc9ee832--15-Morten-Rand-Hendriksen-on-Governing-Open-Source-Projects.mp3" length="56686345" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Morten Rand-Hendriksen wants open source to be governed differently. From paying contributors to making access more universal. Find out why he thinks this overhaul us needed on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast...]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#15 &#8211; Morten Rand-Hendriksen on Governing Open Source Projects</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:58:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Morten Rand-Hendriksen wants open source to be governed differently. From paying contributors to making access more universal. Find out why he thinks this overhaul us needed on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast...]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Featured-Image-1.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#14 &#8211; Dave Smith, Isabel Brison and Joen Asmussen on the New Navigation Block</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/14-dave-smith-isabel-brison-and-joen-asmussen-on-the-new-navigation-block</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=129791</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have three guests… Dave Smith, Isabel Brison and Joen Asmussen. They’re all employed by Automattic, and recently they’ve been working on the new Navigation Block. Find out what it is and how it's going to alter the way that you create your WordPress menus.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have three guests… Dave Smith, Isabel Brison and Joen Asmussen. They’re all employed by Automattic, and recently they’ve been working on the new Navigation Block. Find out what it is and how its going to alter the way that you cre]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have three guests… Dave Smith, Isabel Brison and Joen Asmussen. They’re all employed by Automattic, and recently they’ve been working on the new Navigation Block. Find out what it is and how it's going to alter the way that you create your WordPress menus.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/230a4b46-4b84-484f-84fc-8f20f57a89e2--14-Dave-Smith-Isabel-Brison-Joen-Asmussen-Navigation-Block.mp3" length="48835114" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have three guests… Dave Smith, Isabel Brison and Joen Asmussen. They’re all employed by Automattic, and recently they’ve been working on the new Navigation Block. Find out what it is and how it's going to alter the way that you create your WordPress menus.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#14 &#8211; Dave Smith, Isabel Brison and Joen Asmussen on the New Navigation Block</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:50:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have three guests… Dave Smith, Isabel Brison and Joen Asmussen. They’re all employed by Automattic, and recently they’ve been working on the new Navigation Block. Find out what it is and how it's going to alter the way that you create your WordPress menus.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Featured-Image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#13 &#8211; Chris Lubkert and Rich Tabor on Building Sites With Extendify</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/13-chris-lubkert-and-rich-tabor-on-building-sites-with-extendify</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=129635</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Lubkert and Rich Tabor, from Extendify. Extendify is a library of block patterns and full page layouts which you can use inside of the Block Editor. Chris and Rich, as you will hear, decided a few years ago that they were going to dedicate themselves to working with blocks. They each had their own projects, but Rich recently joined the team because his vision aligned well with Chris’. That vision is to provide designs which you can import directly into WordPress with just a few clicks. From there you can edit them in your own way. And that’s the thrust of the podcast today. What is Extendify? How does it work? What can you achieve with it? What do they plan to build in the future?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Lubkert and Rich Tabor, from Extendify. Extendify is a library of block patterns and full page layouts which you can use inside of the Block Editor. Chris and Rich, as you will hear, decided a few years ago that they we]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Lubkert and Rich Tabor, from Extendify. Extendify is a library of block patterns and full page layouts which you can use inside of the Block Editor. Chris and Rich, as you will hear, decided a few years ago that they were going to dedicate themselves to working with blocks. They each had their own projects, but Rich recently joined the team because his vision aligned well with Chris’. That vision is to provide designs which you can import directly into WordPress with just a few clicks. From there you can edit them in your own way. And that’s the thrust of the podcast today. What is Extendify? How does it work? What can you achieve with it? What do they plan to build in the future?]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Lubkert and Rich Tabor, from Extendify. Extendify is a library of block patterns and full page layouts which you can use inside of the Block Editor. Chris and Rich, as you will hear, decided a few years ago that they were going to dedicate themselves to working with blocks. They each had their own projects, but Rich recently joined the team because his vision aligned well with Chris’. That vision is to provide designs which you can import directly into WordPress with just a few clicks. From there you can edit them in your own way. And that’s the thrust of the podcast today. What is Extendify? How does it work? What can you achieve with it? What do they plan to build in the future?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:36:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Chris Lubkert and Rich Tabor, from Extendify. Extendify is a library of block patterns and full page layouts which you can use inside of the Block Editor. Chris and Rich, as you will hear, decided a few years ago that they were going to dedicate themselves to working with blocks. They each had their own projects, but Rich recently joined the team because his vision aligned well with Chris’. That vision is to provide designs which you can import directly into WordPress with just a few clicks. From there you can edit them in your own way. And that’s the thrust of the podcast today. What is Extendify? How does it work? What can you achieve with it? What do they plan to build in the future?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/13-Chris-Lubkert-and-Rich-Tabor.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#12 &#8211; Amber Hinds on Why Accessibility Matters</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/12-amber-hinds-on-why-accessibility-matters</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=129309</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Amber Hinds. We talk about what online accessibility means, and how it ought to influence any website build. We consider the situations people who need an accessible website might find themselves in. What are they experiencing as they browse the web and what tools are they using? What tools can you use to help in this endeavour, and what tools you might want to avoid?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Amber Hinds. We talk about what online accessibility means, and how it ought to influence any website build. We consider the situations people who need an accessible website might find themselves in. What are they experiencin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Amber Hinds. We talk about what online accessibility means, and how it ought to influence any website build. We consider the situations people who need an accessible website might find themselves in. What are they experiencing as they browse the web and what tools are they using? What tools can you use to help in this endeavour, and what tools you might want to avoid?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/62d0fbfd-48f7-4e0e-af83-29086308d3b5--12-Amber-Hinds-on-Why-Accessibility-Matters.mp3" length="42697957" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Amber Hinds. We talk about what online accessibility means, and how it ought to influence any website build. We consider the situations people who need an accessible website might find themselves in. What are they experiencing as they browse the web and what tools are they using? What tools can you use to help in this endeavour, and what tools you might want to avoid?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>#12 &#8211; Amber Hinds on Why Accessibility Matters</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:44:02</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Amber Hinds. We talk about what online accessibility means, and how it ought to influence any website build. We consider the situations people who need an accessible website might find themselves in. What are they experiencing as they browse the web and what tools are they using? What tools can you use to help in this endeavour, and what tools you might want to avoid?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-12.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#11 &#8211; Vinny McKee on His Block Builder Plugin</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/11-vinny-mckee-on-his-block-builder-plugin</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=128962</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Blocks are the future of WordPress. They offer an easy way to create content and display it on your website in interesting ways. The only problem is that, although they are easy to use, blocks are hard to create. There's a fairly high level of technical concepts and processes which you need to master if you're going to start building your own blocks. Unless of course you can find a block builder plugin like the one that today's guest, Vinny McKee, has created. In the podcast we learn about why Vinny built the plugin, as well as how it works. What problems does it overcome, and are there any limitations to what you can build?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Blocks are the future of WordPress. They offer an easy way to create content and display it on your website in interesting ways. The only problem is that, although they are easy to use, blocks are hard to create. Theres a fairly high level of technical c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Blocks are the future of WordPress. They offer an easy way to create content and display it on your website in interesting ways. The only problem is that, although they are easy to use, blocks are hard to create. There's a fairly high level of technical concepts and processes which you need to master if you're going to start building your own blocks. Unless of course you can find a block builder plugin like the one that today's guest, Vinny McKee, has created. In the podcast we learn about why Vinny built the plugin, as well as how it works. What problems does it overcome, and are there any limitations to what you can build?]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Blocks are the future of WordPress. They offer an easy way to create content and display it on your website in interesting ways. The only problem is that, although they are easy to use, blocks are hard to create. There's a fairly high level of technical concepts and processes which you need to master if you're going to start building your own blocks. Unless of course you can find a block builder plugin like the one that today's guest, Vinny McKee, has created. In the podcast we learn about why Vinny built the plugin, as well as how it works. What problems does it overcome, and are there any limitations to what you can build?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:44:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Blocks are the future of WordPress. They offer an easy way to create content and display it on your website in interesting ways. The only problem is that, although they are easy to use, blocks are hard to create. There's a fairly high level of technical concepts and processes which you need to master if you're going to start building your own blocks. Unless of course you can find a block builder plugin like the one that today's guest, Vinny McKee, has created. In the podcast we learn about why Vinny built the plugin, as well as how it works. What problems does it overcome, and are there any limitations to what you can build?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-11.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#10 &#8211; What’s in WordPress 5.9, and What Is Openverse?</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/10-whats-in-wordpress-5-9-and-what-is-openverse</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=126316</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have something new. Until now I’ve interviewed one person at a time, but today there’s three people on the call, Birgit Pauli-Haack, Marcus Kazmierczak and Zack Krida. So WordPress 5.9 is just around the corner. Initially scheduled for release in December 2021, it has now been pushed back until January 2022. There's a lot in this release, most notably Full Site Editing and we chat through the highlights. The we move on to talk about Openverse, which is a search engine for openly-licensed media. We get into how media is licensed and why this project is a good fit for WordPress, and we round off with some thoughts on how it will integrate with the Block Editor in the future.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have something new. Until now I’ve interviewed one person at a time, but today there’s three people on the call, Birgit Pauli-Haack, Marcus Kazmierczak and Zack Krida. So WordPress 5.9 is just around the corner. Initially schedule]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have something new. Until now I’ve interviewed one person at a time, but today there’s three people on the call, Birgit Pauli-Haack, Marcus Kazmierczak and Zack Krida. So WordPress 5.9 is just around the corner. Initially scheduled for release in December 2021, it has now been pushed back until January 2022. There's a lot in this release, most notably Full Site Editing and we chat through the highlights. The we move on to talk about Openverse, which is a search engine for openly-licensed media. We get into how media is licensed and why this project is a good fit for WordPress, and we round off with some thoughts on how it will integrate with the Block Editor in the future.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have something new. Until now I’ve interviewed one person at a time, but today there’s three people on the call, Birgit Pauli-Haack, Marcus Kazmierczak and Zack Krida. So WordPress 5.9 is just around the corner. Initially scheduled for release in December 2021, it has now been pushed back until January 2022. There's a lot in this release, most notably Full Site Editing and we chat through the highlights. The we move on to talk about Openverse, which is a search engine for openly-licensed media. We get into how media is licensed and why this project is a good fit for WordPress, and we round off with some thoughts on how it will integrate with the Block Editor in the future.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>01:05:52</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have something new. Until now I’ve interviewed one person at a time, but today there’s three people on the call, Birgit Pauli-Haack, Marcus Kazmierczak and Zack Krida. So WordPress 5.9 is just around the corner. Initially scheduled for release in December 2021, it has now been pushed back until January 2022. There's a lot in this release, most notably Full Site Editing and we chat through the highlights. The we move on to talk about Openverse, which is a search engine for openly-licensed media. We get into how media is licensed and why this project is a good fit for WordPress, and we round off with some thoughts on how it will integrate with the Block Editor in the future.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-10-Featured-image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#9 &#8211; Tara King on Encouraging Developers Towards a Gutenberg Future</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/9-tara-king-on-encouraging-developers-towards-a-gutenberg-future</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=125126</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tara King. Tara has recently begun working for Automattic in developer relations, and it’s an important role within the WordPress community. Tara will lead a newly formed team who will get out and about; trying to understand the pain points which people are having with the new editor and full site editing. They will then report this back to the developer and contributor teams, and hopefully establish a feedback loop to make the editor better. They are also creating blogs, podcasts, courses and many other content to help people get up to speed, and perhaps use, or better understand, the Block Editor. If you're interested in, or concerned about, Gutenberg, then have a listen to Tara on the podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tara King. Tara has recently begun working for Automattic in developer relations, and it’s an important role within the WordPress community. Tara will lead a newly formed team who will get out and about; trying to understand ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tara King. Tara has recently begun working for Automattic in developer relations, and it’s an important role within the WordPress community. Tara will lead a newly formed team who will get out and about; trying to understand the pain points which people are having with the new editor and full site editing. They will then report this back to the developer and contributor teams, and hopefully establish a feedback loop to make the editor better. They are also creating blogs, podcasts, courses and many other content to help people get up to speed, and perhaps use, or better understand, the Block Editor. If you're interested in, or concerned about, Gutenberg, then have a listen to Tara on the podcast.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tara King. Tara has recently begun working for Automattic in developer relations, and it’s an important role within the WordPress community. Tara will lead a newly formed team who will get out and about; trying to understand the pain points which people are having with the new editor and full site editing. They will then report this back to the developer and contributor teams, and hopefully establish a feedback loop to make the editor better. They are also creating blogs, podcasts, courses and many other content to help people get up to speed, and perhaps use, or better understand, the Block Editor. If you're interested in, or concerned about, Gutenberg, then have a listen to Tara on the podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:46:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Tara King. Tara has recently begun working for Automattic in developer relations, and it’s an important role within the WordPress community. Tara will lead a newly formed team who will get out and about; trying to understand the pain points which people are having with the new editor and full site editing. They will then report this back to the developer and contributor teams, and hopefully establish a feedback loop to make the editor better. They are also creating blogs, podcasts, courses and many other content to help people get up to speed, and perhaps use, or better understand, the Block Editor. If you're interested in, or concerned about, Gutenberg, then have a listen to Tara on the podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-9-Featured-image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#8 &#8211; Lee Shadle on How Blocks Create New Opportunities</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/8-lee-shadle-on-how-blocks-create-new-opportunities</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=123863</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Lee Shadle. Lee is a WordPress developer at WP Draft, and by his own admission is obsessed with building block based themes, plugins and websites. He’s been using WordPress for many years and as soon as the Gutenberg project was announced, he decided he was going to explore it and learn how it worked. We talk about what he has been building with blocks and why he thinks that they represent a bright future for WordPress. For Lee, it's about the extra capabilities which they bring for end users. We discuss the difficulties developers face learning new skills, and how Lee overcame this. Have a listen to Lee Shadle on the podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Lee Shadle. Lee is a WordPress developer at WP Draft, and by his own admission is obsessed with building block based themes, plugins and websites. He’s been using WordPress for many years and as soon as the Gutenberg ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Lee Shadle. Lee is a WordPress developer at WP Draft, and by his own admission is obsessed with building block based themes, plugins and websites. He’s been using WordPress for many years and as soon as the Gutenberg project was announced, he decided he was going to explore it and learn how it worked. We talk about what he has been building with blocks and why he thinks that they represent a bright future for WordPress. For Lee, it's about the extra capabilities which they bring for end users. We discuss the difficulties developers face learning new skills, and how Lee overcame this. Have a listen to Lee Shadle on the podcast.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/9bbcc691-3a40-4cf0-b0a5-bc861206b0ec--8-Lee-Shadle-on-Why-Blocks-Are-the-Futurre.mp3" length="47947671" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Lee Shadle. Lee is a WordPress developer at WP Draft, and by his own admission is obsessed with building block based themes, plugins and websites. He’s been using WordPress for many years and as soon as the Gutenberg project was announced, he decided he was going to explore it and learn how it worked. We talk about what he has been building with blocks and why he thinks that they represent a bright future for WordPress. For Lee, it's about the extra capabilities which they bring for end users. We discuss the difficulties developers face learning new skills, and how Lee overcame this. Have a listen to Lee Shadle on the podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:39:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Lee Shadle. Lee is a WordPress developer at WP Draft, and by his own admission is obsessed with building block based themes, plugins and websites. He’s been using WordPress for many years and as soon as the Gutenberg project was announced, he decided he was going to explore it and learn how it worked. We talk about what he has been building with blocks and why he thinks that they represent a bright future for WordPress. For Lee, it's about the extra capabilities which they bring for end users. We discuss the difficulties developers face learning new skills, and how Lee overcame this. Have a listen to Lee Shadle on the podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-8-Featured-image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#7 &#8211; Ajit Bohra on Gutenberg, Full Site Editing and React</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/7-ajit-bohra-on-gutenberg-full-site-editing-and-react</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=122369</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Ajit Bohra. He's a full stack developer based in Mumbai, India. He's been working with, and committing to, WordPress for many years. We cover three main topics in this podcast. First a conversation about his thoughts on Gutenberg. Then we discuss Full Site Editing and how it will change WordPress for non-technical users. We finish off chatting about how React development is becoming increasing important for WordPress development.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Ajit Bohra. Hes a full stack developer based in Mumbai, India. Hes been working with, and committing to, WordPress for many years. We cover three main topics in this podcast. First a conversation about his thoughts on]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Ajit Bohra. He's a full stack developer based in Mumbai, India. He's been working with, and committing to, WordPress for many years. We cover three main topics in this podcast. First a conversation about his thoughts on Gutenberg. Then we discuss Full Site Editing and how it will change WordPress for non-technical users. We finish off chatting about how React development is becoming increasing important for WordPress development.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/Ajit-Bohra-on-Gutenberg-Full-Site-Editing-and-the-Need-to-Learn-React.mp3" length="56402985" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Ajit Bohra. He's a full stack developer based in Mumbai, India. He's been working with, and committing to, WordPress for many years. We cover three main topics in this podcast. First a conversation about his thoughts on Gutenberg. Then we discuss Full Site Editing and how it will change WordPress for non-technical users. We finish off chatting about how React development is becoming increasing important for WordPress development.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:46:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Ajit Bohra. He's a full stack developer based in Mumbai, India. He's been working with, and committing to, WordPress for many years. We cover three main topics in this podcast. First a conversation about his thoughts on Gutenberg. Then we discuss Full Site Editing and how it will change WordPress for non-technical users. We finish off chatting about how React development is becoming increasing important for WordPress development.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-7-Featured-image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#6 &#8211; Cory Miller on the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/6-cory-miller-on-the-wordpress-mergers-and-acquisitions-landscape</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=120673</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Cory Miller and he's here to talk about the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape. Recently there's been a uptick in the number of companies being bought. But what do we make of all this? It is a good thing, showing that the WordPress economy is thriving, or should we be concerned that a few big players are buying so many things? Find out what we think on the podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Cory Miller and hes here to talk about the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape. Recently theres been a uptick in the number of companies being bought. But what do we make of all this? It is a good thing, show]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Cory Miller and he's here to talk about the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape. Recently there's been a uptick in the number of companies being bought. But what do we make of all this? It is a good thing, showing that the WordPress economy is thriving, or should we be concerned that a few big players are buying so many things? Find out what we think on the podcast.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/Cory-Miller-on-the-WordPress-Mergers-and-Acquisitions-Landscape.mp3" length="57803148" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Cory Miller and he's here to talk about the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape. Recently there's been a uptick in the number of companies being bought. But what do we make of all this? It is a good thing, showing that the WordPress economy is thriving, or should we be concerned that a few big players are buying so many things? Find out what we think on the podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:48:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On the Jukebox podcast today we have Cory Miller and he's here to talk about the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape. Recently there's been a uptick in the number of companies being bought. But what do we make of all this? It is a good thing, showing that the WordPress economy is thriving, or should we be concerned that a few big players are buying so many things? Find out what we think on the podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-6-Featured-image.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#5 &#8211; Robert Jacobi on Why He’s Putting Gutenberg First</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/5-robert-jacobi-on-why-hes-putting-gutenberg-first</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=119987</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi. Robert is Director of WordPress at Cloudways. He’s been working with open source software for almost twenty years and so today we have a broad discussion about his 'Gutenberg First' approach as well as how the project is evolving. We also chat about WordPress events and Openverse.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi. Robert is Director of WordPress at Cloudways. He’s been working with open source software for almost twenty years and so today we have a broad discussion about his Gutenberg First approach as well as how the pr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi. Robert is Director of WordPress at Cloudways. He’s been working with open source software for almost twenty years and so today we have a broad discussion about his 'Gutenberg First' approach as well as how the project is evolving. We also chat about WordPress events and Openverse.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/601a97348e9993-63339407/Robert-Jacobi-on-why-he-s-putting-Gutenberg-first.mp3" length="52308030" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi. Robert is Director of WordPress at Cloudways. He’s been working with open source software for almost twenty years and so today we have a broad discussion about his 'Gutenberg First' approach as well as how the project is evolving. We also chat about WordPress events and Openverse.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>#4 &#8211; Dan Maby on the Importance of the WordPress Community</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Maby. Dan has been a user of WordPress for many years. As an agency owner he’s used it to build client websites, but, as is so often the case, he came for the software and got caught up in the community. We talk about the importance of the community for Dan and the WordPress project as a whole, and how Dan has set up online events like WordFest to keep people connected. Listen now.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Maby. Dan has been a user of WordPress for many years. As an agency owner he’s used it to build client websites, but, as is so often the case, he came for the software and got caught up in the community. We talk about the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Maby. Dan has been a user of WordPress for many years. As an agency owner he’s used it to build client websites, but, as is so often the case, he came for the software and got caught up in the community. We talk about the importance of the community for Dan and the WordPress project as a whole, and how Dan has set up online events like WordFest to keep people connected. Listen now.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the podcast today we have Dan Maby. Dan has been a user of WordPress for many years. As an agency owner he’s used it to build client websites, but, as is so often the case, he came for the software and got caught up in the community. We talk about the importance of the community for Dan and the WordPress project as a whole, and how Dan has set up online events like WordFest to keep people connected. Listen now.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#3 &#8211; Benjamin Intal on Why He’s Betting His Business on Blocks</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/3-benjamin-intal-on-why-hes-betting-his-business-on-blocks</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[So today on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking to Benjamin Intal from Stackable, which is suite of WordPress blocks. We talk about why he's betting his business on blocks and how the company have evolved their product line over the last three years. From a period in which the adoption of blocks was uncertain to now, in which blocks appear to be gaining more momentum. What problems did they encounter along the way and how they iterated their offering. Listen now.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[So today on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast were talking to Benjamin Intal from Stackable, which is suite of WordPress blocks. We talk about why hes betting his business on blocks and how the company have evolved their product line over the last three year]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[So today on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking to Benjamin Intal from Stackable, which is suite of WordPress blocks. We talk about why he's betting his business on blocks and how the company have evolved their product line over the last three years. From a period in which the adoption of blocks was uncertain to now, in which blocks appear to be gaining more momentum. What problems did they encounter along the way and how they iterated their offering. Listen now.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So today on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking to Benjamin Intal from Stackable, which is suite of WordPress blocks. We talk about why he's betting his business on blocks and how the company have evolved their product line over the last three years. From a period in which the adoption of blocks was uncertain to now, in which blocks appear to be gaining more momentum. What problems did they encounter along the way and how they iterated their offering. Listen now.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:42:05</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-3-Featured-image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>#2 &#8211; Anne McCarthy on How Full Site Editing Will Impact WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/2-anne-mccarthy-on-how-full-site-editing-will-impact-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this, the second episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Anne McCarthy. Anne is Developer Relations Wrangler for Automattic. Her work is focussed on the WordPress.org space, and she is leading the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. She explains what Full Site Editing in WordPress is all about. Why it's needed, what it hopes to achieve and how you can get involved to shape the direction of the project.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this, the second episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Anne McCarthy. Anne is Developer Relations Wrangler for Automattic. Her work is focussed on the WordPress.org space, and she is leading the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. She e]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this, the second episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Anne McCarthy. Anne is Developer Relations Wrangler for Automattic. Her work is focussed on the WordPress.org space, and she is leading the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. She explains what Full Site Editing in WordPress is all about. Why it's needed, what it hopes to achieve and how you can get involved to shape the direction of the project.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this, the second episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Anne McCarthy. Anne is Developer Relations Wrangler for Automattic. Her work is focussed on the WordPress.org space, and she is leading the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. She explains what Full Site Editing in WordPress is all about. Why it's needed, what it hopes to achieve and how you can get involved to shape the direction of the project.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:45:45</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-2-Featured-image-1.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>#1 &#8211; Josepha Haden Chomphosy on the Past, Present, and Future of WordPress</title>
	<link>https://wptavern.com/podcast/1-josepha-haden-chomphosy-on-the-past-present-and-future-of-wordpress</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[WordPress Tavern]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://wptavern.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=113869</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this, the first episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Josepha Haden Chomphosy. She is the Executive Director of the WordPress project, and discusses WordPress' past, present and future. We talk about how WordPress has changed over time and what needs to be considered in the future, to keep the community engaged.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this, the first episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Josepha Haden Chomphosy. She is the Executive Director of the WordPress project, and discusses WordPress past, present and future. We talk about how WordPress has changed over time a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this, the first episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Josepha Haden Chomphosy. She is the Executive Director of the WordPress project, and discusses WordPress' past, present and future. We talk about how WordPress has changed over time and what needs to be considered in the future, to keep the community engaged.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this, the first episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Josepha Haden Chomphosy. She is the Executive Director of the WordPress project, and discusses WordPress' past, present and future. We talk about how WordPress has changed over time and what needs to be considered in the future, to keep the community engaged.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:41:31</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WP-Tavern-Jukebox-1-Featured-image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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