This Week at WordPress.org (September 27, 2021)
News from WP.org for the week of September 27, 2021.
Networking at an Online Conference
Five tips for networking at an online conference from Michelle Frechette and the WordPress community.
Get Involved
In episode #5 of the Get Hired Podcast you’ll learn about networking opportunities like WordCamps, meetups, and WordPress.org teams.
Your Application Page and Inclusivity
The wording on your job listings can invite applications — or turn good candidates away. An inclusive approach will attract the best people.
Post Status Excerpt (No. 26) — WordPress Acquisition Overload Syndrome (W.A.O.S)
There were at least four acquisitions announced almost back-to-back this week in the WordPress space. David and Cory review them all.
Pippin Williamson on the Sandhills Acquisition, Emerging Threats and Opportunities in WordPress — Post Status Draft 117
In the latest WordPress acquisition, Sandhills is joining Awesome Motive. Pippin Williamson talks with Cory about WordPress: past and future.
Your WordPress Company Has Been Acquired: Now What?
Has your WordPress company been acquired? You’re not alone.
Start a Project
In this episode of Get Hired, you’ll learn how to enter the world of WordPress by starting a project to share with hiring managers.
Liquid Web Acquires LearnDash — Chris Lema on Post Status Live
Post Status CEO Cory Miller chatted with Chris Lema, Vice President of Products at … Read more
Chris Lema on Liquid Web Acquiring LearnDash
Chris Lema talks about the latest WordPress acquisition: LearnDash is joining Liquid Web. Will it become the leading LMS turnkey solution?
Post Status Excerpt (No. 25) — Doing “The Right Thing” and Mailchimp Acquisition Thoughts
David and Cory discuss how hard it is to do “the right thing” and deal with tough, negative feedback as a result.
A Strategic Partnership Framework for WordPress Businesses
A good strategic partnership can quickly surmount the challenges of distribution facing WordPress plugin authors and SaaS businesses.
Membership, Networking, and Job Hunting
Job searching: You have to do it yourself, but you don’t have to do it by yourself.
Essential Skills in the Remote WordPress Workplace
Where do you need to have accounts in the web tech community? What tools, knowledge, and skills will you need in any remote WordPress-related role?
Post Status Excerpt (No. 24) — Entrepreneurial Resilience: Relying On Others
What can help WordPress professionals weather the storm of being an entrepreneur in challenging times?
