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We discuss this week’s best WordPress & internet news stories. We also have a great panel of WordPress community and marketing internet junkies. This Week Show's Sponsors Kinsta: https://kinsta.com/ GroundHogg: https://www.groundhogg.io/ #1 - WordPress Support Team Seeks to Curb Support Requests for Commercial Plugins and Themes https://wptavern.com/wordpress-support-team-seeks-to-curb-support-requests-for-commercial-plugins-and-themes #2 - The Return of the 90s Web https://mxb.dev/blog/the-return-of-the-90s-web/ #3 - Jetpack Launches Email Marketing Tools with Creative Mail Integration, WooCommerce-Triggered Store Emails Coming Soon https://wptavern.com/jetpack-launches-email-marketing-tools-with-creative-mail-integration-woocommerce-triggered-store-emails-coming-soon #4 - IPG Mediabrands Names Global Chief Culture Officer: New Position Overseeing Diversity https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/355549/ipg-mediabrands-names-global-chief-culture-officer.html   #5 - WordPress Theme Directory Now With a “Delist” Status for Naughty Themes https://www.codeinwp.com/blog/delist-status-in-wordpress-theme-directory/ #6 - Generation Work-From-Home May Never Recover https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/10/career-costs-working-from-home/615472/

Cory Miller is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in finding and maintaining work happiness that aligns with your purpose and plays to your strengths, talents and ambitions, while challenging you to do great things with your life. In 2008, he started iThemes, a pioneer in building cutting-edge web design software and training for tens of thousands of customers around the globe. Over a decade and starting from a home office, Cory grew iThemes into a multi-million dollar enterprise, leading a team of 25+ people, in four countries, with an office headquarters in Oklahoma City. In 2011, iThemes was named the 7th fastest growing company in Oklahoma City by the Metro 50. That same year, he co-founded The Div, Inc., a nonprofit tech foundation aimed at inspiring and training the next generation of software developers through its kid’s program, Div, Jr. After a decade of successful business, in January 2018, iThemes was acquired by Liquid Web, a premiere web hosting company, and is now an independent unit within the company. In addition to being a regular leadership speaker, trainer and writer, he is the co-author of WordPress All-in-One for Dummies (Wiley, 2011). He is a member and past board member of the Oklahoma chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a network of over 8,000 entrepreneurs in 40 countries with companies that have revenue over $1 million dollars annually. Cory has also served as an EO moderator for 3 peer-to-peer “forum” groups and started and seeded two forum groups during his membership. He is also is a trustee for WP&UP, a nonprofit providing mental health support in the WordPress community. He is married to Lindsey Miller, who is a political fundraising consultant. They have an adorable son named Caloway and a little sweetheart daughter named Lillian. I use this blog to talk about my adventures in entrepreneurship (the roller coaster ride), things I am continually learning about marketing, new business announcements (yes, I will shamelessly promote my life’s work here!) and anything else I want to share with the world, in particular, my very amateur photos, which are most likely taken with my iPhone https://corymiller.com

We discuss this week’s best WordPress & internet news stories. We also have a great panel of WordPress community and marketing internet junkies. This Week Show's Sponsors Kinsta: https://kinsta.com/ GroundHogg: https://www.groundhogg.io/ #1 - iThemes has acquired Restrict Content Pro from Sandhills Development https://poststatus.com/ithemes-has-acquired-restrict-content-pro/ #2 - Apple, Google, and Amazon respond to European tech taxes by passing on costs https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/2/21418114/european-uk-digital-tax-services-apple-google-amazon-raise-prices #3 - Founders Yoast SEO take a stake in WordProof to push timestamp relevance for SEO results https://wordproof.io/founders-yoast-seo-take-a-stake-in-wordproof/ #4 - Stepping Into a Market With Major Players, Mario Peshev Acquires WP-CRM System https://wptavern.com/stepping-into-a-market-with-major-players-mario-peshev-acquires-wp-crm-system

WHAT I DO: I help Entrepreneurs, Business Coaches & Consultant increase revenue, scale their business and save time by providing online course and e-learning consulting services. WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: As a former high school math and phys-ed teach AND as a corporate trainer, I've spent the past 15 years translating concepts and theories into teachable, ROI-driven trainings. I know how important it is to get real results for my clients. WHY IT MATTERS: If you've decided you want to create an online course so you can scale and add an additional income stream to your business, but aren't sure how to make it happen I can help. I help entrepreneurs create courses that are effective, engaging and gets the transformation that the students are looking for. I help my clients in three different ways: 1. Course strategy session: helping clients create the outline and structure for their online course 2. Online course - Do It With You: similar to a book editor I provide coaching, advice and feedback on the development of the course 3. Online course - Do It For You: similar to a ghost writer, I design and develop and create the online course (with my clients as the subject matter expert) WHAT OTHERS SAY: 'I can not recommend Cindy enough!! I am blown away and moved to tears with the ways she is helping me craft my zone of genius into a super clear, super smart, and super EFFECTIVE program with her zone of genius! 10-star recommendation!' Carol Egan, carol-egan.com 'Go to Cindy Nicholson, if you want your next course to be more student experience based, more structured and of a higher level. Learn it together with a gentle, warm and wise teacher. Your next course will shine!' Anneke Camstra, annekecamstra.com READY TO TALK? If this sounds like you and you need to create a course that your clients will rave about, let's chat. Book a call: https://bookme.name/cindynicholson/30-minute-intro-call I look forward to speaking with you to see how I can help

We discuss this week’s best WordPress & internet news stories. We also have a great panel of WordPress community and marketing internet junkies. This Week Show's Sponsors Kinsta: https://kinsta.com/ WPFunsion: https://wpfusion.com/ #1 - Apple apologizes to WordPress, won’t force the free app to add purchases after all https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/22/21397424/apple-wordpress-apology-iap-free-ios-app #2 - Facebook's 'classic' look dies in September https://www.engadget.com/facebook-classic-redesign-septemver-235525075.html #3 - Full Site Editing in WordPress: Lowering Barriers to Entry or the End of Themes? https://torquemag.io/2020/08/full-site-editing-in-wordpress-lowering-barriers-to-entry-or-the-end-of-themes/ #4 - Google Has a Plan to Disrupt the College Degree https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/google-plan-disrupt-college-degree-university-higher-education-certificate-project-management-data-analyst.html   #5 - WordPress Documentation Team Discusses Modifying External Linking Policy Following Opposition to the Ban on Commercial Links https://wptavern.com/wordpress-documentation-team-discusses-modifying-external-linking-policy-following-opposition-to-the-ban-on-commercial-links #6 - WordPress Should Bump PHP Support on a Transparent and Predictable Schedule https://wptavern.com/wordpress-should-bump-php-support-on-a-transparent-and-predictable-schedule

As the founder and CEO of Training Business Pros, Paul Tobey is widely regarded as one of North America’s top trainers and internet marketing experts. He is also a highly respected and in-demand speaker known for his passion, professionalism, and enthusiasm and his dynamic, well-prepared presentations. Paul is a multi-award winning jazz pianist and former Arkadia Records recording artist, having enjoyed a successful 22-year career as a musician. In search of a fresh challenge, Paul traded artistry for entrepreneurship, selling sheet music online and helping artists develop tools to market themselves. After mentoring with a number of the world’s top trainers, Paul began to take on the world of Internet marketing and founded Training Business Pros in 2007. In the years since, Paul has personally trained thousands of business owners and executives, helping them save on their bottom line while improving their personal and professional lives. To find out more about https://www.paultobey.com/ https://trainingbusinesspros.com/ https://www.wp-tonic.com/podcast/518-wp-tonic-show-with-special-guest-paul-toybe/

We discuss this week’s best WordPress & internet news stories. We also have a great panel of WordPress community and marketing internet junkies. This Week Show's Sponsors Kinsta: https://kinsta.com/ WPFunsion: https://wpfusion.com/ #1 - Gutenberg VS Elementor – HTML Bloat https://gutenberghub.com/gutenberg-vs-elementor-html-bloat/ 2- The Wikipedia War That Shows How Ugly This Election Will Be https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/08/the-wikipedia-war-over-kamala-harris-race/615250/ #3 - WP Rig Starter Theme Project Looking for New Maintainers https://wptavern.com/wp-rig-starter-theme-project-looking-for-new-maintainers #4 - Mozilla cuts 250 jobs, says Firefox development will be affected https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/08/firefox-maker-mozilla-lays-off-250-workers-says-covid-19-lowered-revenue/ #5 - Exploring the First Block Patterns to Land in the WordPress Theme Directory https://wptavern.com/exploring-the-first-block-patterns-to-land-in-the-wordpress-theme-directory #6- Apple is now a $2 trillion company https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/19/21375223/apple-2-trillion-market-cap-first-us-company-stock-price

48 IN 48 Hosting Events To Build 48 free Nonprofit Websites in 48 Hours Sima Parekh, Executive in Residence Born and raised in England, Sima came to the US, attended the University of Georgia and has now lived in Atlanta for more than 20 years. During her career, she has worked in various industries for both small and large companies, including web development shops, technology organizations and digital marketing agencies. Her problem-solving and relationship-building experience is a welcome addition to 48in48 as we continue to grow. She loves traveling and hanging out with her kids — in fact, she’s gotten her sons on board to volunteer for 48in48 events in both Atlanta and Boston so far. Family time while volunteering to help non-profits — a true win-win for Sima and her family. If you want to get to know Sima better, ask her about her family or her shoe obsession! Why is 48in48 excited? The 48in48 team couldn’t be happier. Co-Founder Jeff Hillimire says, “Sima is one of the reasons that 48in48 exists. When Adam and I put on our first event in 2015, it was the passion and commitment from the volunteers that propelled us forward and allowed us to dream big. Sima is the epitome of that passion, and having her join the team is a major win for us, and for nonprofits around the world!” Co-Founder Adam Walker agrees, “Sima is an amazing person and professional. From the moment she got involved in 48in48 to now, she has been a dynamic force, helping nonprofits and raising the level of everyone around her. In using her professional skills for good, she has made a huge impact on so many nonprofits and people! We are thrilled to have her on our team.” Please help us welcome Sima Parekh as the 48in48 Executive in Residence! https://48in48.org/  

Kinsta: https://kinsta.com/ WPFunsion: https://wpfusion.com/   #1 - Astra Theme Suspended and Reinstated, Themes Team Works Toward Delisting Strategy for Guideline Violations https://wptavern.com/astra-theme-suspended-and-reinstated-themes-team-works-toward-delisting-strategy-for-guideline-violations   #2 - Google announces new tools to help with virtual education during the pandemic https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/11/21363556/google-meet-gallery-view-education-virtual-classroom-date

David Blackmon of Aspen Grove Studios. WP Layouts Page Builder Everywhere David Blackmon is the co-founder of Aspen Grove Studios, a dynamic WordPress agency that creates both custom web solutions for clients as well as products that help DIY WordPress users build websites. In 2017, Aspen Grove Studios expanded its brand and acquired Divi Space, a peer WordPress product development firm operating solely in the Divi arena of WordPress. 2018 sees Aspen Grove Studios expand further as a third WordPress company will be added to the growing portfolio. In managing and growing two successful WordPress development businesses, David has plenty of experience in the digital marketing space, seeing both businesses accrue over 30,000 email subscribers and over 1 million page views. At this year’s RV Entrepreneur Summit, David will discuss the exact tactics he employed in his email marketing strategies to meet and exceed his business’ objectives. An avid traveler and digital nomad, David, together with his wife Lisa have been RVing full-time from 2015, and have no plans in looking back! https://aspengrovestudios.com/ https://wplayouts.space/ david@aspengrovestudios.co