David Bisset

Jobs Change, Membership Doesn’t

Dan Knauss

November 17, 2022

Post Status has been a haven for kindness and generosity, but it's thanks to our members, readers, listeners, colleagues, and friends that the work we do together and the fun we have is good, meaningful, and regenerative for our community. On that note, this is my last post in my role as editor at Post Status...

Trust Issues

Dan Knauss

October 7, 2022

BusinessPlanet

Cory Miller asks, "What can we do to better support our plugin developers and product owners?" Katie Keith offers some clues with the story of her WordPress/WooCommerce agency and product shop, Barn2 Plugins. Dan Knauss and Nyasha Green talk about microaggressions, the Active Install Growth Data story, and US federal legislation aimed at Open Source Security. In an increasingly "demon-haunted world," how can we know who is doing what with the hardware and software tools we use? Ben Gabler, CEO and Founder of Rocket.net, is in our Member Spotlight.

WordPress Core Contributor Stats: 19.9% Sponsored for 6.0 Release

Dan Knauss

September 29, 2022

BusinessNotes

The percentage of sponsored contributors has steadily increased to almost 20% now.

The $500 Website

Dan Knauss

September 1, 2022

BusinessDesign

A decade ago, Chris Butler's survey and report for Newfangled provided other agencies with the numbers that meaningfully define their market. WordPress agencies and freelancers could use something similar today.

Two Big Tweets on Ways to Give Back

Dan Knauss

August 25, 2022

NotesPlanet

1) We're really looking forward to seeing this WordPress mentorship program launch — and maybe some of the planning? In a recent episode of The Excerpt, Nyasha Green talks about the importance of mentorship to her growth as a developer…

Post Status Excerpt (No. 64) — LearnDash’s Adoption of Gutenberg, Full Site Editing, and How to Protect Your Course Content from Theft

David Bisset

August 15, 2022

PlanetPost Status Podcasts

How is LearnDash adopting Gutenberg and FSE? What can you do to protect your learning product to deter theft? Find out from Jack Kitterhing.

New Voices

Dan Knauss

August 12, 2022

BusinessPlanet

WordPress needs more and better conversations. Respect, cooperation, and appreciation for each others’ roles even across differences and real disagreements — is it possible?

Post Status Excerpt (No. 63) — Pay Transparency, Mutual Respect, and the Community We Need

Dan Knauss

August 11, 2022

BusinessCareers

This week, Ny relates some personal experiences where pay transparency was lacking and the impact it can have on workplace cultures. This leads into a discussion of pay transparency in the hiring process — how it matters to everyone but especially job seekers who are black, indigenous, and other people of color.

Gluing Things Together

Cory Miller

August 5, 2022

BusinessDesign

This week Dan and I talked with Post Status member Lesley Sim of Newsletter Glue about refining our tedious and time-consuming newsletter workflow here. (I’ve been doing it for the last couple of weeks and it’s a bear!)

Post Status Comments (No. 12) — WordPress Lite

David Bisset

July 7, 2022

CommentsPlanet

What if there was a "lite" version of WordPress that was still WordPress — still customizable under the hood but tuned up for a great user experience for particular use cases? For example — could a lite version be used to allow an admin to literally build an online store in minutes from a mobile device? How about just a note taking app with cool open web features? What if, what if, what if...!!!

Post Status Excerpt (No. 62) — The Open Web Universe with Matt Mullenweg

Olivia Bisset

July 6, 2022

BusinessDesign

David and Olivia Bisset sat down for a chat with Matt Mullenweg about open source, Tumblr, and how Matt deals with negativity. Matt has three roles today: CEO of Tumblr, CEO of Automattic, and project lead for the next release of WordPress. He shares what went wrong with post formats and what he would love to acquire next if he could. The answer may (or may not) surprise you! Recorded shortly before WordCamp Europe 2022.

Goodbye But Not Farewell

David Bisset

June 24, 2022

BusinessPost Status Team Blog

As many people already know, I am transitioning away from Post Status to focus on a new opportunity within the WordPress space. It should go without saying that I will be just as involved in the community as I’ve ever been. It’s important that there are stages where people can have the important conversations, and I firmly believe that Post Status will continue to be a fine home for the discussions (both positive and critical) that need to happen.

Post Status Notes #501

David Bisset

June 3, 2022

BusinessDesign

Elementor acquires Strattic • WP Engine acquires Delicious Brains' plugins 🧠 • When the Cathedrals own the Bazaars and Shopping Centers and you're in a strip mall with a fruit stand... • Jetpack decouples • InstaWP gets seed funding from Automattic 🌱 • Automattic hire #2000 • World-class FSE, how? 🌐 • WCEU by the numbers • Weglot gives back • RoleUp rolls out • Tadlock exits WP Tavern 🍺 • Why 'why' matters most • The Big 2-0 next year • All there is to know about core WordPress email notifications, documented ✉️ • System font stack check • Do not follow by default • Museum of Block Art opens 🎨 • Meet Yvonne Doll • Mostly modest WordPress wishlists • WooCommerce Experts to go global • How to do well in a downturn 📉 • Some things we don't — but ought to — talk about. 🐘 Silent no longer about Sustainability.

Post Status Notes #500

David Bisset

May 27, 2022

PlanetThe Week in Review

It's the 500th issue of Post Status Notes and the Post Status newsletter coinciding with WordPress's 6.0 release and its 19th anniversary! 🎂

Post Status Notes #498

David Bisset

May 13, 2022

PlanetSecurity

Are we up or down? What should happen when a license expires? Is the block protocol worth it? Driesnote 2022. WP Engine expands. Becoming a better writer. Best backup solutions. Define your role. Reaktiv wins a spot in Inc's Best Workplaces. Open Source JobHub. Our passwordless future.

Post Status Comments (No. 9) — The State of WordPress Market Share

David Bisset

May 12, 2022

CommentsPlanet

Joost de Valk, Alex Denning, Jessica Frick, and Ben Gabler join David Bisset for a community conversation about WordPress's (shrinking?) market share.

Jobs Change, Membership Doesn’t

Trust Issues

WordPress Core Contributor Stats: 19.9% Sponsored for 6.0 Release

Two Big Tweets on Ways to Give Back

Post Status Excerpt (No. 64) — LearnDash’s Adoption of Gutenberg, Full Site Editing, and How to Protect Your Course Content from Theft

New Voices

Post Status Excerpt (No. 63) — Pay Transparency, Mutual Respect, and the Community We Need

Post Status Comments (No. 12) — WordPress Lite

Goodbye But Not Farewell

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