#672 WP-Tonic "This Week In WordPress & Tech" 4th of March, 2022 at 8:30 am PST
Special Guest Panelist Chris Badgett Joint Founder & CEO of LifterLMS https://lifterlms.com/
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 Week Stories For Discussion
#1 -Is WordPress Pushing Freelancers Away?
https://thewpminute.com/is-wordpress-pushing-freelancers-away/
#2 - The inside story of how Tumblr lost its way
https://mashable.com/article/how-tumblr-lost-its-way
 
#3 - WordPress Multisite Is Still a Valuable and Often Necessary Tool
https://wptavern.com/wordpress-multisite-is-still-a-valuable-and-often-necessary-tool#comments
 
#4 - Twitter maybe adding a built-in podcasts tab
https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/2/22958814/twitter-building-podcasts-tab-audio-spaces
#5 - We All Are Ukraine

#672 WP-Tonic "This Week In WordPress & Tech" 4th of March, 2022 at 8:30 am PST

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This Month's Special Guest Panelists Are David Risley And Jeff Chandler
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.
#1 - Shutterstock enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Envato for $245 million
The acquisition adds 650k subscribers to Shutterstock, more than doubling its subscriber base to 1.15 million.
https://wpbiz.dev/news/shutterstock-acquires-envato/
 
#2 - Google Set to Make Its Largest Acquisition Ever, Threatening Microsoft
Google parent Alphabet is reportedly making headway in its bid to acquire the $30 billion marketing software company HubSpot. That deal, which would be Google’s largest-ever acquisition, is part of the company’s strategy to compete with Microsoft in the cloud applications market.
https://gizmodo.com/google-acquisition-hubspot-rival-microsoft-cloud-market-1851499164
 
#3 - Convesio acquires Growmatik, a marketing automation SaaS platform
Growmatik is a Marketing Automation SaaS platform that is the choice of marketers and growth officers around the world to solve their biggest marketing automation challenges, as stated on their website. The acquisition enables Convesio to expand its market reach, particularly in the e-commerce space.
https://wpbiz.dev/news/convesio-acquires-growmatik/
 
#4 - Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds
Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are ubiquitous in the Great Lakes basin’s air, rain, atmosphere, and water, new peer-reviewed research shows.
Toxic PFAS - The Devil's Piss
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/18/pfas-great-lakes-basin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9GTa3a-tFo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8qGtEVh7oQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpobOQ54bWc
 
#5 - WordCamp Europe 2024 ( Torino, Italy)
Katie Keith
Matt Cromwell
Amber Hinds
 
 
#6 - Bubble.ai
Five years ago, Nvidia was a second-tier semiconductor company known for providing Call of Duty with better resolution.
https://www.profgalloway.com/bubble-ai/
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This Month Special Guest Panelists David Risley & Jeff Chandler
David Risley
https://www.davidrisley.com/
@davidrisley
Jeff Chandler
https://mindsize.com/
@jeffr0
 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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#916 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Live Round Table Show

Elementor Sleeping Donkey or Re-Woken Lion For 2024?
With Special Guest Ben Pines, Growth Lead @ Elementor
Unveiling Elementor's Strategy for 2024 - Elevate Your Website Game For 2024.
Join us as we delve into the future of Elementor and its exciting plans for 2024. Discover the innovative features, updates, and tools that will revolutionize website building with this popular WordPress plugin. Stay ahead of the curve by watching our in-depth discussion on what Elementor has in store for the upcoming year. Don't miss out - watch the video now to stay informed.

#915 -  WP-Tonic Show: Elementor Sleeping Donkey or Re-Woken Lion For 2024 With Special Guest Ben Pines Growth Lead @ Elementor

Special Guest Christian Taylor
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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

#672 WP-Tonic "This Week In WordPress & Tech" 4th of March, 2022 at 8:30 am PST

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