In this episode of WP Product Talk, hosts Katie Keith (Barn2 Plugins) and Zack Katz (GravityKit & TrustedLogin) are joined by James Baldacchino, Head of Strategy & SEO at Ellipsis, to dig into how AI is reshaping content strategy for WordPress products. James shares Ellipsis’ groundbreaking research into how products get chosen for inclusion in AI overviews, along with practical ways you can optimize both new and existing content to stay visible in this new search landscape.

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If you want your product to stand out in the era of AI-driven search, this episode gives you actionable insights and clear steps to take advantage of the shift.

We’re joined by WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg to explore his vision for how AI is reshaping the WordPress ecosystem. From the Core AI initiative to Elementor’s “Angie,” to the WP Ai builder and new AI-powered browsers, Matt has been vocal that this is one of the most exciting moments in WordPress history. We’ll dig into how plugin and theme developers can prepare, what Automattic is experimenting with internally, and how AI could redefine workflows, usability testing, and even data portability across the web.

If you’re building WordPress products, this conversation is your chance to hear directly from Matt about the opportunities — and risks — of AI adoption. We’ll also take live questions, so bring your perspective and join the discussion about the future of WordPress and AI.

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In this episode, Zack sits down with Jack Arturo, founder of Very Good Plugins and WP Fusion to dig into the real-world impact of AI automations. We go beyond theory and talk about:

Whether you’re curious about saving hours each week, scaling your team’s capacity, or just trying to figure out what’s actually possible with today’s AI tools, this conversation will give you the clarity and inspiration you need!

In this episode of WP Product Talk, hosts Amber Hinds and Kaite Keith sit down with Ionut Neagu, founder of Themeisle to dive deep into the art and strategy of pricing your product based on its stage in the market. We explore why pricing is one of the most powerful levers you have to increase profitability—and how it can double as a smart marketing strategy. Ionut shares real-world examples, including how a shift in competing product pricing opened the door for Themeisle to position their Super Page Cache plugin to attract multi-site owners and boost adoption.

Whether you’re launching a new product, scaling an established one, or rethinking your pricing model, you’ll learn:

Listen to the episode for practical advice, candid stories, and actionable takeaways to help you make smarter pricing decisions that drive both profit and growth.

The conversation was a comprehensive discussion about the current state and future of WordPress block themes, featuring industry experts Brian Gardner (founder of

The discussion explored how the WordPress theme market has evolved from legacy PHP-based themes through page builders to the current block theme ecosystem, with particular focus on the challenges of adoption, developer experience issues, and market opportunities.

The conversation concluded with practical advice for newcomers: focus on vertical markets and specific niches rather than trying to build generic themes, and consider solving real-world problems that happen to use WordPress rather than building "WordPress themes" as the primary goal.

The discussion highlighted that while the block theme market is wide open for innovation, success requires understanding the new paradigm and targeting specific audiences with focused solutions.

In this episode of WP Product Talk, we’re joined by Elena Kartoshkina, Product Marketing Manager at Crocoblock, to explore one of the most powerful growth tools in a product business: the customer feedback loop.

Hosts Zack Katz and Amber Hinds will discuss with Elena how to capture feedback that matters, analyze it effectively, and translate it into features your customers will love.

Whether you’re a solo founder or part of a product team, you’ll learn how to build a continuous feedback process that fuels your roadmap, strengthens user loyalty, and drives sustainable growth.

Together with co-hosts Katie Keith and Matt Cromwell, they explore how WordPress product owners can adopt lessons from Shopify’s agency-first model to build premium, high-touch offerings without ballooning their support teams. If you're tired of chasing app store visibility and want to grow smarter, not just harder, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

Building a successful WordPress product isn’t just about writing great code; it’s about everything that happens behind the scenes. From customer support and email automation to licensing, analytics, and documentation, infrastructure decisions can make or break your business as it grows.

In this episode of WP Product Talk, hosts Matt Cromwell (StellarWP) and Zack Katz (GravityKit) are joined by Matt Batchelder (StellarWP) to unpack the tools and systems WordPress product owners rely on to run smooth, scalable businesses.

Selling globally sounds like a dream for WordPress product owners—but doing it well requires more than flipping a currency switch. In this WP Product Talk episode, Katie Keith and Zack Katz welcomed Steve Jones of Equalize Digital to unpack the real-world complexities of building for international sales. From translations and tax compliance to accessibility and currency display, this grounded and insightful conversation explored what it takes to scale responsibly and inclusively. If you’ve ever wondered whether translating your plugin or offering pricing in rupees is worth it, this episode will give you real examples, thoughtful debate, and some surprising conclusions.

What makes this discussion especially valuable is its no-fluff honesty. Steve, Katie, and Zack all shared behind-the-scenes experiments—some successful, others less so—that shaped how they now approach international markets. Whether you’re trying to meet European VAT laws, deciding whether AI translation is “good enough,” or just looking to avoid pitfalls with localization, this episode is a must-watch. It’s a refreshingly practical look at what it really means to build WordPress products for a global audience.

Is WordPress ready for its AI pivot? On July 2 at noon ET, join “AI + WP – The Future of WordPress” as Matt Cromwell and Amber Hinds sit down with James LePage, Head of the Core AI team at WordPress.org. We’ll explore why “embrace AI or fade away” isn’t hype—it’s the new survival rule.

Expect candid insights on plugin-first AI, revenue models, and concrete first steps you can ship in 30 days. If you build or sell WordPress products, this AI WordPress roadmap could be the difference between leading and lagging.