In this episode, we talk about the history of WPShout, and we also get deep in connected to WordPress development and discuss the best ways a newbie WordPress developer can increase their skill level.

The crew from WPShout (Fred Meyer, David Hayes, Alex Denning) joins us to talk running a WordPress tutorial site, the state of WordPress education, how WPShout supports their agency Press Up.

 

We also discuss the re-launch of their course, Up and Running: A Practical Guide to WordPress Development.

 

Be sure to check out their boutique WordPress agency, Press Up.

 

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Our episode this week is sponsored by LiquidWeb. Liquid Web is offering a 33% discount for your first 6 months of managed WordPress hosting.

Head over to https://LiquidWeb.com/wordpress and use the code WPTONIC33 at checkout for your discount.

 

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Table of Contents for Episode 179

 

0:00 Podcast intros.

 

2:52 How did each of the WP Shout members get into web development?

 

5:51 What is the origin story for WPShout?

 

9:40 Is there value in having a voice in the WordPress ecosystem, even if it doesn't bring in work directly?

 

11:41 What was the initial business plan for WPShout? And how did that change over time?

 

14:34 Is there still a big need for WordPress education?

 

17:01 What effect has concentrated marketing had on the recent success of WPShout?

 

18:47 When it comes to marketing their agency Press Up, what has changed over the years?

 

22:24 What are the key ares that beginners struggle with to learn WordPress? Understanding scope and other programming concepts.

 

34:24 How is JavaScript changing WordPress? Will PHP remain relevant in WordPress? How do JS frameworks integrate in WordPress?

 

41:52 What are some things WPShout would like to see covered in WordPress education? Who do they recommend?

 

48:00 Podcast outros.

 

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Links mentioned during the show:

 

WP Hacks

 

How to Migrate your Site to a New Host with All-in-One WP Migration

 

Data From Theme Reviews Shows Authors Need More Education on Developing Secure WordPress Themes

 

Carl Alexander: The Man in the Arena

 

Josh Pollock on Torque.io

 

JavaScript for WP

 

Making Your First WordPress Plugin

 

Engine Hounds

 

WordPRess REST AI - Josh Pollock

 

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Find bonus content for this episode on the WP-Tonic website:

https://www.wp-tonic.com/podcast/179-monetize-website-wpshout/

 

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