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In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt speaks with Ross Johnson, founder of 3.7 Designs, about what it’s like to run a WordPress agency for nearly 20 years. Ross shares the lessons learned from starting his agency in the early 2000s, evolving from general web design to custom WordPress development, and ultimately shifting toward modern workflows with block-based builders and recurring revenue models.
The conversation explores practical agency management topics like the cost of custom development, experimenting with new tools, working with clients of all sizes, and the ongoing debate over what defines a “WordPress professional.” Ross and Matt also discuss the role of version control, the rise of AI in agency workflows, and how to adapt to the changing landscape of customer expectations, marketing strategies, and sustainable pricing models.
Key Takeaways
Agency Growth and Sustainability:
Custom vs. Page Builder Workflows:
Defining a WordPress Professional:
AI, Marketing, and the Future of Agencies:
Important Links
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In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt speaks with Ross Johnson, founder of 3.7 Designs, about what it’s like to run a WordPress agency for nearly 20 years. Ross shares the lessons learned from starting his agency in the early 2000s, evolving from general web design to custom WordPress development, and ultimately shifting toward modern workflows with block-based builders and recurring revenue models.
The conversation explores practical agency management topics like the cost of custom development, experimenting with new tools, working with clients of all sizes, and the ongoing debate over what defines a “WordPress professional.” Ross and Matt also discuss the role of version control, the rise of AI in agency workflows, and how to adapt to the changing landscape of customer expectations, marketing strategies, and sustainable pricing models.
Key Takeaways
Agency Growth and Sustainability:
Custom vs. Page Builder Workflows:
Defining a WordPress Professional:
AI, Marketing, and the Future of Agencies:
Important Links
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