#684 WP-Tonic "This Week In WordPress & Tech" 15th of April, 2022 at 8:30 am PST
Every Friday at 8:30 am PST we host the WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & Tech round-table show where we discuss the latest WordPress and the general web news of the week. You can also watch the show LIVE on our WP-Tonic’s Facebook Group Page & YouTube channel.
This Weeks Special Guest is Rob Walling Co-Founder of TinySeed And The Popular Podcast - "Startups For The Rest Of Us" https://www.startupsfortherestofus.com/
This Week's Stories For Discussion
#1 - WordPress Contributors Host 6.0 Walkthrough
https://wptavern.com/wordpress-contributors-host-6-0-walkthrough
#2 - Shopify announces 10-for-1 stock split, proposes founder share for CEO
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/shopify-announces-10-1-stock-111812516.html
#3 - Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter in takeover attempt
https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23024905/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter
#4 - Another Theranos Trial Begins, This Time Without the Fanfare
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/technology/theranos-trial-balwani.html
#5 - Why American Teens Are So Sad
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/04/american-teens-sadness-depression-anxiety/629524/

#684 WP-Tonic "This Week In WordPress & Tech" 15th of April, 2022 at 8:30 am PST

WP-Tonic is a podcast for WordPress professionals and Bootstrap SaaS startup entrepreneurs or anybody looking to build a business online. 

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Special Guest Christian Taylor
How to Become a WordPress YouTube Influencer In 2024 Special Guest Christian Taylor
 
Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful WordPress YouTube influencer in 2024. Elevate your content and soar to stardom.
We are calling all aspiring influencers. Unleash your potential and become a sought-after WordPress expert on YouTube by tuning into our exclusive tutorial for 2024. Gain valuable insights on creating engaging content, optimizing videos for search engines, and fostering community engagement. Elevate your online presence today with our step-by-step guidance.
Special Guest Christian Taylor
#1—Christian, Can you give us a couple of key insights into your journey connected to trying to build a personal brand in 2024?
#2 - What are some critical things you have learned about building an audience on YouTube?
#3—Why do you still prefer WordPress over other website builders?
#4 - Can you tell us what common challenges the general public faces using WordPress in 2024?
#5 -Can you give us some info about your new Craylor Academy course (building a free WordPress site with Kadence)?
#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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Christian Taylor
ct@craylor.media
https://craylor.media/

#914 -  WP-Tonic Show: How to Become a WordPress YouTube Influencer In 2024

Growing a Personal Brand Online Successfully in 2024
With Special Guest Jason Barnard From Kalicube
The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs For Business
2024 Strategies: Learn how to grow your brand online effectively. Build credibility and attract a loyal audience today.
Are you ready to revolutionize your brand online in 2024? Dive into our comprehensive video packed with actionable advice and cutting-edge strategies for growth. Uncover how to build credibility, expand your reach, and solidify your digital footprint effectively. Take charge of your online presence now - click play on our video and embark on a transformative journey towards success.
#1 - Jason, what are some critical factors people need to understand to build a personal brand online in 2024?
#2 - What do you think people need to know about the Knowledge Panel on Google, and why do you feel this is one of the crucial events in search and SEO?
#3 - What is the three-step process to become a leading authority and influential person in your industry?
#4 - Tell us a couple of crucial things you want people to get from your book “The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business?”
#5 - How will AI change SEO and branding 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?
Jason Barnard - https://kalicube.com/

#913 -  WP-Tonic Show: Growing a Personal Brand Online  Successfully in 2024

Navigate the Evolving WordPress Arena with Confidence. Explore Cutting-edge Trends and Strategies for Success in Changing Markets.
Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities and challenges awaiting WordPress users in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Gain valuable insights into upcoming trends, best practices, and innovative strategies to help you thrive in this changing landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to WordPress, this video offers indispensable knowledge for confidently navigating the future.
 
We Discuss The Future of WordPress In a Changing Market
#1 - Matt, where would you say the WordPress professional community is generally connected to being optimistic or pessimistic about WordPress and the Gutenberg project at the beginning of the second quarter of 2024?
#2—Where do you personally see the major growth and opportunity areas in the WordPress development and product space?
#3—Nathalie Lussier recently announced the sale of AccessAlly to CaseProof (Chocolate Factory) and Syed Balkhi (Willy Wonka). Do you see any larger WordPress business trends that can be linked to this particular sale?
#4 - What is the long-term effect, in your opinion, if any, to the general WordPress community connected to its natural accessibility and equality aspirations being used and taken over by a small but influential group of extreme political dialogues?
#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 essential piece of advice would you give yourself?
 
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Matt Medeiros
https://thewpminute.com/
matt@thewpminute.com
@mattmedeiros
@gravityforms
 
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#912 -  WP-Tonic Show: Running: We Discuss The Future of WordPress In a Changing Market With Special Guest Matt Medeiros From The WP Minute Podcast & Gravity Forms

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.
This Month Special Guest Panelists Katie Keith & Mark Szymanski
#1 - Beeper Joins Automattic Family: A $125 Million Deal to Enhance Messaging Integration
https://wp-content.co/beeper-joins-automattic/
 
 
#2 - TikTok ‘ban’ passes in the House again, moving to the Senate in foreign aid package
https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/20/24135163/tiktok-ban-divest-bytedance-house-foreign-aid-package
#3 - Refund Requests on Renewals
https://twitter.com/KatieKeithBarn2/status/1780927506431848926
 
#4 - Discord CEO Jason Citron makes the case for a smaller, more private internet
https://www.theverge.com/24134914/discord-ceo-gaming-chat-teens-safety-moderation-decoder-interview
#5 - Elon Musk calls LinkedIn ‘Cringe’—Announces Competitor
https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2023/08/elon-musk-calls-linkedin-cringe-announces-competitor/
 
#6 - Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot goes electric
https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/17/boston-dynamics-atlas-humanoid-robot-goes-electric/
 
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This Month Special Guest Panelists Katie Keith & Mark Szymanski
 
Katie Keith
@KatieKeithBarn2
https://twitter.com/barn2plugins
Mark Szymanski
https://markjosephszymanski.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjszymanski/
@markjszymanski
 
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
 
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#911 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Live Round Table Show With Special Guest Katie Keith & Mark Szymanski

Join us as we chat with special guest Rich Tabor about the future of WordPress & Gutenberg. Discover cutting-edge insights and tips for your website.
Join us as we delve into the future of WordPress and Gutenberg with a special guest, Rich Tabor. Discover key insights, trends, and predictions in the ever-evolving website building and design world. Gain valuable knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in this informative discussion. Watch the video now: don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to learn from industry experts!
https://rich.blog/
@richard_tabor
#1—Rich, can you give the audience a more detailed description of your professional background and how you became involved with WordPress and UX design?
#2—Can you tell us some things related to Gutenberg that you are most excited about?
#3—Can you give us some insights into Gutenberg and WordPress that the general audience is probably unaware of?
#4—Regarding Gutenberg and UX design, are there areas that could be improved? If yes, what are these areas?
#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?

#684 WP-Tonic "This Week In WordPress & Tech" 15th of April, 2022 at 8:30 am PST

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