During this week’s show, we are addressing an issue that has sometimes frustrated Workampers for the last several years, and that is limitations of the Workamper website. Fortunately, all that changed just a few weeks ago and we’ll show you what the enhanced website means for members.

Today, I am featuring Luke Duquette, who is one of the owners behind Workamper News and the newly rebuilt Workamper.com website.

Luke takes us behind-the-scenes of a massive multi-year effort to completely rebuild the Workamper website from the ground up.

This was not a simple redesign. It was a full rethink of how the platform works for Workampers, employers and staff.

During this conversation, Luke explains why the old system was no longer sustainable, how years of technical issues and burnout led to a hard reset for him and his wife, Jody.

Luke explains why stepping away from the business for a short time was ultimately necessary before the Workamper organization could move forward. Just taking a break renewed their enthusiasm for the Workamper program and gave them new insight on ways to improve the organization.

He also walks through what went into building a modern, custom platform, including the separation of the public website from the member portal. Luke explains why those changes matter for anyone looking to find Workamping jobs more easily and efficiently.

If you have ever wondered why Workamper.com works the way it does, or how the organization is preparing for the future of Workamping, this episode will provide important context and clarity.

Luke shared an honest look at what it took to rebuild Workamper.com in a way that supports people using the platform and the people running it.

The changes he described are designed to make it easier for Workampers to create stronger resumes, organize job searches and stay active year-round, while also giving employers better tools to connect with the right candidates.

Just as important, the new systems help the Workamper organization focus less on fixing technology problems and more on supporting members and improving their overall experience to find Workamping jobs that are a good fit for them.

If you are a current member, Luke encourages you to log in to the new site at my.workamper.com. There you can explore the new tools, update your information and share feedback so the staff can continue to improve the platform.

If you are not yet a member, be sure to check out the new website at workamper.com, and select from three membership options:

There are also several options for employers interested in becoming members. Get started today by visiting www.workamper.com/join.

Start the new year on the right foot by becoming a member of Workamper News. It’s the gateway to a new life of travel and adventure.

That’s all for this week’s show. I’ll have another fun interview for you on the next episode of The Workamper Show. On behalf of all of us at the Workamper organization, we wish you a happy new year as well as a fun, memorable year of adventure in 2026. Thanks for listening!