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What Investors Really Want: Funding Insights for Digital and Open Source Founders
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In the evolving digital commerce landscape, successful funding requires strong founder-investor relationships, clear problem-solving focus, and ethical considerations, emphasizing collaborative growth and effective product strategies.…
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WordPress Plugin Review Team Renames Itself the “Plugins Team”
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Plugin Review Team has a new name to match its evolving remit. Over the weekend, team co-rep David Perez announced the team will…
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WordPress Credits Program Launches With University of Pisa Students
From therepository.email Source: Read More Dozens of Italian university students will soon begin contributing to WordPress project as part of a new internship program launched by the WordPress Foundation. WordPress…
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WordPress 6.9 Confirmed for Late 2025 With Roadmap on the Way
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress is getting another major release this year after all. WordPress 6.9 is now scheduled to ship on December 2, 2025. 10up-sponsored core contributor Jeffrey…
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Beyond Hosting: Generalists, Pricing Advice, and AI’s Role in Development
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of Dev Pulse, hosts chat with Jason Cosper about the challenges and humor in infrastructure, consulting rates, communication, and the evolving role…
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The Future of WordPress and AI: Open Protocols, Agentic Workflows, and Industry Transformation
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More As AI advances, WordPress must choose between cloud-based tools or local agent workflows. Emerging protocols allow dynamic communication, influencing automation, privacy, and the future control…
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New Proposal Aims to Bring Phased Updates to WordPress.org Plugins
From therepository.email Source: Read More A new proposal to introduce phased plugin rollouts to the WordPress.org plugin directory has sparked active technical discussion on Trac. The feature, proposed by WordPress…
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Matt Mullenweg says WP Engine fight came after “a lot of community feedback”
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg says the decision to take action against WP Engine last September was based on “a lot of community feedback,” pushing back…
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What Is Fractional Sponsorship?
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More As described by longtime contributor Tammie Lister in a recent episode of Open Talk on Open Channels, fractional sponsorship is when a contributor is sponsored…
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How to Pitch Stories That Matter in the WordPress Community
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this Media Playbook episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks discuss effective pitching for WordPress stories, covering what makes a story newsworthy, and providing practical…
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With Your New Site, Start With Content, Even if the Plan is Messy
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More When a business first starts creating content, it often looks chaotic. There’s not always a strategy. You try a few blog posts, maybe some tutorials…
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Emojis, Exclamation Marks, and Reading the Room in Text
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Tone in writing significantly influences communication, especially in async messages, where emojis, punctuation, and warmth affect how messages are received and interpreted. From openchannels.fm Source:…
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Clarity Beats Brevity in Async Work
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In async work, short messages often lead to confusion. Being clear and detailed helps everyone understand without endless back-and-forth. Good communication is about being useful,…
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What Counts as WordPress News?
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In the world of WordPress, it’s tempting to think that every company update deserves media attention. You’ve landed a new client, launched a product update,…
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WordPress Community Growth Through Alternative Gatherings and New Event Formats
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This episode of Open Event Talk discusses the significance of non-official WordPress events, emphasizing grassroots initiatives like Alt Ctrl Org that foster inclusive conversations and…
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OpenChannels.fm is Proud to Be a Media Partner of The State of the Future AI-Powered Cloud Philippines 2025
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More When we were first invited to be a media partner for this event, we were still known as Do the Woo. A lot has changed…
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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