
Press This WordPress Community Podcast
Dive into the heart of WordPress with “Press This,” a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress. Join host Brian Gardner, WordPress Advocate at WP Engine, as he explores various topics with community members, from the block editor to building a WordPress business.
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May 2, 2023 • 26min
Rebranding In Public: How iThemes is rebranding as SolidWP
Rebranding can be intimidating and time-consuming, but sometimes it is the only way forward. Join us on this week’s episode of Press This as we chat with Devin Walker, General Manager at StellarWP and co-founder of GiveWP, about “rebranding in public”. Don’t miss out on this fascinating discussion about branding, community engagement, and the power of collaboration in the tech world.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 25, 2023 • 27min
Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
In this episode of PressThis, Delicious Brains Senior Editor Mike Davey and WP Engine Community Manager for Developer Relations Sam Brockway join us for our monthly "Word Around the Campfire" episode where we review news and updates from the WordPress community.For our April 2023 episode, Sam tells us about her favorite new features in WordPress 6.2 and Mike shares some of his recent experiments with AutoGPT and WordPress.If you're looking to keep up with the latest news in WordPress, listen to this episode of PressThis now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 18, 2023 • 24min
Press This: What’s New in WordPress 6.2
WordPress 6.2 was released last month, bringing with it a slew of new features and functionality.From a re-imagined Site Editor to new WordPress blocks, 6.2 also saw Gutenberg Phase 2 wind down, with plans to continue extending the block-based editor moving ahead at full steam.In this episode of Press This, we speak with Core Contributor and WordPress Developer Relations Advocate at Automattic, Justin Tadlock, to find out more about WordPress 6.2 and plans for Gutenberg Phase 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

Apr 11, 2023 • 21min
When Agencies Should Hire Other Agencies
Though it may seem counterintuitive, working with other agencies to share client work is a great way to create beautiful websites you may not have been able to do on your own.In this episode of Press This, we talk with Bobby King from White Label Agency about why agencies can benefit from working together. The White Label Agency specializes in collaborating with other digital PR and WordPress agencies to deliver websites that clients love. Find out when and why your WordPress agency might need to partner up on a project.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 28, 2023 • 25min
How TrustedLogin Improves The Support Experience
Have you ever needed to share admin access to your WordPress site with a support representative? In this episode of Press This, we speak with Zack Katz, the founder of TrustedLogin, about how he decided to fix this process using encryption to protect customer information and provide temporary admin access for customer support.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 21, 2023 • 23min
The React-Gutenberg Bridge for WordPress
The WordPress post editor is known for its easy and clean UI, but will move to a headless WordPress site cost you that ease of use? In this episode of Press This we talk to Blake Wilson and Teresa Gobble about how the React-Gutenberg Bridge provides the flexibility of a decoupled website while making sure marketers can keep using the WordPress interface they love.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 7, 2023 • 30min
How WordPress Certification Can Help Developers Stand Out
Have you ever wondered how you can stand out in the competitive world of WordPress development? What if WordPress certification was a way to help you differentiate as a developer? In this episode of Press This, we dive into the topic of certification with CertifyWP and WPConnects Founder Talisha Lewallen, who’s been helping military veterans find new careers—and credentials—within 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

Feb 28, 2023 • 27min
Can AI Improve WordPress Documentation?
In this episode, Doc Pop talks with the Chief Technology Officer at WPMU Dev, Aaron Edwards about the world of AI. They dive into how WordPressers can use tools like Imagine and ChatWP. If you’ve been interested but nervous about AI tools, this is the episode for you.You can follow Aaron's work on http://twitter.com/UglyRobotDevSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 21, 2023 • 26min
February 2023 Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
In this month’s Word Around the Campfire episode, Doc Pop is joined by Emily Schiola, Editor of Torque Magazine, and Mike Davey, Senior Editor of Delicious Brains. They have news from around the community including Plugin Madness, AI, the WP Community Collective, and more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 14, 2023 • 28min
Press This: What is Composable Commerce?
Today, building an eCommerce website often means going beyond the website itself. That’s because developers are increasingly being asked to build seamless eCommerce experiences that span mobile and other connected devices (in addition to the traditional desktop storefront).As companies look for new ways to meet customers across different touchpoints using composable, or modular approaches to eCommerce, headless is set to play an even larger role, offering an efficient pathway for connecting existing architectures and codebases.To find out more about composable commerce and the role of headless in next-gen eCommerce builds, we spoke with WP Engine Product Manager, Principal, Bryan Smith, about the new Atlas BigCommerce Blueprint, and some of the reasons eCommerce sites are gravitating towards a headless WordPress frameworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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