Best Matt Report & Matt Medeiros Podcasts (2025)

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How Patchstack Approaches WordPress Security 54:17

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute n this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros speaks with Oliver Sild from Patchstack about the evolution of WordPress security, the challenges of managing plugin vulnerabilities, and the implications of the Cyber Resilienc…

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What Does Freelancing Mean to You? 9:04

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Eric Karkovack looks at the freedom afforded by running a freelance WordPress business. Along the way, he examines the process of finding your place in the industry and finding happiness. Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/s…

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Hiring for Marketing is HARD 12:50

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this conversation, Matt discusses the evolving landscape of marketing roles, particularly the distinction between specialists and generalists. He expresses concerns about job postings that require a wide range of skills, suggesting that such roles may dilute the concept of speciali…

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My Thoughts on Mullenweg's Keynote WCUS2025 32:28

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe Our Matt breaks down Matt Mullenweg’s keynote at WordCamp US 2025! Get the highlights and honest reactions to the most important moments, including: The evolving role of the WordPress community and the “four freedoms” at the heart of open source. Addressing the “elephant in the room” …

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My Thoughts on Mullenweg's Keynote WCUS2025 33:16

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Our Matt breaks down Matt Mullenweg’s keynote at WordCamp US 2025! Get the highlights and honest reactions to the most important moments, including: The evolving role of the WordPress community and the “four freedoms” at the heart of…

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The Dog Daze of Agency Summer 4:49

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Register for FREE. Monday August 18th at 1PM EST The Dog Daze of Agency Summer is a live, interactive webinar for WordPress agency owners looking to beat the late-summer slump. Matt Medeiros, Kurt von Ahnen, and Toby Cryns will share…

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The Dog Daze of Agency Summer 4:01

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe Register for Monday August 18th at 1PM EST The Dog Daze of Agency Summer is a live, interactive webinar for WordPress agency owners looking to beat the late-summer slump. Matt Medeiros, Kurt von Ahnen, and Toby Cryns will share strategies to keep momentum high when client decisions sl…

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Clients want a 'With You' approach 7:27

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this conversation, Matt Medeiros discusses the evolution of consulting in the WordPress space, emphasizing the importance of shifting from a 'for you' mentality to a 'with you' mentality in partnerships and collaborations. He highlights the need for deeper connections and understan…

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Yes, the WordPress echo chamber. 28:17

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this episode, Matt discusses the concept of a 'WordPress Echo Chamber' prompted by a recent video from Imran Siddiq of Web Squadron and a blog response from Remkus de Vries. The discussion covers the dynamics of WordPress content creation, the challenges faced by creators, and the …

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How Does Clay Fit Into Automattic’s Ecosystem? 28:21

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute In this episode of The WP Minute Podcast, Eric Karkovack welcomes Zachary Hamed and Matthew Achariam, co-founders of Clay, a personal relationship management tool recently acquired by Automattic. They examine how Clay unifies fragmen…

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Agency Problems: Is Paid Discovery Still a Struggle in 2025? 18:43

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this episode, I take a step back and reflect on what it means to support WordPress professionals in today’s fast-evolving landscape. We've seen the definition of a “WordPress professional” shift significantly since the Gutenberg days. Technology has moved forward, and many of us ar…

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Understanding Your Value as a WordPress Freelancer 9:09

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute It’s a tough time to be a WordPress freelancer. The entire ecosystem seems to be shifting beneath us, as we’ve witnessed legal battles and community drama. Not to mention a newfangled technology – artificial intelligence (AI) – takin…

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AI vs Human Content Battle 18:15

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this conversation, Matt discusses the evolving landscape of content creation, particularly in the context of AI's growing influence. He emphasizes the importance of personal branding and building trust over time, while exploring how AI can both compete with and complement human con…

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Innovation 19:01

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this solo episode of the Matt Report, I explore a concept that’s as exciting as it is frustrating: innovation. I reflect on my experience with Podcasting 2.0—a grassroots, open source movement that parallels WordPress.org in spirit—and how it's slowly reshaping podcast RSS feeds wi…

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Why I'm not jazzed about FAIR 24:27

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In this episode, I unpack the big announcement behind FAIR — the Federated and Independent Repository — a new package manager initiative under the Linux Foundation. Scooped by The Repository and launched during WordCamp Europe week, FAIR promises decentralized plugin and theme distribution for WordPress, reducing reliance on wordpress.org and intro…

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The curious case of AI theft 12:52

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this off-the-cuff response episode, I react to a pointed comment left on a recent YouTube live stream I hosted with Mark Z. Mansky. The topic? AI and its role in the WordPress ecosystem—something I think about a lot both at Gravity Forms and through the work I do with The WP Minute…

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Jake Goldman Talks Agency Mergers and Rebranding 38:52

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute founder of 10up and now a Partner at Fueled, to talk about a major agency evolution. Jake shares the journey from founding 10up in 2011 to its merger with Fueled in 2023, culminating in a rebrand that sees the combined entity operati…

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The one thing missing from your AI strategy 12:11

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this episode, I'm addressing the ongoing discussion about AI's impact on jobs, businesses, and particularly, those of us deeply involved in web and content creation. It's easy to get swept up in the fear that AI will soon replace all of our roles—whether you're building websites, e…

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Is your WordPress agency over? 7:28

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this solo episode, I ask a critical question for WordPress agency owners and freelancers: where do you stand with AI? Are you ignoring it, dabbling with it, or going all in and restructuring your agency around it? It’s time to figure out what kind of role this technology plays in y…

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Will you help with this? 8:33

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this episode, I’m laying out the foundation for a new initiative I’m calling The Thriving Project. It’s a simple, community-driven effort to refocus the conversation around why WordPress matters—especially in this era of AI hype and increasing web complexity. This isn't a top-down …

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Where are the WordPress businesses? 11:17

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this episode, I unpack Joost de Valk’s recent post on ProgressPlanner.com, where he describes the “two faces of WordPress”: the community-driven contributors and the commercially-driven businesses. While I largely agree with his premise that there's a widening gap between the two, …

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What Do AI Site Builders Mean for Freelancers? 7:38

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Being a freelance web designer often means dealing with disruption. Sometimes, it’s a client who needs a new feature built ASAP. But it can also come from a shakeup in the technology we use. Artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubted…

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You don't suck at marketing 27:34

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe If you’ve ever said “I suck at marketing” or felt like you just don’t have what it takes to get your business out there, you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I dig into why so many of us (myself included) feel overwhelmed by marketing and think we’re just not cut out for it. …

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I've lost a lot of money... 20:14

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Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe In this episode of The Matt Report, I fire up the mic after years of dormancy to explore a timely rabbit hole: how AI platforms like ChatGPT are surfacing and ranking content—especially in response to queries like “best WordPress podcasts.” I noticed that The Matt Report still shows u…

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How to Discuss Price Increases With Your Freelance Clients 9:31

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute The web was once a bastion of free and cheap things. Free tools and services catering to professionals and novices were abundant. And even things that cost money were relatively affordable. This climate has been a boon to freelancers…

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Can AI Help WordPress Freelancers Make More Money? 8:32

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Freelancers have plenty of options for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). It seems like a new tool or five comes out each week. And that doesn’t include existing products with bolted-on AI features. The hype train has morphed i…

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Why WordPress Maintenance Could Be Key for Your Freelance Business 8:46

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute The web design industry is maturing. New projects used to be the lifeblood of freelancing, and companies spent money on feature-packed websites to establish themselves online. But those opportunities seem fewer and farther between th…

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Why ‘Boring’ Features Benefit WordPress Professionals 8:10

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute As consumers, we are trained to crave what’s new and improved. It’s all about that massive feature launch or the illusion of getting more for your money. I can understand the appeal. Having the latest and greatest product gives us br…

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Managing Technical Debt as a WordPress Freelancer 9:22

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Technical debt is an inevitable challenge for WordPress freelancers who have been in the industry for an extended period. Websites, tools, and services age, while outdated code, incompatible plugins, and inefficient workflows can acc…

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Finding Your Niche as a WordPress Freelancer 11:02

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute You can use WordPress to build all kinds of websites. There are no hard limits when it comes to looks or functionality. That freedom is powerful. You can build sites that handle eCommerce, memberships, and large databases. You can ti…

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Easy Ways to Cut Costs for Your WordPress Freelance Business 8:26

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute There are a lot of advantages to being a freelancer. One of them is that you can work from anywhere. No need for a brick-and-mortar location means saving money. It’s also pretty nice that WordPress is free to use. A savvy business ow…

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Update 21:49

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Click here to follow the WP Minute+ podcast. It's where all of the podcast episodes have been going. In today's episode I'm sharing additional thoughts on Automattic vs WP Engine and where I stand with covering it. Support our work a…

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Imagine if Wix... 10:06

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Imagine if Wix invested in open source? Imagine if Wix gained on WordPress? Imagine if Wix conquered our beloved CMS? Imagine if Wix focused on one area in WordPress: Data Liberation. I don’t think the closed-source CMS will supplant…

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What would we do with those keys to the Kingdom? 7:18

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute I wonder if people are generally upset that Mullenweg has control of “WordPress” or that he has control over a large chunk of the “open web.” Placing his irresponsible reactions aside for a moment, I think we should abstract why we m…

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WordPress is Exciting Again 7:44

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Get all the links here. With the beta of WordPress 6.6 releasing, and seeing the advancements being made with site building features like Overrides for Synced Patterns — I can’t help but be excited for where WordPress is headed. And …

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WordPress Media Corps 10:54

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute WordPress Media Corps — you might even chuckle when you hear the phrase. This experimental initiative is a team that replaced the WordPress Marketing Team. Not commercial WordPress, mind you, but the open source dot org side of the h…

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Level Up, WordPress Builders! 7:04

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute I really enjoyed the conversation lead by Brian Coords on the topic of version control for WordPress developers and builders. He was joined by my recurring cohost, Mark Szymanski, as he asked the tough questions many beginners might …

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6 Biggest WordPress Moves While Mullenweg Was On Sabbatical 7:47

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute The Biggest WordPress Moves While Mullenweg was on Sabbatical Matt Mullenweg is returning from his 3 month sabbatical, dubbed “Samattical”, which kicked off February 1, 2024. He handed the CEO reigns back to Toni Schneider and placed…

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How WordPress is Helping Beginner Developers 8:52

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute WordPress is amazing not just because it’s a great tool to publish words on the internet, but that it has the potential to encourage you to learn more about the web — if you want. If you remember the golden age of automobiles, enthus…

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WordPress vs Webflow 6:19

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sam Harrison, a professional Webflow consultant and content creator. He was open to co-host a WordPress vs Webflow debate with me, while also unpacking how business is going for his services com…

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Looking ahead to WordPress 6.6 8:19

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Read the full show notes here Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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Could WordPress Use A New Logo? 6:24

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Read all the shownotes and get the links here Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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Who is Responsible for WordPress Marketing? 7:35

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute March 22 2024 It’s the WP Minute! Today we ask, “Who’s responsible for WordPress marketing?” Coming up next! Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of the WordPress Open Source project, posted an idea that shifts the dynamics of…

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Who is WordPress for? 7:57

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Get all the links and the show notes here: https://thewpminute.com/?p=15501 Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★…

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The Brittle WordPress Business 8:20

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Read all the show notes here: https://thewpminute.com/the-brittle-wordpress-business/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Platforms vs Creators: Who Should Profit? 8:26

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Read the full post for links and information. Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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Site Editor: Still Loading... 7:54

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute I think it’s one of the most important default themes WordPress has released in a while. Sure, the design is fairly opinionated, but with the mix of new patterns/blocks available, I think someone with a little WordPress know how (and…

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How to get started with WordPress 8:01

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Getting started with WordPress. A topic that’s been popping up a lot more in my WP Minute+ interviews lately. Where does one go when they want to get started with WordPress? Learning how to use it. Learning what it can do compared to…

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Contributing Through WordPress Training & Education 6:15

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute # Contributing Through WordPress Training & Education It’s the WP Minute! Let’s talk about contributing through WordPress training, education and content! Coming right up! Something that’s been on my mind as I loosely plot out my You…

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Your Feedback Needed! 6:02

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Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Coming up on the WP Minute! Help me with this quick survey to shape the future of WP Minute, plus more WordPress goodness, coming right up. It’s time to take a quick survey. If you have less than 2 minutes to spare, could you head to…