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Studio by WordPress.com Launched Today
Michelle Frechette
Studio by WordPress.com launched today, with a simple-to-use local development environment for WordPress websites.
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Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 10
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass dive into the intricacies of optimizing their website's homepage and refining their pricing strategy for their product, OMGIMG. They discuss the importance of incorporating captivating images above the fold…
How to become a founder
Joost de Valk
I became a founder when I started Yoast. However, I did not feel like a founder until I left Yoast. If you work in the company you founded, then your job is the role you have. I was CEO and,…
Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 9
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass explore the intricacies of managing online communities within the WordPress ecosystem. MIchelle shares insights from their involvement with a Mastermind group and moderating a Facebook group for LearnDash, emphasizing…
The startup trick doesn’t exist
Marieke van de Rakt
It only happens once in a blue moon: You’ll tweak one single thing in your messaging, your check-out, or your email list and that change is the trick. It changes everything, skyrocketing your sales indefinitely. A lot of startups spend…
Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 8
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass discuss their experiences at a WordPress Rochester April Meetup. Michelle recounts giving a talk on WordPress and image optimization, focusing on audience engagement and technical challenges. Corey reflects on…
Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 7
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass engage in a casual and candid conversation about the intricacies of marketing, public speaking, and community building within the WordPress and tech sectors. They touch upon their personal experiences…
Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 6
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass brainstorm strategies to enhance their product's appeal and visibility. They discuss adding engaging features to their website, similar to how children desire flashy bike accessories. They explore the idea…
Post Status Draft – On Practicing Nonviolent Communication with Trainer Ian Peatey
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Cory Miller interviews Ian Peatey, a seasoned trainer in nonviolent communication (NVC). Ian shares his journey with NVC and its profound impact on his life and work. He discusses the origins of NVC, developed…
Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 5
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss plans for a future Rochester meetup presentation on images and open graph, with intentions to record and share the session on YouTube. They explore the idea of teaching…
Business Roundup Week Ending March 1
Nathan Ingram
Criticism Over Automattic's AI Content Deal, The Text File that Runs the Internet, Google Local Services Ads Bug, and More...
Our Evolving Roles & Team at Post Status
Cory Miller
We're sharing some news about some exciting changes and growth on our team at Post Status to support you and the WordPress Community.
Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 4
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss the strategic pivot of the podcast to concentrate on marketing a WordPress product. They delve into the changes needed for their homepage, refining their messaging, and creating educational…
Business Roundup Week Ending February 23
Nathan Ingram
2 New Speed-Focused Plugins from the WP Performance Team, Google Workspace Price Increases, Reddit Sells Data for AI, and More!
Changes in the plugin business in the last 15 years
Joost de Valk
Note from Joost: Marieke and I have decided to start taking turns writing this weekly column, to even better reflect the multiple worlds within WordPress. So, this week, it's me! When I started building plugins in 2006, premium plugins did…
Business Roundup Week Ending February 16
Nathan Ingram
The Content Marketing Apocalypse, Facebook Ads Carrying Malware, Google Gemini AI Replaces Bard, and More!
