The WP Minute+

By Matt Medeiros

What's The WP Minute+ about?

For long-form interviews, news, and commentary about the WordPress ecosystem. This is the companion show to The WP Minute, your favorite 5-minutes of WordPress news every week.

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The WP Minute+ episodes:

05.20.2024
Using Affiliate Sales to Grow a WordPress Agency
n this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt Medeiros interviews Alex Standiford, the creator of Siren Affiliates, a new affiliate plugin for WordPress. Standiford explains that Siren Affiliates is designed to help businesses create diverse affiliate programs that go beyond...
05.15.2024
Building BigScoots WordPress Hosting
In this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt Medeiros interviews Scott Stapley, CEO and co-founder of BigScoots, a managed WordPress hosting company. Stapley shares the story of how he and his business partner started BigScoots in 2010 while still in...
05.07.2024
Crossroads of WordPress
In this thought-provoking podcast, Matt and Mark dive into the current state of WordPress, discussing its target audience, marketing strategies, and potential challenges that lie ahead. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, offering insights into the future of...
04.29.2024
The WordPress Theme Market is Heating Up
In this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt Medeiros interviews Rafal Tomal, co-creator of the new Rockbase WordPress theme. Tomal, a renowned designer in the WordPress community, discusses his journey from working at Copyblogger and StudioPress to founding his own...
04.15.2024
Bluehost Unveils Cloud Hosting Built for WordPress Professionals
In a recent interview on the WP Minute+ podcast, host Matt Medeiros sat down with Chris Vano, Senior Director of Product Management at Bluehost, to discuss the company's latest offering: Bluehost Cloud, a WordPress hosting solution powered by WP Cloud....
04.08.2024
A Free WordPress Install in Your Browser
Matt Medeiros, host of the WP Minute+ podcast, recently had an engaging conversation with Adam Zielinski, the creator of WordPress Playground, a revolutionary tool that allows users to run WordPress entirely in their browser without the need for a server...
04.06.2024
Debating WordPress 2024
Matt and Mark debate WordPress in 2024. Why open source, who is WordPress for, and should we care? Tune in to listen to the whole "debate!" Follow Mark @markjszymanski WP Tutorials @WPMinute Join the newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribe Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the...
04.01.2024
Building The WP World Community
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03.25.2024
A New Generation of the WordPress Community
In this episode of WP Minute+, Matt Medeiros sits down with Mark Szymanski, the owner of FindIT Tech Agency, to discuss Mark’s journey into the WordPress space, his experience with page builders like Elementor and Bricks, and his thoughts on...
03.18.2024
Jonathan Denwood of WP-Tonic
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03.12.2024
AI's Next Target: WordPress Themes
In this episode of the WP Minute+ podcast, host Matt Medeiros sits down with Ben Ritner, the creator of the popular Kadence WordPress theme. Ben shares his journey from building websites for clients to creating the Virtue theme, which gained...
03.04.2024
Helping WordPress Thrive: Angela Jin Shares Her Vision
In this episode of WP Minute+, Matt interviews Angela Jin, the Head of Programs and Contributor Experience at Automattic. They discuss Angela’s work overseeing community training and events like WordCamps. Angela shares her perspective on making WordPress thrive, not just...
02.26.2024
Marc Benzakein: WordPress Comeback Journey
This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features host Matt Medeiros in conversation with guest Marc Benzakein. Marc is currently involved with two WordPress-related businesses – MainWP, a self-hosted WordPress site management plugin, and Site District, a managed WordPress hosting...
02.19.2024
Pressable: A Radically Different Culture Inside Automattic
Matt Medeiros interviews Vik Patel, General Manager of Pressable, a managed WordPress hosting company that is part of Automattic. They discuss Pressable’s startup culture within the larger Automattic organization, how the various Automattic hosting brands work together, and the importance...
02.13.2024
Why Bluehost is Betting Big on Transforming the WordPress Experience
Host Matt Medeiros interviews Brent Lundell, an IT innovator at Bluehost, about optimizing WordPress performance and scaling on Bluehost’s infrastructure. They dive into the challenges of supporting a diverse WordPress landscape, from outdated plugins to complex WooCommerce stores.“I came through...
01.30.2024
WordPress: A Deep Dive into Passion and Strife
Cory Miller and I discuss how the WordPress community is impacted when “big issues” clash with Matt, Automattic, and other community members. How should we handle these moments of passion and strife? It’s easy to label these issues as WPDrama,...
01.23.2024
WordPress vs. The World: An Interview with Scalemath CEO Alex Panagis
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Alex Panagis, CEO of digital growth agency Scalemath, on my podcast The WP Minute+. As a leader in the WordPress space with deep roots in the ecosystem, Alex had plenty of insightful...
01.16.2024
Jetpack Creator and the Future of the WordPress Creator Space
The concept of being an online “creator” has exploded in popularity over the last decade. Spurred by platforms like YouTube and Substack, millions of people now aspire to build audiences around their content and make it a business. However, sustainably...
01.10.2024
Taking on a $40 Billion Dollar Competitor
I recently had an insightful discussion with Rytis Lauris, co-founder and CEO of the email marketing platform Omnisend, on the WP Minute+. Even after nearly 10 years in business, Rytis described Omnisend as still being in "startup mode." He credits...
01.02.2024
What he learned competing with Hubspot
Read the full blog post and get the transcript here. Here are 5 key takeaways from the interview with Adrian of Groundhogg:Groundhogg started as a plugin to help integrate Infusionsoft (now called Keep) with WordPress. It has evolved into a full-featured...
12.18.2023
AI and WordPress: How WPTurbo is Shaping the Future
Read the full show notes and get the link here: https://thewpminute.com/?p=13199 Chapter Markers:What is WPTurbo and who is it for? [00:02:26]How does WPTurbo integrate AI into WordPress development? What are the benefits for developers? [00:01:59]Walk us through what it's like...
12.05.2023
How WordPress podcasts have changed over a decade
From the early days of WordPress Media to the high-stakes game of balancing life, work, and passion; journey with us into the world of two WordPress veterans. Join Matt and Dustin as they reminisce about their beginnings, discuss the ever-evolving...
11.30.2023
Pippin Williamson on Life After WordPress, Selling a Business, and Beer
I recently caught up with Pippin Williamson, who as many of you know was a prominent figure in the WordPress world for over a decade. He founded Sandhills Development and created popular plugins like Easy Digital Downloads before selling to...
11.27.2023
An Alternative to WooCommerce: Interview with Kelley Muro of North Commerce
North Commerce is a new ecommerce solution built specifically for WordPress. I recently had the chance to speak with Kelley, founder of North Commerce, to learn more about his motivation for building the platform and how he aims to position...
11.22.2023
Sarah Gooding leaves WP Tavern, Page Builders at a Crossroads, is WordPress thriving?
WP Minute+ News Round Table Episode 1. This will be a monthly series on WP Minute+ Podcast. Read the full shown notes: https://thewpminute.com/?p=12987 Get the weekly newsletter: https://thewpminute.com/subscribe Support the show! https://thewpminute.com/support ★ Support this podcast ★
11.16.2023
Why he's buying (and selling) plugin companies
Building a thriving suite of digital products is no simple feat. In this episode of The WP Minute Plus, host Matt Medeiros dives into the challenges and opportunities with WordPress entrepreneur Christian Raiber. After getting his start by recognizing the...
11.07.2023
What’s new in WordPress 6.4?
It’s WordPress 6.4 release day, and I’m really excited for this new version of WordPress. I think it’s one of the most important releases for WordPress, especially through its new default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four. I also think this is a...
10.31.2023
The Future of Selling Plugins for WooCommerce
Katie Keith from Barn2 joins the podcast to discuss her recents success running a WordPress & WooCommerce plugin business. Key TakeawaysTransitioning from client services to product business takes forethought about your ideal lifestyle and abilities.Know if you want to manage...
10.23.2023
Burnt Out to Fired Up: Turning Defeat into Success
In this episode of WP Minute+, Justin Ferriman discusses his business ventures, including founding LearnDash and his latest project, BrightGrowth. We’ll also discuss GapScout, an AI tool for software businesses to analyze customer reviews, which didn’t go the way he...
10.17.2023
DocsBot: Automating WordPress Support with AI
In this episode of The WP Minute Plus podcast, host Matt Medeiros interviews Aaron Edwards about his AI products DocsBot.ai and Imajinn.ai. Aaron shares his background working in WordPress for over a decade, including serving as CTO of WPMU Dev....
10.10.2023
Pressable: An Automattic Brand with Its Own Personality
I recently had Jess Frick, Director of Operations at Pressable, on the WP Minute+ podcast. We had an insightful conversation about Pressable’s relationship with Automattic, how the company differentiates itself, and the benefits of Jetpack. I appreciated getting Jess’s insider...
10.02.2023
The Impact of AI on Content Marketing w/ Brian Jackson
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Jackson, co-founder of Forge Media and creator of the popular WordPress plugins NovaShare and Perfmatters. Brian has extensive experience building successful products and businesses in the WordPress space. In our wide-ranging conversation,...
09.26.2023
WonderCart takes the complexity out of WooCommerce promotions
Launching a WordPress website can be daunting for new users. Between learning the platform, choosing templates, setting up your homepage, and establishing an online store, it’s a lot to take on. This is where Bluehost’s WonderSuite comes in. In today’s...
09.15.2023
Marketing Automation, YouTube Strats, and Video Games!
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Clark, Marketing Automation Specialist at StellarWP, who also has his own YouTube channel called Jon Automates where he discusses movies, pop culture, and video games. In this fun and insightful episode,...
09.01.2023
Turn Your WordPress Passion Into a Career
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Nyasha Green about her experiences in the WordPress community. Nyasha is a talented developer, writer, and podcaster who has contributed tremendously to WordPress over the years. In our conversation, Nyasha shared some...
08.21.2023
WonderSuite: Bluehost Simplifies WordPress
Bluehost has launched a new suite of products called WonderSuite to improve the onboarding experience for new WordPress users. The goal is to simplify the initial setup process and eliminate common pain points that can be frustrating for beginners. WonderSuite...
08.18.2023
Unlocking AI’s Potential: The Secret is Strong Prompts
I’ve been skeptical about the AI tools I see emerging in my Twitter feed. So many of my WordPress friends are using these tools to code, write articles, build websites, and even develop their own AI products. But I’ve been...
07.26.2023
CliftonWP: Exploring the Evolution of Website Building with WordPress
(Note: I had to record on Zoom and the audio quality isn't the greatest. Sorry about that!) In this podcast episode, Matt and Clifton discuss Clifton's role as a web expert and his journey with WordPress. They talk about Clifton's YouTube...
06.16.2023
A framework for better team culture
In this episode, Matt chats with James, an industry veteran in WordPress, about his new initiative TeamWP. They delve into James' experiences and insights, revealing the need for a more robust approach to team-building and culture within WordPress businesses. James...
06.01.2023
WP 20th Anniversary: Cast of Characters Part 2
To honor WordPress’s 20th anniversary David Bisset has invited four charming and entertinaing community members to talk about some highlights in it’s history. Primary topics include: how WordPress has made an open source for the general community, what proposal or...
05.16.2023
WP 20th Anniversary: Cast of Characters Part 1
To honor WordPress’s 20th anniversary David Bisset has a friendly chat with four prominent but cool community members to talk about some highlights in it’s history. Primary topics include: Memorial WordPress Release, a WordCamp or WordCamp Experience, and the most...
05.02.2023
The future of Beaver Builder and WordPress page building
Robby McCullough of Beaver Builder joins the podcast to chat about the future of page building in WordPress and at his company. Robby and his team have just celebrated 9 years running the Beaver Builder plugin, changing the page building...
04.26.2023
WooExpress launches, Yoast leadership change, WordPress certifications
Managed WooCommerce hosting is a growing segment within the WordPress ecosystem. And it has a new entrant: WooCommerce. The Automattic-owned eCommerce provider recently launched WooExpress. The service is hosted by WordPress.com. It aims to be a one-stop shop for building...
03.22.2023
GravityKit: Rebranding a WordPress product
Zack Katz of GravityKit & TrustedLogin joins the show to talk about running multiple products in the WordPress space. The conversation explores the ups-and-downs of doing a product rebrand, plus, what it's like to build a business in the...
03.07.2023
WP Product Talk: Growing your business with Artificial Intelligence
The discussion is about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to grow WordPress product businesses. The speakers are Andrew Palmer, co-founder of Bertha.ai, and the hosts of the WP Product Talk podcast. They discuss the importance of AI for WordPress...
03.07.2023
WP Product Talk: SaaSifying your WordPress product
Join Matt, Katie, and Aaron as they discuss how to diversify (plugin + SaaS) a WordPress product. They highlight the importance of this subject because it is an up-and-coming and continuing to grow aspect of WordPress products, and it has...
02.23.2023
WP Product Talk: Welcome Katie Keith + GravityKit interview
Matt Cromwell and Katie Keith introduce WP Product Talk's first episode of 2023. Katie Keith joins the show as the new co-host. They talk about their guest, Zach Katz, founder of Gravity Kit and Trusted Login, and how they will...
02.23.2023
WP Product Talk: Discussing Five for the Future
Kim Coleman and Brad Williams are discussing the significance of Five for the Future, an initiative promoting the WordPress community's contribution to the platform's growth. They mention that WordPress is built by people who volunteer and are passionate about the...
01.26.2023
The Head of WordPress Relations role at Elementor with Miriam Schwab
Miriam Schwab discusses her new role as Head of WordPress Relations at Elementor. We discuss the future of WordPress and how Strattic has matured since the Elementor acquisition.
01.26.2023
Awesome Motive acquiring Thrive Themes; Building a generational company with Syed Balkhi
What goes into an acquisition at Awesome Motive and Syed's views on building a generational company.

What's The WP Minute+ about?

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The WP Minute+ episodes:

Using Affiliate Sales to Grow a WordPress Agency

Building BigScoots WordPress Hosting

Crossroads of WordPress

The WordPress Theme Market is Heating Up

Bluehost Unveils Cloud Hosting Built for WordPress Professionals

A Free WordPress Install in Your Browser

Debating WordPress 2024

Building The WP World Community

A New Generation of the WordPress Community

Jonathan Denwood of WP-Tonic

AI's Next Target: WordPress Themes

Helping WordPress Thrive: Angela Jin Shares Her Vision

Marc Benzakein: WordPress Comeback Journey

Pressable: A Radically Different Culture Inside Automattic

Why Bluehost is Betting Big on Transforming the WordPress Experience

WordPress: A Deep Dive into Passion and Strife

WordPress vs. The World: An Interview with Scalemath CEO Alex Panagis

Jetpack Creator and the Future of the WordPress Creator Space

Taking on a $40 Billion Dollar Competitor

What he learned competing with Hubspot

AI and WordPress: How WPTurbo is Shaping the Future

How WordPress podcasts have changed over a decade

Pippin Williamson on Life After WordPress, Selling a Business, and Beer

An Alternative to WooCommerce: Interview with Kelley Muro of North Commerce

Sarah Gooding leaves WP Tavern, Page Builders at a Crossroads, is WordPress thriving?

Why he's buying (and selling) plugin companies

What’s new in WordPress 6.4?

The Future of Selling Plugins for WooCommerce

Burnt Out to Fired Up: Turning Defeat into Success

DocsBot: Automating WordPress Support with AI

Pressable: An Automattic Brand with Its Own Personality

The Impact of AI on Content Marketing w/ Brian Jackson

WonderCart takes the complexity out of WooCommerce promotions

Marketing Automation, YouTube Strats, and Video Games!

Turn Your WordPress Passion Into a Career

WonderSuite: Bluehost Simplifies WordPress

Unlocking AI’s Potential: The Secret is Strong Prompts

CliftonWP: Exploring the Evolution of Website Building with WordPress

A framework for better team culture

WP 20th Anniversary: Cast of Characters Part 2

WP 20th Anniversary: Cast of Characters Part 1

The future of Beaver Builder and WordPress page building

WooExpress launches, Yoast leadership change, WordPress certifications

GravityKit: Rebranding a WordPress product

WP Product Talk: Growing your business with Artificial Intelligence

WP Product Talk: SaaSifying your WordPress product

WP Product Talk: Welcome Katie Keith + GravityKit interview

WP Product Talk: Discussing Five for the Future

The Head of WordPress Relations role at Elementor with Miriam Schwab

Awesome Motive acquiring Thrive Themes; Building a generational company with Syed Balkhi