James Welbes on Cigars, Navy Life, WordPress, and Raising a Family in Iowa | Seriously, BUD? James Welbes, a WordPress developer from Cedar Rapids, shares his journey from Navy service to building a local web business. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, the conversation spans cigars, family ...

An unexpected conversation that starts with cigars…
and ends with AI taking jobs.

In between?
A Navy veteran, Iowa winters, and a life that didn’t follow the plan.

Hear what James Welbes said on Seriously, BUD?
seriouslybud.com/episode/jame...

Vistara 2026 | Hands-On AI Event for Digital Agencies | Austin, TX Vistara is a hands-on, in-person AI event for digital agencies focused on real workflows, automation, and client delivery. Join agency leaders in Austin, May 11–13, 2026.

You don’t fall behind in AI all at once.
You fall behind slowly… while thinking you’re “keeping up.”

E2M Solutions's
Vistara 2026 AI Event for Digital Agencies is different.

It’s not about ideas.
It’s about doing.

And I hear a few tickets are still available.

joinvistara.com

Hey all, Web Agency Summit is in 2 weeks!
Was wow’d at the speaker list. Eugene from Semrush,
Mary Hubbard from WordPress? It’s looking good
I’ll be there, listening and trying not to interrupt. Don’t forget to register.
atarim.io/summit/

Pam Aungst Cronin on Glamping, SEO, and Building a WordPress Career Through Real Experience SEO Description Pam Cronin shares her journey from learning HTML in a traditional office to building a successful SEO business rooted in WordPress. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, she also reflect...

Hey Bridget Willard, this Seriously, BUD?s. for you. seriouslybud.com/episode/pam-... Just dropped today.

I remember.

How modern block themes are changing WordPress hosting Learn how block themes affect caching, PHP execution, templates, and hosting performance, and what to look for in a managed WordPress host.

Whether you are a theme dev or not, have you ever considered this? I had never given this enough thought until I did a deep dive for @kinsta.com kinsta.com/blog/block-t...

Joost de Valk on Building Yoast SEO, Open Source Curiosity, and Life After The Plugin | Seriously, BUD? In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Joost de Valk shares the personal story behind Yoast SEO, his early days experimenting with WordPress and open source, and how curiosity and timing helped shape one...

Why do so many WordPress contributors seem to come from the Netherlands?

@joost.blog and I explore that question — along with his journey from a small Dutch town to building Yoast SEO.

It’s a story about curiosity, community, and great timing.

seriouslybud.com/episode/joos...

Joost de Valk on Building Yoast SEO, Open Source Curiosity, and Life After The Plugin | Seriously, BUD? In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Joost de Valk shares the personal story behind Yoast SEO, his early days experimenting with WordPress and open source, and how curiosity and timing helped shape one...

Yesterday's unexpected conversation on Seriously, BUD? was with @joost.blog. Bet you didn't know he doesn't cook meals, just prepares them. Hear Joost's story > seriouslybud.com/episode/joos...

Rodolfo Melogli: From Sicily Love Story to Digital Nomad to Mr. WooCommerce | Seriously, BUD? Rodolfo Melogli shares his movie-worthy love story from Lipari to Palermo, his pivot from civil engineer to WooCommerce expert, life as an early digital nomad, and the philosophy behind building a thr...

@woocommerce.com I had Mr. WooCommerce himself, Rodolfo Melogli, on Seriously, BUD? to tell me his personal story which includes a love story not to be missed > seriouslybud.com/episode/rodo...

Seriously, BUD is 2 years old

On February 29, 2024, I hit publish on my very first episode – an unexpected conversation with Marcus Burnette.

Ninety-five episodes later – and counting – and I’m still shaking my head. How did this happen?

Hear all 96 episodes > seriouslybud.com/episodes/

Nostalgia vs. Digital: Reflecting on Life Before the Internet Join Nathan Wrigley and BobWP as they reflect on pre-internet nostalgia, exploring how technology has reshaped our patience and experiences.

Hey, What Do You Think About the Internet (and What We Might Have Lost)? openchannels.fm/hey-what-do-...

Eric is proof that all you need to do is have your local newspaper create a link to your teenage website to start a web design career. Hello.

Adam Warner on Reinvention, WordPress, Family Life, and a Fascination with the Unknown Adam Warner shares his journey from career upheaval to WordPress, how he met his wife, what it’s like raising a family while simplifying life, and why space, consciousness, and the unknown still inspi...

@adamwarner.bsky.social had a few things to say about his out-of-body experience and a lot more on Seriously, BUD? seriouslybud.com/episode/adam...

Support Inclusion in Tech >
SiNC started the contributor funding program in 2025. They have opened applications for 2026, “We’re putting money directly in the hands of WordPress contributors and organizers…”

supportinclusionintech.com/were-funding...
via WP_Weekly_275 @seriouslybud.bsky.social

Web Designer Habits - Build Better Business Habits with WebCami Sign up for Web Designer Habits and get tips on time management, business growth, and work-life balance for web designers.

Web Designer Habits Week 03 is live. Time blocking doesn't have to be complicated. Start with one simple habit: give each day of the week a theme. It's how I got my calendar under control without needing to micromanage every hour.
Sign up:

Grand Slam. All four of you have been on Seriously, BUD? I am going to attend to make sure all of you behave.

Mark Szymanski on Pittsburgh Roots, WordPress, and Family First Values Mark Szymanski shares stories of growing up in Pittsburgh, discovering WordPress through real estate marketing, and balancing community engagement with personal values as he prepares for fatherhood.

@mjs.bio got the supreme honor of being on Seriously, BUD? seriouslybud.com/episode/mark...

Good Night 2025: The Year In Review - Seriously, BUD? The truth is, there’s simply no way to do justice to all the incredible guests and conversations featured on Seriously, BUD? this year.

Do you love those year-end reviews like me? I put together the highlights of six Seriously, BUD? 2025 episodes featuring Lesley Sim, Brian Gardner, Cory Miller, Marieke Van de Rakt, Stephanie Hudson, and Robbie Adair. Have a listen. seriouslybud.com/good-night-2... Satisfaction guaranteed.

Didn't I see this somewhere else? Well, I will see it for myself in June 2026. What is this thing anyway? The Porto Pole?

What are your plans for 2026? How is AI impacting what you are thinking? (Sorry, I could not come up with a simple multiple answer for this).

Greetings and a snowy good morning from the Global Headquarters of Seriously, BUD? Perfect day to kick back and listen to past episodes > seriouslybud.com/episodes/

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From Van Life to CEO: The Story of Tom Willmot and Human Made Tom Willmot, CEO of Human Made, shares his inspiring journey from a nomadic childhood in the UK to building one of the most respected WordPress agencies. Hear about his unconventional upbringing, earl...

I was wondering who came up with the great name - Human Made - for a web agency. That's one of many questions answered during my unexpected conversation with CEO @tomwillmot.bsky.social. seriouslybud.com/episode/tom-...

Nice work, Topher!

What would @tomwillmot.bsky.social be doing today if he were not leading @humanmade.com on to greatness? He answers that question and a few others this Friday on Seriously, BUD? Stay tuned.

What? All of these people have something in common. Guess.

This plugin is so damn good, the developer should charge an additional 30% for Black Friday.

If you've ever watched a #WordPress training video on # YouTube, chances are you were watching Jamie Marsland. Here's Jamie in an unexpected conversation about his life on Seriously, BUD? seriouslybud.com/episdoe/jami...

WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 WordPress Accessibility Day is a free 24-hour global event dedicated to addressing website accessibility in WordPress. October 15-16, 2025.

I just registered for #WPA11yDay, a free, virtual 24-hour conference on WordPress accessibility taking place October 15-16, and you should too! Get your free ticket at 2025.wpaccessibility.day. #WPAD2025 #WordPress #a11y

Jon Penland’s Unconventional Journey to CEO of Kinsta From selling water pumps in Georgia to running Kinsta as its CEO, Jon Penland shares his inspiring career transformation. He reflects on life in an RV, freelancing in tech, building company operations...

Here's a good one. Jon Penland, the new CEO of @kinsta.bsky.social, and I have a lot more in common than I thought possible. It's way more than just knowing how to write freelance for Kinsta. Hear his full story > seriouslybud.com/episode/jon-...