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Press This WordPress Community Podcast

Dive into the heart of WordPress with “Press This,” a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress. Join host Brian Gardner, WordPress Advocate at WP Engine, as he explores various topics with community members, from the block editor to building a WordPress business.

Accessibility, Inclusive Design, and Debunking Myths
Host Brian Gardner and Ryan Bracey, Director of Web UX at Second Melody, explore accessibility in web design, breaking down what it is and debunking common myths around it.Support this podcast at —
10th Sep 2024
47m
WordPress as a Design Tool: Empowering Users to Create
Host Brian Gardner and Rich Tabor, Product Lead at Automattic, unpack the design potential of WordPress, highlighting it's evolving features and the power it offers to website builders.Support this
27th Aug 2024
32m
The Pros and Cons of Using Block WordPress Child Themes
Host Brian Gardner and Nick Diego, Developer Advocate and Core Contributor at Automattic, explore the nuances and benefits of using child themes with block-based WordPress.Support this podcast at —
6th Aug 2024
37m
A Shared Vision for a Faster Web
Host Brian Gardner and NitroPack Co-founders Mihail Stoychev and Georgi Petrov discuss WP Engine’s acquisition of NitroPack—what it means to customers and what’s next for them.Support this podcast at
23rd Jul 2024
33m
ACF 2024 Survey and What’s to Come
In this episode, host Brian Gardner and WP Engine Senior Product Manager Iain Poulson discuss the ACF annual survey, last year’s results, and what’s to come with WordPress 6.6.Support this podcast at
10th Jul 2024
36m
Your WordPress Product or Service Needs a Community
Host Brian Gardner and guest Sam Brockway discuss the importance of building a community for your product or service, sharing tips for engagement and fostering loyalty.Support this podcast at —
25th Jun 2024
40m
The Power of Community
Join host Brian Gardner and guest Sam Brockway as they explore the profound impact of the WordPress community and how it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of WordPress.Support this podcast
18th Jun 2024
37m
Data Liberation
Join the discussion in #data-liberation on Making Slack, or in the Data Liberation GitHub repository.The Data Liberation project imagines a more open web where users can seamlessly switch
9th Apr 2024
25m
WordPress and the Future of Journalism
In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop interviews Ryan Singel about the future of WordPress and journalism. They discuss the challenges facing journalism in the digital age, the rise of
2nd Apr 2024
25m
Can AI Make The Web More Accessible?
Can AI make WordPress sites more accessible? In this episode of Press This, we talk with Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, about the promises and challenges of using generative AI and LLMs to
26th Mar 2024
24m
The Business of WordPress
In celebration of DE{CODE} 2024, we talked with Miriam Schwab, Head of WordPress Relations at Elementor, about the evolving landscape of WordPress entrepreneurship. From agency work to startup
19th Mar 2024
23m
What happens at the intersection of culture, creativity and tech
Today, we're exploring the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology with Lawrence Edmondson, founder at Eat Big Digital. Lawrence shares insights on how technology and creativity
12th Mar 2024
25m
The Creator of the Hashtag Talks About The Future of WordPress and the Open Web
In this episode of Press This, we talk with Chris Messina, the inventor of the hashtag and an author of ActivityStreams and Oauth. We talk about the evolution of WordPress, decentralizing the web,
27th Feb 2024
27m
Improving Learning Pathways on Learn.WordPress.org
Jonathan Bossenger has been working hard to enhance the learning pathways at Learn.WordPress.org. In this episode of Press this, Jonathan discusses the work he and his team are doing to improve how
20th Feb 2024
27m
Empowering WordPress Learners: Nyasha Green talks about WordPress education
On this episode of Press This, we talk with Nyasha Green, a LinkedIn Learning Instructor and WordPress contributor, about her newest class, "Introduction to Custom Block Building". We also talk about
13th Feb 2024
23m
Word Around The Campfire
This week our special guests, Aurooba Ahmed and Mike Davey, walk us through the latest WordPress news. We talk about a new proposal to test out GatherPress as an alternative to MeetUp.com, and then
6th Feb 2024
27m
The best practices for WordPress marketing
What are the best practices for growing fans of your WordPress product? In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop interviews Adam Weeks, co-founder of Cirrus Influence, a PR marketing agency
30th Jan 2024
26m
Own Your Own Content
In this week's episode of Press This, we discuss the rapid evolution of platforms and the importance of content ownership with Seth Goldstein, a WordPress and marketing expert with more than 15 years
23rd Jan 2024
25m
Exploring WordPress education with Nathan Ingram from Solid Academy
In this episode of Press This, we talk with Nathan Ingram, the host at Solid Academy and a WordCamp organizer. Nathan shares his WordPress origin story and his current focus as an educator for
16th Jan 2024
23m
Our Thoughts On the State Of The Word
On this episode of Press This, Doc Pop and Mike Davey talk about the recent "State of the Word" address that Matt Mullenweg gave in Madrid. We recap some of the most interesting moments from the talk
9th Jan 2024
27m
How AI Might Change WordPress in 2024
If 2023 was the year that generative AI became mainstream, what does that mean for the world of AI and WordPress in 2024? In this episode of Press This, industry experts Rob Howard and Stephen Cuccio
2nd Jan 2024
26m
Real-time Collaboration in WordPress with Multicollab
Explore real-time collaborative editing in WordPress with the Multicollab plugin. In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop and Anil Gupta discuss the development of the Multicollab plugin, its
12th Dec 2023
23m
CRM Strategies with Adrian Tobey, CEO of Groundhogg
In this episode of Press This, we dive into the world of Customer Relationship Management and marketing automation with Adrian Tobey, the CEO of Groundhogg. Adrian shares his journey into WordPress
5th Dec 2023
24m
Word Around The Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
Welcome to a special "Word Around the Campfire" edition of the Press This podcast. This month we talk with Jeff Chandler, a Marketing Generalist at StellarWP, and Mike Davey, the Senior Editor of
28th Nov 2023
27m
A Journey through Web Accessibility with Amber Hinds
Join us on this episode of Press This as we sit down with Amber Hinds, CEO at Equalize Digital and founder of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup. We delve into the vital world of web accessibility,
14th Nov 2023
25m
A Big New Version of BuddyPress
BuddyPress is a classic plugin that turns any WordPress site into a community hub with message boards and users. It’s been around for 15 years and is active on over 100,000 sites. Even WordPress.org
7th Nov 2023
24m
WordPress Search Gets Smart
Have you ever had a hard time finding an article or item while searching on someone else’s WordPress site? Maybe the results weren’t what you were looking for, or maybe the results were being
31st Oct 2023
29m
WordPress Horror Stories
Join us by the campfire for another spine-tingling journey through the dark corners of the web in 'WordPress Nightmares.' Hear tales of WordPress sites behaving like 'Invasion of the Bodysnatchers,'
24th Oct 2023
23m
State Of Woo 2023
In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Marketing Manager, Sr. Josh Dailey joins the show as we dive into WooSesh 2023 and its “State of the Woo” presentation. This year’s State of the Woo
17th Oct 2023
27m
Understanding The Fediverse
On this episode of Press This, we delve into the fascinating world of the Fediverse with our special guest, Matthias Pfefferle, the creator of the ActivityPub plugin. Learn how ActivityPub works and
10th Oct 2023
26m
Are you WP plugins GPL compatible?
In this episode of Press This, we explore the critical topic of GPL compatibility for WordPress plugins with Jeffrey Paul, Director of Open Source at 10up. Discover how a GitHub Action can ensure
3rd Oct 2023
26m
Is Your Site Ready For MySQL 5.8's EoL?
After October 31st, MySQL 5.8 will no longer be officially supported. In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Manager Carmen Johnson walks us through the critical transition from MySQL 5.7
26th Sep 2023
23m
Is Your Site Ready For MySQL 5.7's EoL?
After October 31st, MySQL 5.7 will no longer be officially supported. In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Manager Carmen Johnson walks us through the critical transition from MySQL 5.7
26th Sep 2023
23m
Word Around the Campfire - September News Roundup
"In this episode of PressThis, we discuss news from around the WordPress community in our monthly segment Word Around the Campfire. We talk about upcoming features of WordPress 6.4, MySQL's
19th Sep 2023
26m
Affiliate Marketing Insights with Dustin Howes
Get ready to dive deep into the world of affiliate marketing for WordPress companies with our special guest, Dustin Howes, the Chief Coach at PerformanceMarketingManager.com. Join us as we explore
12th Sep 2023
24m
How to translate your WordPress website with Weglot
In this episode of Press This we talk with Thomas Fanchin, the partnership manager at Weglot, about the benefits of multilingual websites on WordPress. Thomas explains how translations can increase
5th Sep 2023
24m
You should be using newsletters!
There are so many ways to reach your customers these days, but newsletters still stand out as one of the best ways to engage with your customers. In this episode of Press This, we talk to Lesley Sim,
29th Aug 2023
25m
How Faust.js Listens to the Community
Ever since Faust.js officially came out of beta in June of 2023, the team has been collecting RFCs (or requests for comments) on Github to steer the direction of the project. In this episode, we talk
22nd Aug 2023
24m
How WordPress Can Help Keep the Web Independent
How can WordPress help keep the web weird? In this episode of Press This, we talk with David Wolfpaw about the IndieWeb, a people-focused alternative to the “corporate web” that aims to keep the web
15th Aug 2023
26m
Really Simple SSL
In this episode of Press This, we talk with Rogier Lankhorst, the Lead Developer of Really Simple Plugins, about what WordPress users need to know about SSL.Rogier discusses what inspired him to make
8th Aug 2023
22m
Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
In this episode of PressThis, we cover the latest updates from WordPress core and the WordPress community. Listen now to hear about the big updates in WP 6.3, plus news about ACF, AI, and upcoming
1st Aug 2023
26m
Big changes coming to WordPress 6.3
We’re just a few short weeks away from the release of WordPress 6.3—a significant milestone for the WordPress community as this release officially wraps up Gutenberg Phase 2. To find out more about
25th Jul 2023
26m
Don't Guess, Test!
Marketers and web developers often go with their gut feelings, but Viola Gruner, Head of Marketing at Inpsyde, believes in the power of testing over guessing. In this episode, Viola discusses the
18th Jul 2023
24m
Bud Kraus shares his insights as a WordPress educator
In this episode of Press This, we have the privilege of speaking with Bud Kraus, Chief Education Officer at Joy of WP and a remarkable WordPress educator. What makes Bud’s journey unique is his
10th Jul 2023
24m
Unlocking the Power of Contribution: WordPress Contributor Working Group and Mentorship Program
In this episode of Press This, we have the privilege of hosting Hari Shanker, an Open Source Program Manager at Automattic, who is deeply involved in improving the WordPress contributor experience.
4th Jul 2023
28m
XR and WP: WordPress-powered Spatial Computing
Whether you call it XR, VR, AR, or the metaverse, spatial computing might be the next big trend in how we use the web. This week we talk to Anthony Burchell, a developer on ACF and the creator of the
27th Jun 2023
26m
Our AI Overlords
AI is coming, should we be concerned? In this episode of Press This we talk with James Dominy, a Technical Architect, about a talk he recently gave at WordCamp Europe titled "How I learned to stop
20th Jun 2023
26m
Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
Welcome to a special "Word Around the Campfire" edition of the Press This podcast. This month we talk with Sam Brockway, a community manager for Developer Relations at WP Engine, and Mike Davey, the
30th May 2023
23m
AI's place in a WordPress Agency
What do WordPress agencies need to know about using AI tools? In this episode of Press This, we talk to Joe Hoyle, the CTO and co-founder of Human Made, about the ups and downs of using large
23rd May 2023
30m
The Frost Theme Is Here
In this episode of Press This, we interview WP Engine Principal Developer Advocate Brian Gardner about Frost, a new block-based theme for WordPress.Frost is a clean and powerful block-based theme
16th May 2023
24m
New Features in ACF 6.1
Are you a WordPress developer who wants to take control of your custom field data? In this episode of Press This, we speak to WP Engine Senior Product Manager Iain Poulson, who shares exciting
9th May 2023
26m
Rebranding In Public: How iThemes is rebranding as SolidWP
Rebranding can be intimidating and time-consuming, but sometimes it is the only way forward. Join us on this week’s episode of Press This as we chat with Devin Walker, General Manager at StellarWP
2nd May 2023
26m
Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
In this episode of PressThis, Delicious Brains Senior Editor Mike Davey and WP Engine Community Manager for Developer Relations Sam Brockway join us for our monthly "Word Around the Campfire" episode
25th Apr 2023
27m
Press This: What’s New in WordPress 6.2
WordPress 6.2 was released last month, bringing with it a slew of new features and functionality.From a re-imagined Site Editor to new WordPress blocks, 6.2 also saw Gutenberg Phase 2 wind down, with
18th Apr 2023
24m
When Agencies Should Hire Other Agencies
Though it may seem counterintuitive, working with other agencies to share client work is a great way to create beautiful websites you may not have been able to do on your own.In this episode of Press
11th Apr 2023
20m
How TrustedLogin Improves The Support Experience
Have you ever needed to share admin access to your WordPress site with a support representative? In this episode of Press This, we speak with Zack Katz, the founder of TrustedLogin, about how he
28th Mar 2023
24m
The React-Gutenberg Bridge for WordPress
The WordPress post editor is known for its easy and clean UI, but will move to a headless WordPress site cost you that ease of use? In this episode of Press This we talk to Blake Wilson and Teresa
21st Mar 2023
22m
How WordPress Certification Can Help Developers Stand Out
Have you ever wondered how you can stand out in the competitive world of WordPress development? What if WordPress certification was a way to help you differentiate as a developer? In this episode of
7th Mar 2023
29m
Can AI Improve WordPress Documentation?
In this episode, Doc Pop talks with the Chief Technology Officer at WPMU Dev, Aaron Edwards about the world of AI. They dive into how WordPressers can use tools like Imagine and ChatWP. If you’ve
28th Feb 2023
27m
February 2023 Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
In this month’s Word Around the Campfire episode, Doc Pop is joined by Emily Schiola, Editor of Torque Magazine, and Mike Davey, Senior Editor of Delicious Brains. They have news from around the
21st Feb 2023
25m
Press This: What is Composable Commerce?
Today, building an eCommerce website often means going beyond the website itself. That’s because developers are increasingly being asked to build seamless eCommerce experiences that span mobile and
14th Feb 2023
27m
How Inclusive Language Can Improve Site Traffic
Are you looking to create a welcoming and inclusive website that also ranks well in search results? Tune into the latest episode of Press This, the WordPress community podcast, to find out more about
7th Feb 2023
25m
How recommendation systems can keep users around longer
How can you keep readers on your site longer? Many WordPress sites use plugins like Contextly to show readers other relevant posts they might enjoy reading. In this episode of Press This, we talk
24th Jan 2023
23m
Digital trends for 2023: AI-to-code, building WordPress plugins with ChatGPT
Americaneagle.com WordPress Practice Director Ellis LaMay shares his ideas on how Large Language Models like ChatGPT can be used to speed up workflow or help develop a WordPress site.Mark discusses
18th Jan 2023
25m
WPGraphQL
In this episode of Press This, we speak with Jason Bahl, creator of WPGraphQL, and Chris Weigman, an engineering manager at WP Engine who works on Faust.js, about how the two frameworks can combine
10th Jan 2023
25m
Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup- State of the Word postgame coverage?
In this episode of Press This we asked Nick Diego and Mike Davey to discuss some of the highlights from Matt Mullenweg's annual State Of The Word Talk.We talked about how Playground can help people
27th Dec 2022
26m
WordPress Themes of 2023
In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Developer Advocate, Principal, Brian Gardner looks at WordPress theme design trends for 2023, including candy pastels, creative typography, and radiant
14th Dec 2022
27m
Beyond Site Editing, What's Next for WordPress 6.2?
The WordPress Site Editor had some major updates with version 6.1. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Anne McCarthy about what's new in 6.1 and what to expect in WordPress version 6.2.We
7th Dec 2022
27m
WordPress, Non-profits, and #GivingTuesday
In this episode of Press This, GiveWP co-founder, Matt Cromwell discusses how to give back with WordPress. Matt goes over the inspiration for Give, how it provides excellent tools for nonprofit
23rd Nov 2022
24m
Word Around the Campfire - WordPress News Roundup
In this episode of PressThis, we cover the latest updates from WordPress core and the WordPress community. Listen now to hear updates about the recent 6.1 release, upcoming WordCamps, big changes to
16th Nov 2022
27m
Recession Proofing Your WordPress Business
Agency owners always have a lot on their plates, but in times of economic uncertainty, they also take on the added stress of making it through leaner times.However, economic downturns can also be
8th Nov 2022
28m
Don't be scared, it's just Headless WordPress
In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Developer Advocate Fran Agulto dives into all things headless WordPress including the pros and cons it entails for rapid development and the way WordPress
2nd Nov 2022
26m
WordPress Horror Stories
Gather around the campfire as we tell you spooky stories about plugins gone wrong and other WordPress horror stories. Chris Weigman starts us off with the tale of the time he accidentally crashed
25th Oct 2022
25m
Is Your Site Ready For Cyber Weekend?
Black Friday is coming, are you ready? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Josh Dailey from WP Engine to talk about last-minute tips and tricks to make sure your eCommerce site is ready for the
19th Oct 2022
29m
A Closer Look at New Features in Advanced Custom Fields 6.0
If you are one of the millions of users of Advanced Custom fields, you are going to want to listen to this episode of Press This. We talked with Iain Poulson about some of the new features coming to
4th Oct 2022
30m
When to recommend a client host their site with you vs. buying hosting directly with Jeff Mankini of UpClick Digital
As a WordPress agency you may offer hosting services directly to your clients and also recommend other clients buy their own hosting, but what is the right recommendation and what factors should you
27th Sep 2022
27m
David Vogelpohl Says Farewell As Host of PressThis & Starts New Adventures
For over 260 episodes PressThis host David Vogelpohl has interviewed countless guests from around the WordPress community about the latest advancements in WordPress, interesting projects people in
20th Sep 2022
29m
How to actually get started building headless WordPress sites with Fran Agulto
Are you a hard-core PHP developer who hasn’t quite “learned Javascript deeply” yet? Building headless WordPress sites can be a challenge to those new to the craft, but your bread and butter WordPress
13th Sep 2022
28m
Optimizing content creator UX with headless WordPress builds featuring Tayo Onabule of Drewl
One of the primary benefits lauded with decoupled architecture (e.g. headless WordPress) is the improvement to the developer experience, but is the developer experience coming at the expense of the
6th Sep 2022
28m
Is the metaverse coming to WordPress with Anthony Burchell of WP Engine
The buzzword of the year is the metaverse and rightfully so considering the drastic digital life changing innovations poised to permeate our lives with AR and VR, but what role will WordPress have if
23rd Aug 2022
27m
Build Expert Business Solutions With Formidable Forms Featuring Victor Font
The Formidable Forms plugin has always been a surprisingly useful tool for teams wanting to build everything from simple forms to full-on web applications with WordPress. This more-than-meets-the-eye
16th Aug 2022
27m
What in the Heck Are the Engineers Behind Genesis Doing about FSE with Mike McAlister
The WordPress world came alive with the introduction of Full Site Editing (FSE) in WordPress core earlier this year. While theme developers can keep creating classic themes in the ways they always
10th Aug 2022
27m
How WP Engine is Making WooCommerce Faster with Josh Dailey of WP Engine
WooCommerce is often the developer’s choice for building custom eCommerce experiences quickly due to Woo’s ease of use for non-technical users and infinite customization through plugins and custom
2nd Aug 2022
26m
Why Troy Dean Just Quit as CEO of Agency Mavericks and Why YOU Should Quit Being CEO Too
Despite all the obvious work involved, being an owner/operator of your own business such as an agency can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Even if you don't "hit it big" with
26th Jul 2022
27m
Unlock Revenue & TIME With Advanced WordPress Automation with Jannis Thümmig
As most folks already know, WordPress is soooo much more than a CMS and is used all over the world for complex web applications, headless architecture, and more. That said, one of WordPress' most
20th Jul 2022
27m
PressThis Origins: Top WordPress Origin Stories from PressThis Guests
In every episode of PressThis, host David Vogelpohl asks guests for their WordPress origin story. In this episode of PressThis, enjoy some of the top origin stories including those from Rachel Gogos
19th Jul 2022
16m
EPISODE 250!!! How Headless WordPress is accelerating Enterprise WordPress adoption with Adam Davey
WordPress has been on a steady march of adoption in Enterprise organizations as they discover the power, ease of use, scale, performance, ease of hiring, and low cost of WordPress. While traditional
5th Jul 2022
28m
The Psychology of Pricing: A Realistic Approach to Pricing Agency Services with Brian Rotsztein
Pricing is one of the most overlooked areas of running your business (especially as a WordPress freelancer or small agency owner). Hardly anyone likes to have that awkward conversation. Yet, it’s a
28th Jun 2022
29m
Product Led Content Strategies for WordPress Product Companies With Alex Panagis
If you make, market, or work on products for the WordPress ecosystem, you may be struggling with tension in your business. Your product and engineering team often know your products intimately and
21st Jun 2022
28m
What business owners are REALLY looking for when building websites with Irwin Hau
If you build and optimize sites for business owners or marketers as part of an agency or in-house team, you may often find yourself asking "What the heck are they REALLY asking for?!?!". Clients
15th Jun 2022
26m
How Women Can THRIVE With WordPress Featuring Sam Munoz
Women have made great strides in the last few decades when it comes to representation in technology, but much work is left to do. The WordPress community is incredibly welcoming to people from all
8th Jun 2022
26m
The Acquisition of ACF & Other Top Plugins by WP Engine Featuring the Founders of BOTH WP Engine & Delicious Brains
In this episode of PressThis, we interview the founder of Delicious Brains Brad Touesnard, and the founder of WP Engine Jason Cohen about the sale of Delicious Brains' wildly popular plugins Advanced
2nd Jun 2022
41m
How Google is Helping Make WordPress Core FASTER with Thierry Muller
WordPress is a powerful platform that provides a near endless list of possibilities when building out a digital presence online, but poor performance can be a barrier to your success on the web if
25th May 2022
27m
How WordPress SEO is Changing with Bhanu Ahuwalia
The web is always changing and we as WordPress developers and site builders need to continually adjust our strategy as the tactics for getting ranked on search engines over time change.In this
17th May 2022
24m
Increasing the Quality of your Quality Assurance with Jonny Allbut
Building high-quality and functional websites is incredibly rewarding, but with dependencies left and right and an endless stream of things that could go wrong, having a solid QA practice is critical
10th May 2022
26m
The Backwards Compatibility Conundrum with WP-CLI featuring Alain Schlesser
WP-CLI was a game-changing addition to the WordPress universe when it was released and has since evolved to be a powerful toolkit for advanced dev teams seeking to speed up their workflows or
3rd May 2022
28m
The Rise of No-Code WordPress Sites with Jessica Scanlon
WordPress has always provided a path for people with different levels of technical ability to make a great-looking and functional website, but you've always needed to know at least a little bit of
26th Apr 2022
27m
Getting the Most From Your Full Site Editing Builds with WordPress 6.0 Editor Triage Release Lead Nick Diego
WordPress 5.9 introduced a whole new paradigm to WordPress themes called “Full Site Editing”. WordPress 6.0 will expand FSE even further. There is a tremendous amount of opportunity to save time and
19th Apr 2022
27m
The Importance of Modern Tooling & Automated Testing in WordPress Development with Josh Pollock
WordPress provides a powerful platform for creating low/no-code site builds, thanks to a strong ecosystem of plugins and themes. What creates WordPress' potential teams is code in the form of custom
5th Apr 2022
27m
Persuasive Design Patterns That Drive Engagement with Ross Johnson
Creating web designs that please your stakeholders can be a challenge, especially with half-baked feedback like "Make it pop!". That said, creating designs that drive engagement and please your
29th Mar 2022
27m

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