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WP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups175 James Laws of Ninja Forms on Growing a WP Product CompanyWe talk with James Laws, founder of WP Ninjas, and co-creator of Ninja Forms. In this episode James share his insights on building a WordPress product company, managing internal growth, and advice for podcasters in the WordPress space. WP Ninjas https://wpninjas.com/ Mastermind.FM http://mastermind.fm/ Adventures in Businessing http://aib.fm ================== Our episode this week is sponsored by LiquidWeb. Liquid Web is offering a 33% discount for your first 6 months of manag...
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The Theme ShowTheme Show #12: “The Compliment Sandwich”In our second Theme Show episode of the new year, “The Compliment Sandwich”, we stick to our new format and dish over four new themes and pick one to rule them all. Well, for another seven days that is. As a reminder, each episode of The Theme Show we tear apart four different themes — […]
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2013-02-1100 min
WPCandy Shows Master FeedTheme Show #12: “The Compliment Sandwich”In our second Theme Show episode of the new year, “The Compliment Sandwich”, we stick to our new format and dish over four new themes and pick one to rule them all. Well, for another seven days that is. As a reminder, each episode of The Theme Show we tear apart four different themes — […]
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2013-02-1100 minWPCandyWPCandy Roundtable #3: WordPress Meetup Discussion with 4 co-organizers
Let’s talk about WordPress meetups! On this episode of The WPCandy Roundtable Podcast, I asked four awesome WordPress meetup co-organizers to chat about what makes a quality meetup and how they do what they do. We also went over what they would recommend to new WordPress meetup organizers.
Joining me on the podcast are Angie Meeker (Columbus, Ohio WordPress Meetup), Brian Richards (Grand Rapids, Michigan WordPress Meetup), Steve Zehngut (Orange County WordPress Meetup) and Aaron Jorbin (Washington, D.C. WordPress Meetup). These folks know what they’re talking about.
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2013-02-0700 minWPCandy Shows Master FeedWPCandy Roundtable #3: WordPress Meetup Discussion with 4 co-organizers
Let’s talk about WordPress meetups! On this episode of The WPCandy Roundtable Podcast, I asked four awesome WordPress meetup co-organizers to chat about what makes a quality meetup and how they do what they do. We also went over what they would recommend to new WordPress meetup organizers.
Joining me on the podcast are Angie Meeker (Columbus, Ohio WordPress Meetup), Brian Richards (Grand Rapids, Michigan WordPress Meetup), Steve Zehngut (Orange County WordPress Meetup) and Aaron Jorbin (Washington, D.C. WordPress Meetup). These folks know what they’re talking about.
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2013-02-0700 minThe Theme ShowTheme Show #11: “A New Year and a New Sound”
I’m very happy, and very excited to announce the newly refined Theme Show. For our eleventh episode, and first episode of 2013, we bring a new format, introduce a new member to the show (hi Ray!) and also introduce a brand new theme song courtesy of Chad Deutsch.
This year on The Theme Show we’re taking on a new format entirely. Each week, the four of us will bring a new WordPress theme to the table — something from the previous couple of weeks, something released this year. We’ll review it a bit on the show...
2013-02-0555 minWPCandy Shows Master FeedTheme Show #11: “A New Year and a New Sound”
I’m very happy, and very excited to announce the newly refined Theme Show. For our eleventh episode, and first episode of 2013, we bring a new format, introduce a new member to the show (hi Ray!) and also introduce a brand new theme song courtesy of Chad Deutsch.
This year on The Theme Show we’re taking on a new format entirely. Each week, the four of us will bring a new WordPress theme to the table — something from the previous couple of weeks, something released this year. We’ll review it a bit on the show...
2013-02-0555 min
The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 36: Sticker Furniture with David Bisset
In this episode of our podcast David Bisset was kind enough to join me to discuss his upcoming event WordCamp Miami, BuddyPress, and other noteworthy WordPress news of the week. David even gets greedy and offers up somewhere around 3 or 4 WordPress picks for the week. Honestly, I lost count.
You can follow David on Twitter, visit his website (and hire him!) and of course register/sponsor/adore WordCamp Miami in April.
Show notes and download links are after the jump.
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0:00 – 18:15 WordCamp Miami
18:15 – 36:30 BuddyPress.org guest post, bbPr...
2013-02-0345 minWPCandy Shows Master FeedWPCandy Podcast 36: Sticker Furniture with David Bisset
In this episode of our podcast David Bisset was kind enough to join me to discuss his upcoming event WordCamp Miami, BuddyPress, and other noteworthy WordPress news of the week. David even gets greedy and offers up somewhere around 3 or 4 WordPress picks for the week. Honestly, I lost count.
You can follow David on Twitter, visit his website (and hire him!) and of course register/sponsor/adore WordCamp Miami in April.
Show notes and download links are after the jump.
Show Notes
0:00 – 18:15 WordCamp Miami
18:15 – 36:30 BuddyPress.org guest post, bbPr...
2013-02-0345 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 35, with special guest Jake Caputo
Jake Caputo started up quite a discussion this week centered on his being prohibited from speaking at WordCamps due to listing split licensed themes on the ThemeForest marketplace. Jake was kind enough to join me on The WPCandy Podcast to chat about his editorial and the state of the community on this divisive issue.
He also stuck around to discuss other WordPress news this week, and offer a couple of WordPress tips. It’s a fun episode, have a listen below!
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2013-01-2544 minWPCandy Shows Master FeedWPCandy Podcast 35, with special guest Jake Caputo
Jake Caputo started up quite a discussion this week centered on his being prohibited from speaking at WordCamps due to listing split licensed themes on the ThemeForest marketplace. Jake was kind enough to join me on The WPCandy Podcast to chat about his editorial and the state of the community on this divisive issue.
He also stuck around to discuss other WordPress news this week, and offer a couple of WordPress tips. It’s a fun episode, have a listen below!
You can follow Jake on Twitter, see his work and read his bl...
2013-01-2544 min
WP Late NightWP Late Night #31: “Redefining next day shipping” with Nacin and Helen Hou-Sandi
Tonight’s WP Late Night saw special guests Andy Nacin and Helen Hou-Sandi. They each played an integral role in the extremely-recently-released WordPress 3.5, and we all discussed the new version for a solid hour. Listener beware: this one does get pretty heavily into developer topics.
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2012-12-131h 10WPCandy Shows Master FeedWP Late Night #31: “Redefining next day shipping” with Nacin and Helen Hou-Sandi
Tonight’s WP Late Night saw special guests Andy Nacin and Helen Hou-Sandi. They each played an integral role in the extremely-recently-released WordPress 3.5, and we all discussed the new version for a solid hour. Listener beware: this one does get pretty heavily into developer topics.
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2012-12-131h 10WP Late NightWP Late Night #30: “Insane in the Maintainn”
Back from our Thanksgiving hiatus full of tryptophan and nonsense, the crew has its thirtieth episode in the can. Thirty. Episodes. Milestones are fun. So are italics.
First things first: big thanks to Robert Nienhuis, one of the organizers of WordCamp Orange County, for putting together the new, awesome WP Late Night logo. You can expect to see it showing up in a few more places real soon.
In this week’s episode we discussed the first release candidate of WordPress 3.5, WebDevStudios acquiring Startbox, WordPress maintenance services, and of course our bar tricks. Sp...
2012-11-2952 minWPCandy Shows Master FeedWP Late Night #30: “Insane in the Maintainn”
Back from our Thanksgiving hiatus full of tryptophan and nonsense, the crew has its thirtieth episode in the can. Thirty. Episodes. Milestones are fun. So are italics.
First things first: big thanks to Robert Nienhuis, one of the organizers of WordCamp Orange County, for putting together the new, awesome WP Late Night logo. You can expect to see it showing up in a few more places real soon.
In this week’s episode we discussed the first release candidate of WordPress 3.5, WebDevStudios acquiring Startbox, WordPress maintenance services, and of course our bar tricks. Sp...
2012-11-2952 minWPCandy Shows Master FeedWP Late Night #29: “You fork, I’ll spoon”
WP Late Night is back in full swing tonight with Brad, Dre and Ryan discussing the news of the week and the big WordPress events of the month. If you’ve been wondering about Pressnomics, John O’Nolan’s Ghost project, or Jetpack Photon than this is the show for you.
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2012-11-151h 04WP Late NightWP Late Night #29: “You fork, I’ll spoon”
WP Late Night is back in full swing tonight with Brad, Dre and Ryan discussing the news of the week and the big WordPress events of the month. If you’ve been wondering about Pressnomics, John O’Nolan’s Ghost project, or Jetpack Photon than this is the show for you.
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2012-11-151h 04WPCandy Shows Master FeedWP Late Night Special Edition: WordPress Community Summit 2012
Very late in the evening after the WordPress Community Summit wrapped up (technically early morning, but you know what I mean) a group of five gathered around to discuss the event and what it means for the community. Myself, Brad and Dre, Brandon Dove and John Hawkins all discussed our thoughts on the first-ever community summit.
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2012-11-1453 minWP Late NightWP Late Night Special Edition: WordPress Community Summit 2012
Very late in the evening after the WordPress Community Summit wrapped up (technically early morning, but you know what I mean) a group of five gathered around to discuss the event and what it means for the community. Myself, Brad and Dre, Brandon Dove and John Hawkins all discussed our thoughts on the first-ever community summit.
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2012-11-1453 minWPCandy Shows Master FeedWP Late Night #23: “Bughetto”
Last night’s episode of WP Late Night, “Bughetto”, had the regular crew discussing theme philosophies, the WordPress.com homepage redesign, and the slew of WordCamps coming our way soon.
This episode is brought to you by Event Espresso, the event registration plugin for WordPress. You can use the discount code “wpcandy” during checkout to save $25 on your purchase.
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2012-08-311h 04WP Late NightWP Late Night #23: “Bughetto”
Last night’s episode of WP Late Night, “Bughetto”, had the regular crew discussing theme philosophies, the WordPress.com homepage redesign, and the slew of WordCamps coming our way soon.
This episode is brought to you by Event Espresso, the event registration plugin for WordPress. You can use the discount code “wpcandy” during checkout to save $25 on your purchase.
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2012-08-311h 04
AftertasteAftertaste #31: After WP Late Night 22This week’s episode of Aftertaste was a bit shorter than most WP Late Night after shows, but that’s because there are technically two after shows this week. The first is the one you’re used to, and the second is the recording that took place in a Google Hangout. Both are embedded below. Listen in to the […]
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2012-08-2600 minWP Late NightWP Late Night #22: “I brought kittens” with Sara Cannon
Sara Cannon from Range was this week’s guest on WP Late Night. We discussed WordCamps, the _s theme, and Shit WordPressers Say. I mean, more than usual.
This episode is brought to you by Event Espresso, the event registration plugin for WordPress. You can use the discount code “wpcandy” during checkout to save $25 on your purchase.
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2012-08-251h 03AftertasteAftertaste #30: After WPCandy Podcast 34This episode of Aftertaste followed up this week’s episode of the WPCandy Podcast with Brian Krogsgard and I. We caught up a bit since, well, we haven’t done a podcast in a long time. We also chatted about our picks for the week. Listen in if you like hearing us jabber on: [audio http://wpcandy.s3.amazonaws.com/aftertaste/Aftertaste-030-After-WPCandy-Podcast-34.mp3|titles=Aftertaste 30 After […]
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2012-08-2500 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 34: “Plugin reviews and the Theme Hook Alliance”This week Brian Krogsgard and I sat down and discussed a couple of recent topics that have been popping up in the WordPress community: WordPress dot org plugin reviews and the Theme Hook Alliance.
If you’d like to jump quickly to one discussion or another, the plugin discussion is first and the theme hook talk starts up at sixteen minutes in.
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2012-08-2328 minAftertasteAftertaste #29: After WP Late Night 21This episode of Aftertaste follows the continuing discussions of WP Late Night #21 with special guest Drew Strojny. We spoke more about themes, as you might expect, and more about the process behind designing and building Twenty Twelve. You’re welcome to listen in, of course: [audio http://wpcandy.s3.amazonaws.com/aftertaste/Aftertaste-029-After-WP-Late-Night-21.mp3|titles=Aftertaste 29 After WP Late Night 21] MP3 file (21 MB) […]
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2012-08-1800 minWP Late NightWP Late Night #21: Twenty Twelvish with Drew Strojny
Episode 21 (we’re legal!) of WP Late Night saw an awesome guest: Drew Strojny of The Theme Foundry and, of course, lead designer for the new Twenty Twelve default theme. We discussed themes (duh), plugin reviews, and of course I asked for Drew’s opinion of Retina/HiDPI displays — much to the dismay of Brad and Dre. Fun ensued.
This episode is brought to you by Event Espresso, the event registration plugin for WordPress. You can use the discount code “wpcandy” during checkout to save $25 on your purchase.
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2012-08-181h 36AftertasteAftertaste #28: After WP Late Night 20Now I would never make the argument that grand, all-important discussion takes place during our podcast aftershows. Let’s face it — they are unplugged and unplanned. But in this case, I do have to warn you: a good deal of this Aftertaste episode is devoted to typing tests and races. You’ve been warned. This episode […]
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2012-08-1700 minWP Late NightWP Late Night #20: “Speaking in cursive”
With this episode of WP Late Night we crossed twenty episode threshold. Wait, does that mean we have to keep doing these now? In this episode we discussed WordCamp San Francisco a good deal, updates to BuddyPress, and the announcements regarding the WordPress Community Summit.
This episode is brought to you by Event Espresso, the event registration plugin for WordPress. Listen to the episode for a discount code you can use during checkout to save a few dollars on your purchase.
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2012-08-101h 12WP Late NightWP Late Night #19: “Just a wheel on this Mac Truck baby”
It’s time for another exciting episode of WP Late Night. This episode we discussed the new media wireframes on the table for 3.5, how to end-of-life a WordPress plugin, and of course Brad and Dre became grumpy old men when the topic of retina HiDPI displays came up.
This episode is brought to you by Event Espresso, the event registration plugin for WordPress. Listen to the episode for a discount code you can use during checkout to save a few dollars on your purchase.
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2012-08-081h 06WP Late NightWP Late Night #18: My name’s Shelby and it hurts so good
Episode number eighteen of WP Late Night brought together the three main hosts once again for a discussion about upcoming WordCamps, bbPress.org, and of course a topic or two we talked about a few episodes ago.
You can listen to the episode below, or of course subscribe to the show on iTunes to get every episode delivered right to you.
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2012-08-011h 04AftertasteAftertaste #27: After WP Late Night 17Helen Hou-Sandí stuck around an extra few minutes after WP Late Night and recorded a few off-the-cuff discussions with Brad and I. I introduced my new (and still in development) drinking game, we discussed the pros and cons of a periscope in a two story home — and I couldn’t possibly think of anything else […]
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2012-07-2400 minAftertasteAftertaste #26: After WP Late Night 16 (with Scott Kingsley Clark and Brian Richards)True to form, last night’s episode of Aftertaste surpassed WP Late Night in length, class guests, and entertainment-per-minute. Your WP Late Night experience really isn’t complete without the Aftertaste, right? Last night we were joined by special (and unplanned) guests Scott Kingsley Clark of Pods Framework fame, and Brian Richards who is working to organize […]
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2012-07-1200 minAftertasteAftertaste #25: After WP Late Night 15 (with Ipstenu!)Last night’s Aftertaste (following WP Late Night #15) was a lot of fun when Mika Epstein (known within the community as Ipstenu) joined the crew to discuss volunteering in the WordPress support forums. MP3 file (61.5 MB) Subscribe on iTunes Audio RSS Feed You just finished reading Aftertaste #25: After WP Late Night 15 (with Ipstenu!) […]
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2012-06-2900 minThe Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #10 “BizWay and Launchpad”
This week’s Weekly Theme Show featured a review of the InkThemes theme BizWay, and a new free release from Obox called Launchpad. We also spent a few minutes talking about child themes being in the WordPress directory since 3.4. If you’re crazy about WordPress themes, then this is a podcast for you.
This episode was sponsored by Harvest, the simple online time tracking software. Use the discount code “WP” to save 50% on your first month.
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2012-06-2355 minAftertasteAftertaste #24 After WP Late Night 14 (with Aaron Jorbin)What would an episode of WP Late Night be without a solid dose of Aftertaste? This week we also had a lot of fun chatting with Aaron Jorbin, who called in about fifty minutes in and talked with Dre and I for a bit. MP3 file (53.6 MB) Subscribe on iTunes Audio RSS Feed Show notes […]
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2012-06-2100 minAftertasteAftertaste #23: After WP Late Night 13We’re really getting used to our longer after shows. In this one Brad, Dre and I stick around and chat about the last few WordPress stories we noticed this week. Give it a listen if you just can’t get enough WP Late Night. MP3 file (70.4 MB) Subscribe on iTunes Audio RSS Feed Aftertaste Show Notes […]
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2012-06-1400 minAftertasteAftertaste #22: After WP Late Night 12This episode of Aftertaste, which will forever be known as “the party in Dre’s room”, took place immediately after episode #12 of WP Late Night. We talked about the stuff we didn’t have time to get to during the show proper, and were even joined by additional guests in Dre’s room before the show finished […]
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2012-06-0700 minThe Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #9: P2 and Polaroids
In this week’s episode of The Weekly Theme Show we discussed the recently updated P2 theme and I gave a lengthy review of the Polaroids theme that was released on WordPress.org this week. The three of us are also working on contributing to the WordPress Theme Review Team, so there’s a bit about that in there too.
This episode is sponsored by Obox Themes and their Obox Mobile plugin.
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2012-05-301h 12The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 33: “Robot Brian”
Meet episode 33 of the WPCandy Podcast (“Robot Brian”), the latest from the shortest and most straightforward podcast on WPCandy. This is the show for those who aren’t crazy about hours and hours of podcasts, but want to know what’s most important in the WordPress community in a given week.
This week the show had no sponsors. Awww. If you’d like to support WPCandy podcasts, and get your message out to thousands of interested WordPress users and developers, see the advertising page for more information.
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2012-05-2438 minThe Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #8: “Theme Woot”
On this week’s episode of The Weekly Theme Show, we discuss buying themes via a plugin like WP App Store, the results of the ThemeThrift project, and all sorts of options and dashboard notification fun stuff. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
This episode is sponsored by the upcoming WordPress service Raft.io and the Typecase plugin by UpThemes.
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2012-05-1658 min2012-05-1637 minThe Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #7: “There’s a wizard in your WordPress theme”
In this week’s episode of The Weekly Theme Show, we discussed Weaver II (again!), Artisteer, theme options, and we discovered a wizard. In a WordPress theme.
Seriously.
This episode was sponsored by SeedProd’s Coming Soon Pro plugin and CSSIgniter.
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ThemeThrift
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2012-05-091h 05The Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #6: “2 feet wide and 10 feet long”
This week’s episode of The Weekly Theme Show saw discussion on moving a site over to WordPress.com, the Smartbiz theme on WordPress.org, and turning a Twenty Ten front page into an About.me lookalike.
This episode is sponsored by MonsterThemes.com, where a membership is currently $22/year. Also sponsored by ThirstyAffiliates.com, now running a 30% off special on the plugin.
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2012-05-011h 16The Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #5: “The Stooges of themes”
This week’s episode of The Weekly Theme Show saw discussion on the Weaver II theme and theme options, keeping themes nice and speedy fast, and of course how Otto really looks ilke actor Tim Curry. This was a fun one.
This episode is sponsored by MonsterThemes.com, where a membership is currently $22/year. Also sponsored by ThirstyAffiliates.com, now running a 30% off special on the plugin.
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2012-04-261h 06The Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #4: “Five contrasting colors”
This week on The Weekly Theme Show we (Ryan, Nick, and Justin) discuss WordPress 3.4 beta’s theme’s customizer and we take a swim through the free themes recently added over on WordPress.org/extend/themes.
This episode is sponsored by MonsterThemes.com (currently for just $22/year) and ThirstyAffiliates.com (running a 30% off special on the plugin right now).
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2012-04-1857 minThe Theme ShowThe Weekly Theme Show #3: “He has risen indeed!”
This week’s episode of The Weekly Theme Show sees the crew discussing two WordPress themes in depth (FavePersonal and Launch Effect Premium) as well as the events surrounding a site getting hacked, and the personal WordPress projects everyone has on their plates.
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Pressbits on WPCandyPressbit 008: Thinking out loud about WordPress business modelsPressbit 008 is ready for your listening ears. In this Pressbit I talk about WordPress business models, giving a proof of concept that (I hope) helps get across the point that there are a lot of business models in our industry that are still untapped. Listen here: If you would rather download it directly you can do […]
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2012-02-2700 minPressbits on WPCandyPressbits #7: Memorize WordPress dashboard URLsIn episode seven I share my thoughts on something I’ve tried to do on a daily basis to be more efficient when working in the WordPress dashboard. I’m curious what you think of this idea. Have a listen: If you would rather download it directly you can do that, or subscribe to this show via RSS or on iTunes. If […]
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2012-02-1600 minPressbits on WPCandyPressbits 006: How to evaluate plugins in the directoryPressbits episode 006 awaits you. This time was slightly different, as Ryan and I were both on this episode. We held a very brief conversation about how we look for and decide to use a plugin in the repository. You can listen to it here: Download audio file (Pressbits-0006-Evaluating-plugins-on-dot-org.mp3) If you would rather download it […]
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2012-02-1300 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 31: Moar commercial themes edition
In this week’s episode of the WPCandy Podcast I chat with both Startbox’s Brian Richards and Automattic’s Lance Willett. Brian and I discussed the WordPress news of the last week, and Lance recapped the last year of commercial themes on WordPress.com with me.
See the various listening options below, or have a listen right now:
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This week’s episode went a little on the long side, and clocks in at 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you’d like to jump ahead:
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2012-02-131h 15Pressbits on WPCandyPressbits 005: Don’t delete plugin options on deactivationIn this episode of Pressbits I discuss my pet peeve of plugin developers deleting my options settings on deactivation, rather than upon uninstallation. You should listen to it, especially if you’re a plugin developer. Download audio file (Pressbits-0005-plugin-options-and-deactivation.mp3) If you would rather download it directly you can do that too, or subscribe to this show via RSS or on […]
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2012-02-0300 minPressbits on WPCandyPressbits 004: Don’t hesitate to release pluginsIn this episode of Pressbits I discuss the hesitance I sometimes see in folks to release their code as WordPress plugins. Listen, I dare you: Download audio file (Pressbits-0004-Dont-hesitate-to-release-plugins.mp3) If you would rather download it directly you can do that too, or subscribe to this show via RSS or on iTunes. If you would prefer a transcript, you can also […]
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2012-02-0300 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 30: Jetpack full of fireworks edition
In this, episode 30 of the WPCandy Podcast, we officially adopt a new format for the official show. In short, the goal is for the WPCandy Podcast to deliver a higher awesome per minute ratio, and be the “if you only listen to one WordPress podcast, listen to this one” podcast.
But that’s not all. In this episode Brian and I recap on 2011 at WPCandy, and I sit down to interview Andy Skelton and Joen Asmussen from Automattic about the WordPress.com/Jetpack year-end reports (example).
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2012-02-0241 minPressbits on WPCandyPressbits 003: Simple plugin updatesI recorded a Pressbits episode just for you: Download audio file (Pressbits-0003-Simple-Plugin-Updates.mp3) If you would rather download it directly you can do that too, or subscribe to this show via RSS or on iTunes. If you would prefer a transcript, you can also read that just after the jump. On simple plugin updates I try […]
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2012-02-0200 minPressbits on WPCandyPressbits 002: The WordPress adminPressbits episode 002 awaits your consumption. Download audio file (Pressbits-000002-The-WordPress-Admin.mp3) If you would rather download it directly you can do that, or subscribe to Pressbits via RSS or on iTunes. A summary of this episode is after the jump. Do your clients understand the admin you’ve given them? You’ve built some pretty cool features into a […]
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2012-02-0100 minPressbits on WPCandyPressbits 001: Introducing our latest showI’m happy to introduce the newest addition to the WPCandy shows family. It’s called Pressbits, and it’s exactly what you’d expect: bite-sized thoughts on WordPress. Ryan and I will both be contributing to Pressbits, and you can expect them at a rapid-fire pace (daily-ish). I got inspiration for Pressbits from Paul Boag’s Audio Boos, which is one […]
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2012-01-3100 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 29: Christmas, because it’s Christmas and Christmas edition
This episode of the WPCandy Podcast sees Ryan, Brian, and Daniel discuss the most interesting news items of the WordPress community this holiday week. Grab a cup of coffee, maybe cocoa or eggnog, and enjoy the Christmas (Christmas, and Christmas) edition of the podcast.
This week’s podcast was a bit longer than normal (approximately 90 minutes) so the breakdown of topics discussed below also include approximate time codes, just in case you want to jump to a specific discussion that you care about.
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2011-12-231h 33The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 28: 3.3 and then some editionWhat better way to round out a work week but with the WPCandy Podcast? Okay don’t answer that, because I’m sure there are much better ways. Let’s just forget I said anything. Brian, Daniel and myself are all present this time around, and quite a bit happened this week for us to talk about. WordPress […]
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2011-12-1600 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 27: Making us look bad edition
I know what you’re thinking—it isn’t possible. Could this really be a new WPCandy Podcast? Indeed it is. After a shamefully long gap since the last podcast we’re back at it, this time joined by the newest contributor to WPCandy, Daniel Immke. In this episode we discuss the Quarterly a bit (by the way, pre-order yours), WordPress 3.3 RC1, WordAds, and a couple of fun stories that popped up in the last week or so.
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2011-12-061h 08The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 26: Easy WordCamp applause edition
It’s time again on WPCandy for another podcast about WordPress. Of course, saying it’s “about WordPress” is a bit unnecessary right? Would you expect it to be a podcast about tacos?
In this episode Brian Krogsgard and I discuss the WordPress news that interested us the most in the last week. That includes the 3.3 feature freeze, the state of WordPress marketplaces, and how WordCamp Louisville was last weekend.
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Link-wise, this week we discussed:
What’s coming i...
2011-10-0558 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 25: Too elite to be free edition
It’s time again for another WPCandy Podcast! This time we’re at episode number 25, otherwise known as the “Too elite to be free” edition. In this episode Brian and I discuss the WordPress news of the last week or so, talk a lot about plugins, and of course dish our WordPress picks for the episode.
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Link-wise, this week we discussed:
The launch of WP101Plugin.com
The Events Calendar Pro news
Peter Butler’s TimThumb scanning plugin
Max Foundr...
2011-09-0849 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 24: I am Crazy Draft Man edition
I’m happy to be publishing episode 24 of the WPCandy Podcast. Brian Krogsgard joined me for the recording, as usual. We discuss the latest WordPress news and our thoughts on what’s been going on. Oh, and apologies for the poor audio quality on my end; my dog ate my mic’s recording and it’s the best I could do.
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Link-wise, this week we covered:
The WooCommerce/Jigoshop news
The RAMP plugin from Crowd Favorite
GetWellPtah.com
Improved...
2011-09-0648 min
PageBreak PodcastWordPress 3.2: Snippet #33For this Snippet, we read Everything we know about the newly released WordPress 3.2 on WPCandy. (http://www.pagebreakpodcast.com/snippets/wordpress-32)
2011-07-2708 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 23: Punched in the face by 3.2 edition
This week the show was dedicated to (big surprise here) the release of WordPress 3.2. We run down the list of features, pick out our favorites, and chat a bit about the reactions we noticed within the community. We didn’t stick to 3.2 only, though: DevPress was discussed, as well as Miniraffe, the upcoming project from Adii Pienaar.
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Link-wise, this week we covered:
WordPress 3.2, of course. Rather than link to each of our posts about it, check out our se...
2011-07-061h 48The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 22: Truthiness of a Rumor edition
This week brings us episode 22 of the WPCandy Podcast, where we talk WordPress for an absurd amount of time every 7 days. This week we discuss blog comments, Single Serving PluginsTM, and just what constitutes a rumor.
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Link-wise, this week we covered:
Mark Jaquith’s Menu Humility plugin and how these relate, in philosophy to single serving sites
WordPress.com allows comments via Twitter and Facebook
WPMU DEV/Joost de Valk
Custom theme option screens (editorial to follow soon)
We...
2011-06-081h 30The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast: 300 Years in a Microwave edition
This week’s new WPCandy Podcast is all baked up and ready for you! In this week’s episode, Brian and I spend a few minutes talking about WordPress’ progress over the last 8 years, WordPress winning a Critter award, and the recent Mojo/Themify partnership. We also spend far too long relating theme frameworks to Betty Crocker, microwaves, and 300 year old cheese.
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In link form, we discussed the following:
Brian’s “ship code” blog post
WordPress turned 8 years old
Mashable...
2011-06-041h 26The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 20: Nearly lost forever edition
I’m excited to offer up episode 20 of the WPCAndy Podcast, Nearly lost forever edition. In this episode Brian and I discuss Pros, the buzz around marketplace editorials on the site, and functionality plugins. Oh yeah, and this should have gone up days ago.
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This week we discussed:
The launch of Pros
Collis’ op-ed response
Theme Madness results
Functionality plugin
WordPress and Tumblr are apples and oranges
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2011-06-021h 16The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 19: Birth of the Ambassador edition
I’m happy to present episode 19 of the WPCandy Podcast, Birth of the Ambassador edition. In this episode Brian and I discussed our thoughts on the theme pricing editorial from Mike McAlister last week, as well as a number of other fun things that have happened on the site.
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This week we discussed:
Our own joys about reaching 100,000 visits on WPCandy
How the Powered By system works
The recent activity from the Theme Madness competition
The $35 theme editorial
Wo...
2011-05-091h 23The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 18: I’m all teary eyed edition
It’s with great pleasure I present episode 18 of the WPCandy Podcast, the “I’m all teary eyed” edition. This week Brian and I were joined by special guest Otto, a prominent member of the WordPress community and Tech Ninja at Audrey Capital. You can follow Otto on Twitter at @otto42 and at his two blogs.
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This week we discussed:
Theme Madness and why you should be playing along
Custom post types and custom taxonomies, including Otto’s take on ea...
2011-04-0756 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 017: Producership Power Hour edition
I’m happy to humbly offer up episode 17 of the WPCandy Podcast, deemed the Producership Power Hour edition. In it Brian Krogsgard and I talk the latest WordPress news, perhaps slightly too much inside baseball, and thoroughly entertain ourselves.
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This week we discussed:
WPCandy was added to the WordPress Planet, the Dashboard feed
Brian’s first experience at a WordPress meetup
The (potential) roadmap for WordPress 3.2
WPVibe is for sale on Flippa
Onswipe partnership with Automattic
Gravity Form...
2011-03-311h 00The WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Show 016: We should be at SXSW edition
I was joined by WPCandy contributor Brian Krogsgard this week, as we talked about Automattic’s recent announcements (Jetpack and guided transfers), Blogger’s recent moves, and of course Brian’s new microphone.
This episode was also recorded live on the WPCandy Stream, along with an accompanying chat room. If you haven’t checked out the stream yet, why don’t you?
Download audio file (WPCandy-Podcast-016.mp3)
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2011-03-1650 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Show 014: Best podcast since the last podcast edition
WPCandy’s very own Brian Krogsgard made his podcasting debut this week on episode 15, also known as the “Best podcast since the last podcast” edition. We talk mainly WordPress 3.1, and are joined by briefly by both Syed Balkhi of WPBeginner and Kim Huynh of WordCast.
This was also the first episode we recorded live on the WPCandy Stream, so you may hear references to a chat room. If you haven’t checked out the stream yet, why don’t you?
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2011-02-2453 minThe WPCandy PodcastWPCandy Podcast 014: Cupcakes, tacos, and bacon edition
Darcy Clarke of WordPress theme shop Themify joined me for the WPCandy WordPress Podcast episode 14. This week we talked about last week’s future of WordPress themes post, the Max Foundry story, and the ideal pricing structure for WordPress themes.
I also mentioned the new WPCandy “Powered by Map“, where we keep track of locations all over the world that make this site possible.
Download audio file (WPCandy-Podcast-014.mp3)
This week’s show hosts were:
Ryan Imel, @ryanimel
Darcy Clarke, @darcy_clarke
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2011-01-251h 12The WPCandy PodcastPodcast 013: Can’t pronounce any names editionIn the WPCandy WordPress Podcast episode 13, Anthony Cole joined me as a guest host. Anthony is a WordPress developer who has worked with BuddyPress, bbPress, and plugin development extensively. In this episode we spoke with him about the upcoming WordCamp Melbourne, which he is organizing, the potential of WooThemes hosting and the theme landscape itself, […]
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2011-01-1800 minThe WPCandy PodcastPodcast 012: Charts by Oatmeal editionHas it really been weeks since the last podcast? Wow. In WPCandy Podcast 012 we discussed the bbPress plugin project, Giant Theme’s closing, oDesk’s report findings, and the top WordPress stories of 2010. Download audio file (WPCandy-Podcast-012.mp3) This week’s show hosts were: Ryan Imel, @ryanimel JD Bentley, @jdbentley JD’s pick was Anthologize, a WordPress plugin that turns […]
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