We’re just a few short weeks away from the release of WordPress 6.3—a significant milestone for the WordPress community as this release officially wraps up Gutenberg Phase 2. To find out more about some of the new features coming to the site editor, Gutenberg, and beyond, we asked Justin Tadlock, WordPress Developer Advocate sponsored by Automattic, to join us for this episode of Press This and tell us everything we need to know ahead of WordPress 6.3.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marketers and web developers often go with their gut feelings, but Viola Gruner, Head of Marketing at Inpsyde, believes in the power of testing over guessing. In this episode, Viola discusses the importance of data-driven decision-making and shares her insights on how to test and confirm ideas instead of relying on assumptions. She highlights surprising results she encountered during experiments, recommends testing tools like Google Optimize and HubSpot, and emphasizes the significance of documenting and celebrating test results. Join us as Viola shares her growth hacking strategies and encourages marketers to embrace testing and learning from each experiment.Download Viola's testing template here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u8p6C-JCqjZ21nKQ9BZhDOHnSEfHtNzcSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Press This, we have the privilege of speaking with Bud Kraus, Chief Education Officer at Joy of WP and a remarkable WordPress educator. What makes Bud’s journey unique is his perspective as a visually impaired individual, which has not only shaped his relationship with WordPress but also made him an exceptional instructor. Join us as we dive into Bud’s teaching techniques, explore the adjustments he has made to navigate WordPress effectively and learn about his inspiring history with the platform. Tune in to gain valuable insights into accessibility and discover how Bud’s experiences have made him a better WordPress educator.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Press This, we have the privilege of hosting Hari Shanker, an Open Source Program Manager at Automattic, who is deeply involved in improving the WordPress contributor experience. In this episode, we talk about the WordPress Contributor Working Group and the newly created Mentorship Program.Hari highlights the challenges faced by contributors in open-source projects and shares strategies to streamline the process, including improved onboarding and mentorship opportunities. Join us as we unravel the potential of these initiatives and learn how to unlock the power of contribution within the WordPress ecosystem.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whether you call it XR, VR, AR, or the metaverse, spatial computing might be the next big trend in how we use the web. This week we talk to Anthony Burchell, a developer on ACF and the creator of the 3 Object Viewer plugin, about how WordPress can power online virtual experiences. We talk about how to get started in the XR space and what effect Apple's Vision Pro headset might have on the industry.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AI is coming, should we be concerned? In this episode of Press This we talk with James Dominy, a Technical Architect, about a talk he recently gave at WordCamp Europe titled "How I learned to stop worrying & love our AI overlords". It's an interesting conversation about the rise of AI in WordPress and what the community is saying about it so far,Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to a special "Word Around the Campfire" edition of the Press This podcast. This month we talk with Sam Brockway, a community manager for Developer Relations at WP Engine, and Mike Davey, the Senior Editor of Delicious Brains, about WordPress's 20th anniversary. We also talk about the controversial releases of WordPress 6.2.1 and 6.2.2.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What do WordPress agencies need to know about using AI tools? In this episode of Press This, we talk to Joe Hoyle, the CTO and co-founder of Human Made, about the ups and downs of using large language models and text-to-image generators for website development. We talk about using AI to create content, code your website, or even change how visitors interact with your site.If you are interested in AI for your agency, this is a must-listen episode. You can also hear more about AI and WordPress at the Human Mades online conference https://hello.humanmade.com/word-on-the-future-ai-for-wordpressSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Press This, we interview WP Engine Principal Developer Advocate Brian Gardner about Frost, a new block-based theme for WordPress.Frost is a clean and powerful block-based theme that's designed to help people lean into Full Site Editing and build with more modular control across their site. It comes with a variety of features, including a built-in pattern library, a responsive design, and support for a variety of block types.Check out the full episode to learn more about the development of Frost and why Brian believes it's a valuable addition to the WordPress community.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you a WordPress developer who wants to take control of your custom field data? In this episode of Press This, we speak to WP Engine Senior Product Manager Iain Poulson, who shares exciting updates about new features in the widely-used Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin. With the release of ACF 6.1, users can now register custom post types and taxonomies, giving developers even more control over their WordPress sites. Don’t miss out on this informative discussion, which could take your site (and the sites you build for clients) to the next level!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy