

Within WordPress
Within WordPress with Remkus de Vries
WordPress podcast with Remkus de Vries. Remkus is a WordPress Performance Specialist with more than 18 years of experience and a WordCamp Organizer of 15 years.
Remkus covers various topics within the WordPress Project and has many insiders on the podcast.
Remkus covers various topics within the WordPress Project and has many insiders on the podcast.
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Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 4min
How Contributing to WordPress as an Agency Helps the WordPress Project – with Brad Williams
In this video, I sit down with, Brad Williams, CEO of WebDevStudios, to discuss how contributing to WordPress as an agency helps the WordPress Project. And more.
Brad and I go way back and we obviously talk about the good old days as well. WebDevStudios is a WordPress agency that creates and maintains WordPress websites. In this podcast, we discuss how contributing to WordPress as an agency with Five for The Future helps the WordPress Project and how WebDevStudios uses WordPress to power WordPress' growth.
Brad Williams is a world-renowned WordPress expert who's written the book on WordPress, quite literally. He shares some of the insights and lessons he's learned about the WordPress Project over the years in this fascinating podcast. So if you're interested in learning more about WordPress, or in getting involved in the community, be sure to listen to this podcast!

Jun 2, 2023 • 45min
Solving Human Resources for WordPress Companies with James Giroux
James Giroux sat down with me for an episode of the Within WordPress podcast. We talked about how his company Team WP is solving HR challenges for WordPress companies and the huge potential there is for companies operating within the WordPress ecosphere to level up their HR efforts. The focus of our conversation was the potential for companies within this ecosystem to significantly improve their HR efforts and other angles related to this.
James, a key player in the WordPress ecosystem, is leading the way in solving human resources challenges for WordPress companies. Team WP is the team and culture platform dedicated to the WordPress ecosystem, with a mission to empower teams by fostering a thriving, people-first culture. This is achieved by improving engagement and optimizing teamwork with their specialized tools and resources. We discussed Team WP's OpenTeam Framework, which builds upon the foundation of eight principles to create a thriving team culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth.

May 26, 2023 • 1h 14min
What does the Future Hold for WordPress according to Noel Tock
In this riveting, yes, riveting 6th episode of "Within WordPress,", I engage in a deep dive conversation with esteemed guest Noel Tock, a visionary in the WordPress landscape. We delve into a comprehensive discussion about the future trajectory of WordPress, examining its potential through the lens of Gutenberg, marketing strategies, enterprise market opportunities, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. Noel, renowned for his innovative approach to WordPress utilization, offers his unique perspectives. His broad and in-depth understanding of the platform, both in its current state and future prospects, adds an enriching dimension to the conversation. Don't miss this enlightening exchange as we navigate the ever-evolving world of WordPress with Noel Tock.

May 18, 2023 • 53min
Mixing your Passion for WordPress with Performance with Slobodan Manić
My guest for this podcast is Slobodan Manić.
We discuss why Slobodan found himself mixing his passion for WordPress with performance.
Slobodan talks about his love for WordPress and 15 years of experience in performance optimization. He emphasizes the significance of performance optimization for website speed and how it enhances the user experience. Slobodan believes WordPress is a highly versatile tool but inexperienced users' choices without understanding consequences have resulted in inefficient code which causes problems for website conversions.
He highlights the importance of front-end performance and backend performance while building or optimizing a website and warns against choosing reckless plugins. Slobodan advises users to remove unnecessary assets and optimize leftovers for a faster internet.

May 9, 2023 • 52min
Why 1600 Testing Scenarios for WordPress is Not Nearly Enough, with Juliette Reinders Folmer
Learn all about how Juliette Reinders Folmer uses 1600 testing scenarios for just one little thing inside WordPress. Juliette is one of the big forces behind getting the code inside WordPress tested and up to spec according to PHP standards. Her work for the WordPress Project is fueled by wanting to leave the world in a better place than how she found it, and oh my word, does she ever!
Juliette Reinders Folmer is an opinionated, passionate busy-body with a prolific portfolio of contributions to various high profile open source projects over the years. She is co-author of PHPCompatibility, initiator of PHPUnit Polyfills and created the PHP Cheatsheets]. Juliette regularly speaks at conferences and is always happy to discuss how we can all contribute to changing both the dev-culture as well as our code, to be _better_.
Juliette is self-employed and based in the Netherlands.

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 5min
Discussing the WordPress Media Landscape with Matt Medeiros
Matt and Remkus delve into the challenges and dynamics of being a content creator in the WordPress community.
Matt shares his personal experiences and insights regarding sustaining a business in this field. He discusses the significance of personal branding, expanding one's reach to a larger audience, and the impact of changes within the WordPress ecosystem.
The podcast explores topics such as the rise of page builders, the growth of specific WordPress products, and potential future directions for the industry. Matt also addresses the difficulties of monetizing WordPress news and the importance of building a substantial audience for revenue generation, particularly through affiliate marketing.
Throughout the conversation, Matt provides his own perspectives and opinions on these subjects, offering valuable insights for content creators within the WordPress community.

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 4min
WordPress, Object Cache & Redis – a Deep Dive with Till Krüss
Get ready for an exciting podcast with Till Krüss, the WordPress Cache wizard!
Learn how Till got involved in core WordPress development, through working on projects like MP6, and started embracing the dynamic nature of the platform.
Till created Object Cache Pro. This is a very powerful WordPress plugin that harnesses the magic of Redis caching to supercharge your website's performance. With lightning-fast page loads and improved backend speed, your website will reach new heights. And don't forget Till's secret weapon, PHP-Redis, an extension that unlocks mind-boggling performance gains for PHP applications.
Dive into the world of WordPress and be inspired by Till's journey.

Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
Making WordPress Core faster with Jonny Harris
The very first Within WordPress podcast is with Jonny Harris. Jonny is a WordPress Core Performance team member and as such responsible for some of the lastest performance improvements.
Join me in my first Within WordPress where I chat with the legendary Johnny Harris, a long-time WordPress contributor, XWP developer, and performance optimization guru. With over a decade of experience in the WordPress ecosystem, Johnny shares his journey from blogger to core contributor and how his obsession with performance has driven him to make WordPress faster for millions of users worldwide.
In this video, Johnny discusses:
His early days as a blogger and how it led to his career in WordPress
His passion project - WordPress Core Performance
The impact of Gutenberg and Full Site Editing on performance
The tools and techniques used to identify and fix performance issues
Not just that, Johnny also shares some of his success stories, like massively reducing page load times with small code changes, and the environmental benefits of improving performance.
Whether you're a WordPress newbie or a seasoned developer, this podcast is packed with valuable insights on how to optimize your sites for speed and efficiency. ️