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Navigate the Evolving WordPress Arena with Confidence. Explore Cutting-edge Trends and Strategies for Success in Changing Markets. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities and challenges awaiting WordPress users in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Gain valuable insights into upcoming trends, best practices, and innovative strategies to help you thrive in this changing landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to WordPress, this video offers indispensable knowledge for confidently navigating the future.   We Discuss The Future of WordPress In a Changing Market #1 - Matt, where would you say the WordPress professional community is generally connected to being optimistic or pessimistic about WordPress and the Gutenberg project at the beginning of the second quarter of 2024? #2—Where do you personally see the major growth and opportunity areas in the WordPress development and product space? #3—Nathalie Lussier recently announced the sale of AccessAlly to CaseProof (Chocolate Factory) and Syed Balkhi (Willy Wonka). Do you see any larger WordPress business trends that can be linked to this particular sale? #4 - What is the long-term effect, in your opinion, if any, to the general WordPress community connected to its natural accessibility and equality aspirations being used and taken over by a small but influential group of extreme political dialogues? #5 - How will AI change WordPress and web design in the next 18 months? #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 ------------------ Matt Medeiros https://thewpminute.com/ matt@thewpminute.com @mattmedeiros @gravityforms   ----------------------------------------------------------------------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 -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

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. Our stellar panel of regular and special guests, including Kevin Geary will provide expert insights and opinions on these topics. This Month Special Guest Panelists Katie Keith & Mark Szymanski #1 - Beeper Joins Automattic Family: A $125 Million Deal to Enhance Messaging Integration https://wp-content.co/beeper-joins-automattic/     #2 - TikTok ‘ban’ passes in the House again, moving to the Senate in foreign aid package https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/20/24135163/tiktok-ban-divest-bytedance-house-foreign-aid-package #3 - Refund Requests on Renewals https://twitter.com/KatieKeithBarn2/status/1780927506431848926   #4 - Discord CEO Jason Citron makes the case for a smaller, more private internet https://www.theverge.com/24134914/discord-ceo-gaming-chat-teens-safety-moderation-decoder-interview #5 - Elon Musk calls LinkedIn ‘Cringe’—Announces Competitor https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2023/08/elon-musk-calls-linkedin-cringe-announces-competitor/   #6 - Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot goes electric https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/17/boston-dynamics-atlas-humanoid-robot-goes-electric/   ------------------------------------------------- The Panel ------------------------------------------------- This Month Special Guest Panelists Katie Keith & Mark Szymanski   Katie Keith @KatieKeithBarn2 https://twitter.com/barn2plugins Mark Szymanski https://markjosephszymanski.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjszymanski/ @markjszymanski   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 -----------------------------------

Join us as we chat with special guest Rich Tabor about the future of WordPress & Gutenberg. Discover cutting-edge insights and tips for your website. Join us as we delve into the future of WordPress and Gutenberg with a special guest, Rich Tabor. Discover key insights, trends, and predictions in the ever-evolving website building and design world. Gain valuable knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in this informative discussion. Watch the video now: don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to learn from industry experts! https://rich.blog/ @richard_tabor #1—Rich, can you give the audience a more detailed description of your professional background and how you became involved with WordPress and UX design? #2—Can you tell us some things related to Gutenberg that you are most excited about? #3—Can you give us some insights into Gutenberg and WordPress that the general audience is probably unaware of? #4—Regarding Gutenberg and UX design, are there areas that could be improved? If yes, what are these areas? #5 - How will AI change web design in the next 18 months? #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?

Running A Successful Web Design, Marketing, and Development Agency In A Changing Market of 2024 Master the Art of Running a Web Design Agency in 2024's Evolving Market. Elevate Your Business with Cutting-Edge Insights. Dive into the world of web design development in 2024 and learn to navigate a rapidly changing market confidently. Explore innovative approaches, best practices, and proven methodologies that will set your agency apart from competitors. Get ready to adapt, innovate, and succeed in an era of constant evolution. Don't miss out on this essential video for aspiring web design entrepreneurs. With Special Guest Mark Szymanski #1—Mark, Can you give the audience more detailed information on how you got into web design and became an agency owner? #2—What have been one or two significant problems related to building your agency, and how did you overcome them? #3 - What do you think of these leading competitors to WordPress? - a - Wix Studio - https://www.wix.com/studio - b -Squarespace Circle - https://www.squarespace.com/circle/ -c - Webflow - https://webflow.com/ -d- Duda - https://agencies.duda.co/ #4—What are your thoughts on Gutenberg, focusing on its usability for agency owners in the first half of 2024? #5 - How will AI change web design in the next 18 months? #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 ------------------ Mark Szymanski https://markjosephszymanski.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjszymanski/ @markjszymanski ----------------------------------------------------------------------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 -----------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

Are You Looking To Build An iOS & Android App That Works With Your Website? Transform your WordPress skills into a booming iOS & Android app development business. With our engaging video presentation, embark on an exciting journey towards establishing a profitable iOS & Android app development venture within WordPress. Delve into practical insights on creating innovative apps that cater to diverse audiences while harnessing WordPress's flexibility as a foundation. Elevate your entrepreneurial aspirations by learning key strategies for growth and sustainability in this ever-evolving digital landscape. Start watching today. With Special Guest Pietro Saccomani Founder of Mobiloud https://www.mobiloud.com/ https://youtu.be/hzjCj50gUKw?si=mYPG5Ay2zid9xeEp #1 - Pietro, can you outline how you got into tech and app development? #2 - What was the foundation story behind MobiLoud, and what particular problem does it help solve? #3—Pietro, you have extensive experience in the SaaS area. Can you give us some insights on a couple of mistakes you see startup founders make on a semi-regular basis? #4—What have been some of the biggest obstacles you have faced in getting traction with MobiLoud? #5 - How will AI change App development in the next 18 months? #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?   Pietro Saccomani https://www.mobiloud.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pietrosaccomani/

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. Our stellar panel of regular and special guests, including Kevin Geary, will provide expert insights and opinions on these topics. #1 - Surprising Tech Trends in WordPress and Beyond https://wptavern.com/surprising-tech-trends-in-wordpress-and-beyond #2 - ‘Even stronger’ than imagined: DOJ’s sweeping Apple lawsuit draws expert praise The Department of Justice’s antitrust division has come into its own, having filed its third tech monopoly lawsuit in four years. https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/22/24109033/doj-apple-antitrust-lawsuit-legal-expert-praise 3 - Cwicly Is Done – Here's What The Community Has To Say About It https://goldpenguin.org/blog/cwicly-community-thoughts/ Louis GenerateBlocks #4 - Reddit, Self-Anointed ‘Front Page of the Internet,’ Soars in Wall Street Debut https://time.com/6959099/reddit-ipo-stock-market-debut/ Trump’s social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions Truth Social https://apnews.com/article/trump-media-truth-social-spac-vote-841820869418c37ad7eed04f2af42854 #5 - Bluehost Announced New Cloud Hosting Built on WP Cloud https://wptavern.com/bluehost-announced-new-cloud-hosting-built-on-wp-cloud   #6 - CSS-Tricks in Limbo: Chris Coyier Wants It Back and the Community Reacts https://wp-content.co/css-tricks-in-limbo/ ------------------------------------------------- The Panel ------------------------------------------------- Kevin Geary, Founder of Automatic CSS https://automaticcss.com/ @thekevingeary 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

In this thought-provoking interview, we delve into why Russell Brunson's perspective on sales funnels might not be as foolproof as it seems. We dissect key points and offer alternative insights to challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding sales funnels. With Special Guest Georgiana Laudi From Forget The Funnel Agency And The Best Selling Book "Forget The Funnel." https://forgetthefunnel.com/ #1 - Georgiana, what are the most significant misunderstandings companies make connected funnels and their growth strategies? #2—Can you give a couple of tips on how web design freelancers and agencies can help their clients improve their websites and get better results for clients? #3 - My most significant criticism of your book is linked to what Steve Jobs is quoted as saying. “Some people say, "Give the customers what they want." But that's not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they will want before they do. I think Henry Ford once said, "If I'd asked customers what they wanted, they would have told me, 'A faster horse!'" People don't know what they want until you show it to them. That's why I never rely on market research. Our task is to read things not yet on the page.” How would you respond to this criticism? #4 - I wonder if you can give us one or two of the most suppressing responses that you have received connected to the launch of the book that you didn't expect? #5 - How will AI change funnel-building in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what key piece of advice would you give yourself? Georgiana Laudi and her book "Forget The Funnel" - https://www.amazon.com/Forget-Funnel-Customer-Led-Predictable-Recurring/dp/B0C3FNS8JG -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------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

Join us in exploring the future of the Gutenberg WordPress Project as we delve into whether it is fixable or on a semi-doomed path in 2024. Discover critical insights, expert opinions, and potential solutions that could shape the project's trajectory. Stay informed and be part of the discussion. About Jamie Marsland I've spent my career building online businesses and have held board level technical and commercial roles at private and publicly listed companies. Prior to founding Pootlepress, I was Managing Director of Pavilion Publishing Ltd and before that Chief Technical Officer of Documedia PLC. My YouTube channel is dedicated to helping people with WordPress and has now over 20,000 subscribers. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@jamiewp. Also, catch me on Twitter @pootlepress.I've spent my career building online businesses and have held board level technical and commercial roles at private and publicly listed companies. Prior to founding Pootlepress, I was Managing Director of Pavilion Publishing Ltd and before that Chief Technical Officer of Documedia PLC. My YouTube channel is dedicated to helping people with WordPress and has now over 20,000 subscribers. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@jamiewp. Also, catch me on Twitter @pootlepress.   #1—Jamie, can you give the viewers and listeners some more background information on how you got involved in web design and WordPress? #2 - I think you would agree that the Gutenberg project is facing real challenges and needs to make real progress in 2024. What do you personally see as some of the biggest challenges that the project faces? #3—If you were the head of the Gutenberg project, would there be two things you would try to fix immediately that would make the most significant difference to end users? #4—Do you feel that too often, the fact that WordPress is a semi-open source project is used as an excuse for a lack of focus and effective project leadership and vision? #5 - How will AI change WordPress and web design in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what key piece of advice would you give yourself?   Pootlepress https://www.pootlepress.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmarsland @pootlepress

How Gutenberg Block Builders Are Taking On The Page Builders in 2024 Discover the future of website building as Gutenberg Block Builders challenge traditional page builders in 2024. Explore how these innovative tools revolutionize the digital landscape and empower users to create stunning websites easily. Witness the clash of technologies and learn how Gutenberg is reshaping how we design online platforms. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking showdown – watch our video now! With Special Guest Christiaan Pieterse Co-founder & CTO Maxiblocks:   Christiaan Pieterse Co-founder & CTO Maxiblocks https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiaanpieterse/ https://maxiblocks.com

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. Our stellar panel of regular and special guests, including Justin Tadlock and Devin Walker, will provide expert insights and opinions on these topics. This Months Special Guest Panelists Justin Tadlock & Devin Walker In this week's show, we discuss #1 - Proposal: Host 3rd-Party Blocks in Gutenberg’s GitHub Repository Matias Ventura, Gutenberg’s Lead Architect, recently made a pitch to incorporate some 3rd-party blocks in the Gutenberg GitHub repository. https://wptavern.com/proposal-host-3rd-party-blocks-in-gutenbergs-github-repository #2 - A lot of Redditors hate the Reddit IPO https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/24/24081441/reddit-shares-redditor-ipo-user-risk   #3 - WP Tavern Launches Writer Hunger Games https://wptavern.com/wptavern-launches-writer-hunger-games   #4 - Corporate Ozempic https://www.profgalloway.com/corporate-ozempic/   #5 - GutenBricks & Bricks Builder: The Ultimate Design Duo For Clients https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RR53aTr2BY&t=552s https://gutenbricks.com/ ------------------------------------------------- The Panel -------------------------------------------------   This Months Special Guest Panelists Justin Tadlock & Devin Walker Justin Tadlock https://justintadlock.com/ @justintadlock Devin Walker https://devin.org/ @innerwebs @GiveWP 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 ----------------------------------- 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