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In this week's show, we discuss Sam Altman and Open AI, Elon Musk X, and Sarah Gooding Leaves The WPTaven We discuss Sarah Gooding's departure from WPTavern and gain valuable perspective on her contributions to the WordPress community, plus the drama linked to Sam Altman and OpenAI, we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, innovation, and the future of technology as we explore their vision for a smarter, more connected world.   #1 - Omnisend–the top-rated email and SMS marketing platform for WordPress stores. Omnisend empowers over 100,000 merchants to cut through the noise with laser-focused email and SMS campaigns that convert like crazy–all while enjoying an average ROI of $72 for every dollar spent. That’s double the industry average. So, ready to start building Black Friday campaigns that really sell? Find out more at www.omnisend.com and give your brand the boost it deserves." Code: WPTONIC30 Deal: 30% off for 3 months for new users   #2 - Cloudways Managed Cloud Hosting for The Ultimate Online Presence Offer: 40% OFF for 4 Months on all hosting plans + Upto 40 Free MigrationsPromo Code: BFCM4040Validity date: 14th November 2023 till 6th December 2023Terms: Migrations request should be made in 4 months and up to 40 free migration Link: https://platform.cloudways.com/signup?coupon=BFCM4040 #1 - Sam Altman Firing and His Return to Open AI - a - How OpenAI's origins explain the Sam Altman drama https://www.npr.org/2023/11/24/1215015362/chatgpt-openai-sam-altman-fired-explained - b - Altman’s polarizing past hints at the OpenAI board’s reason for firing him https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/22/sam-altman-fired-y-combinator-paul-graham/   #2 - Sarah Gooding Leaves The WPTaven https://wptavern.com/last-call   #3 - Elon Musk - a - With an antisemitic tweet, Elon Musk reveals his ‘actual truth.’ https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/17/business/elon-musk-reveals-his-actual-truth/index.html - b - The Line by Scott Galloway https://www.profgalloway.com/the-line-2/   #4 - Elementor Pro Pricing Update Slashes Features in the Essential Plan for New Customers https://wptavern.com/elementor-pro-pricing-update-slashes-features-in-the-essential-plan-for-new-customers   Special Guests Panelist Katie Keith https://barn2.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekeithbarn2/

I Interview my co-host on the WP-Tonic show Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas Step behind the scenes of the WP-Tonic show as I delve into this interview with my co-host, Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas. Gain unique insights into his journey in WordPress and online entrepreneurship while uncovering valuable tips and strategies for success. This is your chance to tap into Kurt's expertise – don't miss out. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas The Show Sponsors that need talking about #1 - Omnisend–the top-rated email and SMS marketing platform for WordPress stores. Omnisend empowers over 100,000 merchants to cut through the noise with laser-focused email and SMS campaigns that convert like crazy–all while enjoying an average ROI of $72 for every dollar spent. That’s double the industry average. So, ready to start building Black Friday campaigns that really sell? Find out more at www.omnisend.com and give your brand the boost it deserves." Code: WPTONIC30 Deal: 30% off for 3 months for new users   #2 - Cloudways Managed Cloud Hosting for The Ultimate Online Presence Offer: 40% OFF for 4 Months on all hosting plans + Upto 40 Free MigrationsPromo Code: BFCM4040Validity date: 14th November 2023 till 6th December 2023Terms: Migrations request should be made in 4 months and up to 40 free migration Link: https://platform.cloudways.com/signup?coupon=BFCM4040   -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 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

Effective AI Content Strategies For SEO in 2024 With Special Guest Dustin W. Stout, Founder of Magai Discover the cutting-edge AI content strategies that will dominate SEO in 2024! In this show, we'll explore the latest techniques and tools for creating high-impact, search-optimized content using artificial intelligence. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve and maximize your online visibility with AI-driven content. Don't miss out on this game-changing information which will revolutionize your SEO strategy!   "This episode of the WP-Tonic podcast is brought to you by our friends at Omnisend–the top-rated email and SMS marketing platform for WordPress stores. Want to make this Black Friday your most profitable yet? Omnisend empowers over 100,000 merchants to cut through the noise with laser-focused email and SMS campaigns that convert like crazy–all while enjoying an average ROI of $72 for every dollar spent. That’s double the industry average. So, ready to start building Black Friday campaigns that really sell? Find out more at www.omnisend.com and give your brand the boost it deserves." Code: WPTONIC30 Deal: 30% off for 3 months for new users   #1 - Dustin, what problem do you see Magai solve? #2 - What do you think is the real attitude Google has connected AI generated content? #3 - At the end of 2024, where do you personally see the landscape being connected to AI content? #4 - What do you see as the biggest mistakes people are making in using and discussing AI connected to digital content production? #5 - What are some of the business tools and services that you use to run your business daily that you could recommend to the audience? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself?   Dustin W. Stout, Founder of Magai https://magai.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinwstout/ https://dustinstout.com/

887 - WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: Baby, It's All About Influence & Market Visibility We Interview Adam Weeks, The co-founder of Cirrusinfluence. #1 - Adam, what does Cirrusinfluence basically do, and what is its main focus? #2 - What do you think are the main benefits that your clients get by working with Cirrusinfluence? #3 - There seem to be some growing bad feelings that seem to be growing in different parts of the WordPress general community would you agree with this statement, and if yes, why do you think this is happening? #4 - WordPress professional marketplace seemed to be very focused on the North American market this seems to have changed over the last few years would you agree with this statement, and how does this affect Cirrusinfluence? #5 - What are some of the business tools and services that you use to run your business daily that you could recommend to the audience? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? Adam Weeks https://cirrusinfluence.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamweeks610/

886 - WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: From Success to Startup: Oli Gardner's Journey and Lessons Learned In this show, Oli Gardner shares his personal journey from past success to launching a new startup. He discusses the challenges he faced and the valuable lessons learned along the way. With Special Guest Oli Gardner, Founder of Outline and co-founder of Unbounce Outline #1 - Oli, what problems does Outline solve, and why should the user care? #2 - What are some of the key things you learned for your years being involved in Unbounce that you used connected to the development and launch of Outline? #3 - AI seems to have the power of really threatening the careers and livelihoods of graphic designers and copywriters; what are your personal thoughts and advice that you can give to these particular groups of individuals? #4 - What do you see as some of the major challenges that you and your team at Outline face in the next 12 to 18 months, and what are your general plans to overcome them? #5 - What are some of the business tools and services that you use to run your business daily that you could recommend to the audience? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself?   https://www.linkedin.com/in/oligardner/ @oligardner   -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------   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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

  Our panel will break down each story and explain why it matters to WordPress and the tech community. Get ready to learn about all the new releases and innovations – you don't want to miss out. Tune in now and stay up-to-date with everything happening in WordPress and Technology! This Month's Special Guest Panelist Lee Blue @leehblue https://lee.blue/   #1 - State of the Word 2023 Will Broadcast Live from Madrid on December 11 https://wptavern.com/state-of-the-word-2023-will-broadcast-live-from-madrid-on-december-11   #2 - Google search antitrust trial updates: Everything you need to know (so far) https://searchengineland.com/google-search-antirust-trial-hearing-updates-431977     #3 - EP467 – WordStressed https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep467-wordstressed/     #4- Marc Andreessen publishes ‘Techno-Optimist Manifesto’, names enemies including ‘ESG’, ‘Trust and Safety’ THE ENEMY https://venturebeat.com/ai/marc-andreessen-publishes-techno-optimist-manifesto-names-enemies-including-esg-trust-and-safety/ The Ben & Marc Show: The Techno-Optimist Manifesto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCfwKBwxLYk   #5 - Kinsta Launches Free Static Site Hosting for Up to 100 Websites, Including WordPress https://wptavern.com/kinsta-launches-free-static-site-hosting-for-up-to-100-websites-including-wordpress https://www.wp-tonic.com/partners/   #6 - Changes at X Formally Known as Twitter -a - X, formerly Twitter, gets rid of headlines on news links https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/business/2023/10/05/x-gets-rid-of-news-headlines -b- X, formerly Twitter, will launch two new subscription tiers, Elon Musk says https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/20/elon-musk-x-formerly-twitter-to-launch-two-new-subscription-tiers.html  

With Special Guest Fernando Angulo Senior Market Research Manager At SEMRush Uncover the future of search engine optimization with this captivating video that explores the impact of artificial intelligence on SEO practices. Learn about advancements such as machine learning algorithms and natural language processing that are revolutionizing how websites are ranked and discovered online. Get expert advice on leveraging AI tools for keyword research, competitor analysis, and content optimization strategies. #1 - Fernando, What are your thoughts connected to how Google sees AI-generated content, and will people's websites be penalized if they use AI-generated content? #2 - A lot of niche focus websites have been penalized recently by Google September's HCU (helpful content update). Can you give some insight connected to this SEO update? #3 - Because of COVID-19, the mobile growth trend seemed to get semi suspended; what is the situation now, and what do people who develop or own websites need to know about this? #4 - What are your personal recommendations connected to link building, and what are a couple of major mistakes you see people making regularly connected to link building? #5 - What are some of the business tools and services that you use to run your business daily that you could recommend to the audience? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? With Special Guest Fernando Angulo Senior Market Research Manager At SEMRush   https://www.semrush.com/ https://www.semrush.com/user/145632833/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoangulo/

Is The Future of WordPress Headless? Are you curious about the direction WordPress is heading? In our latest show, we uncover the rising trend of headless WordPress architecture and its impact on websites. Explore why developers are embracing this modern approach that separates content management from presentation layers. Get inspired by real-life examples showcasing faster load times, enhanced user experiences, and endless possibilities for customization. #1 - Maciek, for the audience, can you give us an outline of what the major concepts are linked to headless WordPress? #2 - What is it about headless that gets you so excited? also, what do you see as some of the major challenges connected to the concept? #3 - You have, for the best year, been working with Kinsta as a development advocate analyst. Kinsta, can you give an insight into what you do on a daily basis connected to this role? #4 - Have you any views or insights connected to making WordPress easier and more popular with the broader development community? #5 - What are some of the business tools and services that you use to run your business daily that you could recommend to the audience? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself?   With Special Maciek Palmowski Development Advocate Analyst at Kinsta   https://maciekpalmowski.dev/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciejpalmowski/

What Is The Future of Content Marketing in the World of AI With Special Guest Brian Jackson Co-founder, Forgemedia And Former Chief Marketing Officer at Kinsta  The future is here: discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of content marketing in this week's show. Uncover groundbreaking advancements like automated writing assistants, personalized recommendations fueled by machine learning, and cutting-edge SEO optimization techniques driven by AI algorithms. Get ready to be inspired as we explore real-world examples of companies leveraging these technologies to drive engagement and achieve remarkable results.   #1 - What are your views on AI and how it will affect content marketing in the short-term (1 year) and the mid-term ( 2 to 3 years)? #2 - How do you see AI affecting data privacy which already is a major concern for some people? #3 - What are your plans connected to adapting to the new world of AI linked to marketing your business products? #4 - What insight have you learned in your own journey connected Forgemedia that you can share with other small WordPress agencies and plugin shops? #5 - What business tools and services do you use to run your business daily that you could recommend to the audience? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential 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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

#781 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show Thursday, 27th of July, 2023, at 9:05 am PST With Special Guest Panelists Tom Fanelli CEO of Convesio & Katie Keith, Co-founder & CEO of Barn2plugins   Are you looking for the latest news on WordPress and Technology? Look no further in this week's show; we will discuss what I'm calling SéGate, Sé Reed, and WPwatercooler problems with Matt Mullenweg and how WordPress.org is generally run at the preset moment. Also, we will talk about Walter Isaacson and his latest official biography of Elon Musk. Join us in this podcast for a special roundtable show discussing the hottest stories from this month. Our panel of experts will break down each story and explain why it matters to WordPress developers. Get ready to learn about all the new releases and innovations – you don't want to miss out. Tune in now and stay up-to-date with everything happening in WordPress and Technology! 1 - Developers Claim Damaged Trust Following Public Confrontations with WordPress Leadership & WPwatercooler EP464 - Fight for the Future https://wptavern.com/developers-claim-damaged-trust-following-public-confrontations-with-wordpress-leadership https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep464-fight-for-the-future/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkZNz3jleOE&t=5s We discuss ” SéGate” the future of the WordPress.org project. Are we all going bonkers in the world of WordPress or just walking down the “Yellow Brick Road” with Matt sorry Dorothy?   #2 - Apple Event - September 12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiP1l7jlIIA https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/08/apple-iphone-15-event-what-to-expect/ The biggest “yawnfest” in the history of Apple? #3 - Community Team Invites Organizers to Apply for Hosting Next Generation WordPress Events https://wptavern.com/community-team-invites-organizers-to-apply-for-hosting-next-generation-wordpress-eventsregional WordCamps in general, excluding the national or international events? #4 - Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Official Biography   The REAL Story of Elon Musk with Walter Isaacson https://www Is there any real future for re.youtube.com/watch?v=eXonrPDVesc Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson review – pillock, genius, or both? https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/sep/17/elon-musk-by-walter-isaacson-review-pillock-genius-or-both The Henry Ford of our time or much, much worse? #5 - WordPress Accessibility Day 2023 Announces Diverse Speaker Lineup, Doubles Sponsors from Previous Year It's all about accessibility, baby, or is it? https://wptavern.com/wordpress-accessibility-day-2023-announces-diverse-speaker-lineup-doubles-sponsors-from-previous-year #6 - Meta’s AI chatbot plan includes a ‘sassy robot’ for younger users https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/24/23887773/meta-ai-chatbots-gen-ai-personas-young What could go wrong?   ------------------------------------------------- The Panel ------------------------------------------------- This Month's Special Guest Panelist Tom Fanelli, CEO of Convesio & Katie Keith, Co-founder & CEO of Barn2plugins https://convesio.com/ https://barn2.com/ 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 ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ 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 ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------