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We Discuss The Future of Online Education in a World of ChatGPT & AI Show's Main Questions #1 -David, WPCampus has recently gone through some major leadership changes what do you see as some major challenges and opportunities that the organization faces in the next 18 months? #2 - What are a couple of major historical challenges that higher education has faced with online education over the recent years, and in your option, how can they be overcome? #3 - How is WordPress viewed in the higher education sector, and is it used growing or in semi-decline? #4- How do you see ChatGPT and AI affecting higher education, particularly how online education with WordPress will be used in the next couple of years? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any books, websites, or online recourses that have helped you in your business development that you like to share with the audience?   More Information About David By day, David Dashifen Kees (they/them) is a mild-mannered software developer working for Georgetown University. By night, they're essentially the same thing, except asleep. Dash has worked for both public and private universities since 1998. The one and only job they've had outside academia lasted a mere eight months before they left the real world and scurried back into the warm embrace of the ivory tower. Most recently, Dash has branched out, earning a master's in divinity that they're unsure what to do with. They’re for the Alliance, use two spaces after a period, and you can pry the Oxford comma from their cold, dead hands. https://dashifen.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dashifen/ https://www.wpcampus.org/governance/board/ StreamYard Link - https://streamyard.com/dg92abcm4t ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -------------------------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ -------------------------------------------------

#759 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS Round Table Show   Are you looking for an exciting, informative podcast about WordPress and tech? Look no further! Join us on our monthly WordPress & Tech round-table discussion show to learn the latest news and trends in the world of technology. Our expert panel will provide valuable insights into the industry and answer any questions you might have. Don't miss out - tune in now to watch this must-see video! This Month's Discussion Topics #1 - What’s New In WordPress 6.2: Browse Mode, Style Book, Improved Navigation Menus, New APIs, and Much More https://kinsta.com/blog/wordpress-6-2/ #2 - Stack Overflow joins Reddit and Twitter in charging AI companies for training data https://www.zdnet.com/article/stack-overflow-joins-reddit-and-twitter-in-charging-ai-companies-for-training-data/ #3 - WordPress AI: Generative content & blocks pt. 1 https://humanmade.com/2023/04/06/wordpress-ai-generative-content-and-blocks/ #4 - Startup founder (Charlie Javice) accused of tricking JPMorgan charged with $175 million fraud https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/5/23671000/jpmorgan-frank-fraud-fintech-startup-ceo-javice-charged-student-financial-aid #5 - SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifts off for inaugural test flight but explodes in midair https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/20/world/spacex-starship-launch-thursday-scn/index.html #6 - What does an ex-Pharma Bro do next? If it's Shkreli, it's an AI Dr bot https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/20/shkreli_ai_medicine/?td=rt-3a ------------------------------------------------- The Panel ------------------------------------------------- This Months Special Guest Panelists Jonathan Wold https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwold/ Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT   ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr

We Discuss A New Exciting Block Library Page Building Editor For WordPress Are you looking for a way to take your WordPress website to the next level? Look no further! Introducing a new and powerful Gutenberg Block Library for WordPress. This library is packed with features that will help you create beautiful, interactive websites quickly and easily. This block library has everything from stunning visuals to an intuitive user experience! Discover how this amazing tool can revolutionize how you design your website today by watching our video now. Learn More About Christiaan Pieterse The Co-Founder of Maxiblocks.com Main Questions   #1 -Christiaan, can you give us an outline of your history with WordPress and web development and design sectors #2 - What are some of the key differences between your block library solution and those offered by competitors? #3 - Is there a particular target audience in the WordPress community that you feel would benefit the most by trying out Maxiblocks? #4- Obviously, getting the message out is very important connected to launching a start-up business; what have been some of the most successful ways you have found connected to marketing Maxiblocks so far? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any books, websites, or online recourses that have helped you in your business development that you like to share with the audience? Christiaan oversees the construction and development of Maxi Blocks' eCommerce platform, managing subscriptions, affiliate partnerships, APIs, payment gateways, advertising, customer support, and the Maxi Blocks WordPress.org repository. With a passion for leveraging AI tools for image generation, text authoring, and video compilation, he continuously strives to enhance the user experience for content creators. Committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in AI, he aims to consistently bring innovative solutions to the table, driving Maxi Blocks' growth and success. https://maxiblocks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiaanpieterse/ StreamYard Link - https://streamyard.com/7yijy6nia3   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -------------------------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ ------------------------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT BlogVault - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------

How to Build Easily Low-code SaaS With WordPress Want to learn how to create an easily accessible SaaS product using WordPress? Look no further! Our video shows you how to design a low-code and powerful software solution without coding experience. Discover the tools and plugins you need and the best practices for creating efficient workflows. Unlock the potential of WordPress and become an expert in low-code SaaS development — watch our video now! Learn More About Roger Rosweide https://wpcs.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerrosweide/   Main Questions Of The Interview With Roger Intro Question #1 - Roger, can you give us an outline of what led you to your present role with WPCS.IO? #2 - What are some of the biggest problems that you see WPCS.IO helping solve in the WordPress space? #3 - Can you give us some insights into what have been some of the major tech challenges that WPCS.IO has faced connected to building out the platform? #5 - Can you give us a couple of the biggest successes that a couple of your clients have had using WPCS.IO? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any books, websites, or online recourses that have helped you in your business development that you like to share with the audience?   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -------------------------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ -------------------------------------------------

Discover the latest and greatest features of WordPress 6.2 Dolphy! In this video, we'll explore all the new features that make creating a website easier and more efficient than ever before. From enhanced editing capabilities to improved accessibility options, you won't want to miss out on these updates. Get up-to-date with the newest version of WordPress so you can take full advantage of its powerful capabilities! Watch our video now to learn more about WordPress 6.2 Dolphy's new features! #1 - Classic Theme Vs. Block Theme #2 - Site Editor #3 - -Style Book #4 - Theme Styles #5 - New Navigation Block #6 - Push Default Styles #7 - Fluid Topography #8 - Sticky And Transparent Header #9 - New Media Inserter

#755 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS Round Table Show:We cover the best WordPress and tech news of the month with our regular panel and guests.   This Months Special Guest Panelists Jason Cohen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncohen/   Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/   ------------------------------------------------- The Panel -------------------------------------------------   #1 - A response to ‘open letters’ about plugin review delays. https://masterwp.com/a-response-to-open-letters-about-plugin-review-delays/ Robert Rowley of Patchstack Mika Epstein   #2 - Wall Street said TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew had a 'disaster' day in Congress — but the app's users are loving him https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-congress-hearing-internet-reaction-analysis-chew-2023-3 Jason Calacanis #3 - What’s the problem with Awesome Motive? https://thewpminute.com/whats-the-problem-with-awesome-motive/ Matt Medeiros   #4 - Internet Archive Loses Historic Copyright Case, Vows to Appeal https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3wz8b/internet-archive-loses-historic-copyright-case-vows-to-appeal   #5 - The Age of AI has begun https://www.gatesnotes.com/The-Age-of-AI-Has-Begun Bill Gates I’ve been thinking a lot about how AI can reduce some of the world’s worst inequities.   #6 - The All-In Podcast - E121: Macro update, Fed hike, CRE debt bubble, Balaji's Bitcoin bet, TikTok's endgame & more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub9QcwSgbjc   StreamYard Link - https://streamyard.com/78kvm8a9rw   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT   ----------------------------------- FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr

Strategies on eLearning to Market Your Business in 2023 Jeff Cross is the media director of ISSA, with flagship media brands that include print publications Cleanfax, Cleaning and Maintenance Management, ISSA Today magazines, and all related digital publications and multimedia products. He is the previous owner of a successful cleaning and restoration firm. He is also a trainer and consultant for business owners, managers, and front-line technicians and is an IICRC-approved instructor. Main Questions For Interview With #1 - Jeff, can you give us an outline of what led you to your present role with ISSA? #2 - What are some of the main challenges ISSA faces commercially in 2023? #3 - How important is "eLearning marketing" as an effective tool to market ISSA to your target audience and also how important is WordPress as your main online marketing platform? #4 - Can you give us a couple of examples of "eLearning marketing" that has increased the membership of the ISSA that you are most happy with? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any books, websites, or online recourses that have helped you in your business development that you like to share with the audience?   StreamYard Link - https://streamyard.com/3gstgt4axh   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr --------------------------------------------------   Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/   -------------------------------------------------

#753 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Jason Cohen The Founder of WP-Engine Jason is the founder of unicorn WP Engine (200,000 customers, 1200 employees). Previously founder of bootstrapped Smart Bear (sold 2008; re-sold in 2021 at ~$2B) and ITWatchDogs (sold 2004). Original mentor and angel investor with Austin-based Capital Factory since 2009.   Main Questions For Interview With Jason Cohen #1 - Can you tell us what lead you to see the clear opportunities in the WordPress hosting space when you were thinking of starting WP-Engine? #2 - What were a couple of the biggest challenges you faced connected to the early days of WP-Engine and how did you and the team overcome them? #3 - What do you see as some of the biggest changes you see in hosting and WordPress in general in the next couple of years? #4 - What are some of your thoughts and personal insights connected to the VC industry after what has happened to SVB Silicon Valley Bank? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any books, websites, or online recourses that have helped you in your business development that you like to share with the audience? ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US -----------------------------------   Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr    

How Do You Get Great Product or Service Market Fit in The WordPress & SaaS Space? How Do You Get Great Product or Service Market fit? If you are a freelancer, WordPress digital agency, or a bootstrap SaaS founder market fit is all important. We got some great tips and insight on how you can work on getting a great market fit. Also in the second half of the show, we go into what are some of the best social media platforms to market yourself or your company in 2023. How to achieve a perfect service or product-market fit for your company Determine your target customers. Identify their underserved needs. Define your unique value proposition. Build your product features. Provide a seamless user experience. You Show Hosts Jonathan Denwood https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/

#751 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Veena Prashanth Digital Access Pass DigitalAccessPass.com SmartQuizBuilder.com   WP-Tonic Show Hosts Jonathan Denwood & Kurt Von Ahnen How To Build A Successful BootStrap Startup Business Main Questions For Interview With Our Special Guest Veena Prashanth #1 -Veena maybe you can tell us how you got involved in the world of WordPress and then started DigitalAccessPass.com and SmartQuizBuilder.com? #2 - What have been some of the biggest challenges you have faced connected to growing your plugin businesses? #3 - Do you see some real opportunities in the WordPress market place in the next couple of years? #4 - What are some of your own views connected to Gutenberg and full website editing? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any books, websites, or online recourses that have helped you in your business development that you like to share with the audience? Veena Prashanth https://digitalaccesspass.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veenaprashanth/