Cory Miller is joined by Karim Marucchi, Pat Ramsey, and Alex Nitu of Crowd Favorite to discuss the evolution of WordPress, its growing importance in the enterprise space, and the challenges faced by WordPress professionals. They also talk about the future of WordPress and the impact of emerging technologies on the platform. Overall, the speakers highlight the need for continuous learning and adaptation in the rapidly changing world of WordPress development.

 

Top Takeaways:

• Freedom for Growth. One of the benefits of WordPress at the enterprise level is its customization and flexibility. It allows enterprises to build a site that is tailored to their specific needs and requirements. Another important aspect of WordPress at the enterprise level is its ability to integrate with other enterprise tools and systems. This can include tools for content management, customer relationship management, analytics, and more. By integrating with these tools, enterprises can streamline their workflows and improve their overall efficiency to maximize growth.
• Connection is the WordPress Way. WordPress has a large and active community of users, developers, and designers. Networking with other professionals and participating in the community can help you learn from others, stay informed about industry trends, and build valuable relationships. As a WordPress professional, building and maintaining strong relationships with your clients is key. This involves not only delivering quality work but also communicating effectively, being responsive, and understanding their needs and goals. By doing so, you can build a loyal client base and generate repeat business.
• Mindset Matters. By practicing mindfulness, you can learn to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, which can help you develop greater self-awareness and emotional resilience. Cultivating a growth mindset can help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. By focusing on learning and development rather than fixed abilities, you can approach challenges with a sense of curiosity and a willingness to learn, which can help you persevere through difficult times and ultimately achieve success.

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🔗 Mentioned in the show:

• Crowd Favorite
• Automattic
• Gravity Forms
• Ninja Forms
• Beaver Builder
• Liquid Web
• Pagely
• WP Engine
• GoDaddy
• Flywheel
• Kinsta
• WPBeginner
• Elegant Themes
• WPMU Dev
• iThemes
• The Events Calendar
• Gravity Flow
• Formidable Forms
• WPForms
• Matt Mullenweg
• Taylor Otwell
• Pippin Williamson
• Brian Gardner
• Syed Balkhi
• Chris Lema
• Brad Williams
• Helen Hou-Sandí
• Andrew Nacin
• Tony Perez
• Miriam Schwab
• Nathan Wrigley
• BobWP
• Dan Maby
• Joe Howard
• Christie Chirinos
• Rich Tabor

🐦 You can follow Post Status and our guests on Twitter:

• Karim Marucchi (CEO of Crowd Favorite)
• Pat Ramsey (Director of Technology at Crowd Favorite)
• Alex Nitu (Project Manager at Crowd Favorite)
• Cory Miller (CEO, Post Status)
• Olivia Bisset (Intern, Post Status)

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