This week we tackle the subject of plugins collecting data from users. Data for support purposes, usage tracking, and up-selling. Yes, we mention GDPR 

Matt Mullenweg said we should all learn JavaScript deeply. In a Gutenberg and REST API world, the WordPress development focus has shifted to JavaScript. We question why and if we need to whilst providing some ways to do it.

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Welcome to Pressing Matters! A new WordPress podcast talking about what matters most to WordPress developers and WordPress business owners.

In our first ever episode we inevitably discuss the hot topic of the year, Gutenberg. Jack tries to stay balanced whilst Iain just about controls himself.

This episode is sponsored by Better Notifications for WordPress – a simple but powerful plugin that allows you to customise the email notifications that WordPress sends using a WYSIWYG editor and shortcodes. All of the default WordPress email notifications are available for you to customise as well as lots of new and useful ones. Find out more.