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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  

The Future of WordPress Gutenberg Project in 2024 Join us as we explore the prospects of the Gutenberg WordPress editor in the early months of 2024, delving into its advantages and limitations. With Special Guests Brian Gardner and Kevin Geary, Founder of Digital Gravy & Development Products Automatic.css & Frames Brian Gardner - Principal Developer Advocate at WP Engine Kevin Geary Founder of Digital Gravy & Development Products Automatic.css & Frames Although the editor is user-friendly and straightforward, adjusting to the new block system may require time. This transition could potentially cause frustration for users accustomed to the classic editor. Additionally, Gutenberg's requirement for increased flexibility is another drawback to consider.   Tailwind CSS https://tailwindcss.com GutenBricks & Bricks Builder: The Ultimate Design Duo For Clients https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RR53aTr2BY&t=552s https://gutenbricks.com/   Omnisend Omnisend, a top rated email and SMS platform built for ecommerce brands. Send emails, sms and web push notifications in the same workflow and set pre-built automations for effortless revenue boost. The expert support is available 24/7 on every plan, so you’re set for success. Right now Omnisend is giving 30% off to the tribe for the first 3 months and a free $1,000 worth migration offer with code ONLYWOO. So, if you’ve never had a paid plan with them, and have a Woo store, go ahead and try it out now. http://your.omnisend.com/wp-tonic-onlywoo -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------   LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Omnisend - - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Conversio - 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

Are you struggling to find a profitable niche in WordPress for 2024? Look no further! This video is packed with expert advice on selecting the right niche that can lead to long-term success. Gain practical tips on research methods, keyword analysis, and content creation explicitly tailored for the upcoming year. Start building your thriving online presence today.With Special Guest - Melissa Love https://thedesignspace.co/ https://melissalove.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-love-design-space ----------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

#900 - WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Imran Siddiq From Websquadron We Discuss The Biggest Trends in Web Design & WordPress For 2024 We are interviewing Imran Siddiq from Websquadron, a leading YouTube influencer in the WordPress and web design space. Imran is a web design maverick & former NHS Analytics whiz who traded spreadsheets for WordPress style sheets. In 2022, he left the NHS to captain the Web Squadron, navigating the digital cosmos with YouTube content & courses for businesses and fellow designers. A writer, an artist, a sci-fi nerd with a passion for innovation and a heart for kindness who hates riddles or watching people left on the sidelines. #1 - Imran, can you give the listers and viewers some background info on how you got into web design and YouTube? #2 - What are your views connected to WordPress and its community at the beginning of 2024? #3 - What are some web design freelancers' biggest mistakes connected to branding and social outreach? #4 - Correct pricing of web design projects is always problematic. Do you have any tips and insights that you would like to share connected to this subject? #5 - How will AI change web design in the next 18 months? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your business journey, what advice would you give yourself? Websquadron Website- https://websquadron.co.uk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@websquadron -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT BlogVault - 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

Best Checkout Page & Marketing Strategies For Your Clients With Special Guest C Shakhawat Sultan From WPfunnels.com Discover the insider secrets to creating the best checkout page and implementing effective marketing strategies for your clients in this exclusive video. Learn how to optimize conversion rates, increase sales, and enhance user experience through proven techniques. Don't miss out on this valuable knowledge that can take your business to the next level. #1 - Can you give us some info on Wpfunnels? What are some of its essential products? #2 - What was the business logic connected to offering WPFunnel and Mail Mint as two separate products? #3 - What are the main things people need to know to make a practical Checkout page experience? #4 - What are some people's biggest mistakes in connected marketing automation? #5 - How will AI change marketing and email automation in the next 18 months? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your business journey, what advice would you give yourself? -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT BlogVault - 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 -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

We have a spicy round-table show here. We discussed my recent interview with Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress & CEO of Automattic, with a special panel of Kim Coleman, Matt Medeiros, Jeff Chandler, and Kurt von Ahnen.Kim Coleman From Paid Membership Pro - https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/ Matt Medeiros From Gravity Forms https://craftedbymatt.com/ Jeff Chandler From Stellar WP https://stellarwp.com/   In this month's round-table show, we discuss the Bay Lights Darken affair, Adobe abandoning its purchase of Figma, and Matt Mullenweg's semi-spicy interview on this show. #1 - We Interview Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder of WordPress & CEO of Automattic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92_Wo-bIng&t=2664s   #2 - Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/18/24005996/adobe-figma-acquisition-abandoned-termination-fee   #3 - #5 - Carl Hancock X (formerly known as Twitter) The WordPress plugin repo should have a tag for SaaS. Plugins that aren't self-contained but are actually reliant on a SaaS backend. There are a variety of WordPress plugins that have entered the market in recent years, but that isn't clear to end users because of such seamless onboarding. https://twitter.com/carlhancock/status/1747773943505719798 #4 - Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not https://www.theverge.com/24054862/apple-vision-pro-review-vr-ar-headset-features-price   #5 - Musk denies report his AI company secures $500 million toward $1 billion funding goal https://www.reuters.com/technology/musks-ai-company-secures-500-mln-toward-1-bln-funding-goal-bloomberg-news-2024-01-20/

We Interview Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder of WordPress & CEO of Automatic Step into the world of WordPress with our semi-spicy interview featuring Matt Mullenweg, co-founder and visionary behind one of the most powerful platforms on the web. Gain unique insights into his entrepreneurial journey, leadership philosophy at Automattic, and exciting updates on what’s next for WordPress. Dive deep into this thought-provoking discussion by being part of our exclusive show. #1 - Matt, we are now In the fifth year of the Gutenberg project. Recently, great progress has been made, but many in the WordPress community are still worried about the progress speed and the project's fundamental direction. What are your views on this? #2 - Do you feel it's possible with a semi-open source project like WordPress, which has around 43% to 45% of the market share, for it to be both a professional (actual agency level tool) and an all-embracing DIY solution similar to Wix is this possible? #3 - Recently, many of us watched Open AI semi-imploded. From the outside looking in, it seemed inherent stresses between what open-source objectives are and what commercial capitalism looks for and requires fell in the conflict. What are your views connected to what has happened inside OpenAI and its problems with governance? What alignment or similarity can we infer between WP and OpenAI? #4 - A few years ago, you made the public statement that you were the "benevolent dictator" of WordPress. Have your views on this particular statement changed, and if not, why do you feel this situation is okay connected to one of the most significant open-source projects on the web? #5 - With some personal reflection, do you regret making some of your recent public statements on X (formally known as Twitter) connected to what might be seen as real problems related to a possible unbalance of "power dynamics?" #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your business journey, what advice would you give yourself? A new birth of WordPress -- and that WordPress of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the web.

Best WordPress Online Resources and Influences in 2024 Step into 2024 with an inside look at the most influential WordPress online resources! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this video is packed with game-changing tools, trends, and strategies that will revolutionize your approach to website creation. Get ready to be inspired by top experts in the field as they share their invaluable knowledge. Dive into this must-watch video now and level up your WordPress skills!   Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT BlogVault - 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 -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

Attack of the Page Builders The Outlook For 2024 With Kevin Geary We discuss the latest trends connected to building websites on WordPress, from semi-standalone page builders like Bricks to Gutenberg-based plugins like Kadence WP. #1 - Kevin, can you give the listeners and viewers more detailed background information on how you got into web design and development? #2 - What are some of the biggest challenges that web designers face at the beginning of 2024, and do you have any tips and insights on how these challenges might be better handled based on your experience? #4 - What are the strengths and weekends of page-building solutions like Bricks and Elementor compared to a leading Gutenberg solution like Kadence WP? #4 - I see the latest Gutenberg updates connected to full website editing to be confusing and poorly thought out; what are your thoughts on this? #5 - Do you feel it's possible with a semi-open source project like WordPress, which has around 43% to 45% of the market share, for it to be both a professional and complete DIY solution? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of running your business, what essential advice would you give yourself?