In this episode of The WordPress Way, Abha Thakor and Fellyph Cintra discuss WordPress Playground, its features, accessibility, and impact on developers and users.

Something exciting is happening at WordCamp Gdynia 2025 on September 26–28, 2025 and it’s bigger than the coffee breaks and after-party combined. For the first time, the event will feature sessions in both Polish and English. Last year, the organizers noticed something interesting. In the hallways, at the sponsor tables, even over lunch, people naturally […]

Woo's survey highlights a preparation gap for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with larger merchants focusing on website performance while smaller merchants lag in preparation.

We’re excited to share that Open Channels is an official media partner for LoopConf 2025, the leading event for WordPress developers, engineers, and builders. This year’s conference takes place on Thursday, 25 September 2025 at the historic Bishopsgate Institute in London. LoopConf is known for its high-quality, developer-focused sessions covering everything from advanced WordPress development […]

We are taking a break until September to accommodate vacations and back-to-school preparations while finalizing our rebranding efforts for a polished look.

These days, it feels like every business is leaning on AI, chatbots, or endless help articles. While those tools can help, they often leave customers frustrated and waiting for real answers. What actually makes a difference is human-centered service. Customers want to know someone is listening, taking ownership of their problem, and working to solve […]

In this episode, listen in as we discuss the significance of backward compatibility in WordPress, sharing insights from expert Gary Pendergast on technical challenges and real-world examples.

Are you passionate about building websites or tinkering with WordPress, but feel like sharing your ideas on the WordPress Developer Blog is only for seasoned pros? Great news: it’s not. Recently, on “The WordPress Way” series, a couple of long-time contributors, Justin Tadlock and Mary Baum, shared how welcoming and accessible the WordPress Developer Blog […]

If you're heading to WordCampUS, don't forget to say hi to our awesome hosts and check out the sponsors supporting the event.

In a recent episode, founder BobWP gave you an idea of where we are going with in Phase 2 of our rebranding. He had mentioned the move from shows to channels and the flexibility of series, plus some restructuring. As we continue through Phase 2 this month, we thought it would be good to give […]

Web agencies face client engagement challenges during project transitions. Figma's interactive prototypes improve communication, enabling clients to provide focused feedback and visualize designs quickly, enhancing overall collaboration.

In this episode, Carl Alexander chats with Nyasha Green, a software developer and LinkedIn Learning instructor. They discuss Nyasha's career journey, the impact of AI on tech jobs, the importance of empathy in teaching, and the challenges of finding community in urban environments.

In this episode, Adam talks to Miriam and Amy about contributing to WordPress, sharing insights on how companies and individuals can support the open-source project effectively.

To succeed in a WordPress plugin biz, focus on customer support. Start solo for real feedback, then scale with docs and AI, but don’t forget the human touch.

In this episode, Abha Thakor chats with Justin Tadlock and Mary Baum about the WordPress Developer Blog, its value for developers, collaboration, and contributions.

BobWP's updating us on the podcast's rebranding journey called "phase two." He explains how they're changing series, sunsetting some, and keeping the good stuff fresh and relevant.

In the first episode of Publishing Flow, host Derek and Ash Shaw talk about how Figma transformed their WordPress workflow, enhancing design collaboration, client workflows, and even open-sourcing their design system.

In this episode host Mark Westguard chats with Maarten Belmans of Studio Wombat to explore the ins and outs of running a WordPress plugin business. Maarten shares his journey from leaving a cushy IT consulting job to traveling Australia and launching his first WordPress plugin. The conversation covers how user feedback shaped his early products, […]

In the final WordPress Event Talk, the Indonesian community discussed Indonesia's readiness to host WordCamp Asia, emphasizing local strengths, challenges, and the need for a phased approach to preparation.

Three WordPress veterans argue that generalists are valuable in tech, emphasizing adaptability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities over narrow specialization for achieving higher consultancy rates.

The future of online publishing is all about personal expression, not just business stuff. WordPress needs to embrace short videos and everyday moments to stay relevant and inclusive.

BobWP shares insights on the podcast’s rebrand, focusing on evolving content, elevating community voices, and repurposing past episodes, plus series changes aimed at storytelling.

In open source communities, it’s easy to focus on just one platform. Whether you’re deep into WordPress, Drupal, or another CMS, it’s tempting to stay within your comfort zone. But stepping outside your usual ecosystem can offer valuable insights not just about other tools but about your own. One theme that emerged in a conversation […]

Remote work has been a defining feature of tech culture for years, but it has become especially prominent in open source communities. As more professionals build careers within globally distributed teams, the conversation around cross-border employment has grown more relevant than ever. One insight that stands out is the potential for developers and digital professionals […]

In the evolving digital commerce landscape, successful funding requires strong founder-investor relationships, clear problem-solving focus, and ethical considerations, emphasizing collaborative growth and effective product strategies.

In this episode of Dev Pulse, hosts chat with Jason Cosper about the challenges and humor in infrastructure, consulting rates, communication, and the evolving role of AI in tech work and workflows.

As AI advances, WordPress must choose between cloud-based tools or local agent workflows. Emerging protocols allow dynamic communication, influencing automation, privacy, and the future control of web content management.

As described by longtime contributor Tammie Lister in a recent episode of Open Talk on Open Channels, fractional sponsorship is when a contributor is sponsored part-time by multiple organizations (or individuals). Rather than being fully funded by one company or acting as a purely unpaid volunteer, fractional contributors assemble support from several interested parties. As […]

In this Media Playbook episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks discuss effective pitching for WordPress stories, covering what makes a story newsworthy, and providing practical advice for successful media outreach.

When a business first starts creating content, it often looks chaotic. There’s not always a strategy. You try a few blog posts, maybe some tutorials or listicles, toss in a few keywords you think matter, and hope something sticks. And that’s okay. In fact, that messy start is what helps shape your future strategy. The […]