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The WP Minute

WordPress Media Corps

May 29, 2024
Exploring the transition from traditional marketing to the innovative WordPress Media Core, highlighting challenges and the importance of data accessibility. Discussing the struggles of the outgoing Marketing team and the need for organic marketing in the open source WordPress community. Reflecting on the significance of promoting WordPress through dedicated management and exploring the evolving approach of the Media Core team in the WordPress community.
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Quick takeaways

  • Volunteer-led marketing for open-source WordPress struggled due to lack of data access and product engagement, necessitating a more structured approach.
  • WordPress Media Core stirred debates on media definition, transparency, and evaluation criteria, aiming to refine WordPress journalism and coverage.

Deep dives

Challenges with Volunteer-Led Marketing Team for Open-Source WordPress

Marketing for open-source WordPress faced hurdles as the volunteer-led team lacked access to vital data like website traffic and lacked a stake in the product, hindering their effectiveness. The marketing efforts were constrained by the unique nature of open-source WordPress, where marketing had to evolve organically without a dedicated budget. The limitations of the volunteer marketing team highlight the need for a more structured approach to promote WordPress beyond code quality, emphasizing the importance of brand sentiment and organic recommendations.

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