The PublishPress Podcast

In this episode of the PublishPress podcast we welcome Birgit Pauli-Haack, a developer advocate for Automattic. She also publishes the Gutenberg Times which is the best place to keep up with everything that's happening with the block editor.We discuss the recent release of WordPress 6.9, its new features, and the future of WordPress development next year, including the upcoming WordPress 7.0. What new feature are we going to see in WordPress? What's happening with the 4 phases of Gutenberg?We're excited again about WordPress after a slow year. There's the potential for transformative changes to WordPress in 2026.

Alex Denning has been in the WordPress and SEO communities for years. But for the last few years, he's been seeing those topics through on AI lens. Alex now runs the Ellipsis agency and helps his clients to get recommended by AI chats. Alex's life was changed when GPT-3 launched, because it radically changed the services he could provide to clients. In this episode we unpack all the changes that have happened to Alex's business in the last 3 years, and hopefully help you navigate this new AI world we're living in. Alex's agency is at https://getellipsis.com. 00:00 The Rise of AI and Its Impact on SEO 09:49 Developing Falcon AI: From Concept to Reality14:31 The Evolution of AI Tools and Their Applications20:12 Navigating Changes in Search Behavior and AI Integration28:16 Leveraging AI for Data Analysis 31:37 Optimizing Content for AI Responses 34:48 Understanding Consumer Behavior Changes 38:05 The Value of Personalized Recommendations 42:24 Technical Aspects of Content Indexing 45:10 Navigating the AI Bubble 48.05 The Evolution of SEO to AI Optimization

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Rodolfo Melogli shares his journey from the early days of WooCommerce to the creation of his new Checkout Summit conference. This new WooCommerce conference will be in Sicily in April 2026. If you work with WooCommerce, you should be there. This is a conference we've been missing in the WordPress space. Rodolfo's aim with this conference is to prioritize great content and valuable networking. Rodolfo started as a civil engineer building roads in Ireland, before becoming a baker, and then a WooCommerce expert under the "Business Bloomer" brand. He takes us through the ups and downs of putting on a large event for the first time.Find out more: https://checkoutsummit.com0:00 Reviving WooCommerce Conferences03:05 The Checkout Summit: A New Beginning05:59 Navigating Event Planning and Collaboration08:56 Choosing the Right Time and Place11:54 Rodolfo's Journey from Engineering to WooCommerce14:49 The Bakery Dream: A Shift to Web Development16:02 The Early Days of WooCommerce19:08 A Career Built on WooCommerce24:58 The Spark for Checkout Summit27:18 Community Over AI: The Need for Human Connection31:40 Building Trust and Community35:05 The Road to Checkout Summit39:07 Investing in Networking Opportunities41:10 Creating Value Through Content43:50 Future Plans and Expectations

Akshat Choudhary is the founder of WP Remote, which is an awesome and successful backup service for WordPress sites. But you won't hear him boasting about that. Akshat doesn't talk much. He's a self-professed shy guy. He's not someone you'll always be hearing from on YouTube, social media, podcasts. Instead, Akshat is an engineer who loves to focus on building great products. We dig into Akshat's story on this episode and how his quiet, quality work has produced a legion of loyal customers and fans.Although he's shy, Akshat has some great stories to tell. Make sure you hear about his WhatsApp-style messaging platform that went viral, attracted 10,000's of daily users, and then nearly bankrupted him. Listen out also for how being a bad salesman helped him get his big break by selling migration services to WPEngine.00:00 Introduction to Akshat Choudhary and WP Remote04:41 The Importance of Office Culture in Tech Companies09:44 Navigating the WordPress Ecosystem: Products and Target Audiences14:39 The Journey of Building a Startup: Early Experiences19:44 Partnerships with Hosting Companies: Strategies and Challenges25:02 Quality Over Quantity: Business Philosophy and Pricing Strategy30:02 The Power of Public Persona30:25 Challenges of Operating from India31:11 Understanding the North American Market33:28 Balancing Marketing and Product Development33:51 Navigating AI's Impact on Business36:16 Top-Down vs Bottom-Up AI Implementation44:44 Visual Regression Testing: A New Product Launch51:22 The Complexity of Visual Regression Testing55:08 Crafting High-Quality Software59:59 Engaging with the Community

Our guest is Karim Marucchi from the Crowd Favorite agency and the FAIR project. With Karim's help, we're going to try and tell two stories in this episode.The first story is Karim's life working with some of the biggest agencies in the world, and selling projects to some of the largest companies in the world. He tells the story of how he sat down and sold Steve Jobs on a website project. The second story is about the value of open source and WordPress to those big enterprise customers. Karim is working really hard at the moment with the FAIR project. We'll explain what that is. The FAIR project is part of Karim's efforts to bring the benefits of open source to big enterprise customers.[00:00:00] - Introduction[00:01:21] - Early career and transition[00:05:17] - Big breaks: Nissan and Pixar[00:07:38] - Acquisition and rapid growth[00:09:25] - European expansion and IPO[00:11:16] - Integration work and lessons[00:13:40] - Entering open source and WordPress[00:16:00] - Crowd Favorite and Alex King[00:17:49] - Bridging publishing and enterprise[00:20:00] - Composable and modular architectures[00:21:18] - Enterprise value: ownership and cost[00:24:23] - System architecture role and compliance[00:26:08] - CRA and supply chain security[00:28:36] - Enterprise practices: updates and SBOM[00:33:00] - Introducing the FAIR project[00:33:56] - Enterprise examples and collaboration[00:39:23] - FAIR adoption and partners[00:41:06] - Linux Foundation governance model[00:45:03] - Goal: trusted WordPress supply chain[00:45:55] - FAIR roadmap: ecosystem and policies[00:47:56] - Defining moment for the coming decades[00:49:38] - Follow-up and closing

Evan Prodromou is often called "The father of the Fediverse". It's amazing how much overlap there is between the aims of WordPress and Fediverse. These two communities should work together more! The Fediverse consists of independent social networking platforms including Mastodon (micro-blogging), PeerTube (videos), Pixelfed (images) and more. Just like WordPress, most of the Fediverse runs on open source code. And just like WordPress, you get to create content that isn't swallowed by corporate algorithms. And you can build successful business or communities on your platforms that you own control.We talk with Evan about the origins and evolution of the Fediverse. Evan has played a key role in building several early Fediverse sites such as Wikitravel, Identi.ca, and StatusNet. He also helped to develop Activity Pub which the key protocol that enables Fediverse to talk to each other.Find out more about Evan: https://evanp.me. 00:00 The Birth of the Fediverse03:06 Evan's Journey in Open Source and Social Networking05:56 The Evolution of Protocols and Privacy08:55 Philosophical Underpinnings of Open Systems12:05 Meta's Threads and Its Impact on the Fediverse15:08 From Identica to Threads: A Historical Overview18:07 The Role of Standards in the Fediverse21:13 Commercial Interest in the Fediverse25:04 The Power of Newsletters and Social Feeds28:07 Hyperlocal Connections in the Fediverse30:03 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Social Networks32:58 Building Community through Fediverse Instances38:12 Innovations and Future of the Fediverse42:12 Encouraging WordPress Community Engagement with the Fediverse

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Raquel joins Dan and Steve to chat about bringing PressConf to life. PressConf is the spiritual successor to Pressnomics, a business-focused WordPress conference. Raquel tells the PressConf story and shares her lessons for other event organizers, including Dan who was part of the WordCamp Canada team. Raquel talks about what it’s really like to organize large events, the ups and downs along the way, and why community is at the heart of it all. We dive into the behind-the-scenes details: how sponsorships work, how to make speakers feel safe and supported, and why global representation matters so much. Raquel shares what made PressConf 2025 such a success and what’s next for her events.Check out PressConf 2026: https://pressconf.eventsTimestamps: 00:00 The Birth of PressConf03:04 Organizing Large Events: Challenges and Strategies06:07 The Unique Experience of PressConf09:07 Sponsorship Dynamics in Smaller Conferences12:02 Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability15:01 The Global Reach of PressConf17:57 Reflections on the Success of PressConf 202529:11 Navigating Visa Challenges for Events30:51 Funding Models for Conferences34:51 Balancing Ticket Prices and Sponsorships36:22 Understanding Event Costs39:07 PressConf's Future and Expansion Plans41:21 Attracting New Audiences and Diversity45:31 The Future of PressConf and Open Source Events49:38 The Role of the Host in Event Success51:01 Building Trust in Event Organization56:32 Looking Ahead to PressConf 2026

In this episode, I talk with Than Taintor from the Human Made agency and Zeshan Ahmed from Green Street News. Together they've been part of the project to revamp the Green Street News website. Green Street News is a major real estate publisher. They're based out of the UK, but have recently been expanding to Europe, Australia, and North America. That's meant a lot of changes to their business and their WordPress platform. This project had significant challenges, including codebase over a decade old. There was also a large volume of content, with over 100,000 articles split across multiple regions. There were also membership and scaling challenges as the Green Street team sends several highly-popular newsletters multiple times every day.00:00 Introduction to HumanMade and Green Street03:23 The Evolution of the Green Street Codebase06:41 Architectural Decisions for Regional Content Management10:48 Scaling Challenges with High Traffic14:42 Implementing the Block Editor for Content Creation18:15 Transitioning to Digital: The Evolution of Green Street News20:51 Membership Management: Navigating Complex Systems24:00 Modernizing Legacy Systems: The Ship of Theseus27:20 AI in Action: Auto-Tagging Content32:37 Expanding Horizons: Future Growth Plans35:52 Data Privacy: Safeguarding Sensitive Information38:01 Recommendations: Influential Voices in Publishing

Kimberly Lipari is CEO of Valet, a WordPress agency. She had made the very intentional choice to remain a small agency. We talk about how Kimberly balances work and family life, plus the importance of human touch in agency work.Kimberly introduces me to the tools that Valet relies on. She does a great job of selling me on the Bricks page builder that I've never used before. She thinks it has a lot advantages for WordPress agencies. We discuss the evolution of Valet, and also her new project, The Modern Webmaster, aimed at empowering clients with knowledge about web development. Check out Kimberly's agency at Valet.io.00:00 Introduction to Valet and Its Meaning02:01 Understanding Valet's Clientele04:33 The Intentionality of a Small Agency06:32 Balancing Work and Family Life08:50 Revenue Streams and Client Relationships10:12 Consulting and Problem Solving11:23 Applying Engineering Skills to Web Projects15:51 The Flexibility of WordPress16:54 Tools for Managing Client Sites19:06 The Importance of Human Touch in Maintenance22:54 The Role of Staff in Client Management24:11 Addressing Security Concerns28:01 Exploring Client Needs and Solutions30:06 Exploring Page Builders and Themes39:19 The Evolution of Valet and Agency Life49:14 The Modern Webmaster57:26 Empowering Clients Through Knowledge

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Steve Burge chats with Jamie Marsland.Jamie is known for his YouTube work on the PootlePress channel and now the official WordPress channel. A few years back, he had a regular job in publishing, but a career change unlocked a whole new wave of creativity.First, they talk about how AI has changed Jamie’s writing. It helps him create content faster and even build apps like PootleWriter to make writing and publishing easier.Then, they dive into YouTube, which has become a big outlet for Jamie’s creativity. He’s passionate about teaching and helping beginners with WordPress. Jamie shares how building trust through video has helped him grow and how he’s using what he’s learned to make WordPress better on YouTube.Check out Jamie's work at https://www.pootlepress.com.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene03:01 The Transition from Traditional Publishing to Digital06:00 Unlocking Creativity with AI11:53 The Development of PoodleWriter and Other Apps18:04 The Impact of YouTube on Creative Expression23:58 Teaching and Training in the WordPress Community26:48 The Mission Behind the YouTube Channel28:59 Growth and Strategy of WordPress YouTube Channels31:57 Balancing Community and Consistency on YouTube33:40 Recommendations for Launching a YouTube Channel35:55 Building Trust Through Video Content37:53 The Future of AI in Video Content Creation41:07 AI's Impact on WordPress and the Future45:09 The Challenge of Competing with New Tools 48:02 The Exciting Future of Content Creation 52:53 The Value of Traditional Media in a Digital Age

Simea is part of a digital agency called Morntag, based in Switzerland. Her agency helps people navigate between different worlds. Many of Simea's customer are traditional print publishers and they need her help to navigate the online world including WordPress, AI and YouTube. Also the customers often need to work in different linguistic worlds including English, French, Italian, multiple versions of German, and more. Find out more about Simea's work at https://morntag.com. Her WordPress-to-PDF service is at https://pressdify.com.Timestamps from this episode:00:00 Introduction to Montag and Multilingualism06:21 Navigating Multilingual WordPress Challenges12:36 From Print to Digital: The Evolution of Montag18:50 Client Needs: Balancing Print and Digital23:58 The Impact of AI on Publishing and Digitization24:12 Bridging the Gap: From Print to Digital26:12 Family Business Dynamics in Tech27:06 The Meaning Behind Montag28:02 Understanding Client Needs Beyond Platforms29:30 The Role of Pressdify in Digital Transition32:09 Exploring the Capabilities of Pressdify36:55 AI's Impact on Publishing42:49 Adapting to New Technologies in Publishing45:23 Complementary Tools for Enhanced Usability49:59 Influential Voices in PublishingSome key takeaways from this episode:Montag is based in Switzerland and serves clients in the DACH region (Germany, Austraia, Switzerland).WordPress is not inherently built for multilingual sites so it requires plugins and often consulting work.Clients often come to Morntag from a print-first mindset, needing digital solutions.The transition from print to digital can be challenging for traditional publishers.AI's impact on publishing is a growing concern for clients.Flipbooks sound like a good idea for PDF magazines, but are not favored by users who prefer responsive web designs.The future of publishing will require adaptation to new technologies. Montag started as an Adobe training company and transitioned to web design.Clients often seek solutions for pain points rather than looking for specific platforms such as WordPress.

Luke Fretwell is one of the most creative and pioneering people I've met in open source. He's enjoyed a 25+ year career that has covered multiple projects, collaborations, and businesses. The through-line for all Luke's projects has been making government better through technology. Luke created GovPress, a very popular WordPress theme focused for governments. He built Proud City, a WordPress-based SaaS service for government. His latest work includes ScanGov to track the quality of government websites, and Proudly Serving, a collectively written playbook that helps governments build people-centered digital public services.LukeFretwell.com: Luke's personal site.Govfresh.com: Luke's consultancyProudCity.com: a WordPress-based platform for local governmentsProudlyServingBook.com: local government digital services handbookScanGov.org: Government digital experience monitorChatcivic.ai: Government AI chatbotsTimestamps:02:53: The Journey from Journalism to Technology10:15: Connecting Technology and Government12:09: The Birth of GovFresh16:12: Launching Proud City24:27: Navigating the Government Market24:55: Navigating Government Procurement Challenges28:05: Innovating in Government Tech: The Innovator's Dilemma29:28: Introducing ScanGov: A Civic Tech Initiative36:13: The Future of Civic Tech and Open Source41:24: AI in Government: ChatCivic and Its Potential53:17: Civic Leadership and Influential Voices

Carol Cavaleiro lives in Brazil and supports journalists across North and South America through her work at Indiegraf.In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Carol discusses her journey from co-founding the fact-checking agency AusFatos in Brazil to becoming a product director at Indiegraf, a Canadian publishing platform. We talk about misinformation, and the importance of community journalism to get genuine information to people. Carol and her clients need to use innovative ways to reach people including WhatsApp, audio versions of articles, and in-person events.More about Indiegraf: https://indiegraf.com/00:53 The Founding of AusFatos and Its Impact03:33 The Evolution of Misinformation and Fact-Checking08:31 Transitioning to IndieGraph and Product Development13:07 Building a User-Friendly Platform for Publishers18:47 The Role of Newsletters in Modern Publishing22:52 Expanding into Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities27:41 WhatsApp as a Communication Tool for Publishers31:57 The Importance of Independent Distribution Systems35:14 Navigating Security and Content Ownership40:43 Spotlight on Innovative Publishers

Jacob Donnelly is the founder of A Media Operator (AMO) Over the last five year, he's grown AMO from a newsletter to a fully-fledged media organization. Soon after launching, Jacob moved from Substack to WordPress with the goal of owning his platform and audience.Jacob and AMO have covered huge changes in the publishing industry over the last few years, and his insights will be fascinating for WordPress publishers.On this episode of the PublishPress Podcast we talk about subscription-based business, AI and other hot publishing topics. But we also talk about the importance of events for publishers. Jacob runs a big annual conference for AMO and believes that events are vital for fostering community and generating revenue. Jacob introduces the three-legged stool model of combining media, events, and data to create a robust business framework.Timestamps for this episode:00:00 Introduction to AMO and Jacob's Background02:41 Evolution of AMO: From Newsletter to Media Company06:25 Transition from Substack to WordPress14:33 The Role of Events in the Media Business20:43 The Three-Legged Stool: Media, Events, and Data25:55 Navigating Disruption in Media and Events33:03 The Evolving Role of AI in Publishing39:30 Building an Audience-First Media Company45:55 The Future of Media: Resilience and Niche MarketsTopics covered in this episode:AMO started as a newsletter and evolved into a media company.Jacob's background includes both journalism and business roles in media.The transition from Substack to WordPress was driven by the need for flexibility.Events play a crucial role in building community and revenue for media companies.The three-legged stool model combines media, events, and data for business strength.Building a loyal audience is essential for successful events.Jacob believes in the power of in-person connections in media.The subscription model is challenging but necessary for media businesses.AMO's content strategy has expanded to include multiple reporters and freelancers.The annual conference has validated AMO's potential and business model. Events are becoming a more secure business model compared to data and media.Data businesses face challenges from AI companies potentially scraping their information.Publishers may need to implement paywalls and validation mechanisms to protect their content.AI can enhance efficiency but is also causing traffic declines for traditional publishers.Newer media companies are more likely to embrace events as a revenue stream.Understanding the audience is crucial for media companies to succeed.The future of media may involve more direct monetization from audiences.Niche markets are becoming increasingly important in the media landscape.Friction in media products may become a differentiator in an AI-dominated world.

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, we interview Pete Ericson, the founder of Leaky Paywall. He has many years of experience building paywalls for publishers. Pete says that publishers are still nervous about paywalls, but increasingly see how valuable they can be. We talk a lot about the importance of newsletters in building audience engagement. Once you have the customer's email address, then you can start building a real relationship with them.The conversation also delves into the impact of AI on content management, innovative subscription models, and the future of advertising in publishing. Find out more: https://leakypaywall.comTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Leaky Paywall02:57 The Philosophy Behind Paywalls05:52 Changing Attitudes Towards Paywalls08:50 Building Audience and Email Lists11:52 The Role of Newsletters in Publishing14:43 Frequency and Strategy of Newsletters17:43 Navigating AI and Content Discovery20:48 The Future of Paywalls and Content Monetization24:26 Leveraging AI for Archiving and Real Estate Insights26:47 The Value of Digitizing Archives30:24 Challenges in Content Digitization32:06 Niche Magazines Thriving Online34:10 Monetizing Historical Archives35:36 The Evolution of Advertising Strategies38:59 The Future of Subscription Models45:10 Innovative Paywall Strategies46:24 Spotlight on Effective Local News ModelsTopics covered in this episode:Leaky Paywall allows publishers to engage audiences by leaking content.Publishers often feel nervous about implementing paywalls due to customer relationship concerns.The philosophy of one free article followed by registration is effective for audience growth.AI can help publishers manage and monetize their content more effectively.Newsletters are crucial for driving traffic and building subscriber lists.Frequency of newsletters correlates with subscriber conversion rates.Archives of old content can be valuable for driving traffic and subscriptions.Publishers should leverage AI to enhance their content management strategies.Digital advertising is evolving towards sponsorships and direct sales.Niche publications are finding success by focusing on targeted audiences.

Matt Hoy is the Chief Revenue Officer of Revcontent which provides native advertising for publishers.In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Matt talks about how publishers can drive revenue despite the challenges posed by changes in Google search and the rise of AI. Matt believes the key to success is trust. The advertising landscape is shifting away from low-quality ads. There needs to be trust between publishers, advertisers, platforms, and visitors. We dive into Revcontent's partnership with Apple News where high-quality , family-friendly ads benefit everyone involved.Find out more: https://revcontent.comChapters00:00 Introduction to the PublishPress Podcast01:09 Revcontent's Role in the Publishing Landscape02:49 Understanding Revcontent's Monetization Strategy05:08 Building Trust with Publishers and Advertisers08:14 Navigating the Challenges of Third-Party Cookies11:21 Impact of Google Search Changes on Publishers13:20 Adapting to Shifts in User Behavior16:29 Verticals Affected by Current Trends19:51 The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Content21:03 Working with Apple News and Newsletters28:56 Connection Issues and Clientele Overview31:01 Scaling for All: Big and Small Publishers33:16 Understanding the Advertising Side35:03 Diverse Advertiser Landscape39:20 The Importance of Diversification in Publishing47:06 Exploring International Expansion and New Avenues52:45 Admiring Innovative PublishersShow notesRevcontent operates in a smaller ad tech market in Florida.Matt has been with Revcontent for nearly 10 years.Revcontent focuses on monetizing below-the-fold content.The company aims to build trust with publishers and advertisers. Changes in Google search are impacting publisher traffic.Revcontent is adapting to shifts in user behavior and preferences.The rise of AI is affecting non-controversial content traffic.Revcontent is an official reseller for Apple News.The company aims to provide a publisher-friendly approach to monetization.Email newsletters are a developing market for ad monetization. Revcontent offers a white glove service to all publishers.Smaller publishers are crucial for the ecosystem.Compliance and quality are top priorities in advertising.Diversification is essential for modern publishers.International expansion is a future goal for Revcontent.Innovative publishers are finding success in niche markets.The advertising landscape is shifting away from low-quality ads.Podcasts and events are becoming significant revenue sources.Quality user experience is vital for advertiser satisfaction.Revcontent is committed to maintaining high standards in ad partnerships.

Ben May runs The Code Company, one of the most successful WordPress agencies in Australia. In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, we discuss Ben's journey in the Australian publishing industry, the evolution of WordPress, and the importance of community engagement.Ben has tons of experience with scaling WordPress sites, particularly with comment and community systems. He believes we're seeing a shift from social media to owning community interactions.Ben's agency: https://thecode.coTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Ben May and Code Company02:50 The Evolution of WordPress and High-Traffic Sites05:57 Community Engagement and Comment Systems08:55 The Shift from Social Media to Community Ownership12:09 Working with Established Publishers and Creators15:13 Headless WordPress: Pros and Cons17:54 Case Studies: Media Operator and Substack Migrations20:48 Building a Business Around a Platform24:40 The Value of Ownership in Technology25:31 Niche Success in Publishing28:40 Innovative Media Strategies for Growth30:57 Community Engagement and Passion Projects34:07 The Future of Multilingual Content38:20 Technical Approaches to Multilingual WordPress46:04 Improving WordPress for Competitive Edge48:08 Admired Publishers and Their ImpactTopics we covered in this episode:- Scaling WordPress for high traffic events was a major challenge.- Community engagement through comments can drive traffic and loyalty.- Publishers are moving away from social media to own their communities.- Established publishers often have a better foundation for community building.- Headless WordPress can add complexity without solving core problems.- Successful migrations from Substack to WordPress are on the rise.- Building a business around a platform is crucial for long-term success.- Publishers must be wary of relying on third-party platforms for their business. - Ownership of technology allows for flexibility and control.- Niche markets can lead to significant success in publishing.- B2B media can effectively serve specific audience needs.- Community engagement is crucial for media success.- Innovative media strategies can drive growth and revenue.- Multilingual content requires more than just translation.- Technical challenges exist in implementing multilingual solutions in WordPress.- Improving basic functionalities in WordPress can enhance its competitiveness.- Specialty media can foster strong community connections.- Passion-driven content can create highly engaged audiences.

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, we talk with Andrew Wilder from NerdPress. His team specializes in WordPress support and maintenance for independent publishers, particularly in the food and travel blogging niches. Because he works with very high-traffic websites, Andrew and his team do things differently. For example, their plugin updates are always done manually, with very careful roll-outs that can take a week or more. They also spend a lot of time testing and optimizing for site speed. If there's something Andrew doesn't know about Google's Core Web Vitals, it's not worth knowing.Andrew talks about the supportive community among food bloggers. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of blogging, the significance of niche marketing, and various revenue models that successful bloggers employ. Oh, and Andrew has some excellent recommendations for where to get the best food recipes!Links for this show:https://www.nerdpress.net/https://tastemakerconference.com/https://travelcon.orghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2582456548748766/https://unchartedterritories.tomaspueyo.com/https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/https://cookingontheweekends.com/Key points from the episode:NerdPress focuses on manual updates for WordPress sites.Building long-term relationships with clients is crucial.Food bloggers often support each other despite competitionEmail marketing remains a vital tool for publishers.Niche marketing can lead to clearer audience engagement.Display advertising is a primary revenue source for bloggers.Community events foster collaboration among bloggerSuccessful bloggers often diversify their income streams.Maintaining a personal touch in client interactions is key.The blogging landscape is competitive but rewarding. Diversification in revenue streams is essential for sustainability.Finding joy in publishing on specific platforms is crucial.Google's Core Web Vitals are a significant ranking factor.AI can assist in content creation but should not replace human input.Authenticity resonates with audiences and builds trust.Travel blogging has faced challenges due to the pandemic.WordPress remains the dominant platform for food bloggers.Technical support can enhance the performance of blogs.Community building is key to successful blogging.Engagement with audiences through social media is vital.

Jen Kramer has taught web design for decades. Her career spans Harvard, community colleges, LinkedIn, Frontend Masters and now Annie Cannons, a nonprofit boot camp for human trafficking survivors. In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Jen talks about her career and how web design teaching has changes over the years.Jen believes that good teaching requires the same skills, no matter where the students are. Jen believes that students need to know the foundational skills in web development: HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Everything else should build on that base.Key Links:https://anniecannons.orghttps://www.jenkramer.orgWe touched on these topics in this episode:Jen is currently the director of learning design and technology for Annie Cannons.The bootcamp teaches job skills to human trafficking survivors.Students are paid to attend classes, allowing them to focus on learning.The course lasts a little over a year and includes various programming languages.Graduates are prepared for junior developer roles, but the job market is tough.Teaching requires a solid understanding of educational principles.Effective teaching involves chunking information and allowing for reflection.The transition to online learning has changed the landscape of education.Video learning has become the preferred method for many learners.Fundamentals like HTML and CSS remain crucial in web development.Coding is often seen as entertainment rather than a learning process.Tools like Duolingo provide fast but not always effective learning.Effective teaching requires a focus on what students will remember long-term.AI is changing the landscape of coding education and job opportunities but junior developers need to develop real problem-solving skills.Structured learning helps students understand the order of concepts.The basics of web development remain crucial despite technological changes.

Kyle Van Deusen runs the popular The Admin Bar community, a platform for WordPress agency owners and freelancers. He's been able to grow the community to over 12,000 people because he's still an agency owner and is constantly dealing with the same problems as his members.Find out more: - https://theadminbar.com- https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadminbar/ Kyle talks about community management and the unique culture he has developed at the Admin Bar. We discuss strategies for content creation and engagement. He emphasizes the importance of identifying common problems faced by agency owners and how sharing personal experiences can lead to valuable content. The discussion also covers the shift towards recurring revenue models, the impact of AI on the industry, and the tools and processes used for efficient content creation.