In WP Legends Episode 60, we chat with Brian Coords, Developer Advocate at WooCommerce (Automattic), co-host of the viewSource and Webmasters.FM Podcast.

In this episode, we explore Brian's journey from teaching to becoming a developer advocate, his role at Automattic, and the future of eCommerce on WordPress.

Discover how WooCommerce is adapting to a rapidly evolving digital world and bridging the gap between open source and developers.

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https://www.briancoords.com/

https://developer.woocommerce.com/aut...

https://viewsource.fm/

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In WP Legends Episode 59, we sit down with Darren Lingham, the visionary Co-founder of hosting.com. ‪@wearehostingcom‬

From humble beginnings in the early 2000s, Darren shares his incredible journey navigating through the evolution of web hosting.

Learn how he co-founded TSO Host, grew it into the Paragon Internet Group, and eventually became a part of GoDaddy's acquisition.

Darren also discusses the recent strategic acquisitions of A2 Hosting and Rocket.net under the World Host Group umbrella.

Dive into the future of hosting, AI integration, shared hosting viability, and more in this inspiring conversation.

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https://hosting.com/

https://stablepoint.com/

https://enhance.com/

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In WP Legends Episode 58, we chat with Matt Medeiros, WordPress Community Evangelist at Gravity Forms (Rocketgenius, Inc.).

He takes us through his fascinating journey from founding a digital agency to becoming a leading voice in the WordPress community and a seasoned podcast host.

Together with Matt, let's explore the transformative evolution of WordPress, the role of AI in shaping the future of web development, and gain valuable tips for anyone aspiring to start their own podcast.

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About Matt's Projects:

https://thewpminute.com/ ‪@WPMinute‬

https://mattreport.com/

https://rocketgenius.com/

https://www.gravityforms.com/

https://slocumstudio.com/

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In WP Legends Episode 57, we sit down with Josh Koenig, Co-Founder & SVP Marketing at Pantheon, and dive into the world of WebOps.

From his roots as an early Drupal adopter to co-founding a platform that powers mission-critical WordPress and Drupal sites worldwide, Josh shares insights into the evolution of web infrastructure and collaboration.

Discover how Pantheon is making high-performance, secure web experiences accessible to all.

This episode covers the challenges and innovations in web infrastructure, the integration of AI, and the future of web development.

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In WP Legends Episode 56, we sit down with Mike Demopoulos, Partnerships Lead for North America at hosting.com.

Discover Mike's inspirational journey through the open web ecosystem, from leading sponsorship efforts for Joomla to fostering strategic partnerships at hosting.com.

Hear about his passion for community, his adventures as a Hard Rock Cafe connoisseur, and his insights into the future of hosting innovation.

Whether you're an agency, developer, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable advice and stories from the world of web hosting and open-source communities.

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In WP Legends Episode 55, we chat with Michelle Frechette, the ever-dynamic Executive Director of Post Status and co-founder of Underrepresented in Tech.

Known as the "busiest woman in WordPress," Michelle shares her journey from higher education to leading impactful community initiatives.

Discover her role in elevating underrepresented voices, building WordPress community connections, and diving deep into the world of podcasting.

Whether you're a WordPress enthusiast or new to the scene, you'll be inspired by Michelle's passion and dedication to creating a more inclusive tech ecosystem.

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https://michellefrechette.com/

https://meetmichelle.online/

https://poststatus.com/

https://www.underrepresentedintech.com/

https://wpcoffeetalk.com/

https://wpspeakers.com/

https://wpcareerpages.com/

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In WP Legends Episode 54, we chat with Kevin Geary, CEO of Digital Gravy and the Founder of ETCH, Automatic.css, and Frames.

Kevin shares his entrepreneurial journey from teaching practical web development skills to building innovative tools in the WordPress ecosystem.

Discover how his products, including Automatic.css and the revolutionary Etch, are reshaping workflows for agencies and freelancers.

We dive into Kevin's philosophy on web development, the future of WordPress in the face of AI, and why understanding code is more critical than ever.

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https://geary.co/

https://automaticcss.com/

https://getframes.io/

https://etchwp.com/

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In WP Legends Episode 53, we delve into the fascinating story of Emil Falcon, the founder and CEO of Web Hosting Canada (WHC).

Discover how Emil built WHC from the ground up, starting in 2003, and hear how it has grown to support over 70,000 Canadian small businesses.

We examine the distinctive challenges and achievements of establishing a web hosting company in Canada, as well as the evolution of web development, driven by the rise of WordPress and the advent of AI.

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About Web Hosting Canada: https://whc.ca/en

As a trusted national platform for hosting, domains, email, and cloud solutions, WHC is deeply committed to data sovereignty and provides tailored services to empower Canadian entrepreneurs.

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In WP Legends Episode 52, we sit down with Aaron Campbell, the Vice President of Product at Monarx, a leading cybersecurity company for web hosts.

Aaron discusses how Monarx is innovating in minimizing false positives in security and exciting advancements in AI related to WordPress.

Watch this episode to learn more about the future of WordPress, essential security practices for web hosts, and the intersection of AI & web hosting from one of the most respected voices in the WordPress and web security community.

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Explore Aaron's website and project: https://aarondcampbell.com/ https://www.monarx.com/

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In WP Legends Episode 51, we dive deep with Grant Polachek, Chief Growth Officer at Atom.com, to explore how brand naming and domain strategy are being transformed in the digital era.

Grant shares insights on leveraging AI, the importance of domain selection, and the innovative services offered by Atom.com to help businesses establish strong brand identities.

Join us for an engaging discussion on the impact of domain choice on business growth, the blend of AI and human creativity in branding, and the crucial role of trademark validation.

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Explore Grant's project: https://www.atom.com/ https://trademark.io/

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#GrantPolachek #AtomDotCom #WPlegends #BrandNaming #DomainStrategy #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #AIinBusiness