Episodes

  • This Week in WordPress #320

    This Week in WordPress #320
    Jan 14 2025
    "Singing, weirdness and the week where nothing happened". The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 6th January 2025, with Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Tim Nash, Corey Maass.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 404 – Alan Fuller is not found! Actually he is, and he’s been learning to develop blocks

    404 – Alan Fuller is not found! Actually he is, and he’s been learning to develop blocks
    Jan 9 2025
    Today's episode cannot be found. It's 404! This is my sad attempt at humour, and it's about as funny as I get, sadly! What actually happens is that Alan Fuller discusses the complexities of transitioning WordPress plugins from shortcodes to blocks, addressing caching issues, Eventbrite API limitations, and the rise of visually-driven tools like Elementor. He reflects on pricing mistakes, AI advancements, and balancing development with user preferences, while continuing to support his successful plugin business. Join us as we explore these themes in-depth, and examine the current landscape, and future directions, of WordPress development.
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    50 mins
  • 403 – Feeling Insecure? with Tim Nash. Episode 2 – Risks and Regulations

    403 – Feeling Insecure? with Tim Nash. Episode 2 – Risks and Regulations
    Dec 19 2024
    Today we have an exciting and essential conversation for all WordPress enthusiasts and developers. In this episode, titled "Feeling Insecure? Risks and Regulations", I'm joined by Sir Tim Nash to chat about the crucial topic of WordPress security. It's the second of our new show, which will be dropping about once every quarter. Thanks Tim! From securing your devices to balancing usability with top-notch security, it all gets covered. So, get out your tin foil hats, sit back, un-relax, and let's allow Tim the chance to scare us all silly.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • This Week in WordPress #319

    This Week in WordPress #319
    Dec 17 2024
    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 9th December 2024.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 402 – Exploring eCommerce payment solutions with Aaron Bowie

    402 – Exploring eCommerce payment solutions with Aaron Bowie
    Dec 12 2024
    Today, I'm joined by Aaron Bowie, a seasoned WordPress developer based in Aberdeen, Scotland. He's here to talk about his WooCommerce payment gateway plugins, emphasising customer-centric development and the advantages of traditional payment gateways like Barclaycard over Stripe and PayPal. Key topics include PCI compliance, cost considerations, and the complexity of integrating payment solutions. Aaron stresses the importance of seamless onboarding, transparent support, and cost-saving benefits of direct bank connections. He also compares fees and security measures, highlighting the unique offerings of various providers. The overall focus is on providing tailored, reliable payment solutions for e-commerce businesses. Have a listen...
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    36 mins
  • This Week in WordPress #318

    This Week in WordPress #318
    Dec 10 2024
    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 2nd December 2024.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 401 – “Get it optimised” with Remkus de Vries. Episode 2. Your site is running, now what?

    401 – “Get it optimised” with Remkus de Vries. Episode 2. Your site is running, now what?
    Dec 5 2024
    In this WP Builds episode, I chat with Remkus de Vries and dive into website optimisation. Remkus, co-founder of Scanfully, a site health monitoring tool, shares his expertise on caching strategies, optimal hosting, and addressing plugin inefficiencies. He emphasises the importance of integrating performance throughout the build process, not just at the end. Remkus also discusses the upcoming features for Scanfully and highlights useful optimisation tools like Code Profiler and Query Monitor. The conversation underscores that user experience and quick load times are crucial for site success. So join us and have a listen...
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    46 mins
  • This Week in WordPress #317

    This Week in WordPress #317
    Dec 3 2024
    The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 25th November 2024.
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    1 hr and 32 mins