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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…
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How One Solo Agency Owner Manages Hundreds of WordPress Sites (Without Losing His Mind)
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Running a massive web design business solo, while focusing on one platform, automating wisely, networking locally, and keeping support simple can help with strategies to…
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Community Engagement Strategies for Successful WooCommerce and WordPress Plugins
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of Woo Product Chat, co-hosts discuss “community thinking” in WordPress and WooCommerce plugins, highlighting the importance of user feedback and effective engagement…
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Second Plaintiff Joins Class Action Alleging Automattic, Mullenweg Disrupted WP Engine Access
From therepository.email Source: Read More A proposed class action against Automattic and CEO Matt Mullenweg is escalating, with a second plaintiff joining the lawsuit and new details emerging about the…
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WordPress Multilingual, Translation and Community with Pascal Birchler and Robert Windisch
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of The WordPress Way, listen to shared insights on translating WordPress, performance boosts, community involvement, and future multilingual features. They emphasize the…
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Mary Hubbard Moves to Rebuild Trust After WordPress.org Bans
From therepository.email Source: Read More After months of uncertainty surrounding bans on WordPress.org, WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard has proposed reforms aimed at restoring trust and improving transparency in the…
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Patchstack Becomes Top CVE Coordinator, Surpassing Microsoft in Reported Vulnerabilities
From therepository.email Source: Read More Patchstack has become the world’s most prolific vulnerability coordinator, surpassing Microsoft in total CVEs assigned, according to new data from CVE.icu, which analyzes vulnerability disclosures…
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Do the Woo is Sponsoring WordCamp Europe 2025
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More We’re exciting to sponsor WordCamp Europe 2025 again. Come by our booth and join the community conversatoin. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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WordPress Sites Cost Up to 44% Less Than Proprietary CMS Platforms, WP Engine Report Finds
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress is free, but running it isn’t. A new report from WP Engine aims to quantify just how much companies are spending behind the scenes…
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Second Plaintiff to Join Class Action Against Automattic, Mullenweg Over WP Engine Dispute
From therepository.email Source: Read More A proposed class action over WP Engine’s temporary blocked access to WordPress.org last year is moving forward, with lead plaintiff Ryan Keller expected to file…
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WordPress.org Plugin Submissions Surge 87% Amid Rise in AI Tools
From therepository.email Source: Read More Less than a year after clearing their backlog and bringing wait times down, the WordPress Plugin Review Team is facing a new challenge: volume. Plugin…
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Matt Mullenweg Settles Caregiver Lawsuits Days Before Trial
From therepository.email Source: Read More Two lawsuits filed by former caregivers against WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and his family have settled just days before one was scheduled to go to…
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Inside WordCamp Europe 2025: Lead Organizers on Making Basel Affordable, Inclusive, and Community-First
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp Europe 2025 is just around the corner, set to take place June 5–7 in Basel, Switzerland. It’s the 13th edition of the flagship WordCamp,…
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WordCamp Europe 2025 Organizers Share Insights and Excitement
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This special episode of WordPress Event Talk is all about WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, highlighting organizers’ insights on inclusivity, accessibility, childcare, workshops, and…
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From Functional to Scalable: WooCommerce Solutions with an Enterprise Mindset
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Some insight on agencies who focus on enterprise-level solutions for mid-market WooCommerce clients, emphasizing customized, scalable technologies and decoupled architectures to enhance reliability and growth.…
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One For the Road via PressConf with Adam and Emma
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More During PressConf 2025, hosts and guests highlighted the significance of in-person connections within the WordPress community, emphasizing candid conversations, relationship-building, emotional moments, and the event’s…
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How to Say No to Feature Requests Without Upsetting Your Customers
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The challenges of declining customer feature requests while maintaining goodwill. Strategies include transparent communication, offering alternatives, and using data for prioritization, preserving product vision. From…
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Your Website Could Use a Changelog to Fuel Creativity
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Website changelogs, often overlooked, document progress and small victories. They provide transparency, spark creativity, and offer audiences insight into a site’s evolution—important for all creators,…
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Why Contributor Day in Basel is a Must-Do
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Contributor Day at WordCamp Europe 2025 is a community event on June 5th in Basel, Switzerland, encouraging contributions to the WordPress project for all skill…
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Lessons Learned From 15 Years of Building Complex WooCommerce Sites with Matt Schwartz
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In Woo AgencyChat, host Robert Jacobi chats with Matt Schwartz from Inspry about their journeys in WordPress, WooCommerce insights, lessons in agency growth, and the…
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From Grassroots to Global: How WordPress Campus Connect is Nurturing the Next Generation of Users and Contributors
From therepository.email Source: Read More For years, Anand Upadhyay had been trying to grow the WordPress community in Ajmer, a small city in northwestern India. He and his wife, Pooja…
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Why Agency Maturity Matters When Choosing WooCommerce (or Any Ecommerce Platform)
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This post highlights the significance of assessing business maturity when recommending WooCommerce to clients, ensuring they understand long-term commitments for successful online store management. From…
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The Media Corps Is Dead. What Now for WordPress Marketing?
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Media Corps — launched in March 2024 to improve collaboration between the project and independent media in the WordPress ecosystem — has officially…
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A Recap of PressConf 2025
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The episode of WordPress Event Talk discusses PressConf, led by new host Michelle Frechette. Our hosts share insights on networking, event structure, participant feedback, and…
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WordCamp US 2025 Moves Ahead With New Leads After Automattic Layoffs Disrupt Planning
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp US 2025 is finally moving forward with an entirely new — and relatively inexperienced — lead organizing team, following delays triggered by the layoffs…