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#155 – Anthony Jackson on Trying to Figure Out His Way in the Tech World
On the podcast today we have Anthony Jackson, a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur. Anthony shares his journey from developing a passion for computers early on, to starting a computer repair business. He discusses his experiences with WordPress, including frustrations with customisation, and his transition to providing WordPress hosting through platforms like Linode and Docker. Anthony…
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#154 – Anna Hurko on Managing a Growing Plugin Business
On the podcast today we have Anna Hurko. Anna is the CEO of Crocoblock, a company with a suite of dynamic plugins designed to help developers build complex websites. With a background in computer science, Anna transitioned from support roles to leading Crocoblock, and has been with the company for over 11 years. Anna shares…
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#153 – Tammie Lister on Modern Theme Development and Artistic Exploration
In this episode Tammie Lister, who has a deep history with WordPress and themes, discusses the evolution of WordPress theming, the concept of Full Site Editing, and its adoption challenges. She highlights the importance of experimentation and adaptability in themes, the underestimated impact of block themes and theme.json, and envisions a future where themes might…
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#152 – David Darke on Building a Successful Agency Through Strategic Growth
On the podcast today we have David Darke, co-founder of Atomic Smash, a Bristol-based digital agency specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce optimisation. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has grown from two to twenty employees, overcoming challenges such as skepticism about their youth and the complexities of scaling. Darke talks about the importance of…
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Patchstack Rejected as WordCamp Europe 2025 Sponsor Due to Lack of ‘Significant’ WordPress Contributions
Oliver Sild, CEO of Patchstack, shared on X an email he received from WordCamp Central […]
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WordPress.com Launches Studio Sync
WordPress.com has introduced Studio Sync, a new feature for its local development app, Studio. Launched […]
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#151 – Elena Brescacin on Accessibility Challenges and Solutions
In this episode I talk with accessibility consultant Elena Brescacin from Italy. We discuss the Block Editor’s benefits, and areas for improvement, such as better search block functionality and template duplication for multilingual sites. Elena emphasises WordPress’ backend accessibility and suggests more consistent focus for testing websites. We explore Elena’s experiences with internet accessibility, challenges…
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Hosting and Themes Teams Announce Representatives for 2025
The Themes and Hosting teams has unveiled their representatives for 2025. Themes Team Reps In […]
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WordPress.org Services Resume After Holiday Break
Automattician Alex Shiels of the Meta team has announced the resumption of WordPress.org services after […]
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