The WP Minute+
For long-form interviews, news, and commentary about the WordPress ecosystem. This is the companion show to The WP Minute, your favorite 5-minutes of WordPress news every week.
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You Aren’t Responsible for Your Client’s Privacy Policy
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Donata Stroink-Skillrud, president of Termageddon. Donata highlights the importance of privacy compliance for websites and explains that most modern sites need a privacy policy to avoid legal consequences and gain user trust. Privacy-friendly websites are now a key differentiator in the market, and she provides practical advice on how to inform clients about data collection...
AI + Humanity = A Better Customer Experience?
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Malcolm Peralty of Pressable. Malcolm shared his extensive experience with WordPress and Drupal (including their differences) and filled us in on his role at Pressable. He also gave us a peek into innovative AI integrations for website management, the importance of a human element in customer service, and his journey as a co-author of a...
The Future of WordPress With Mary Hubbard
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Mary Hubbard, the Executive Director of WordPress. Mary gives us the scoop about her first year in the role, the project’s momentum, community engagement, and upcoming developments for WordPress 7.0. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in open-source leadership, AI integration, and community revitalization. It’s a can’t-miss episode for anyone interested in the...
WordPress in Your Browser? How my.WordPress.net Makes the CMS Personal
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, we explore the new my.WordPress.net project. It’s a browser-based WordPress sandbox that emphasizes privacy, portability, and AI integration. WordPress contributors Alex Kirk and Brandon Payton join Eric to demonstrate how this tool might transform personal and professional workflows. </p><p>The demo covers potential use cases, including a contact management app, chat-to-blog functionality, and an experimental AI...
How GoDaddy Is Using AI To Improve the WordPress UX
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack chats with Adam Warner from GoDaddy. Adam fills us in on the company’s community engagement, the Airo® AI suite, and its agency program. The discussion also examines how GoDaddy is integrating AI into its offerings, the importance of personal relationships in business, and the tools available for agencies to manage their clients effectively. The conversation highlights the...
The Keys to a Sustainable WordPress Community
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Job, who shares her journey from studying philosophy to becoming a leader in the Nigerian WordPress community. Mary discusses the importance of community building, the challenges of volunteering, and the need for sustainable practices in open-source contributions. She emphasizes the role of businesses in giving back to the community and the necessity of engaging...
Do Founders Make Great Marketers?
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Ben Pines shares his journey from being an early employee at Elementor to starting his own consulting business focused on founder-led marketing. He discusses the unique challenges business owners face in marketing, the importance of building authority, and the current state of the WordPress plugin market. The episode also includes thoughts on attention, monetization, and distribution, with an emphasis...
Proven Sales Strategies for Your WordPress Agency
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes Olly Feldman, the Head of Global Sales at Hosting.com. Together, they discuss the intricacies of agency sales and the importance of building relationships to understand client needs. Olly shares insights on how agencies can level up by focusing on their core competencies and productizing their services for scalability. He emphasizes the significance of consultative selling...
The Right Way to Onboard Your Agency Clients
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes LaunchBay co-founder Sam Chlebowski. They discuss the evolution of agency models, the importance of finding a niche, and how LaunchBay serves as a client onboarding automation platform. They also explore the challenges agencies face in a competitive market, the significance of standardization versus productization, and the role of effective onboarding in agency success. Sam shares insights...
How WordPress Is Reaching the Next Generation of Contributors
<p>Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute<br>Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support</p><br><p>On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Isotta Peira, head of the WordPress Credits Program, an initiative aimed at connecting students with the open-source community. Isotta shares how the program was developed to provide students with practical WordPress skills while contributing to the community. </p><p>The episode also provides an in-depth look at onboarding students, assigning mentors, and providing a c...
