WP Townhall 007: Can WordPress Be Great Again? (Kevin's 3-3-3 Plan)
In this episode of WP Townhall, we're discussing Kevin's "3-3-3 plan" for improving WordPress. Our conversation examines three key issues: neglect of core CMS functionality, challenges with the block editor implementation, and insufficient emphasis on design/UX.
We explore potential solutions including native custom post types, improved content management tools, and unified UI/UX standards. The discussion covers WordPress's evolution from a blogging platform to powering business websites, with guest speakers like Patrick Gallagher providing insights on the feasibility of forking WordPress.
We tackle the dynamics between WordPress's open source nature and commercial interests, examining Matt Mullenweg's leadership and its impact on the platform's development. The conversation highlights different perspectives on WordPress's future direction while maintaining focus on practical improvements. We conclude with a discussion of video content hosting and distribution strategies for WordPress sites.
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