This week I Answer Listener Questions

Upcoming Events

• WORDCAMP Pune 2026 - Feb 8

Segment 1: In the News

• Free book: Accessiblity For Everyone
• ACF PRO 6.7 - Last Updated December 3, 2025

Segment 2: Listener Q/A

1. My site is running an old version WP & PHP. Which is the best order to update? -Carol
2. Is WP as a service WAAS still a thing? -Anon
3. Is Multisite still viable & how many per instance is right ? — Brian
4. What's your favorite AI application and how have you been able to use it to enhance not just your professional life, but your personal life as well. -Marcus
5. How are the big WP agencies incorporating AI tools into development? -Kyle
6. How's Parker? -Kyle

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• Chrome Extension: Cookie Guard

This week I Talk About Clients Vs Contracts

Upcoming Events

• WordCamp Kolhapur 2026 31st Jan – 1st Feb 2026.

Segment 1: In the News

• Using WordPress as a Podcast Platform Bryce Culp

Segment 2: Clients Vs Contracts

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• Sample Contract

This week I Share How Talking Can Solve Problems

Upcoming Events

• WordCamp Nepal 2026 23 January–24 January, 2026
• WordCamp Zaragoza 2026 23 January–24 January, 2026

Segment 1: In the News

• thewp.world
• Matt's Version 4.2

Segment 2: How Talking Can Solve Problems

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• Plugin: Multi Email Login

This week I Update The Terminology List

Upcoming Events

• WordPress Campus Connect, kolkata - Jan 17

Segment 1: In the News

• WPE Aquires BigBite

Segment 2: Tech Terminology in 2026

• https://kitchensinkwp.com/e81

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• https://snippetnest.com/

This week I Share What 2026 Is Already Teaching Us

Upcoming Events

• No WCs

Segment 1: In the News

• 22 tech luminaries we lost in 2025 - Ken Gagne

Segment 2: What 2026 Is Already Teaching Me

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• GeoCloud.io

This week I Share 2026 Predictions and 2025 Wins

Upcoming Events

• WordPress Campus Connect 2026 - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru - Jan 3

Segment 1: In the News

• WP 7.0 Tentatively 2026!?!

Segment 2: 2026 Predictions and 2025 Wins

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• NotebookLLM - Tutorial Video

This week I Share The 6 Month Update

Upcoming Events

• No WC

Segment 1: In the News

• WordPress announced the "2026 Global Partner Program"

Segment 2: The 6 Month Update

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• Website: I Miss My Cafe

This week I'm Talking About Domain & The Myth Of Easy MRR!

Upcoming Events

• WordCamp BHOPAL 2025 - Dec 20-21

Segment 1: In the News

• State of the Enterprise WordPress - 2025 Report

Segment 2: Domain Investing & The Myth of Easy MRR!

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• https://www.getsequence.io/

This weeks episode is sponsored by WordPress.com

This week I Answer Listener Qusetions

Upcoming Events

• WordPress Day Cybersecurity Granada 2025 12 December, 2025
• WordCamp Bangkok 2025 13 December–14 December, 2025
• WordPress Campus Connect Kaliro 2025 Dec 12-13, 2025

Segment 1: In the News

• State OF The Word — Youtube Link
• 6.9 released. "Gene"

Segment 2: Listener Q/A

1. How do you stay organized between new gig, cwp client work, podcasting, running, and everything else? - Lana
2. If someone wants to start a podcast like KitchenSinkWP, what's the one thing they should focus on first? - Christina
3. What is the number one mistake new WordPress users make? -David
4. How often should I update WordPress, plugins, and themes? - Andre
5. How do I know when it is time to switch from a page builder to the block editor or vice versa? -Anon
6. What is the best way to improve my site speed without spending hours on optimization? -Chuck
7. How do you keep client projects organized without drowning in tools? -Annie
8. What advice would you give someone who wants to start a WordPress agency today? -Mark

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• https://www.sendamatic.net/

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Sponsor: WordPress.com - Business hosting Plan

This week I Share The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Upcoming Events

• WordCamp Malaysia 2025 - 6 – 7 Dec. 2025 | 9:00am Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur

Segment 1: In the News

• WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3

Segment 2: The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide with Dustin Hartzler

Segment 3: Tool of the Week

• PineTools

This episode is sponsiored by WordPress.com - Business Plan