Blogs

https://youtube.com/live/cWsCXqMhE5o Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Jono Alderson, an independent technical SEO consultant and WordPress advocate. Jono shares his journey of creating and submitting his first plugin to the WordPress…

Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Mary Hubbard, the newly appointed Executive Director of WordPress. They discuss Mary’s professional journey, including her roles at Automattic and TikTok, and her recent move to the Pacific Northwest. The conversation covers her…

Transcript ↓ In  this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette and guests Tamara Niesen and Beau Lebens.  They discuss WooCommerce's recent rebranding, emphasizing the distinction between "Woo" and "WooCommerce." Tamara highlights the importance of community and customer focus in their marketing…

Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette and guest Marcus Burnett discuss the importance of contributing to the WordPress community. Michelle highlights updating WordPress.org profiles and the "Five for the Future" initiative. Marcus introduces his project, The WP…

https://www.youtube.com/live/I1VCy6urMRk Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Taco Verdonschot from Progress Planner, a tool designed to gamify WordPress website maintenance. They highlight the tool's features, including its free and upcoming pro…

Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Stephanie Hudson from Stellar WP about Stellar Pay, a new payment gateway plugin for WordPress users. Stephanie, the Product Marketing Manager, discusses her background in…

https://youtube.com/live/LVKPVayepLI Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Ian Stewart, a seasoned WordPress enthusiast and lead at WordPress.com. They discuss Ian's journey with WordPress since 2006 and his role at Automattic. The…

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Michelle Frechette chats with Bernard Mayer, the Senior Director of Communications and Creative at Omnisend. Bernard, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, shares his diverse background and insights into Omnisend's innovative marketing strategies, focusing on email and…

https://youtube.com/live/NuBtNU9oG64 Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Mark Westguard from WS Form. Mark discusses the new styling system and enhanced accessibility features, emphasizing user customization and flexibility. The episode also highlights…

https://www.youtube.com/live/cCxYL-yN71U Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Raquel Manriquez and Carol Stambaugh. They discuss their new venture, Press Conf, a conference focused on the business side of WordPress. Raquel, a former…

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass discuss their newly developed website, emphasizing its improved design and functionality. They delve into the importance of mobile usability, coherent design, and effective marketing strategies. The conversation also touches on…

https://www.youtube.com/live/p45IasXpspo Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Ryan Logan from Influence WP, a platform aimed at fostering connections within the WordPress community. Ryan shares his background in IT and his transition…