Open Channels FM: Building WooCommerce, Community Lessons from Checkout Summit
The episode recaps Checkout Summit in Palermo, highlighting insights from WooCommerce creators. Hosts discuss the event’s intimate nature, engaging talks, networking opportunities, and plans for more future gatherings, enhancing community growth and connection.
WPBeginner Spotlight 23: WPVibe Brings AI to WordPress + Smarter Automations, SEO, & Fundraising Tools

WPVibe launched on WordPress.org, and with it, something genuinely new: the ability to manage your entire WordPress site through a simple conversation with AI. No dashboard, no switching tabs. Just tell Claude or ChatGPT what you want done, and it happens. That’s the headline, but there’s plenty more to cover. AIOSEO, Charitable, PushEngage, OptinMonster, and […]
#214 – Robby McCullough on Beaver Builder, AI Hype, and Evolving WordPress Workflows
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case Beaver Builder, AI hype, and evolving WordPress workflows. If you’d like to subscribe […]
WordPress.org blog: WordPress Student Clubs Build Momentum

WordPress Student Clubs are beginning to take shape as a new way to carry the momentum of WordPress Campus Connect beyond one-time workshops. What starts as an introduction to WordPress and open source is now continuing on campus through student-led groups that create space for learning, peer support, and early community participation. That shift matters […]
9 Best WordPress Consulting Themes to Win More Clients (20+ Tested)

Your website is often the first thing a potential client sees before they ever speak to you. It needs to look sharp, load fast, and make it obvious what you do and who you do it for — all within a few seconds. The problem is that most multipurpose themes weren’t built with consulting businesses […]
HeroPress: The Hero of HeroPress and quiet art of walking with people

What is a hero? Who is a hero? Growing up in the 80s, the answer was obvious. A hero was the figure who strode across cinema screens with fire in their eyes, the angry young man who fought the system with bare fists, who spoke truth to power and packed off the villains. Bold, loud, […]
Open Channels FM: Rethinking Plugins With a Single License for an Expanding Library
In this episode, hosts Bob Dunn and Cami McNamara discuss WellPlayedWP, a unique subscription service for WordPress plugins launched by Marcus Burnette. The service focuses on innovative, user-driven plugin development, addressing gaps in existing solutions.
WordPress 7.0: Are Any of the New Features Worth Getting Excited About?

WordPress 7.0 is shaping up to be one of the most significant releases in recent years, or simply the most ambitious rebranding of what WordPress thinks it is.
Open Channels FM: Embracing Protocols Over Products: How Open Standards Shape the Social Web
The social web’s success stems from standards and protocols like WebFinger and OAuth, which foster ownership, interoperability, and innovation, surpassing the temporary impact of individual platforms.
Why Your WordPress Site Lost Traffic (And How to Get It Back)

Logging into your analytics to find a sudden drop in website traffic is incredibly frustrating. Your first thought is usually, “Did I break something, or did Google penalize my site?” At WPBeginner, we have managed high-traffic websites since 2009. We have seen just about every reason for a traffic dip, from major search engine updates […]