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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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47:00

Marketing Agencies Adjusting in 2025

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2025/03/31

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt sits down with Mario Peshev, founder of DevriX, to discuss how marketing agencies must adapt to industry shifts in 2025. Mario shares insights from running a high-level WordPress consultancy, working with enterprise clients, and navigating the rapidly changing landscape of digital marketing, SEO, and AI. He shared his agency’s transition from general web development to specializing

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60:22

Accepting Change in WordPress

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2025/03/24

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt is joined by Nathan Wrigley to discuss the evolving landscape of WordPress and the broader tech industry. The conversation touches on AI’s impact on development, the changing nature of podcasting, and how WordPress professionals must adapt to the rapid technological shifts. Nathan shares his experiences with AI tools, revealing his initial struggles and skepticism, while Matt

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46:13

Open Source Saved My Life

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2025/03/17

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt welcomes Robert DeVore, a seasoned WordPress developer and entrepreneur, to discuss how open source changed his life. Robert shares his journey from launching a cannabis-related WordPress plugin in 2015 to rapidly developing AI-powered tools for the WordPress ecosystem today. He reflects on the challenges he faced in the cannabis industry, particularly being “debanked,” which

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40:15

Publishers Still Choose WordPress

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2025/03/10

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt sits down with Steve Burge, founder of PublishPress, to discuss why publishers choose WordPress despite growing competition and shifting industry trends. Steve shares his journey from teaching and writing books to building and managing a suite of WordPress plugins focused on content management. His experience with government agencies, universities, and major publishers has shaped

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34:27

Scaling Your WordPress Agency in 2025

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2025/03/03

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt welcomes Nat Miletic, founder of Clio Websites, to discuss the challenges and strategies for scaling a WordPress agency in 2025. Nat shares insights into the evolution of WordPress development, the role of AI in agency workflows, and how agencies can adapt to a rapidly changing digital landscape. He emphasizes the importance of standardizing workflows, focusing on client

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37:43

Thinking Outside of the WordPress Box

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2025/02/24

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt sits down with Tessa Kriesel, a seasoned expert in developer relations and founder of Built for Devs. Once deeply involved in WordPress, Tessa now works with developer-focused companies to help them engage technical audiences authentically. She shares insights on how companies can build trust, engage communities effectively, and think strategically beyond traditional marketing.The

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28:48

Making A Career From WordPress

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2025/02/17

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt welcomes Laurence Bahiirwa, a WordPress developer at Freemius and the creator of the TechiePress YouTube channel. Laurence shares his journey from being a high school ICT teacher to freelancing and eventually landing a role at Freemius. He discusses how his YouTube channel played a crucial role in securing his current job, acting as both a portfolio and proof of his expertise.The

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60:32

Is Open Source Overused?

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2025/02/13

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute, Matt Medeiros and Mark Zemanski discuss the overuse and misinterpretation of the term 'open source,' particularly in the context of WordPress. They reference a recent episode of WP Town Hall where Mark posed the question to Chris Pearson. Matt and Mark explore the complexities and nuances behind 'open source,' noting the difference between open source code and the brand value of WordPress. They

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32:53

The Challenges WordPress Professionals Face in 2025

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2025/02/10

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ podcast, Matt sits down with Victor Ramirez, an experienced technologist working at the intersection of WordPress and data analytics. The conversation explores the challenges WordPress professionals will encounter in 2025, from increasing competition in the CMS market to the impact of AI on development and marketing.Victor shares insights from his career working with enterprise organizations like

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44:20

Diversify with Shopify

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2025/02/03

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt chats with Katie Keith, co-founder of Barn2 Plugins, about her decision to diversify her WordPress-focused business by introducing Shopify apps. Katie shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of the WordPress ecosystem, touching on the increasing uncertainties surrounding WooCommerce and WordPress leadership. While Barn2 remains committed to its existing WordPress products,

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52:34

Cory Miller on A2 & Post Status Acquisitions

The WP Minute+ ·

2025/01/29

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. Cory Miller has been at the center of two major shifts in the WordPress ecosystem.First, he sold his full ownership of Post Status to Marieke van de Rakt and Joost de Valk, who are now forming a new nonprofit entity to back it. Matt explores Cory’s timeline of running Post Status after acquiring it from Brian Krogsgard.Today, he is part of the A2 Hosting acquisition by World Host Group, a private equity-backed company

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39:21

Marketing at a Managed WordPress Host

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2025/01/27

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of *The WP Minute+*, Matt chats with Ariele Krantzow, the Marketing Lead at Pressable, a Managed WordPress Host. Ariele shares her journey from a design-focused background to a thriving career in content and marketing. She highlights her experience as a long-time WordPress user, the community's influence, and the rapid learning curve she faced when she joined Pressable just in time for her first WordCamp.The

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52:57

Exploring AI Opportunity Outside of WordPress

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2025/01/18

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of *The WP Minute+*, Matt sits down with recurring guest Mark Szymanski to discuss the evolving role of AI in their daily workflows. From creating content and writing code to experimenting with tools like Claude and Cursor, they explore both the promises and frustrations of AI-powered solutions. Matt shares his journey of using AI for coding a personal project, detailing the challenges of token limits, tooling

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11:49

My WordPress 2025 Predictions

The WP Minute+ ·

2025/01/06

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. I’m sure we’re all glad that year of WordPress is behind us.WordCamp US 2024 marked the start of a transformative era for the culture of WordPressers—a situation that thrust the community and the greater ecosystem into a tailspin with widespread uncertainty and instability across various sectors.As of this writing, we’re still unsure how the lawsuit between Matt Mullenweg/Automattic vs WP Engine will fully play out. While we

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44:00

Top 5 WordPress Articles for Freelancers 2024

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2024/12/16

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. I recently caught up with Eric Karkovac to look back at his most influential WP Minute articles from 2024. As our resident voice for WordPress freelancers, Eric brings a unique perspective - he doesn't just write about WordPress, he actively builds client sites and runs his own business. This combination of hands-on experience shapes everything he writes.Our conversation explored the real challenges facing WordPress professionals

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56:53

Get Better At Email Marketing in 2025

The WP Minute+ ·

2024/12/10

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. I recently sat down with Jason Resnick, founder of NurtureKit.co, to explore the changing landscape of email marketing as we head into 2024. The timing couldn't be better - with major shifts happening at Gmail, Yahoo, and Apple, WordPress professionals need to understand how these changes impact their email strategies.Jason shared fascinating insights about how email platforms are pushing us toward more authentic engagement. Gone

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54:22

Coding with AI For Noobs

The WP Minute+ ·

2024/12/02

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this fascinating conversation with Mark Szymanski, we dove into our evolving perspectives on AI tools, particularly in coding and content creation. What makes this discussion particularly interesting is how both Mark and I have shifted from skepticism to seeing AI as a powerful assistant in our work. I shared my recent experience using Claude and Cursor to build a web application - something I never thought I'd be able to do

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39:16

Is WordPress 6.7 Good?

The WP Minute+ ·

2024/11/25

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. I sat down with Brian Coords to dive into WordPress 6.7 and specifically the new Twenty Twenty-Five default theme. While 6.7 might not seem like a groundbreaking release at first glance, it's laying important groundwork with features like block bindings and improvements to the block editor. Brian and I had an interesting discussion about the Twenty Twenty-Five theme's minimalist approach and how it differs from Twenty Twenty-Four

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30:43

What's the deal with PressConf?

The WP Minute+ ·

2024/11/18

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode, I sat down with Raquel Manriquez, Community Manager at Elegant Themes, to discuss her exciting new venture - PressConf. This event is a spiritual successor to the legendary Pressnomics conference, which was a cornerstone event for WordPress business professionals. Raquel shares her journey of launching her own business, Wonderland Curious, and how the idea to revive this beloved conference came from a genuine

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28:10

50 Pieces of Content w/ Roger Williams

The WP Minute+ ·

2024/11/11

Say thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. On the latest episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Roger Williams from Kinsta. Roger shared his journey into the WordPress space, starting from his early days building websites for clients to his current role heading up content at Kinsta.We discussed the evolution of video and audio content over the past decade. Roger reminisced about the challenges of editing videos back in 2009-2010 compared to

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