463 – Understanding how Cloudflare boosts WordPress security and performance with Jonathan Jernigan
In this episode, Nathan chats with WordPress educator Jonathan Jernigan about Cloudflare, what it is, how it works, and why it's valuable for website owners. Jonathan e
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Thank you!
WPLDN venue suggestions. The WPLDN #WordPress meetup is looking for a new central London home for their monthly event. They need a space that fits 60+ people, available on the last Thursday of the month from 6pm. Any ideas, please reply. Thanks so much!
This Week in WordPress #370
Check out the WordPress news from the past 7 days. No live show this week.
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Sadly, I'm having to pull the 'This Week in WordPress' Show later today due to medical 'fun'! I'm sorry about that, especially to the guests I've messed out! With WCAsia coming up, the show will paused until 27th April. See you soon, I hope!
462 – Debating AI’s impact with Jamie Marsland: content, creativity, slop and the future of WordPress
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley and Jamie Marsland debate the impacts of AI on WordPress and broader society - spoiler alert: Nathan wins!! ;-). Jamie shares insights
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Interesting conversation on WP Tavern Jukebox with @nathanwrigley.com and Simon Pollard about #WordPress community: open.spotify.com/episode/6jc5...
I LOVE this!
461 – From support to CEO: Jon Penland’s journey at Kinsta
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Jon Penland, CEO of Kinsta, about his career journey from self-education in tech to leading a rapidly growing company. Jon shares insights on the importance of curios
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imho the goal is to let the web decide how WordPress and Bluesky connect.
What are the common features of a “post” that allow the two to interop?
textcasting.org outlines how it can work, without waiting for AT Proto to take over the world, which is not only a bad bet, but also a bad idea.
Calling all WordPressers who have things to say! I'm always on the lookout for folk to come on the WP Builds podcast to talk about plugins, events, themes, community, anything WP really. If that's you, I'd love to hear from you and get you on the podcast: https://wpbuilds.com/come-on/ Please share.
This Week in WordPress #369
In this episode of TWiW, the panel discusses WP Engine’s acquisition of WPackagist, recent rapid-fire WordPress security updates, and highlights educational initiatives within the WordPress community. They also explore an agency’s strategic
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Join us LIVE in about 90 mins for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. It's fun, and we'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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Join Nathan Wrigley, Mark Westguard, Marc Benzakein, Tim Nash. @tna.sh @marcbenzak.bsky.social @westguard.co.uk
I'm so angry about this!!!! 😜
460 – Turning WordPress Blogs Into eBooks With Naweed Chougle
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Naweed Chougle about eBook Crafter, a WordPress plugin that lets users transform their blog posts into editable, customisable ebooks. Naweed explains the inspirati
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I was recently a guest on the WP Tavern Jukebox Podcast with @nathanwrigley.com for my fourth appearance on the show. We covered WordPress release strategies, the state of the contributor community, and why the resurgence of open technologies has me feeling good about what's ahead for the project.
This Week in WordPress #368
Join us for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show, with Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Bud Kraus, Dan Knauss, Steve Burge. Wow, that's a LOT! This episode covers the latest developments in WordPress, including updates in WordPress 7.0 and G
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The PodcasterPlus Blocks plugin allows your #WordPress #Podcasters to make some weird and interesting podcast experiences. Check this one out: www.podcasterplus.com/show/21-podcast-guest-bo...
Had a great time talking with @nathanwrigley.com @wpbuilds.com recently. We hope more WP devs decide to build themes with WP Rig.
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459 – Ben Pines on building a sustainable WordPress business with authentic marketing
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Ben Pines about founder-led marketing, particularly in the WordPress and SaaS spaces. Ben explains how traditional marketing tactics like S
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Hello there #WordPress people. It's that time again when I ask people like to if they'd like to come on the WP Tavern podcast which I host. https://wptavern.com/podcast If you have something to say, and are not simply going to pitch a thing, I'd love to hear from you. Reply here. Thx.
Sadly, there's not going to be a This Week in WordPress show this week. I know that you're going to be outraged! 😜 Hoping to be back next week! Thank you.
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Very satisfying... wordly - Feb 28, 2026
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It never quite feels like that though, does it? My impression is far removed from this. My impression is that often, the guiding principles in their subsequent voting are far removed from local priorities.
I wonder if today augurs a time when we begin to wish for local people to run local politics. This would appear to be a laudable goal of politics.
New AI Coding live stream: WordPress 7.0 AI Features. Join me this Friday at 12:00 UTC. www.twitch.tv/jonathanbos...
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I think that is a good primer article for anyone questioning how much reliance they have on big tech, with many alternatives suggested. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
458 – Unpacking the clever Content Area Block with Ian Svoboda
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Ian Svoboda, an experienced WordPress developer, about his Content Area Block plugin. They discuss the inspiration behind the plugin, which allows multiple editab
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Much better.