Paul is proud to have completed The Witcher 3 multiple times. In real life, He has a lovely wife and 2 awesome kids to play Fortnite with every day in lockdown. His little Cavapoo dog Ellie is his soulmate, and he has 3 cats and a chicken (sadly one of the chickens had to be put to sleep today so we're down to 1, but plan to get some fertilized bantam eggs for Mabel (surviving chicken) to hopefully get broody over (and hopefully not just eat). A design & UX expert, Paul has been working with WordPress for over 15 years but joined the community side of things in 2016 after attending his first WordPress meetup in Birmingham. Since then he's been involved in all sorts of things WordPress sharing insights on design, development in communities and videos, talking on Podcast interviews, on stage at agency events, WordPress meetups and more recently online summits - talking about WordPress development, UX and design. More recently Paul is probably better known for his talks in and around his journey through agency life and mental health struggles, and of course known as the co-host for THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR WORDPRESS PANEL SHOW (apparently right?) This Week in WordPress. Paul has an unhealthy admiration of Matt Medieros.  https://www.wpelevation.com/finding-success-and-maintaining-your-mental-health-with-paul-lacey/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgnEXOwF-uM

#571 WP-Tonic Show With Special Guest Paul Lacey

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Running A Successful Web Design, Marketing, and Development Agency In A Changing Market of 2024
Master the Art of Running a Web Design Agency in 2024's Evolving Market. Elevate Your Business with Cutting-Edge Insights.
Dive into the world of web design development in 2024 and learn to navigate a rapidly changing market confidently. Explore innovative approaches, best practices, and proven methodologies that will set your agency apart from competitors. Get ready to adapt, innovate, and succeed in an era of constant evolution. Don't miss out on this essential video for aspiring web design entrepreneurs.
With Special Guest Mark Szymanski
#1—Mark, Can you give the audience more detailed information on how you got into web design and became an agency owner?
#2—What have been one or two significant problems related to building your agency, and how did you overcome them?
#3 - What do you think of these leading competitors to WordPress?
- a - Wix Studio - https://www.wix.com/studio
- b -Squarespace Circle - https://www.squarespace.com/circle/
-c - Webflow - https://webflow.com/
-d- Duda - https://agencies.duda.co/
#4—What are your thoughts on Gutenberg, focusing on its usability for agency owners in the first half of 2024?
#5 - How will AI change web design in the next 18 months?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what essential piece of advice would you give yourself?
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Mark Szymanski
https://markjosephszymanski.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjszymanski/
@markjszymanski
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909 WP-Tonic Show: Running  A Successful  Web Design Development Agency In A Changing Market of 2024

Are You Looking To Build An iOS & Android App That Works With Your Website?
Transform your WordPress skills into a booming iOS & Android app development business.
With our engaging video presentation, embark on an exciting journey towards establishing a profitable iOS & Android app development venture within WordPress. Delve into practical insights on creating innovative apps that cater to diverse audiences while harnessing WordPress's flexibility as a foundation. Elevate your entrepreneurial aspirations by learning key strategies for growth and sustainability in this ever-evolving digital landscape. Start watching today.
With Special Guest Pietro Saccomani Founder of Mobiloud
https://www.mobiloud.com/
https://youtu.be/hzjCj50gUKw?si=mYPG5Ay2zid9xeEp
#1 - Pietro, can you outline how you got into tech and app development?
#2 - What was the foundation story behind MobiLoud, and what particular problem does it help solve?
#3—Pietro, you have extensive experience in the SaaS area. Can you give us some insights on a couple of mistakes you see startup founders make on a semi-regular basis?
#4—What have been some of the biggest obstacles you have faced in getting traction with MobiLoud?
#5 - How will AI change App development in the next 18 months?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what essential piece of advice would you give yourself?
 
Pietro Saccomani
https://www.mobiloud.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pietrosaccomani/

908 WP-Tonic Show: Building An iOS & Android App Development Business For WordPress

Don't miss out on this week's live discussion! Join us on Thursday as we delve into the newest WordPress and tech articles that have been making waves this month. Our stellar panel of regular and special guests, including Kevin Geary, will provide expert insights and opinions on these topics.
#1 - Surprising Tech Trends in WordPress and Beyond
https://wptavern.com/surprising-tech-trends-in-wordpress-and-beyond
#2 - ‘Even stronger’ than imagined: DOJ’s sweeping Apple lawsuit draws expert praise
The Department of Justice’s antitrust division has come into its own, having filed its third tech monopoly lawsuit in four years.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/22/24109033/doj-apple-antitrust-lawsuit-legal-expert-praise
3 - Cwicly Is Done – Here's What The Community Has To Say About It
https://goldpenguin.org/blog/cwicly-community-thoughts/
Louis
GenerateBlocks
#4 - Reddit, Self-Anointed ‘Front Page of the Internet,’ Soars in Wall Street Debut
https://time.com/6959099/reddit-ipo-stock-market-debut/
Trump’s social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions
Truth Social
https://apnews.com/article/trump-media-truth-social-spac-vote-841820869418c37ad7eed04f2af42854
#5 - Bluehost Announced New Cloud Hosting Built on WP Cloud
https://wptavern.com/bluehost-announced-new-cloud-hosting-built-on-wp-cloud
 
#6 - CSS-Tricks in Limbo: Chris Coyier Wants It Back and the Community Reacts
https://wp-content.co/css-tricks-in-limbo/
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Kevin Geary, Founder of Automatic CSS
https://automaticcss.com/
@thekevingeary
Our Regular Monthly Panel
Heather Wilde Renze
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/
@heathriel
Chris Badgett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/
@ChrisBadgett
Spencer Forman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/
@SpencerForman
Kurt von Ahnen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/
@KurtvonAhnen
@MananaNoMas

#907 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Live Round Table Show With Special Guest Kevin Geary

In this thought-provoking interview, we delve into why Russell Brunson's perspective on sales funnels might not be as foolproof as it seems. We dissect key points and offer alternative insights to challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding sales funnels.
With Special Guest Georgiana Laudi From Forget The Funnel Agency And The Best Selling Book "Forget The Funnel." https://forgetthefunnel.com/
#1 - Georgiana, what are the most significant misunderstandings companies make connected funnels and their growth strategies?
#2—Can you give a couple of tips on how web design freelancers and agencies can help their clients improve their websites and get better results for clients?
#3 - My most significant criticism of your book is linked to what Steve Jobs is quoted as saying.
“Some people say, "Give the customers what they want." But that's not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they will want before they do. I think Henry Ford once said, "If I'd asked customers what they wanted, they would have told me, 'A faster horse!'" People don't know what they want until you show it to them. That's why I never rely on market research. Our task is to read things not yet on the page.”
How would you respond to this criticism?
#4 - I wonder if you can give us one or two of the most suppressing responses that you have received connected to the launch of the book that you didn't expect?
#5 - How will AI change funnel-building in the next 18 months?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what key piece of advice would you give yourself?
Georgiana Laudi and her book "Forget The Funnel" - https://www.amazon.com/Forget-Funnel-Customer-Led-Predictable-Recurring/dp/B0C3FNS8JG
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906 WP-Tonic Show Why Russell Brunson is Wrong And Why So Many Sales Funnels Are Broken

Join us in exploring the future of the Gutenberg WordPress Project as we delve into whether it is fixable or on a semi-doomed path in 2024. Discover critical insights, expert opinions, and potential solutions that could shape the project's trajectory. Stay informed and be part of the discussion.
About Jamie Marsland
I've spent my career building online businesses and have held board level technical and commercial roles at private and publicly listed companies. Prior to founding Pootlepress, I was Managing Director of Pavilion Publishing Ltd and before that Chief Technical Officer of Documedia PLC. My YouTube channel is dedicated to helping people with WordPress and has now over 20,000 subscribers. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@jamiewp. Also, catch me on Twitter @pootlepress.I've spent my career building online businesses and have held board level technical and commercial roles at private and publicly listed companies. Prior to founding Pootlepress, I was Managing Director of Pavilion Publishing Ltd and before that Chief Technical Officer of Documedia PLC. My YouTube channel is dedicated to helping people with WordPress and has now over 20,000 subscribers. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@jamiewp. Also, catch me on Twitter @pootlepress.
 
#1—Jamie, can you give the viewers and listeners some more background information on how you got involved in web design and WordPress?
#2 - I think you would agree that the Gutenberg project is facing real challenges and needs to make real progress in 2024. What do you personally see as some of the biggest challenges that the project faces?
#3—If you were the head of the Gutenberg project, would there be two things you would try to fix immediately that would make the most significant difference to end users?
#4—Do you feel that too often, the fact that WordPress is a semi-open source project is used as an excuse for a lack of focus and effective project leadership and vision?
#5 - How will AI change WordPress and web design in the next 18 months?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what key piece of advice would you give yourself?
 
Pootlepress
https://www.pootlepress.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmarsland
@pootlepress

#571 WP-Tonic Show With Special Guest Paul Lacey

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