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Networking Pitching and Looping Through Europa Park
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode hosts discuss CloudFest 2025, highlighting unique event experiences, innovative hackathon projects, networking opportunities, and a pr...
Michelle Frechette Joins the Do the Woo Hosting Team for WordPress Event Talk
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP announces Michelle Frechette as the new host for WordPress Event Talk.
The Power of Photography, Translation and Contributing for WordPress
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guests V Gautham Navada, and Bigul Malayi discuss contributions to WordPress, highlighting the significance of photography and transl...
The Web Agency Summit 2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Web Agency Summit is a free event from April 7-11, 2025, focusing on web development, offering insights into AI, SEO, and networking opportunities...
Christian Taylor Joins as Co-Host of the Creative Sparks Show
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP announces new co-hosts for the Content Sparks show, video content expert Christian Taylor.
WordPress Flexibility and Simplicity: Building for Users
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Woo ProductChat, co-hosts Katie Keith, founder and CEO at Barn2, and James Kemp, the core product manager at WooCommerce, sit down wi...
Building Trust and Converting Online Sales with Simple UX Decisions
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo DevChat, hosts discuss UX design and CRO with Marc McDougall, who shares insights on common misconceptions, mistakes, and the e...
Inside CloudFest Booths Buzz and Brand Lessons
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Weeks and Christian Taylor explore CloudFest, assessing booth designs and marketing strategies. They discuss visual engagement, effective messagi...
Introducing the Content Sparks Hosting Team
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Content Sparks, BobWP introduces three monthly hosts: Robbie Adair on content and AI, Rae Morey on all things media, and Dere...
Discovering the Impact of i2Coalition
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At CloudFest 2025, experts from i2Coalition and BigScoots discuss the importance of collaboration in the hosting industry, addressing legislative chal...
From Founding to Funding, an Entrepreneurial Journey
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammy Lister chat with Marieke van de Rakt, co-founder of Progress Planner. They discuss her teaching, investment p...
Why CloudFest Matters to WP Cloud
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Prather, VP at Automattic's WP Cloud, shares her immersive experience at CloudFest, highlighting its vast size, unique networking opportunities,...
The Benefits of Niching Down to School and Nonprofit Websites
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of WP Agency Tracks, hosts Marcus Burnett and Cami MacNamara discuss the benefits and challenges of niching down with guest Tara Claey...
Exploring Digital Identity: Gravatar’s History and Future at CloudFest
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At CloudFest, Ronnie Burt discusses Gravatar's history, its integration with WordPress, recent spikes in usage from platforms like ChatGPT, and the im...
The Challenges and Wins of Creating a Suite of WordPress Plugins
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Mark Westguard chats with Steve Burge, founder of PublishPress, discussing their journeys, the evolution of WordPress plugins, an...
Exploring Composable CMS & Adobe Experience Manager Evolution
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode join hosts Brad Williams, Tom Willmot, and Karim Marucchi as they dive into the world of enterprise content management system. Special...
Bridging Innovation and Community in a Hackathon
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks discusses the CloudFest Hackathon with Greyd's Jessica Lyschik and Jakob Trost, exploring innova...
CloudFest Hackathon, Behind CMS Freedom
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia and Dennis discuss their CMS Freedom project at the CloudFest Hackathon, aiming to simplify system transitions and preserve online content. T...
A New Show, Content Sparks
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP introduces "Content Sparks," a show focusing on content creation insights, featuring tips from his 18 years in the WordPress space combined with...
Effective Collaboration in Web Agencies and Web Development
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Emma discuss effective collaboration with Zach, CEO of Miruni, focusing on setting clear expectations, minimizing manual tas...
Securing the Supply Chain, Insights from the WordPress 6.8 Update
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Blackbourn discusses significant security enhancements in WordPress 6.8, notably switching to Bcrypt for password storage. The conversation highl...
Designing WooCommerce Products Users Love
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James, Katie, and guest Jewel discuss user experience in product design, the importance of customer feedback, team dynamics, and the ...
Decentralized Social Networks and WordPress
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode of Open Web Conversations, Matthias talks with Alex about the Friends plugin, decentralized networks, and transforming WordPress into a...
Learn About the CloudFest Hackathon 2025
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, hosts and guests discuss the upcoming CloudFest Hackathon, focusing on project contributions, collaboration opportunities, an...
From an Idea to WordPress Product
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Westguard chats with Derek Ashauer about his transition from client work to creating WordPress plugins, particularly focusing on his latest produ...
Do the Woo v5.0 is in the Wild at WordCamp Asia 2025
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, BobWP announces the launch of version 5.0 at WordCamp Asia, featuring a redesigned homepage that emphasizes multimedia content. The u...
Enterprise WordPress 2025: AI Tools, CMS Strategies, and Roadmap Updates
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the future of enterprise WordPress in 2025, focusing on AI advancements, multi-CMS strategies, security concerns, a...
Pricing, Partnerships & Growth Strategies for WooCommerce Plugin Founders
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo BizChat, Nathan Tyler discusses crucial business decisions for plugin and SaaS owners, covering pricing strategies, customer su...
Woo Marketplace Hits 1000 Extensions, What’s Next?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP announces the WooCommerce Marketplace hitting 1,000 extensions and shares updates on streamlined workflows and quicker approvals within 1-4 days...
Building Web Agency Habits
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of WP Agency Tracks, hosts Marcus Burnette and Cami McNamara discuss effective habits for agency owners, focusing on time manage...
Inside the WooCommerce Release Process
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James and Julia discuss WooCommerce's enhanced release process, focusing on improved testing, community involvement, and future goals...
Developer Takes, From Code to Connections
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills...
Balancing Features and Focus with Your WooCommerce Products
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Adam discuss feature creep in product development with guest Bryce Adams. They address balancing new features with core int...
Marketing Across the Stages of Your Online Business
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma and Adam discuss marketing strategies across business stages, emphasizing the importance of owned, earned, and paid media, audie...
Do the Woo Friday Shares Fadeout
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode BobWP announces the conclusion of his regular Friday share posts on the blog due to time constraints and his new plans. Update: We hav...
State of Enterprise WordPress 2024 Report
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tom and Brad discuss the 2024 State of Enterprise WordPress Report, highlighting trends in adoption, usage, and decision-making dynamics within ...
AI, WooCommerce Changes, and the WordPress Community in 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Woo AgencyChat, the hosts discuss AI's role in web development, WooCommerce advancements, e-commerce simplification, and the resilience of the...
Reflections on the WooCommerce Releases from 2024
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo DevChat, Marcel and Mike discuss significant WooCommerce updates from 2024, AI's impact, and their personal goals.
Reflections on Gutenberg Times and Do the Woo from the Founders
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode, Bob and Birgit discuss their journeys in the WordPress community, focusing on the evolution of Gutenberg, podcasting challenges, and the i...
Building WooCommerce in Public
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Inside Woo, James Kemp and Darren Ethier from WooCommerce highlight the importance of community engagement, evolving development practices, an...
Celebrating Seven Years of the Do the Woo Podcast
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP celebrates the seven-year anniversary of Do the Woo, with hosts discussing its evolution, hosts’ experiences, digital accessibility, and excit...
New Hosts, New Shows and 7 Years of Do the Woo
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Version 4.2 is coming your way with new hosts and new shows. Plus we are celebrating 7 years of Do the Woo.
Kicking Off 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we kick off 2025, we are on the cusp of Do the Woo, version 5.0 and our 7th Anniversary.
A Preview of WordCamp Asia 2025 With the Organizers
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this chat about WordCamp Asia 2025 in Manila, organizers Meher and Dan share their roles and plans, emphasizing inclusivity, exciting programming, ...
The Challenges and Strategies of Running a WooCommerce Agency
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo AgencyChat, Robbie and Robert interview Sarkis from ITQ Commerce, discussing agency challenges, client maturity, WooCommerce pe...
Advanced WooCommerce Development, Lessons & Challenges
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In their final episode of the year, hosts Marcel and Mike discuss personal reflections, client management, and WooCommerce insights with developer Cha...
LinkedIn for Web Agencies and Personal Branding
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma and Adam discuss LinkedIn's potential for personal branding and agency growth with trainer Nicole. They share strategies for eff...
Behind the Scenes on the Do the Woo Site Rebuild
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Do the Woo, hosts Robbie and Bob discuss the website revamp led by Automattic's Special Projects team, focusing on improvements, us...
WordPress Gutenberg, Contributing and Community
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Birgit Pauli-Haack discusses her journey in WordPress, emphasizing the evolution of the block editor and strategies for engaging younger contributors ...
Looking Back at WordPress Rome Core Days 2024
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam and Tammie reflect on their experiences at the Rome Core Days event, highlighting the focus on core contributors, inspiring discussions, and th...
From ActivityPub to Open Web Ideas
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a new episode, BobWP introduces Matthias Pfefferle as a host, discussing the upcoming show "Open Web Conversations," with his focus on WordPress an...
Enhancing WooCommerce Shops for Accessibility
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anne, Amber, and James discuss the significance of accessibility in web development for WooCommerce and other ecommerce stores. They emphasize the Acc...
A Fresh Take on Plugin Builders
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP introduces Mark Westguard as a new host. They will launch a monthly show where Mark chats with small businesses in WordPress, sharing their stor...
Friends of Do the Woo
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP requests year-end support for the podcast through Community Friends, offering benefits while acknowledging listener contributions.
Talking WooCommerce Product Demos, Onboarding, Pricing and Social Media
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Katie and Marcus about their highlights and strategies for 2025, focusing on plugin optimization, agency transitions, onboarding, pricing, and m...
The Evolution of WordPress 6.7 in Performance Tools and Interactivity
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts explore WordPress 6.7's highlights, including performance enhancements, the Site Editor's progression, advancements like the In...
Driving the WordPress Economy at PressConf 2025
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PressConf, reviving the essence of Pressnomics, is an upcoming business-centric WordPress event from April 23-26, 2024. It focuses on networking, cura...
Our First Q and A with the Core Product Manager for WooCommerce
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo ProductChat, BobWP has a Q & A with James Kemp talking about WooCommerce. Community questions included plugin integration, prod...
What is WP Campus Connect?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Devin hosts Pooja and Anand to chat about WP Campus Connect, a successful initiative boosting Ajmer's WordPress community by targeting college student...
AI, DevOps, and Accessibility in WooCommerce
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Do the Woo, Anick from Pixable chats about his agency's journey with WordPress and WooCommerce, innovative client solutions, AI tre...
Cutting Credit Card Costs on Your Ecommerce Site
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Bob chat with Konrad from FLIZpay about reducing credit card fees in WooCommerce. The conversation covers payment options, c...
Optimizing WooCommerce Performance & Code Quality
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo DevChat we chat with Brian about optimizing WooCommerce sites, the Perfmatters plugin, and the importance of customer support.
Innovating with AI, a Journey from CTO to Entrepreneur
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Edwards shares his transition from WordPress CTO to founding DocsBot.ai, highlighting the importance of adapting to new technologies and iterati...
Strategies for Selecting Effective Marketing Channels
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo BizChat, Katie Keith and Afsaneh Diya discuss effective marketing strategies for WooCommerce and WordPress businesses, emphasiz...
Do the Woo is Trailbazing the Fediverse
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do the Woo is on the Fediverse with multi-authors, audio distribution and more to come.
The Future of Distributed Social Media on WordPress
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abha discusses WordPress's potential evolution into a distributed social media platform with Matthias and Robert, emphasizing communi...
Leveling Up the eCommerce Experience with Motion, Messaging, and More
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode covers insights from discussions on motion design, e-commerce localization, accessibility, payment security, customer success, and lifetim...
Branding, Blocks, and Big Moves in the WooCommerce Ecosystem
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts recap WooSesh day one, focusing on WooCommerce's rebranding, UI enhancements, community engagement, and enterprise scalability.
Taking a Break This Week
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The last few weeks have been crazy for me, but not just in the way you might be thinking. So I need a little break this week from posting any episodes...
Watch for WooSesh 2024 Do the Woo Recaps
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP reminds the community to register for the free WooSesh 2024 event on October 29-30, featuring valuable sessions, live chats, and Seshie voting.
From Blogs to WooCommerce Shops, Privacy Policies
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and Adam chat with Donata on the essential nature of website policies for WooCommerce. Highlights include compliance, consequences of neglect, an...
From Code to Community, Open Source Contributions Matter
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammie Lister discuss contributions to the WordPress community, highlighting diverse contribution avenues, and the ...
WooCommerce Caching, Scaling, Plugin Optimization, Security, Headless, and AI
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Woo DevChat, Marcel and Mike discuss optimizing WooCommerce sites with guest Andre Faca, covering caching, performance, scaling, an...
It’s WooSesh 2024
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WooSesh 2024 is a free virtual conference on October 29-30, focusing on exceptional customer experience in WooCommerce, featuring keynotes and communi...
A Conversation with the Head of Engineering on WooCommerce 2024 and Beyond
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Jonathan chats with Beau Lebens about WooCommerce's evolution, integration within WordPress, backward compatibility, and future ...
WooCommerce Innovations in Order and Payment Processing
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Kemp from WooCommerce discusses ongoing improvements in order management with Beka Rice and Patrick Garman. They emphasize enhancing fulfillment...
Exploring Accessibility and Neurodiversity in WordPress
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The WordPress Way, host Birgit chats with accessibility expert Anne Mieke Bovelett, discussing her ADHD journey, digital accessibil...
WordPress Accessibility Day 2024
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Frechette hosts a conversation with organizers Ryan Bracey and Sarah Kornblum about the upcoming WordPress Accessibility Day event, emphasizi...
The Ultimate Guide to WooCommerce Hosting: Performance, Support, and Growth
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcel and Mike drill into the key hosting aspects for WooCommerce stores impacting performance, sales, support importance, resource balances, caching...
A Blog for the Community, by the Community
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP records from WordCampUS, sharing updates on the Do the Woo blog's soft relaunch and plans for future community engagement.
Behind the Scenes of Reviving WordCamp in Australia
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Devin chats with lead organizer Wil Brown about the return of WordCamp Sydney after a five-year hiatus.
Enterprise-Scale WordPress in the Modern Ecosystem
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad, Tom and James dive into the evolution of WordPress for large organizations, emphasizing the need for enterprise influencers and thought leadersh...
Mastering Asynchronous Communication in Remote Teams
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Adam and Emma discuss asynchronous communication, emphasizing clarity, over-communicating, strategic emoji use, and the importance of ...
Three AI Projects Happening at Automattic
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Automattic's current AI projects include the Jetpack AI Assistant for content creation, Odie chatbot for support, and Big Sky for website building. Th...
AI, Adaptability, and the Future of eCommerce, Insights
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Woo AgencyChat features Gigi J. Kizhakkechethipuzha and Steve Tamulewicz discussing eCommerce, AI, and adaptability in the industry.
Inclusivity, Community Trust, and Fair Pay for Freelancers
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: Host Birgit chats with Megan Rose and Mike Conley on fostering inclusive WordPress environments, including code of conduct processes and dive...
A Learning Journey to Accessibility
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maestro Stevens from Iconic Template discusses accessibility in WordPress and WooCommerce, emphasizing its importance for all users. He also shares hi...
The Art of WordCamp Networking
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are attending, speaking or sponsoring at WordCampUS, we have some tips for you and thoughts to ponder.
Scaling WooCommerce: Insights on High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vendanshu, Woo core dev, shares key insights for developers on optimizing scalability, enhancing performance, and preparing WooCommerce stores for fut...
Monolithic CMS Products and Open Source CMSs and DXPs
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karim and DXP expert Dan Drapeau discuss procurement challenges, monolithic vs. composable solutions, TCO, the role of agencies, and s...
Bridging WordPress & Drupal: Open CMS Insights
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Peralty, an experienced figure in WordPress and Drupal, shares insights on the evolution of both platforms, his journey, and the future of con...
Building WooCommerce Stores with Page Builders
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony, Emma and Adam chat out how page builders can enhance WooCommerce sites, offering flexibility and customization without coding plus some AI in...
Development, Digital Accessibility and AI for WordPress Agencies
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niels and Marius discuss WordPress development, WooCommerce challenges, and AI's impact. Key takeaways include stable tech bases, digital accessibilit...
The Refresh of Learn WordPress: New Directions & Community Growth
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn, Nick and Laura chat about the newly refreshed learn.wordpress.org, emphasizing tailored learning pathways for different users, community-driv...
AI Transparency, Trust, and Ecommerce Impacts
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James LePage, founder of WPAI, chats about how AI is reshaping WooCommerce. He shares how AI can be a game-changer for WordPress developers and busine...
Balancing Careers and a WooCommerce Agency Evolution
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Woo AgencyChat features Joe Riviello, who successfully manages a web design agency and a medical career. Zen Agency’s evolution from...
Investing Into Proactive Customer Service with WooCommerce
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of BizChat, Scott Stapley, CEO of BigScoots, highlights the importance of customer success and the proactive approach it entails.
Inside WordPress 6.6 with Key Updates & Community Insights
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Abha Thakor and guests Mary Baum and Meher Bala discuss the latest release of WordPress 6.6. The conversation covers new feature...
Stepping Outside the Niche Tech Bubbles
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to step outside the WordPress bubble for new perspectives and growth in business and personal life.
Insights from the 2023 State of Enterprise WordPress Survey
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Brad, Tom, and guest Mario discuss enterprise WordPress, highlighting functionality, cost-effectiveness, and leadership involve...