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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros and Remkus de Vries discuss the WordPress ecosystem, including the recent State of the Word address, the roadmap to better site performance, AI integrations, and the challenges faced by their respective businesses. They also examine community engagement, the secrets behind their WordPress-related courses, and the need for collaboration. Remkus shares insights into his business, Scanfully, and the evolution of his courses, which aim to enhance WordPress performance and understanding. The discussion also explores the role education plays in building a healthy community.

Takeaways:

• AI is becoming an integral part of WordPress development.
• Performance improvements in WordPress have been significant over recent versions.
• The integration of AI in WordPress needs careful consideration and guardrails.
• Scanfully is evolving to address content health and performance monitoring.
• Courses are being developed to fill gaps in WordPress education.
• Community engagement is crucial for the growth of WordPress.
• There is a need for a better understanding of the WordPress ecosystem among newcomers.
• Collaboration within the WordPress community can lead to better outcomes.
• Content creators should prioritize value over views in their work.

Important Links:

• Scanfully
• Within WordPress
• Connect with Remkus: LinkedIn | Twitter/X
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