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WordCamp Asia 2026 Handover Sparks Tensions Between Organizers and WordCamp Central
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp Asia is set to return in 2026 — but not without behind-the-scenes tension. Organizers of the 2025 event say they were sidelined in choosing…
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Automattic Marks 20 Years, Looks Ahead to AI Era and Next 20 Years
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, marking two decades since Matt Mullenweg hired Donncha Ó Caoimh to help build WordPress.com. What began as…
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Patricia Brun Torre Shares Grievances of 100+ Contributors with WordPress Leadership
From therepository.email Source: Read More At WordCamp Europe 2025, contributor Patricia Brun Torre presented WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard with a document capturing the concerns of more than 100 contributors.…
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The Evolving Landscape of Core Contribution and Company Sponsorship
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In Open Talk on Open Source, Adam Weeks, Tammy Lister, Zach Stepek, and Tim Monner discuss the importance of contributing to WordPress, exploring various forms…
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Measuring Success in Video Marketing: Why Views Aren’t Everything
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More View counts aren’t definitive for video marketing success. Focus on quality viewers, conversion-oriented content, and long-term impact instead of just numbers for achieving meaningful results.…
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New, Open Channels Dispatch: Rebranding, Site Updates, and What’s Next for OpenChannels FM
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More BobWP kicks off Open Channels Dispatch to share quick updates and news about the rebranded Open Channels FM. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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How Non-Developers Can Start Contributing to WordPress Translations (And Why It Matters)
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More One of the most inspiring aspects of the WordPress ecosystem is its commitment to making the web accessible in every language. In a recent episode…
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Can WordPress Finally Fix Five for the Future? Contributors See Rare Chance for Reform
From therepository.email Source: Read More After years of stalled conversations, a packed roundtable at WordCamp Europe 2025 has sparked fresh momentum to reform Five for the Future (5ftF), the initiative…
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Transparency, Community, and the Human Touch with Miriam Schwab
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of “Woo Product Chat,” co-hosts James and Katie chat with Miriam Schwab from Elementor about transparency in software, community engagement, and the…
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The Value of Starting Over in the Tech Industry
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More A journey shows that success isn’t a straight path. Embrace resilience, self-reflection, and the courage to reinvent yourself in a changing tech world. From openchannels.fm…
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WordCamp US Faces Scrutiny Over Automattic’s Role as Ticket Sales Lag
From therepository.email Source: Read More A post from the official WordCamp US X account on Wednesday stirred confusion about Automattic’s involvement in this year’s flagship WordPress event — and reignited…
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Tihomir Dmitrović’s Journey: Integrating AI Agents in WordPress Using MCP
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of Emerging Tech, host Dave talks to Tole, an innovative developer who shares his journey from mobile to WordPress. He discusses his…
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Finding Your Community: The Challenge of Reaching WooCommerce End Users vs. Developers
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More When it comes to building successful plugins and products for WordPress or WooCommerce, everyone talks about the importance of “community.” But what does that really…
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AspirePress: The Quiet Project Powering FAIR’s Infrastructure
From therepository.email Source: Read More A year ago, AspirePress didn’t exist. Today, it powers the download and update infrastructure for the FAIR project, the Linux Foundation-backed effort to decentralize WordPress…
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How to Tell If Your WordPress News Is Really Newsworthy with Rae Morey and Adam Weeks
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In the first of the series, Media Playbook, Rae and Adam discuss how to connect WordPress businesses with the media. They share tips on crafting…
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We Are Welcoming Woo As a New Sponsor
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Since 2018, WooCommerce has been a vital partner for Do the Woo, promoting the brand and providing resources. They will now sponsor Open Channels FM…
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Who’s Behind FAIR? Inside the Coalition Seeking to Redefine WordPress Software Distribution
From therepository.email Source: Read More The launch of the FAIR Package Manager — built in secret, backed by the Linux Foundation, and announced last week alongside WordCamp Europe — has…
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WordPress Leadership Says ‘No’ to Bringing Back Sustainability Team Despite Public Plea and Community Petition
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and Executive Director Mary Hubbard have knocked back calls from the community to reinstate the WordPress Sustainability Team, despite a public…
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Wrapping Up the Rebrand Series with BobWP
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More BobWP wraps up the rebranding of Do the Woo into Open Channels FM. The new channel features five diverse shows, maintaining core values while offering…
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Alt Ctrl Org Draws 200+ for Open Discussion on WordPress, Free Software, and Governance
From therepository.email Source: Read More The Alt Ctrl Org side event, held alongside WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, was initially envisioned as an informal meetup and a safe space for…
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WordCamp Europe 2025 Wraps in Basel as Organizers Look to Kraków for 2026
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp Europe 2025 wrapped up on Saturday at the Messe and Congress Center Basel in Switzerland, drawing more than 1,800 attendees — including 26% who…
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Rebrand: Amplifying with the Open Source Reach Show
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Bob’s getting close to wrapping up the series and introducing “Open Source Reach,” exploring open source’s real-world impacts beyond coding. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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The Community Responds to FAIR: Hope, Skepticism, and Support for Decentralizing WordPress
From therepository.email Source: Read More Within hours of FAIR’s launch at Alt Ctrl Org in Basel, reactions from across the WordPress community began rolling in — via blog posts, Slack…
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Thanks to The Repository for Sharing Our Next Chapter
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More It means a lot to be recognized by a publication that truly gets the WordPress ecosystem. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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Rebrand: Moving the Needle with the Content Sparks Show
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More On today’s BobWP Unplugged, host BobWP walks us through day five of the OpenChannel FM rebranding series. He gives us a look at Content Sparks,…
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Rebrand: Our New Show WP Voices
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More BobWP is shaking things up with a rebrand of his podcast, introducing “WP Voices”, where community members share their WordPress experiences. Expect humor, familiar faces,…
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Rebrand: Expanding the Open Web Conversations Show
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The episode introduces the show Open Web Conversatioins during the Open Channel FM’s rebranding series, featuring insights from builders and innovators on digital identity, emerging…
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Version 6.0 OpenChannels.fm Changelog
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More An update to our changelog for OpenChannels.fm 6.0 From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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Rebrand: Do the Woo Podcast Is Still Here
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More BobWP updates listeners on the evolution of “Do the Woo,” a podcast focused on WooCommerce. It features diverse hosts and segments, catering to all experience…
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New FAIR Project Aims to Decentralize WordPress.org Services, Backed by Linux Foundation and Hundreds of Contributors
From therepository.email Source: Read More A coalition of WordPress contributors, open source organizations and businesses have launched a project they hope will reshape how WordPress sites connect to the wider…
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Press Release: Do the Woo Rebrands to OpenChannels.fm
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Do the Woo has rebranded as OpenChannels.fm, expanding its podcast community to cover various aspects of the open web, while still celebrating WooCommerce as a…
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Do the Woo Rebrands as OpenChannels.fm, Marking a New Chapter for the Community-Driven Podcast Network
From therepository.email Source: Read More Do the Woo has a new name and a bigger vision. Rebranded as OpenChannels.fm, the long-running podcast network is leaning into what it’s become —…
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The Rebrand: Do the Woo is now OpenChannels.fm
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More So, the podcast “Do the Woo” is now “OpenChannels.fm”! It’s a cool rebrand to reflect their broader focus on WordPress and open web topics, while…
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Community Divided as Mary Hubbard’s Move to Rebuild Trust Faces Scrutiny
From therepository.email Source: Read More A little over a week since proposing reforms to restore trust and improve transparency following months of bans on WordPress.org and Slack, WordPress Executive Director…
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WordPress Turns 22: Celebrations, Reflections, and the Road Ahead
From therepository.email Source: Read More On May 27, WordPress marked its 22nd birthday. From a simple blogging platform launched in 2003 to powering 43.5% of the web today (according to…
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Automattic Resumes WordPress Contributions in Surprise Move After Five-Month Pause
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic is scaling back up its contributions to the WordPress project after stepping back in January, announcing it is “ready to press play again” and…
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WordPress Has a New AI Team. Here’s What They’re Planning to Do
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress project has a new AI team — and the news is already drawing positive reactions and excitement across the community. WordPress Executive Director…
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Building Reliable WooCommerce Sites: Insights into Hosting, Scaling, and Workflow
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Shared strategies to ensure reliable WooCommerce performance during traffic spikes, emphasizing standardized processes, trusted hosting partnerships, and automated testing to foster client trust and ease…
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Launching Upload Worthy: Video Strategy, Brand Awareness, and Conversions for WordPress Product Creators
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The inaugural episode of “Upload Worthy” explores video marketing strategies with hosts Christian Taylor and Adam Weeks. They discuss timing for video investment, brand awareness…
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Reinventing Careers and Building Resilience in Tech with Mendel Kurland
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Zach and Carl chat with Mendel Kurland, sharing stories of resilience, reinvention, and the human side of tech, wrapping it all in laughs and life…