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Post Status PodcastsPost Status Draft — On Practicing Nonviolent Communication with Trainer Ian PeateyIn this podcast episode,Cory Miller interviews Ian Peatey, a seasoned trainer in nonviolent communication (NVC). Ian shares his journey with NVC and its profound impact on his life and work. He discusses the origins of NVC, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, and its emphasis on empathetic listening and honest self-expression. Ian and Cory, explore the challenges of emotional literacy and the importance of recognizing and expressing complex emotions nonviolently. They discuss the practical application of NVC in personal development, parenting, and business, highlighting the need for patience and supportive communities in practicing NVC. The episode underscores the transformative power o...2024-03-1552 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Draft - WordPress: A Deep Dive into Passion and Strife: Special Co-Hosted Episode w/ The WP MinuteIn this co-branded podcast episode, Cory Miller from Post Status and Matt Medeiros from WP Minute discuss the "WP drama" within the WordPress community, focusing on leadership challenges and the impact of internal conflicts. They share personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of civility and understanding towards leaders like Matt Mullenweg. They highlight the need to listen to diverse voices within the community, including agencies and businesses, and acknowledge external competition from other platforms. They stress the human aspect of leadership and community engagement, encouraging constructive dialogue and community contributions through platforms like Post Status and WP Minute....2024-01-3048 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Draft - Omnisend's Greg Zakowicz Discusses E-commerce Trends in Email Marketing, SMS, and Push NotificationsIn this podcast episode, Cory Miller welcomes Greg Zakowicz from Omnisen to discuss the effectiveness of various marketing channels such as email, SMS, and web push messages. They explore the increasing impact of SMS marketing, especially during peak shopping periods, and the growing trend of automation in marketing communications. Greg shares insights from Omnisen annual report, emphasizing the success of behavior-based automated messages in driving sales. They also discuss the simplicity of starting with SMS marketing and the potential of web push notifications. The episode concludes with an offer for Post Status listeners to try Omnisen and a reminder...2024-01-2647 min
Post Status PodcastsCory and Corey on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 3In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss marketing a WordPress plugin, focusing on the use of open graph data across different platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. They emphasize the importance of customizing images and content for specific pages and posts, and the value of rich content for SEO. They also discuss the use of a social previewer tool and the necessity of a default image for every URL. The conversation includes the significance of educating clients on updating their websites and the need for a strong online presence.Top Takeaways:Strategic Approach...2023-12-1556 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Draft – Roger Rosweide on Website as a ServiceIn this podcast episode, Cory Miller interviews Roger Rosweide, co-founder of WildCloud, shares his journey with WordPress and WildCloud, and introduces the concept of website as a service. He discusses how this model can provide pre-built, managed websites for a monthly subscription fee, benefiting agencies, marketers, business consultants, and individuals. Roger also explains how agencies can incorporate this model into their business and discusses pricing and packaging strategies for selling websites through WildCloud. He emphasizes the collaborative spirit of the WordPress community and the potential benefits of a WordPress website as a service for marketers. Cory and Roger also...2023-12-1559 min
Post Status PodcastsCory and Corey on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 2In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss the performance of their WordPress product, launched in October, during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They talk about their marketing strategies, including the importance of building a mailing list and repurposing content from a WordCamp talk. They also discuss their target audience and the potential of their product which helps implement open graph on WordPress websites. They plan to create a presentation showcasing the benefits of OMGIMG.Top Takeaways:Targeting Technical Audience: The focus of the discussion is on tailoring the presentation for a technical audience...2023-12-0842 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Draft - Interview with Amber Hinds on WordPress Web AccessibilityIn this podcast episode, Cory Miller interviews Amber Haynes, CEO of Equalize Digital, about the importance of accessibility in WordPress and web design. They discuss the recent award received by Equalize Digital for their Digital Accessibility Checker plugin, which audits WordPress websites for accessibility. Amber highlights the challenges faced by screen reader users and the increasing legal requirements for website accessibility. She also shares insights on the role of plugin developers in improving web accessibility and the competitive landscape of different platforms in terms of accessibility. The episode concludes with Amber discussing upcoming improvements to their plugin....2023-12-0834 min
Post Status PodcastsCory and Corey on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 1In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss plans for the second season of their show. They consider rebranding and focusing on marketing a WordPress product. They discuss potential topics such as selling and scaling a business, and the progress they've made with their WordPress product. They also discuss the importance of open graph data, optimizing images for SEO, and the value of simplicity in marketing a WordPress product. They plan to submit a talk to a WordCamp and provide tools to optimize content sharing. They also discuss upcoming product features and the importance of providing value...2023-12-011h 15
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 30In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller brainstorm marketing strategies for their upcoming WordPress product launch. They discuss the importance of creating engaging social media content, reaching out to potential customers, and leveraging partnerships with influencers. They also consider writing articles comparing their product with competitors to increase search traffic. Corey and Cory emphasize the need to share their journey, including their failures and successes, to attract a wider audience. They also reflect on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of celebrating wins and seeking support from others. The episode concludes with them expressing excitement for...2023-11-241h 10
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 29In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss their product launch strategy, including pricing and discount considerations for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They also talk about the importance of authenticity in business, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate their points. The conversation then shifts to sales and marketing, Corey and Cory reflect on their experiences and preferences. They explore the challenges of direct sales and the comfort of marketing, particularly for introverts. They also touch on the distinction between business and personal relationships, and the importance of setting boundaries.Top Takeaways:Strategic Shifts Around...2023-11-1759 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 27In this podcast episode, Corey Miller and Cory Maass discuss the development of their WordPress product. They talk about the recent updates, beta testing, and user feedback that have helped shape the product. They also discuss their marketing strategies, including the use of newsletters, ads, and an intro video. The duo also plans to offer an introductory rate and consider a Black Friday sale. They express gratitude for the feedback received and discuss the importance of reaching out to relevant communities for promotion. They conclude by agreeing to work together on upcoming plans.Top Takeaways:Soft...2023-10-2746 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 28In this podcast episode, Corey Miller and Cory Maass delve into the challenges and mindset required for entrepreneurship. They discuss the sacrifices, persistence, and a bit of luck needed to succeed, and how their drive to create has shaped their entrepreneurial journeys. They also explore the balance between work and personal life, the concept of success and retirement, and the importance of diversifying one's identity beyond work. The conversation also touches on the role of resilience, setting boundaries, and managing expectations in business. They conclude by emphasizing the significance of focus when starting something new.Top Takeaways:2023-10-271h 23
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Draft – Cory Miller with Marc Benzakein on MainWPIn this episode of Post Status Draft podcast, Cory Miller interviews Marc Benzakein, a member of the MainWP team. Marc explains that MainWP was created to manage affiliate marketing sites and prioritize privacy and security. They discuss MainWP's unique pricing model, offering a free version and a premium pro pack for advanced features. The Cory and Marc talk about the various extensions and plugins offered by MainWP, as well as the importance of reporting for agencies. They also discuss the improvements made to WordPress over the years and the significance of MainWP's ten-year anniversary. Marc recommends joining the MainWP...2023-10-2019 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 26In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss their progress in building presets and creating images for a project. They talk about the layout, formatting options, and design elements they are working on, including adding columns, background colors, and logos. They also discuss the idea of using excerpts, bulleted lists, and block quotes to enhance articles, as well as the importance of selecting the right OG image for social networks. They explore the potential of AI integration in automating image generation and improving workflow efficiency.Top Takeaways:Template-Based Design: The platform allows users to...2023-10-201h 10
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 25In this podcast episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss the progress and updates on their project. They talk about refactoring the app using React and the importance of simplifying the workflow and talking to customers to understand their needs. They also discuss their approach to building products and the importance of conviction and belief in their work. They touch on topics such as creating visually appealing images, using presets and templates, optimizing images for SEO, and the potential for AI-generated content. They also discuss the challenges and possibilities in marketing and accommodating different users. The episode ends with...2023-10-061h 21
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 24In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss their experience at WordCamp US and the challenges they faced in promoting their WordPress product. They talk about making changes to their homepage to provide clearer examples of open graph images. They also talk about the decision to refactor the code for their product to make it more extensible and user-friendly. They discuss the timeline for completing the work and adding presets to the product. They also mention receiving positive feedback and expressing excitement for the upcoming features.Top Takeaways:Importance of Refactoring: Corey Maass discusses...2023-09-2225 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 23In this episode, Corey Maass and Corey Miller discuss preparing for WordCamp US and the upcoming launch of their product, OMG IMG. They delve into the latest developments and features of OMG IMG, including the creation of OG images and watermarking, making the product more appealing to users. They explore the potential impact of their product, discussing creative use cases and showcasing its value in enhancing visual content on WordPress websites. They share their excitement about using WordCamp US as a platform to introduce OMG IMG to a broader audience. As they plan their approach, they touch on strategies...2023-09-1545 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 22In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss preparations for WordCampUS and designing business cards for the event. They receive feedback on their design and decide on a winning business card design that includes pricing information and a QR code. They also discuss the content and layout of their product's landing page, adding a coupon code and creating an intro video. They plan to create videos together at WordCampUS to promote their mailing list and discuss the importance of having tangible items like business cards to hand out. They also talk about showcasing their product in different devices...2023-09-0930 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 21In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss the progress with their product and plans for marketing. They mention ordering stickers and preparing for WordCamp US. They also talk about the importance of having a clear name for the plugin and creating a frictionless process for potential customers to sign up or make a purchase. They talk through their pitch and refine their messaging. They also brainstorm different ideas for promoting the product, such as creating unique business cards or flyers and offering branding and listing websites on a page. They also discuss the importance of having a...2023-09-011h 27
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 20In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller demonstrate and discuss the features of their OMG IMG plugin. They showcase how the plugin allows users to show or hide sections, customize settings, and create images for social media posts. They also address challenges related to layout and templates, including different image sizes and orientations. They talk about the appearance and customization options of the plugin, such as incorporating logos and avatars into posts. They mention the importance of branding and discuss potential improvements and future developments for the plugin.Top Takeaways:Iterative Development and Real-World...2023-08-2550 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 19In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass talk about their plan to launch the plug-in before WordCamp US. They also discuss offering a special package for early supporters, and different ways to promote their product, including newsletters, and social media. Next the talk about the features and functionality emphasizing the importance of simple and user-friendly designs. They set a plan to create a dedicated page for WordCamp US, record a video message, and rehearse their talk. Top Takeaways:Importance of Design and Templates: Highlighting the importance of dedicating time to craft eye-catching templates and the s...2023-08-1833 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Draft – What is Coaching & What Are Key Times to Have a Coach with Kelly GallagherEpisode Highlights:[00:00:00] The role of coaching and introduction of Kelly Gallagher-Cory introduces Kelly Gallagher as his professional coach and discusses their working relationship for four and a half years.[00:01:25] Kelly's background in business development and coaching training- Kelly shares her background in business development and her coaching journey, including her training and pursuit of a master's degree.[00:07:38] The difference between coaching and therapy, and the value of coaching for high achievers-Cory and Kelly discuss the definition of coaching, the distinction between coaching and therapy, and the importance of coaching for high achievers.[00:11:39] The distinction between therapy and coaching-Discussion...2023-08-0339 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 18Top Takeaways:Redefining Success and Goals: The idea of reevaluating one's definition of success. Instead of solely focusing on financial gain or external measures, there is a shift towards valuing the impact and value brought to others through one's work or personal projects. Success is viewed as creating something meaningful that brings joy or usefulness to users rather than solely pursuing monetary goals.Importance of Collaboration and Connection: The value of collaboration and building connections with like-minded individuals. The joy derived from hobbies or personal projects can be enhanced by sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and working together with...2023-06-2157 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 17Top Takeaways:Consider customer preferences. It is critical to understand customer preferences and needs when determining pricing plans. Exploring options, such as lifetime licenses and differentiating plans based on the number of sites, can help you strike a balance between value and affordability for customers.Seek feedback. Recognize the value of seeking feedback from others in relevant communities. Reach out for input and opinions. External perspectives can provide valuable insights and help refine your approach.Focus on website messaging and design. Acknowledge the importance of presenting information in a coherent and engaging manner. Consider using design elements to...2023-06-1558 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 16In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass explore the delicate balance between professionalism and creativity in branding and marketing. They also discuss the importance of incorporating feedback into the product development process, utilizing user testing and testimonials to refine features and continually improve. The impact of their collaborative efforts has led to clarity around the momentum of partnering can bring to the creative process.Top Takeaways:Balancing Professionalism and Creativity. The balance between professionalism and creativity in branding and marketing can be difficult. Even for playful, fun brands, there is a need to maintain a...2023-06-0949 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 15In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss their progress on a project related to image generation and sharing. They explore the use of Open Graph (OG) images, social media platforms, and the importance of consistent branding. They mention the need for a logo and discuss the design concept, leaning towards a fun and vibrant style. They also touch on website development, pricing, and marketing assets. The conversation revolves around simplifying the image generation process and creating a user-friendly product. Overall, they aim to finalize the project's features, branding, and logo to move forward with the launch.2023-06-0200 min
Post Status PodcastsThe WP Agency Journey with Anil Gupta of MultidotsIn this episode, Cory Miller interviews Anil Gupta, CEO of Multidots, about WordPress in the enterprise space. They discuss the importance of collaboration in WordPress, particularly for enterprises, and how tools like Multi Collab can address content creation needs. They also touch on the ongoing developments in Gutenberg and the significance of AI in content creation. Key takeaways include understanding the enterprise requirements, leveraging collaboration tools, engaging with the WordPress community, recognizing the impact of AI, and embracing the flexibility and power of the WordPress platform. Top Takeaways:Collaboration is crucial: We should recognize t...2023-06-0234 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 14In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss implementing an image-generation tool for content marketing. They explore the idea of creating templates for generating images that can be used in blog posts, social media, and other channels. The tool aims to enhance the visual appeal of content, highlight key quotes and summaries, and make sharing easier. They envision a workflow where marketers can quickly generate various image templates based on their content, ultimately improving their posts' overall presentation and value. Top Takeaways:Continuous Learning: The WordPress ecosystem constantly evolves, so staying updated with t...2023-05-2357 min
Post Status PodcastsThe WP Agency Journey with Sheryle Gillihan of Cause LabsIn this episode, Sheryle Gillian, co-owner and CEO of CauseLabs, shares her journey and the evolution of her purpose-driven web agency with Cory Miller. She discusses how her personal journey led her to prioritize making a difference through her work. Sheryle emphasizes the shift towards sustainable digital stewardship and the role of WordPress in helping businesses adapt and evolve over time. She encourages WordPress professionals to embrace the open-source ethos, attend WordCamps, and use technology as a force for good. Sheryle's story highlights the importance of purpose-driven work and the power of community in the WordPress ecosystem. 2023-05-1744 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 13In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss the importance of OG (Open Graph) images for social media sharing and branding in WordPress. They highlight the benefits of using OG image templates to create visually appealing and professional content. They also emphasize the need for WordPress professionals to offer variety and customization options to cater to different client needs. Cory and Corey suggest considering pricing models and beta-testing strategies to determine market value and gather feedback. This episode provides valuable insights for WordPress professionals seeking to enhance their services and deliver impactful OG image solutions. 2023-05-1730 min
Post Status PodcastsThe WP Agency Journey with Bet Hannon of AccessiCartThis episode features Bet Hannon, agency owner of AccessiCart, which specializes in accessibility for websites, particularly e-commerce sites. Bet talks with Cory Miller about the significance of accessibility, the agency's focus and niche, and tips for starting a business. Bet shares their journey in starting their business and how they became interested in accessibility. This interview emphasizes the importance of considering accessibility as a crucial aspect of user experience optimization and the benefits of providing transcripts for videos and podcasts. AccessiCart is currently experimenting with productized services for accessibility and remediation.Top TakeawaysEmbrace Accessibility: Accessibility...2023-05-1242 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 12Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. They discuss the current state of WordPress, its future, and what it means for WordPress professionals. Discover the top takeaways for developers, designers, and business owners in the WordPress ecosystem. Expect to gain insights on navigating the evolving WordPress landscape and staying ahead of the game.Top Takeaways:-Adapt and Upskill. The WordPress ecosystem is vast and constantly evolving. This growth brings challenges, such as increased competition and the need for WordPress professionals to continuously adapt and upskill to stay relevant...2023-05-051h 02
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 11In this episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller move from personal to professional. They offer impactful transparency, from discussing the importance of website speed, user experience, and SEO to practicing mindfulness and finding balance. They share insights on optimizing WordPress websites for performance, including hosting, caching, and image optimization tips. They also discuss the role of content in driving traffic and engagement, as well as strategies for leveraging social media to grow an online presence. Top Takeaways:Imposter Syndrome. Imposter syndrome is very common among people who work in tech, and it's important to a...2023-04-271h 35
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 10In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss the future of WordPress. From the adoption of the block editor to the rise of headless WordPress, they consider the impact on the growing WordPress community. Gain insights on how WordPress professionals can stay ahead of the curve, the importance of keeping up with the latest updates and developments in the WordPress ecosystem, and the significance of fostering a strong and supportive community. This is an honest and hopeful look at the current and future state of WordPress. Top Takeaways:Keep up with the latest W...2023-04-201h 24
Post Status PodcastsJesse Friedman on raising the WP hosting standard across the industry with WP.cloudCory Miller is joined by Jess Friedman from WP Cloud discuss how hosting companies can improve their infrastructure and services to provide better performance and reliability to their customers. They also dive into the importance of customer support, the benefits of using managed hosting services, the ethics of data collection, and more. The experience and expertise offered are sure to inspire you to increase your standards of service. Top Takeaways:Outsourcing Infrastructure. WordPress hosting companies can benefit from outsourcing their infrastructure to specialized providers such as WP Cloud. This can free up their customer s...2023-04-1940 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 9In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass share their insights and experience about the challenges of finding the right balance between simplicity and complexity and the importance of testing and documentation. They also share their personal stories of how they got started with WordPress and how their experiences have shaped their approach to plugin development. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in developing WordPress plugins, especially if you are looking to improve your development process and create more user-friendly plugins.Top Takeaways:Building a successful plugin requires a deep understanding of user needs...2023-04-1355 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 8As Corey Maass and Cory Miller move further into their experience of launching a WordPress product in public, they delve into the insights they’ve gained and the obstacles they are facing. Listen to their perspectives on building a community around the product, overcoming challenges, handling feedback, and implementing effective marketing strategies.Top TakeawaysThe impact of technology on personal and professional lives: Technology has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, from communication and information access to work and productivity. This brings about the benefits and challenges of living in a digitally connected world, including privacy, cy...2023-04-061h 27
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 7Learn from Corey Maass, the go-to on WordPress product design topics, and Cory Miller, a master on the business of WordPress. They discuss finding the balance in the small and big pictures of product development, highlighting the process of trial and error.Top TakeawaysCourage Under Fire. After what feels like a miserable failure, it’s vital to keep trudging forward. Great product design takes time to build and grow in the space you are putting it into. Keeping your passion alive and remaining consistent in your efforts will eventually lead you to success.The Impact of...2023-03-3059 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 6Learn from Corey Maass, a master of WordPress plugins and apps, and Cory Miller, a marketing, business, and WordPress experience guru. The two discuss the intimacies of partnering on a product and how solopreneurs can benefit from support. Top Takeaways:The Value of Partnerships. Starting a business can be a lonely experience. Having someone to bounce ideas off, talk through tough subjects with, and celebrate successes with makes a significant difference. Having that collaborative support system can make managing a business more enjoyable and streamlined, which is a huge benefit, especially for startups and s...2023-03-2335 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Live – The Right Approach to WordPress AccessibilityThe talented team from Modern Tribe joined Cory Miller for this critical discussion about accessibility in WordPress. They highlight accessibility as a non-negotiable aspect of web development and provide guidance for leaders, developers, and designers to ensure your websites are accessible to all people.Top Takeaways:Why Value Accessibility? Accessibility ensures all people have access to the things we create. It can’t be an afterthought or something for the web dev team to figure out. It must drive the entire creative process and serve as an anchor to ground our teams and our work.Requirement vs...2023-03-151h 32
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 5As the development of Crop.Express continues, Cory Miller and Corey Maass continue to gain clarity on what is needed for their product to succeed. They discuss features and integration, free vs. paid versions, ensuring compatibility, and more, as they fold in their experience, expertise, and gathered feedback into the future strategy of their product business.Top Takeaways:Cultivating empathy is important for developers. It's essential to understand the needs of different users, particularly those who are not very tech-savvy or who come from different cultural backgrounds. Empathy helps create products that are more user-friendly and...2023-03-151h 22
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 4In this episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller focus on preparing Crop.Express for launch. They discuss building launch assets, utilizing a freemium model as a path toward a premium product, and future possibilities.Top Takeaways:Value of a Soft Launch. This is a great way to test the waters and get initial feedback. If you utilize a soft launch, you need to be willing to make changes and improvements based on that feedback before you fully launch.Building a Sustainable Premium Product. Start by setting up a basic website and integration to attract customers. Establishing...2023-03-101h 31
Post Status PodcastsInterview With Product Lead Brandon Dove Of Pixel JarBrandon Dove, co-founder of Pixel Jar, joins Cory Miller to discuss his WordPress plugin, AdSanity Plugin. They dive into the nuance of advertising, evaluate the benefits of free and paid plugins, and talk through the challenges and opportunities available to agencies who invest in product development while providing other services. Top Takeaways:Recurring Product Revenue. While it can be challenging for an agency to balance custom service work with product development, having a product that generates recurring revenue can provide a cushion and diversify the overall business revenue. AdSanity is a successful example of t...2023-03-1025 min
Post Status PodcastsBrian Gardner On WordPress Now And Today, Talking Design And Workflows, Full Site Editing, Gutenberg And BeyondBrian Gardner initially found WordPress as a blogger. His journey led him to found Studio Press which eventually became part of WPEngine. Brian and Cory flashback into what was and lean into the potential future of WordPress.Top Takeaways:Workflow Education. Getting adoption for workflows can be challenging. Agencies may resist changes to their workflow even if the change may bring significant benefits. Investing in education is key. Contributing to WordPress education by testing things and hosting workshops and demonstrations can ensure the project as a whole succeeds.Scaling is the Safety of WordPress. Many of...2023-03-0348 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 3In this episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller share the results of submitting their WordPress plugin, Crop.Express to the repo. As they continue to build their product live, they develop branding, messaging, and strategy to validate their business and cultivate an audience.Top Takeaways:Expanding Outwards. Repo offers inherent discoverability for WordPress products, but cultivating broader awareness is necessary for a product to succeed. Creating brand assets, a website, and a newsletter create conduits for growth.Feel Out Your Brand. Be cautious not to box yourself in with branding. Consider what feeling you want people...2023-03-031h 23
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 2In this episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller share their initial version or MVP of the product they are building, Crop.Express. Together they work through enhancing UX, selecting the right business model, crafting marketing messages, and more.Top Takeaways:Work Out the Workflow. You will teach people how to use your product with demos or tutorials. While you want to make adjustments to improve UX, you don’t want to constantly change the workflows for your product. Being thoughtful on the front end can result in better usability and less change.Business Models. Building a pro...2023-02-241h 11
Post Status PodcastsInterview With Product Lead Mark Westguard Of WS FormLearn from Mark Westguard, founder of WS Form, a powerful, next-generation WordPress form plugin. Mark and Cory discuss how AI is starting to integrate into the world of WordPress and how the WP Form software is leveraging its power. Top Takeaways:Harnessing the Power of Open AI. The possibilities are endless with the revolution of AI as an open-source tool. Making the most of its capabilities allows WordPress users to create more intuitive and integrated content, like better fields and options in WordPress forms.Create, Edit, Moderate. AI should be seen as an assistant working alongside y...2023-02-2324 min
Post Status PodcastsProduct People Arnas Donauskas, Web Hosting Product Owner at Hostinger — Post Status Draft 141In this episode, Cory Miller and Arnas Donauskas, Web Hosting Product Owner at Hostinger, talk about what it means to truly value customer obsession. This core value has shaped Arnas’ career path, from his roots in customer service to creating products to provide simple website restoration and security for principal vulnerabilities.Top Takeaways:Customer Obsession. Users are facing daily challenges that need real-time solutions. Think about their problems. Value their feedback. Sometimes clients are limited because we haven’t kept up with the speed of evolving technology. Approaching things from a user perspective to prioritize and b...2023-02-1733 min
Post Status PodcastsInterview With Product Lead Vova Feldman Of Freemius — Post Status Draft 139Learn from the owner of Freemius, Vova Feldman, as he talks with Cory Miller about the opportunities for indie developers, how to best bring products into the industry, the importance of community, and more.Top Takeaways:Living in an Open Source Ecosystem. Developers don’t need to reinvent the wheel. With such a large ecosystem of products, finding a secret niche spot to develop your product isn’t always the best or even attainable solution. Doing something better than the next company is sometimes all it takes for great success.The David and Goliath Struggle. It’s obvio...2023-02-1041 min
Post Status PodcastsThe WP Agency Journey With Mario Peshev Of DevriX — Post Status Draft 138Mario Peshev had an interest in technology from childhood. After working as a software developer, he transitioned into WordPress and founded his own agency, DevriX. They coined the term “WordPress retainer.” It is the mantra fueling their operations and one they hope other agencies will adopt. He joins Cory Miller to dive deep into the how and why of WordPress retainers, sharing his experience and his hopes for the future of WordPress.Top Takeaways:WordPress Retainers: Business doesn’t have to be feast or famine. Several other industries utilize retainers because they provide consistent revenue and secure...2023-01-2645 min
Post Status PodcastsCorey & Cory Launch a WordPress Product Live - Session 1In this episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss the origin of the WordPress product they are creating. Together they explore the benefits of partnership, the challenges of being a creator, and what it takes to build viable solutions. This is only the beginning of their process and partnership, but it’s loaded with experience and insight from the journeys they have had within WordPress that brought them to this moment, as well as takeaways they’ve discovered with their new undertaking.Top Takeaways:The Power of Partnering: Many entrepreneurs aren’t interested in partnership. But they c...2023-01-201h 14
Post Status PodcastsInterview With Product Lead Tiffany Bridge At NexcessTiffany Bridge has been working in WordPress almost since the beginning of WordPress. She is the Product Manager for WordPress eCommerce at Nexcess and talks with Cory Miller about their hosting services and products, specifically highlighting the benefits and capabilities of Store Builder. They dive into optimizing UX in WordPress, the benefits of open source, and more.Top Takeaways:WooCommerce Simplified with Store Builder. As you know, WordPress and WooCommerce love to hide settings in layers of menus. Nexcess saw the struggles people had in trying to set up eCommerce sites and created StoreBuilder as an...2023-01-1943 min
Post Status PodcastsOn OpenAI And WordPress With Jannis Thuemmig Of WP WebhooksIn this episode, Jannis Thuemmig, serial entrepreneur and founder of WP Webhooks, dives into the world of automation and Open AI with Cory Miller. Together they look at what is currently possible within the world of integration and automation within WordPress. Then they lean into what is unfolding as Open AI finds its way into the mainstream and discuss what this might mean for the WordPress community.Top Takeaways:Integrations & Automations to Save Time: Everyone is in need of some kind of automation. Our main goal is to save time by creating automations wherever there are...2023-01-1235 min
Post Status PodcastsSupport Inclusion in Tech with Winstina Hughes — Post Status Draft 136Winstina Hughes is a long-term community member and organizer within WordPress. She joins Cory Miller to discuss Support Inclusion in Tech, an effort to increase representation of minority and underrepresented speakers at WordCamp by providing needed financial support. This offers everyone in the WordPress community the chance to share their expertise and to contribute resources, so everyone has the opportunity to engage.Top Takeaways:Creativity is our common bond.: WordPress is the playground where we all came to tinker and build for fun or business. It is the software magic where we discover what new things w...2023-01-0749 min
Post Status PodcastsOn The Fediverse, WordPress, And Activity Pub With Matthias Pfefferle — Post Status Draft 135In this episode, Cory Miller talks with Matthias Pfefferle, creator of Activity Pub, about the growing potential for decentralization through innovation within WordPress. Current social networks have stripped creators of agency and power. The threat has been more acutely felt with the recent transitions within Twitter. Recognizing what is at stake and moving towards innovation could not only create needed solutions but could also propel the future of WordPress.Top Takeaways:Decentralization: So much of the power of WordPress is rooted in decentralization. The silos created by social media platforms leave users without agency. The potential...2023-01-0759 min
Post Status PodcastsThe WP Agency Journey with Krissie VandeNoord of North UX — Post Status Draft 134Cory Miller is joined by North UX founder, Krissie VandeNoord to discuss her journey of agency ownership. Their work contributes to the businesses they serve, winning big and experiencing new levels of growth from the unique solutions they bring. From hearing about her background as a natural problem solver to her experiences engaging client needs with creative solutions, you will be inspired to break through limitations into the land of possibility.Top Takeaways:Building for Nuance: North UX likes to hone in on what makes a business really unique and find solutions to highlight those things...2022-12-1537 min
Post Status PodcastsThe WP Agency Journey with D’nelle Dowis of Berry Interesting Productions — Post Status Draft 132In this episode of Post Status Draft, Cory is joined by D'nelle Dowis, CEO of Berry Interesting Productions. She and her husband have worked in WordPress for over a decade and run a small, consultative agency. D'nelle shares truly helpful insights about centering relationships in work and life. From being invested in clients for the long haul to being intentionally curious about knowing others and how they spend their days, D'nelle invites us to let connection be the fuel that informs and inspires who we are and how we work.Top Takeaways:Build Long-Term Client Relationships: Bui...2022-12-0935 min
Post Status PodcastsWordPress in the Long View with James Farmer — Post Status Draft 129In this episode of Post Status Draft, Cory is joined by James Farmer, CEO of Incsub, WPMU DEV, CampusPress, and Edublogs. James’ WordPress story goes all the way back to his launch of the first hosted WordPress multisite blogging platform — just a few days ahead of WordPress.com. Edublogs currently hosts millions of students’ and educators’ blogs. James talks about successes and failures, his views on Gutenberg, and how he stays competitive with Squarespace. Cory brings up the WordPress.org active install data question and gets James’ take on how he’d like to see it re-emerge with greater value for pl...2022-11-1152 min
Post Status PodcastsWordCamp US San Diego 2022 Experiences — Post Status Draft 124There's always new people coming in, being embraced and accepted, [and being] shown the wayCory MillerIn this episode, Cory and Michelle talk about their takeaways from WordCamp US. The Post Status Huddle ahead of the conference was a great experience for them and many Post Status members. Michelle explains her experience with some accessibility challenges. Cory stresses the need for empathy and awareness about these issues. What everyone agrees on: we love getting together as a community! WordPress is an industry, and it is people. The people come first. Cory also talks about...2022-09-1640 min
Post Status PodcastsRichard Midson on Podcasting and WordPressRichard Midson is a podcaster, techie, public relations officer, as well as a journalism and communications veteran now working at Automattic. Richard sat down with Post Status Publisher Cory Miller during WordCamp Europe 2022 to talk about the future of podcasting and the opportunities for WordPress as a podcasting platform.🙏 Sponsor: PagelyTop-Tier Managed WordPress hosting solutions for Enterprise, the Public Sector, and Media companies. We invented Managed WordPress and we never stopped raising the bar. Expect Extraordinary!🔗 Mentioned in the show:Cory Miller (Twitter)Craig Hewitt (Twitter)Castos (Twitter) The Pos...2022-06-1718 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt — Post Status from 2021 to 2022"In 2022 at Post Status... we will be together and make the most of our online experiences." —Cory MillerIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David and Cory chat about the key events for Post Status in 2021, including Cory's acquisition of Post Status from Brian in May, StellarWP's sponsorship of Post Status Slack to go pro, and the acquisition tracker. Cory also explains how his understanding of Post Status has changed since acquiring it.Also: David and Cory also discuss what they hope Post Status can become in early 2022.Every week Post Status Ex...2022-01-0723 min
Post Status Podcasts2021 End of Year Member Huddle — Cory Miller on Post Status LiveCory leads the first Post Status Year-End Member Huddle — on Zoom. It’s a mix of news about the year ahead for Post Status members, discussion, a year-end exercise for you, and some laughs over the best ugly sweater contest.🙏 Sponsor: PagelyYou need durable Managed WordPress Hosting for all your mission-critical sites. Pagely offers managed DevOps and a flexible stack with the same enterprise-level support to all its customers. Peace of mind starts with Pagely. Try it today!
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Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt — In Person For State of the Word"I believe our community can make significant contributions to Gutenberg and the Block Editor." —Cory MillerIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory shares his experience among the 30+ individuals who attended the State of the Word in New York in person. David and Cory talk about how Matt presented himself, his views on the necessary ratio of community contributions to open source projects, Five for the Future, the next generation of leaders, and what it means to give back to the community and WordPress core.Also: Cory hints at what Post Status will be do...2021-12-2334 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 34) — Developer Overload: Physical and Mental Health"I prioritized my mental health over my physical health until I realized it was all the same thing."In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David chats with Cory about taking care of your physical and mental health and how these factor into "Developer Overload." Far too often (especially younger) professionals do not prioritize their health so they can work or do more in a day — until it comes back to bite them.Also: David shares that getting up early in the morning works for him and encourages people who have a hard time managing th...2021-11-2515 min
Post Status PodcastsLegend of The Headless WebsiteWhat is a “headless” WordPress site? Is it a good option for you? What does headless WordPress offer in speed, security, and scalability?It's a haunting but educational tale with Brad Williams, Lisa Sabin-Wilson, Greg Rickaby, and Amor Kumar as they join host Cory Miller to talk about headless WordPress.Topics:What is a Headless WordPress Website?Considerations when deciding if Headless is a good approach for you.Learn how a Headless approach can be faster, more secure, and more scalable.Supporting advanced functionality like contact forms and user input.Recommended tools, hosting providers, and...2021-11-0954 min
Post Status PodcastsBusiness Names, DBAs, and Trademarks with Nellie AkalpNellie Akalp joined Cory Miller to discuss trademarks and DBAs for small businesses. Nellie has dedicated her career to helping other entrepreneurs and business professionals succeed at business ownership. Nellie previously discussed expanding your business to another state. Business owners and freelancers will benefit from these live presentations and discussions where audience participation is encouraged.Nellie is a business expert, professional speaker, published author, and mother to four amazing kids. As CEO and Co-Founder of CorpNet.com, she has helped more than half a million small businesses and licensed professionals get their businesses and clients off the...2021-11-051h 00
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 30) — Does WordPress Need To Have A Superior Writing Experience?"The tragedy of life is what dies inside a person while they live." — Albert SchweitzerIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory and David discuss some recent conversations in the WordPress community: Is the WordPress writing experience bad for "serious writers?" Does WordPress have to excel in this area, or is it fine to have third-party writing tools that feed into WordPress? Automattic acquired Day One for a reason. Tumblr might end up getting a WordPress.com writing-and-admin experience makeover.Also don't forget: Posting content on a regular basis is a good skill to pr...2021-10-2923 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 29) — Better Way To Support Customers"If you're a founder of a company go through your own customer experience yourself — with your own eyes."In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory and David talk about their best and worst support experiences as customers. If you are a freelancer or small agency and your ability to deal with support issues from customers isn't working, then that's a sign of something broken in your workflow. Companies should try to be more proactive and helpful to customers even if they can't help them immediately or solve all their problems.Also don't forget: We're al...2021-10-2230 min
Post Status PodcastsMembership and Courses With Sean McCabeCory Miller talks with Sean McCabe, CEO of Seanwes Media. While it’s likely never been easier to sell courses for an audience (especially if you are using a system like WordPress), what hasn’t changed — according to Sean — is the marketing and the validation of what you are marketing, how you are marketing it, and how you are pricing it. Sean shares his perspectives on these permanent problems, outlining what has and hasn’t worked for him. Sean also shares his thoughts on what comes first — the community, the courses, or both. This is a must-listen for anyone with a membe...2021-10-2159 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 28) — A WordPress Core Performance Team?"If plugin authors were better educated maybe they would make some different choices."In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory and David talk about WordPress's reputation relative to its performance. This discussion unfolds in light of a new proposal for a Performance Team for WordPress core. What should happen to improve the WordPress experience (for both the user and for search engines) on the front-end and the admin experience as well? Education? Notifications to the user?Also covered in this episode: We are formally announcing the existence of the new Post Status homepage, which...2021-10-1528 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 27) — CaboPress and Owning Your Own Content (For Some)"While WordPress does democratize publishing there are people today that can't take advantage of that."In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory comes back freshly tanned from CaboPress to share his experiences and one big takeaway point that everyone can appreciate. David brings up how Facebook's outage this week made him start to give pause before quipping on Twitter about "owning your own content." He asks if or how WordPress and the open web can help the people for whom Facebook is the internet.Also covered in this episode: A shout out to WordCamp...2021-10-0820 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 26) — WordPress Acquisition Overload Syndrome (W.A.O.S)"Remember to put people before software and community before code."In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David and Cory recover from an overwhelming week of acquisition news in the WordPress space. Four well-known WordPress companies announced acquisitions almost back-to-back. Next, Cory notes Michelle Frechette's article on Post Status about the challenging and difficult choices some employees of newly acquired companies may have to make.Also covered in this episode: David shares what has (and hasn't) changed in the WordPress space in terms of business and opportunities. Then he considers the possible ways developers can...2021-09-2427 min
Post Status PodcastsPippin Williamson on Awesome Motive Acquiring Sandhills DevelopmentAwesome Motive Acquires Sandhills DevelopmentPost Status CEO Cory Miller chats with Pippin Williamson, the Founder and Managing Director of Sandhills Development, about Awesome Motive's acquisition of his company. Pippin announced today that Awesome Motive has acquired his company — their whole team and plugin portfolio: Easy Digital Downloads, AffiliateWP, Sugar Calendar, WP Simple Pay, and the Payouts Service. Syed Balkhi, Founder and CEO of Awesome Motive, outlines the commercial plugins and notes the deal includes several free plugins as well. From Sandhills, Chris Klosowski, Andrew Munro, and Phil Derksen will be joining Awesome Motive as par...2021-09-2341 min
Post Status PodcastsChris Lema on Liquid Web Acquiring LearnDashChris Lema talks about the latest WordPress acquisition: LearnDash is joining Liquid Web. Will it become the leading LMS turnkey solution?Post Status CEO Cory Miller chats with Chris Lema, Vice President of Products at Liquid Web, about Liquid Web's acquisition of LearnDash. LearnDash will join Liquid Web's StellarWP brand, and Chris will step in as the General Manager of LearnDash.It's been a boom time in recent years for edutech companies. As the online learning leader in the WordPress space with their Learning Management System (LMS) plugin for WordPress — which comes with a whole ec...2021-09-2134 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 25) — Doing "The Right Thing" & MailChimp Acquisition Thoughts“When it comes to the entrepreneurial journey - the highest highs and the lowest lows are always people.”In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David and Cory first discuss how hard it is to do "the right thing" and potentially dealing with tough and negative feedback as a result. How does an entrepreneur prepare for "roller coaster" times — especially if the ride is heading down? What should you keep in mind? Cory shares an iThemes experience in response.Also covered in this episode: Cory and David talk about the $12 billion acquisition of MailChimp by Intuit...2021-09-1628 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 24) — Entrepreneurial Resilience: Relying On Others"A crisis can either build you or break you."In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David and Cory reflect on a tough question: What can help WordPress professionals weather the storm of being an entrepreneur in challenging times? Cory shares four types of people who can offer support in their own unique ways: spouses, counselors, coaches, and colleagues. It's important that you find the right combination of people and connections that works best for you.Also covered in this episode: Cory and David thank their spouses and will later share the timestamps of the...2021-09-1016 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 23) — Farewell To Andrea, But Not The Classic EditorNew hires to Post Status and an acqui-hire for Automattic.In this episode, David and Cory talk about recent news from all corners of the WordPress community. First, they share how they will miss Andrea Middleton — who is taking a great new opportunity at Reddit after 10 years of full-time work on the WordPress open source project. Next, they talk about why keeping the Classic Editor plugin officially supported makes sense, and how the Frontity acquisition by Automattic can be viewed as an acquihire to advance Gutenberg's development.Also covered in this episode: Cory and David we...2021-09-0318 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 22) — Dealing With Developer Overload: OrganzationWe Can Be Organized In How We Multitask.In this episode, David and Cory have a conversation about another way to prevent Developer Overload: organization. Cory shares how he benefited from a mentor, while David feels that documentation, commenting code, and following some best practices can help reduce anxiety overall — if you can convince yourself to adopt new habits. This show is worth a listen just for Cory's "going on a hike" metaphor.Also covered in this episode: Cory encourages David to take the Kolbe A Index test.Browse our archives, and don’t fo...2021-08-2830 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 21) — Dealing With Developer Overload: FocusAvoiding ego, reinventing the wheel, and shiny objects.In this episode, David and Cory discuss Developer Overload, which David defines as what happens when "when you receive too much information and are unable to process it, resulting in negative responses and unhealthy effects." David shares tips on how developers can focus on what to pay serious attention to, how to avoid creating more work for themselves, how to increase focus, and what project managers can do to help.Also covered in this episode: "As developers we often bite off more than we can chew... we...2021-08-1924 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 20) — Yoast Acquired, Businesses Need To Allow More PlayAllowing time to goof off or pursuing a passion improves team connections.Professor Jane Dutton from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business suggests "four ways to build high-quality workplace connections" — respectful engagement, support, trust — and play. Play is what Cory and David focus on in this episode — why should companies set aside time to explore, goof off, or entertain each other with no particular outcome in mind?Also covered in this episode: Only an hour before recording this, Yoast announced it is being acquired by Newfold Digital — formerly known at least in part as En...2021-08-1321 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 18) — Is Growth Of Active Plugin Installs On The Decline? 📉Many plugins in the WordPress.org repository have shown a significant drop in active install growth this year.In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller focus on a blog post David published on July 23rd on Post Status entitled "Is The Growth Of Active Installs of WordPress Plugins Declining in 2021?" Since about May or early June, the overall trends for some of the most popular and well-known plugins’ “active install growth” (as reported by WordPress.org) are pointing generally downward — their growth is in decline.Also covered in this episode: Cory sha...2021-07-3020 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 17) — Acquisition Tracker, WordPress 5.8, #ClickPublishAcquisitions in the WordPress space, WordPress 5.8, WordFest Live, Elementor is 5, and #ClickPublishIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller chat about how the new Post Status Acquisition Tracker is a window into significant moments and trends in WordPress history. With WordPress 5.8 released this week, it will be interesting to see how theme developers react and adapt to it in the coming months and years. It seems some people aren't happy about a certain change to the Media Library.Also covered in this episode: On the eve of WordFest 2021, David notes...2021-07-2323 minPost Status PodcastsCraig Hewitt on Castos' Latest Fundraising and Expansion of Private PodcastingCastos is a WordPress-powered podcast hosting provider with roots in the open-source community through their Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress. They recently announced a $756K pre-seed funding round from a number of companies, including Automattic and Yoast SEO.Cory Miller sat down with Castos CEO Craig Hewitt to talk about this move and how Castos is eager to expand its services in the private podcasting market.⚠️ CORRECTION:In the audio recording, a $756 Million figure was mistakenly given. Castos has raised $756 thousand in investor funding.🔗 Mentioned in the show:Cory Miller...2021-07-0742 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 14) — Starting Your "Next Chapter" ProjectTake 10% of your time, energy, and even money and start investing it systematically in a “Next Chapter” project.In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller talk about how to build a "career raft" for yourself — something Cory wishes he did when he sold iThemes and went looking for new ventures. Cory explains how to identify what might be a good fit for your "next chapter" project and how to maintain your motivation, whether you are a developer, marketer, or entrepreneur.Also covered in this episode: Cory and David congratulate James Laws a...2021-07-0225 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 13) — WordPress Economy Study, Trying Gutenberg Again$635.5 billion by the end of 2021?In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory Miller and David Bisset briefly touch on two more acquisitions this week — one involving Extendify and another by Automattic. Cory and David review some highlights from WP Engine's recent report on the WordPress economy. WP Engine estimates the WordPress market generated more than half a trillion dollars (USD) in 2020. They expect the market to grow to $635.5 billion by the end of 2021.Also covered in this episode: A discussion of people who gave up on Gutenberg in its early phases release and how th...2021-06-1828 minPost Status PodcastsBrad Touesnard on the Acquisition of Advanced Custom FieldsRaising eyebrows in the WordPress community — especially among developers — Delicious Brains announced they have acquired Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). Elliot Condon is the creator and has been the sole developer for ACF for about a decade. While Elliot will be involved in the transition, he will not stay with the Delicious Brains team in the long term, according to his blog post.In this episode of Post Status Draft, Cory Miller talks with Brad Touesnard of Delicious Brains following the announcement that his company has acquired the Advanced Custom Fields plugin from Elliot Condon.🔗 Mentioned in the...2021-06-0922 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 12) — Takeaways From The ACF AcquisitionA Focus On Mental Health And Long-Term StabilityIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory Miller and David Bisset discuss the recently announced acquisition of Advanced Custom Fields plugin by Delicious Brains Inc. After having time to absorb community feedback and listen to a pre-recorded interview with those involved, David and Cory share why this move is a win for the WordPress community in the long run.Also covered in this episode: For freelancers and solopreneurs with projects and products that grow close to an unmanageable size: where do you draw the line between...2021-06-0225 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Comments (No. 1) — Monetization of WordPress PluginsMonetization of WordPress PluginsThis episode features a conversation in Twitter Spaces that took place on May 28, 2021. Our topic is monetization of WordPress plugins. Speakers: Cory Miller, Joe Casabona, Joost de Valk, David Bisset (host) along with many others commenting live in Post Status Slack.Post Status Comments provides a stage for WordPress professionals to exchange ideas and talk about recent topics and trends. Browse our archives, and don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Simplecast, or RSS. 🎧🔗 Mentioned in the show:David Bisset (Twitter)Cory Miller (Tw...2021-05-281h 01
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 11) — A New Era For Post StatusChange and a vision for the future at Post StatusIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory Miller and David Bisset discuss the future of Post Status and Cory's full acquisition of it from its founder, Brian Krogsgard. Brian launched Post Status eight years ago. Today, Brian shared his announcement publicly, and Cory also outlined his plans for the future of Post Status.Every week Post Status Excerpt will brief you on important WordPress news — in about 15 minutes or less! Learn what's new in WordPress in a flash. ⚡Browse our archives, and don’...2021-05-2134 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 10) — GiveWP + LiquidWeb, Acquisitions Good For WordPress?Announcement of LiquidWeb acquiring GiveWP sparks discussion: are all acquisitions good for WordPress?In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory Miller and David Bisset discuss the recent announcement of GiveWP and WP Business Reviews joining the Liquid Web Family of Brands. StellarWP will house all of Liquid Web’s software assets, including iThemes, The Events Calendar, Restrict Content Pro, and Kadence WP.Also covered in this episode: David gets Cory's take on acquisitions in general for the WordPress space — what's the potential (good or bad), and how should the WordPress professional view the consolidation of t...2021-05-1426 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 9) — Recommended Reads, How We UpdateIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, Cory Miller recommends three books with great value to the WordPress community and people who make their living as professionals in it. From the business value of community itself to marketing fundamentals and how to avoid being a perfectionist, Cory explains why he thinks these books stand out. Cory also tells us how he reads "like a vampire." 🧛♂️ (No he does not sleep in a coffin.)Also covered in this episode: David talks about a recent post on the Make WordPress site by Francesca Marano, "Updates on updating the updaters." David ask...2021-05-0624 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 8) — Gravity Forms 2.5, CC Coming to WPOne of the oldest commercial WordPress Plugins gets a facelift.In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller talk about the most recent update to Gravity Forms (version 2.5). Cory reflects on the early days of the WordPress ecosystem. David recounts how Gravity Forms was his first major plugin purchase as a freelancer. Find out what's in the new Gravity Forms and why it matters for WordPress professionals.Also covered: David brings up this week's announcement from Matt Mullenweg about CC Search, a CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) image search engine: they are...2021-04-3018 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 7) - Frustrations With Admin NoticesAre you fed up with out of control Admin Notices in the WordPress dashboard? Us too.In this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller talk about Cory's recent negative experiences with admin notices in the WordPress dashboard. If the WordPress community cannot control and improve upon the location, frequency, language, and other aspects of notifications and notices inside the WordPress admin interface, the experience will continue to degrade for users, and Cory thinks WordPress.org will step in.Also covered: David finds the animated GIFs (pronounced however David said it) starting...2021-04-2328 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 6) - Scope Creep and Full Site EditingIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller talk about some upcoming Post Status webinars. One will feature Natasha Golinsky from On Purpose Projects. (You can RSVP here.) Natasha has a great take on scope creep and what she has done to obliterate it. WordPress freelancers and agencies live and die by setting their project estimates on target, so this is really valuable information in that line of work.Also covered: David touches on the latest Full Site Editing news.Every week Post Status Excerpt will brief you on important WordPress...2021-04-1518 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 5) - Acquisitions, FSE Live "Review", Underrepresented In Tech, Taylor ArndtIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller talk about two acquisitions. One involves iThemes, and the other involves GravityView. Cory mentions his recent interview with Michelle Frechette about UnderrepresentedInTech.com, while David notes some news from Post Status Slack that might have missed broader notice.Also covered: Cory wants 🎧. Sigh.Every week Post Status Excerpt will brief you on important WordPress news — in about 15 minutes or less! Learn what's new in WordPress in a flash. ⚡🔗 Mentioned in the Show:David Bisset (Twitter)Cory Miller (Twitter)Kadence WP is Joining...2021-04-0919 min
Post Status PodcastsPost Status Excerpt (No. 4) - Our Job Board, Post Status Gigs, and WordPress Settings ScreensIn this episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller talk about some upcoming enhancements to the Post Status job board and Cory's experience with the current #gig channel in Post Status Slack.Also covered: David talks about a Brian Krogsgard tweet rant on WordPress settings screens. David asks Cory if he thinks some old "wrinkles" in WordPress might eventually be harmful.Every week Post Status Excerpt will brief you on important WordPress news relevant to the Post Status community — in about 15 minutes or less! Learn what's new in WordPress in a flash.⚡2021-04-0220 min
Post Status PodcastsExcerpt: Episode 3 - The Future of the Solo WordPress Plugin Developer, Jobs, and Post Status SlackIn the third episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller talk about what they think the future of the "single" or "solo" WordPress plugin developer might be. They also share some good points made by club members in Post Status Slack earlier in the week.Also covered: Cory talks about being approached by a member of the WordPress community about finding employment opportunities to "break into" the WordPress space.Every week Post Status Excerpt will brief you on important WordPress news relevant to the Post Status community — in about 15 minutes or less! Le...2021-03-2617 min
Post Status PodcastsExcerpt: Episode 2 - WPEngine's Atlas, Headless Wordpress, and Learning JavaScriptQuick previews from this week's Post Status newsletter, WPEngine's Atlas, and Learning JavaScript 🆕In the second episode of Post Status Excerpt, David Bisset and Cory Miller follow up on some positive developments in WordPress 5.7. Then they cover the highlights of this week's Post Status newsletter. David talks about WPEngine's release of "Atlas," which addresses a growing "headless WordPress" interest in the community.Also covered: Cory checks in on "learning JavaScript deeply" with David. Is this still a priority for today's WordPress developer?Every week Post Status Excerpt will brief you on important WordPress new...2021-03-1929 min
Post Status PodcastsExcerpt: Episode 1 - WordPress 5.7, Gutenberg, and PluginRankWith this episode of Post Status Excerpt — the first of many to come — David Bisset and Cory Miller kick off the new show with a quick chat about the latest WordPress release (5.7 “Esperanza”) — what it addresses, and maybe a pet peeve or two about the new editor.Also covered: PluginRank.com and the way it might be useful for WordPress entrepreneurs. 🔌Every week Post Status Excerpt will brief you on important WordPress news relevant to the Post Status community — in about 15 minutes or less! Learn what's new in WordPress in a flash.⚡🔗 Mentioned in the Show:Dav...2021-03-1220 minPost Status PodcastsIntroducing a new chapter, with Cory Miller as Post Status partnerI created Post Status in January 2013 and started the Club in January 2015. January 2020 marks another huge milestone for this community and business.I’m very excited to share that Cory Miller is now an equal partner of Post Status. Cory purchased half the business and will be working with me in the day-to-day management, writing, community engagement, and everything else we do with Post Status.Many should know Cory from his ten years running iThemes. After they sold the business to Liquid Web and he spent some time there, he decided to step away and co...2020-01-2053 min