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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.  

   Special Guest Christian Taylor How to Become a WordPress YouTube Influencer In 2024 Special Guest Christian Taylor   Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful WordPress YouTube influencer in 2024. Elevate your content and soar to stardom. We are calling all aspiring influencers. Unleash your potential and become a sought-after WordPress expert on YouTube by tuning into our exclusive tutorial for 2024. Gain valuable insights on creating engaging content, optimizing videos for search engines, and fostering community engagement. Elevate your online presence today with our step-by-step guidance. Special Guest Christian Taylor #1—Christian, Can you give us a couple of key insights into your journey connected to trying to build a personal brand in 2024? #2 - What are some critical things you have learned about building an audience on YouTube? #3—Why do you still prefer WordPress over other website builders? #4 - Can you tell us what common challenges the general public faces using WordPress in 2024? #5 -Can you give us some info about your new Craylor Academy course (building a free WordPress site with Kadence)? #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 ------------------ Christian Taylor ct@craylor.media https://craylor.media/

Growing a Personal Brand Online Successfully in 2024 With Special Guest Jason Barnard From Kalicube The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs For Business 2024 Strategies: Learn how to grow your brand online effectively. Build credibility and attract a loyal audience today. Are you ready to revolutionize your brand online in 2024? Dive into our comprehensive video packed with actionable advice and cutting-edge strategies for growth. Uncover how to build credibility, expand your reach, and solidify your digital footprint effectively. Take charge of your online presence now - click play on our video and embark on a transformative journey towards success. #1 - Jason, what are some critical factors people need to understand to build a personal brand online in 2024? #2 - What do you think people need to know about the Knowledge Panel on Google, and why do you feel this is one of the crucial events in search and SEO? #3 - What is the three-step process to become a leading authority and influential person in your industry? #4 - Tell us a couple of crucial things you want people to get from your book “The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business?” #5 - How will AI change SEO and branding 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? Jason Barnard - https://kalicube.com/

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