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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros chats with Roger Williams, Partnerships and Community Manager at Kinsta. They discuss the importance of hosting education for WordPress users and the nuances of service-level agreements (SLAs) in hosting. They also examine the significance of building strong client relationships through transparent hosting choices and the evolving role of AI in web development and SEO. The conversation also touches on Kinsta’s recent updates and the future of hosting and AI tools.

Takeaways:

• Hosting education is crucial for WordPress users.
• SLAs are important to understand when choosing a host.
• AI tools enhance productivity but do not replace fundamental skills.
• The hosting environment is foundational to website performance.
• Transparency in hosting costs fosters better client relationships.
• Events like CloudFest provide valuable networking opportunities.
• Kinsta focuses on support and education for its users.
• The move to bandwidth-based pricing can alleviate frustrations with bot traffic.
• AI is reshaping how we approach web development and SEO.

Important Links:

• Kinsta
• Connect with Roger Williams on LinkedIn
• The WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe