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Don't miss out on this week's live discussion! Join us on Thursday as we delve into the newest WordPress and tech articles that have been making waves this month. This Month's Special Guest Panelist - Jason Cohen Founder of WP-Engine & Mark Szymanski #1 - What’s New in WordPress 6.6: New Design Elements, Synced Patterns, and More https://nitropack.io/blog/post/wordpress-6-6 WordPress is a UI/UX Disaster - Change My Mind! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vdKSqkmUKg&t=338s The WordPress Criticism Debate - Redressing the Balance https://www.youtube.com/live/kgL7o5ND1kY NEW Major WordPress Update 6.6 - DOA Dead On Arrival! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VQ9fC7KEbY ------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- #2 - Angry admins share the CrowdStrike outage experience https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/19/admin_crowdstrike_update_mess/ #3 - Exciting News: BuddyBoss Is Joining The Awesome Motive Family! https://www.buddyboss.com/buddyboss-joins-awesome-motive/ #4 - Meta Opens Door To Research On Instagram's Impact On Teens https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/397813/meta-opens-door-to-research-on-instagrams-impact.html   ------------------------------------------------- The Panel -------------------------------------------------   This Month Special Guest Panelists Jason Cohen Founder of WP-Engine & Mark Szymanski   Our Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ @heathriel Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ @ChrisBadgett Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @KurtvonAhnen @MananaNoMas   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - 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 ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

#923 - WP-Tonic Show: WordPress With Special Guest Baldur Bjarnason Is WordPress At It's Core A Real Open Source Project In 2024? Discover the truth in 2024: Is WordPress genuinely open source? Explore its core origins and prospects now. Delve into the heart of WordPress in 2024 and explore its true essence as an open-source project. Discover the evolution of this platform over the years and analyze if it still upholds the principles of transparency, collaboration, and community-driven development. Join us in uncovering whether WordPress remains an open-source project at its core today. #1 - Baldur, what are some the critical elements of an "open-source" project in 2024? #2 - What are some of an established OS project's biggest challenges when dealing with legacy code? #3 - How effectively can an OS project deal with the problem of management by committee, or is this a real problem or just ongoing propaganda? #4 - What do you see personally as WordPress's most significant challenges and opportunities in 2024? #5—How do you see AI changing online business, including your own, in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? -------------------Guest Details ------------------ Baldur Bjarnason https://www.baldurbjarnason.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/baldurbjarnason/?originalSubdomain=is   ----------------Sponsors------------------ Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- WP-Tonic Weekly Newsletter with the latest WordPress and tech news stories and special offers - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK Wp-Tonic sponsors' special deals and a curated list of the best WordPress plugins on the marketing in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK   -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

Advice On How to Start Building a Knockout Brand in 2024 2024 Guide: Build a knockout brand with expert tips & strategies. Start your branding journey today for success in the new year. Ready to elevate your business with a knockout brand in 2024? Our engaging show provides step-by-step guidance on creating an unforgettable brand presence that captivates audiences and drives growth. Dive into the world of branding excellence as we share valuable insights and practical strategies for success. More About Emma Emma Schermer Tamir helps businesses in high-competition environments become unbeatable brands. Through her proven techniques and winning strategies, Emma has led her team at Marketing by Emma to help over 2,000 businesses boost their sales and build their brands online. As a thought leader and trusted consultant in the e-commerce and Amazon space, Emma demystifies complex topics like marketing, e-commerce, and branding. Whether she's speaking on stages across the globe, leading her team, or guiding clients, her goal is to empower everyone to tap into their curiosity to create more substantial conversions, loyal fans, and killer brands. Emma Schermer Tamir https://marketingbyemma.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-schermer-tamir/ https://www.youtube.com/marketingbyemma #1 - So, Emma, what are some of the biggest mistakes you see many people make when trying to build an online brand in 2024? #2 - What are a couple of things our audience can do that would get them on the right path connected to building a brand by the end of 2024? #3 I recently watched one of your excellent videos titled " Why these marketing gurus are WRONG... " What were a couple of the key messages that you wanted people to get from this video? Russell Brunson and Gary Vaynerchuk. " Liquid Death" #4 - What were a couple of the biggest mistakes you made on your journey connected to building your on online business brand that you like to share with the audience? #5—How do you see AI changing online business, including your own, in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? -------------------Guest Details ------------------ Emma Schermer Tamir https://marketingbyemma.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-schermer-tamir/ https://www.youtube.com/marketingbyemma   ----------------Sponsors------------------ Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- WP-Tonic Weekly Newsletter with the latest WordPress and tech news stories and special offers - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK Wp-Tonic sponsors' special deals and a curated list of the best WordPress plugins on the marketing in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK   -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas

#921 - WP-Tonic Show: WordPress With Special Guest ionut Neagu, Founder of Themeisle How To Build A Multi-Million Dollar WordPress-Based Business Learn the secrets to building a multi-million dollar business with WordPress. Transform your ideas into profit today. From setting up your website to implementing effective marketing strategies, this video covers everything you need to know. Learn from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs who have built thriving businesses on the WordPress platform. Ready to turn your passion into profit? #1 - Ionut, can you give us some more background info on how you started Themeisle and when you felt you had a natural market fit? #2 - If you were advising somebody who was looking to build a plugin or theme in the WordPress marketplace of 2024, what would be a couple of crucial things you would share with them? #3 - I wonder if you can share a couple of the biggest mistakes you have made connected to building up Themeisle and how you overcame these mistakes. #4 - What are a couple of the biggest challenges that WordPress, in general, faces in the next couple of years? #5—How do you see AI changing online business, including your own, in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? -------------------Guest Details ------------------ Ionut Neagu https://themeisle.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/neaguionut/ ----------------Sponsors------------------ Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- WP-Tonic Weekly Newsletter with the latest WordPress and tech news stories and special offers - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK Wp-Tonic sponsors' special deals and a curated list of the best WordPress plugins on the marketing in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK   -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

Don't miss out on this week's live discussion! Join us on Thursday as we delve into the newest WordPress and tech articles that have been making waves this month. This Month's Special Guest Panelist - Mark Szymanski - https://markszymanski.co/   #1 - Major record labels sue AI company behind ‘BBL Drizzy’ https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/24/24184710/riaa-ai-lawsuit-suno-udio-copyright-umg-sony-warner #2 - What Would We Do with the Keys to the Kingdom? https://thewpminute.com/what-would-we-do-with-the-keys-to-the-kingdom/ Baldur Bjarnason https://www.baldurbjarnason.com/2024/rotten-wordpress/   #3 - US sues Adobe for hiding termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/17/us-sues-adobe-for-hiding-termination-fees-and-making-it-difficult-to-cancel-subscriptions/ #4 - Wix's Masterplan to conquer WordPress: The Inside Story! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjZ87BIIZxI&t=582s   #5 - CDK hack upends US auto industry, sending dealers back to paper forms https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/ripple-effect-cdk-hack-widens-more-us-auto-dealers-flag-hit-2024-06-24/   #6 - Google’s E-E-A-T Guidelines: How to Show Experience in Content https://torquemag.io/2024/04/google-e-e-a-t-guidelines/       ------------------------------------------------- The Panel ------------------------------------------------- This Month Special Guest Panelists David Risley & Jeff Chandler Mark Szymanski https://markszymanski.co/   me@markszymanski.co https://markszymanski.co/ Our Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ @heathriel Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ @ChrisBadgett Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @KurtvonAhnen @MananaNoMas   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - 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 ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

We Discuss How To Use Blogging The Right Way in 2024 Master blogging in 2024 with expert tips on using it effectively. Learn how to blog the right way for success. Dive in now. Step into the future of blogging with our in-depth exploration of best practices for 2024. Learn how to craft compelling blog posts, leverage social media platforms, and implement effective marketing strategies for success. Our panel of industry experts offers practical advice and insider tips on navigating the ever-changing digital landscape. Take your blog to new heights by watching our informative video today! Special Guest Ryan Robinson From Rightblogger.com   #1—Rob, can you give the audience some background info on how you got into the world of blogging and online marketing?   #2 - Can you tell me about your SaaS Rightblogger.com, what it does, and who it is aimed at?   #3 - What are some of the biggest things you have learned about building up Rightblogger?   #4—What have some of the significant problems you and your team had to overcome related to building up?   #5—How do you see AI changing online business, including your own, in the next 18 months?   #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you -------------------Guest Details ------------------ Ryan Robinson https://www.ryrob.com/ https://rightblogger.com/ ----------------Sponsors------------------ Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- WP-Tonic Weekly Newsletter with the latest WordPress and tech news stories and special offers - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK Wp-Tonic sponsors' special deals and a curated list of the best WordPress plugins on the marketing in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK   -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

Bootstrapping A Side Project Into a Successful Business Learn how to transform your side project into a profitable venture through smart bootstrapping techniques. Uncover the secrets behind transforming an idea into a full-fledged business with our captivating show on bootstrapping a side project to success. Explore proven strategies, learn from the experiences of successful founders, and get inspired to kickstart your own entrepreneurial journey. Ready to make your side hustle thrive? With Special Guest Justin Chen Pickfu #1 - Justin, can you give the tribe some background information that led you to start Pickfu? #2—What do you see as some of the major problems that Pickful solves for users, and what is its ideal target user group? #3—What are a couple of major lessons you have learned building up Pickfu that you can share with the audience?" #4 - What has been the biggest mistake you have made connected with your journey with Pickfu? #5—How do you see AI changing online business including your own in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you.     -------------------Guest Details ------------------   Justin Chen https://www.pickfu.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinchen/   ----------------------------------------------------------------------Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- WP- Tonic Weekly Newsletter with the latest WordPress and tech news stories and special offers - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK Wp-Tonic sponsor's special deals and a curated list of the best WordPress plugins on the marketing in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK   -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas

WordPress Developer's Experiences Using GeneratePress in 2024 With Special Guest Jonathan Jernigan Get the inside scoop on GeneratePress from WordPress developers in 2024. Elevate your site with cutting-edge strategies and techniques. Join us as we journey through 2024 with WordPress developers sharing their stories about using GeneratePress to create stunning websites. Get an insider's perspective on how this versatile theme streamlines workflows, enhances user experiences and drives innovation in web development. Curious about what lies ahead? #1—Jonathan, can you give us some bio info about how you got into web design/development, with an emphasis on using WordPress? #2 - You seem to be publicly a big fan and user of GeneratePress. What key things do you like connected to this page builder compared to something like Bricks? #3 - What are some of your own views connected to Gutenberg and full-page editing and the general direction of WordPress at the present moment? #4—Can you provide some information on the most significant things you have learned about one of the leads behind the Pie Calendar? #5—You now seem to be doing some work for HEY Calendar and its team. Can you give some insights into what this has been like? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what essential piece of advice would you give yourself? -------------------Guest Details ------------------ Jonathan Jernigan https://piecalendar.com/ https://jonathanjernigan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanjernigan/   ----------------------------------------------------------------------Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- WP-Tonic Weekly Newsletter with the latest WordPress and tech news stories and special offers - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK Wp-Tonic sponsors' special deals and a curated list of the best WordPress plugins on the marketing in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3ZZSlEK   -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

This Month's Special Guest Panelists Are David Risley And Jeff Chandler Don't miss out on this week's live discussion! Join us on Thursday as we delve into the newest WordPress and tech articles that have been making waves this month. #1 - Shutterstock enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Envato for $245 million The acquisition adds 650k subscribers to Shutterstock, more than doubling its subscriber base to 1.15 million. https://wpbiz.dev/news/shutterstock-acquires-envato/   #2 - Google Set to Make Its Largest Acquisition Ever, Threatening Microsoft Google parent Alphabet is reportedly making headway in its bid to acquire the $30 billion marketing software company HubSpot. That deal, which would be Google’s largest-ever acquisition, is part of the company’s strategy to compete with Microsoft in the cloud applications market. https://gizmodo.com/google-acquisition-hubspot-rival-microsoft-cloud-market-1851499164   #3 - Convesio acquires Growmatik, a marketing automation SaaS platform Growmatik is a Marketing Automation SaaS platform that is the choice of marketers and growth officers around the world to solve their biggest marketing automation challenges, as stated on their website. The acquisition enables Convesio to expand its market reach, particularly in the e-commerce space. https://wpbiz.dev/news/convesio-acquires-growmatik/   #4 - Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are ubiquitous in the Great Lakes basin’s air, rain, atmosphere, and water, new peer-reviewed research shows. Toxic PFAS - The Devil's Piss https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/18/pfas-great-lakes-basin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9GTa3a-tFo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8qGtEVh7oQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpobOQ54bWc   #5 - WordCamp Europe 2024 ( Torino, Italy) Katie Keith Matt Cromwell Amber Hinds     #6 - Bubble.ai Five years ago, Nvidia was a second-tier semiconductor company known for providing Call of Duty with better resolution. https://www.profgalloway.com/bubble-ai/ ------------------------------------------------- The Panel ------------------------------------------------- This Month Special Guest Panelists David Risley & Jeff Chandler David Risley https://www.davidrisley.com/ @davidrisley Jeff Chandler https://mindsize.com/ @jeffr0 Our Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ @heathriel Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ @ChrisBadgett Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @KurtvonAhnen @MananaNoMas   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------

Elementor Sleeping Donkey or Re-Woken Lion For 2024? With Special Guest Ben Pines, Growth Lead @ Elementor Unveiling Elementor's Strategy for 2024 - Elevate Your Website Game For 2024. Join us as we delve into the future of Elementor and its exciting plans for 2024. Discover the innovative features, updates, and tools that will revolutionize website building with this popular WordPress plugin. Stay ahead of the curve by watching our in-depth discussion on what Elementor has in store for the upcoming year. Don't miss out - watch the video now to stay informed.