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Tune into WP-Tonic's Monthly Round Table Show for engaging WordPress News and Tech News! Don’t miss out on expert discussions and trends. In this month's edition of WP-Tonic's Round Table Show, we bring together top professionals from the WordPress community to share their insights on pressing tech topics! Learn about essential updates, practical strategies for site management, and insider tips that can transform your workflow. Perfect for anyone passionate about web development or digital marketing. This Month's Special Guest Panelists, Brian Casel, Devin Walker, and Marc Benzakein #1 - WP Engine Files Injunction, Hearing Set for November 26, 2024 https://wptavern.com/wp-engine-files-injunction-hearing-set-for-november-26-2024 https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/matt-mullenweg-says-automattic-is-very-short-staffed-amid-wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama/ Silver Lake was a venture capitalist (VC) https://wpengine.com/newsroom/leadership-team/ DISRUPT 2024 Interview Review #2 - Elon Musk’s secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/25/elon-musk-and-putin-talks-ramped-up-during-twitter-takeover-wsj.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKkqENk3DA #3 - WP Fusion Lite Plugin Removed From WordPress.com Following a Cease and Desist Letter https://wptavern.com/wp-fusion-lite-plugin-removed-from-wordpress-com-following-a-cease-and-desist-letter #4 - Apple sharply cuts back on Vision Pro production, The Information reports https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-sharply-cuts-back-vision-pro-production-information-reports-2024-10-23/ #5 - WordPress Themes Repository Now Houses 1000 Block Theme https://wptavern.com/wordpress-themes-repository-now-houses-1000-block-themes #6 - Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said https://apnews.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-health-business-90020cdf5fa16c79ca2e5b6c4c9bbb14  

Agency owners: Unlock the power of positioning! Learn strategies to differentiate your agency and drive growth in a competitive market. Positioning is crucial for any successful agency owner looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced market. This informative podcast explains why a clear position can transform client perceptions and drive business growth. You’ll better understand how effective communication shapes brand identity while attracting the right clientele. Join us as we uncover vital strategies. With Special Guest Special Guest Corey Morris, CEO & Owner of Voltage Digital

Special Guest Katie Keith, Founder & CEO of Barn2 Plugins We discussed how Katie got into WordPress and her thoughts on where she feels WordPress is going in the last quarter of 2024.   #1 - So, Katie, what is your background? How did you get involved in the semi-crazy WordPress world? #2 - What are some of the most significant opportunities in challenges that you feel Barn2 Plugins Faces at the present moment and in 2025? #3 - Katie, what are your thoughts connected to the recent post from DHH (David Heinemeier Hanson) of Ruby on Rails and 37signals and Matt Mullenweg's response? https://world.hey.com/dhh/capture-less-than-you-create-c30e462e https://ma.tt/2024/10/on-dhh/ #4 - Over the last couple of years, I've been increasingly feeling that parts of the WordPress professional community has been increasingly engaging and helping the leadership of WordPress in one big semi-public lie, and this has been one of the reasons I've decided not to attend WordCamp US what are your thoughts on this? #5— What AI tools do you personally use to help you run your business? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? https://barn2.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekeithbarn2/ @KatieKeithBarn2 ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

The Merchant of Complexity What's Wrong With WordPress And How Can It Be Fixed? We had a great conversation with Marc Benzakein about WordPress and Matt Mullenweg's future. What's wrong with WordPress? Discover common issues and effective fixes to enhance your site’s performance. Unlock your site's potential today. Join us as we uncover the significant challenges WordPress is facing today. This show breaks down critical areas like interface inconsistencies and Open-source governance. We’ll highlight what’s wrong and provide actionable strategies to fix these issues effectively. https://marcbenzakein.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-benzakein/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNDVKJKvsyc @MarcBenzak ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

#935 - WP-Tonic Show: We Discuss Matt Mullenweg's Interview With Theo Browne. The Future of WordPressWith Special Guest Spencer Forman In this show, we analyze the exchange between Matt Mullenweg and Theo Browne about current developments in WordPress and open-source initiatives. They discuss critical issues such as user experience enhancements and future opportunities for developers worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious about tech trends, this discussion offers essential takeaways. ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

We interviewed the founder of WPManageNinja Shahjahan Jewel, a WordPress enthusiast and entrepreneur. Shahjahan Jewel The Journey from 4 employees to 110 lessons learned #1 - Jewel, can you give the audience some background information how and how you got into web design and development, including WordPress? #2 - Bangladesh recently has face some dramatic challenges. How have these difficulties affected your own business? #3 - Can you give us some insights on the internal planning process linked to building new products/plugins? #4 - What is one of the biggest challenges that WPManageNinja faces now? #5— What AI tools do you personally use to help you run your business? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? https://wpmanageninja.com/ @WPManageNinja   ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

Matt Mullenweg vs, WP-Engine #933 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show With Special Guests We discuss Matt Mullenweg's controversial remarks at WCUS 2024 and his actions against WP-Engine, some online criticism of the online "launch" of Etch, and a load of other stuff connected to the most exciting stories in WordPress and tech in September 2024 This Month's Special Guest Panelists - Kevin Geary & Mark Szymanski   #1 - WCUS 2024 - An In-Person Q&A With WordPress Cofounder Matt Mullenweg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnI-QcVSwMU Matt Mullenweg’s Ecosystem Thinking for Open Source Success https://wptavern.com/matt-mullenwegs-ecosystem-thinking-for-open-source-success #2 - Mark Zuckerberg says there’s ‘no causal connection’ between social media and teen mental health https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/25/24254044/mark-zuckerberg-meta-social-media-teen-mental-health #3 - Etch announcement: It’s all about outsourcing risk https://wpbiz.dev/news/etch-announcement/   #4 - Adam Neumann’s startup Flow opens a co-living community in Saudi Arabia https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/20/adam-neumanns-startup-flow-opens-co-living-community-in-saudi-arabia/

How Will AI Effect Being A WordPress Freelancer or Agency Owner With Special Guest Max Ziebell AI's impact on WordPress freelancers and agency owners is profound. Discover how to adapt and thrive in a changing digital landscape. Are you curious about how artificial intelligence will influence your role as a WordPress freelancer or agency owner? In this engaging show, we break down key trends and emerging technologies that are set to redefine digital services. Learn about both challenges and opportunities AI presents, ensuring you're equipped for success in a rapidly evolving market. Max Ziebell https://maxziebell.de/ https://www.youtube.com/@maxziebell2853/videos @MaxZiebell #1 - Max, can you give us some background info on how you got into web development, especially your general interest in AI? #2 - There seems to be a lot of confusion around AI connected to "Language Models" and "General Intelligence." if you agree with this, can you give some insight into the main differences between these two technologies? #3 - How will AI affect web development and design in the next few years? #4 - If a young relative came to you for some advice and mentorship connected to a career in web development, what key advice would you give them #5— What AI tools do you personally use to help you run your business? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com

Rob Walling, founder of TinySeed and host of Startups For The Rest Of Us, shares his journey from developer to SaaS investor. He reveals critical strategies for B2B SaaS success, highlighting the role of AI in SEO and trial offerings. Walling discusses the nuances of vertical versus horizontal SaaS startups, emphasizing niche benefits and user acquisition. He shares invaluable lessons from investing in over 170 startups, emphasizing adaptability. The conversation also touches on effective customer support, course creation for entrepreneurs, and harnessing AI for enhanced productivity.

WordPress uptake stagnating in 2024? Uncover the truth behind the numbers and explore implications for developers, businesses, and bloggers alike. Curious about the future of WordPress? In our latest show, we investigate whether the platform’s growth is slowing down or if it's merely holding steady in 2024. With a deep dive into usage patterns and comparisons with emerging alternatives, this analysis sheds light on what lies ahead for one of the world's most popular content management systems. With Special Guests Matt Medeiros & Mark Szymanski Main Discussion Topics Kevin Geary - Etch Jamie Marsland - Head of WordPress YouTube Josepha Haden. - Executive Director of WordPress Project Morten Rand-Hendriksen   ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.co