WP Townhall

In this episode of WP Townhall, we're joined by special guest Mark Westguard, creator of WS Form, to explore the anatomy of a great forms plugin. Mark, known for his expertise in WordPress form development and exceptional customer support, shares insights from his six-year journey building one of WordPress's most respected form solutions. The discussion delves into various aspects of form development, including WS Form's powerful conditional logic system, extensive field customization op...

In this episode of WP Townhall, we're joined by special guest Adam Preiser to explore the current state of e-commerce in WordPress. Adam, known for his expertise in WordPress e-commerce solutions (SureCart, SureMembers, SureTriggers) and educational content (WP Crafter), shares his insights on the evolving landscape of online selling within the WordPress ecosystem.The discussion delves into various aspects of WordPress e-commerce, including WooCommerce, emerging alternatives like SureCart, an...

A lively debate exploring the implications of people being able to easily set up shop in the web design industry. Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Is it good for the industry long-term, or not? And what challenges do our clients face under this model?Throughout the show, we examine questions about the value of formal education in web design, the importance of understanding underlying web technologies, and the balance between democratizing web design and maintaining professional standard...

In this episode of WP Townhall, we tackle one of the most contentious topics in the WordPress community: Has the Block Editor (Gutenberg) hurt more than it has helped?The discussion delves into the impact of Gutenberg on the WordPress brand, user experience, development workflows, and the overall direction of WordPress. Throughout the show, we explore questions about how Gutenberg has affected workflows, the challenges faced by developers and users, and the ways in which the Block Editor...

Check out the new WP Townhall website at https://wptownhall.showJoin us for a heated debate about WordPress's evolution and future direction. Should the platform shed its blogging roots to compete in today's digital landscape? We'll examine whether WordPress's historical identity as a blogging platform is now holding it back from reaching its full potential.Key points of discussion:The changing demands of modern web developmentCompetition from specialized website buildersThe impact of WordPre...

WP Townhall Presents: "Open Source is a Net Negative Software Model"Join hosts Kevin Geary and Mark Szymanski for a fiery debate on the merits of open source software. Is the collaborative nature of open source truly driving innovation, or is it hindering progress and profitability? We'll explore the impact of open source on WordPress and the broader tech industry.Key points of discussion:The sustainability of open source business modelsQuality control and security concerns in open source pro...