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Exploring the WordPress Ecosystem: Products, Strategy, and Growth

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how AI SEO and content creation impacts the future of WordPress and WooCommerce with Dave Lockie and Alex Moss.

AMA

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yep, changes in our mission and policy here has made this one head to 404.

Do the Woo is a Sponsor and Media Partner for WordCamp Asia 2024

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are returning to WordCamp Asia again, and proud to be a Media Partner again as well as a sponsor for the event.

Make. WordPress. Happy.

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Starting 2024 on an optimistic note as I noticed more of my fellow WordPressers feeling more optimistic and happy about WordPress.

Do the Woo, Goodbye 2023 and Hello 2024

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we look at the past year, and what 2024 holds, we are growing even more globally and elevating more voices.

A Post-State of the Word 2023 Chat

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to insights and experiences in the Spanish WordPress community, features and updates announced at SOTW, plus getting involved in the WordPress ...

Resources and Opportunities in WordPress for Speaking, Contributing and Connecting

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WordCamp opportunities, supporting underrepresented and connecting the WordPress community with resources and sites.

A Post Mortem Marketing Analysis of Black Friday aka Stuff You Should Do

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Emma discuss the importance of conducting a post-mortem analysis after a major marketing campaign, such as Black Friday.

An End of the Year Review in Emerging Tech

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kathy and Dave discuss the influence of AI and blockchain on content creation, the rise of businesses using OpenAI API, and the poten...

WordPress is Scaling for the Swifties

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A look at a couple of polls on page builders and documentation and the WordPressVIP team preparing for an onslaught of Swifties on Time.com.

Share a Question or Comment for the Do the Woo End-of-Year Show

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to share your favorite episode, host or show? Perhaps you have a burning question or comment. Here’s your chance.

Looking at WooCommerce Development in 2023 and Moving into 2024

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Alexander and Zach Stepek, hosts of Woo DevChat at Do the Woo Podcast, end the year 2023 the only way these two could end a year.

Differentiating Your Agency Through Stronger Client Relations

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nuno Morgadinho from WidgiLabs and Jesper Wallmander from Wallmander Co chat about their experiences and insights into running a WooCommerce Agency

Growing Meetups at the WordPress Community Day, Roma 2023

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this show the organizers for this event share how the idea transpired for the Next-Gen event and the goals to help grow the Italian WordPress meetu...

Rebranding Your WordPress Plugin Business

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Abela from Melapress shares his story of rebranding his business and also shares some insights into the under-rated user roles in WP.

Do the Woo is Headed to State of the Word 2023 in Madrid

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BobWP from Do the Woo will once again attend State of the Word. The SOTW 2023 will be in Madrid this year to celebrate Spain’s WordPress communi...

ChatGPT Told Me How I Can Do the Woo

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much can ChatGPT tell me about WooCommerce, and doing the Woo. Well, I found out and am sharing it in this weeks WooBits.

Working on Different Open Source Platforms and Specializing

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Philip from Kanuka Digital talk about WooCommerce, Magento, web specializations and the open source community.

The Backstory of the New WooCommerce to Woo Branding

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Callaway from Woo.com joins BobWP as they take a deeper dive into the latest WooCommerce branding.

Exploring WordPress 6.4

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anne McCarthy and Bud Kraus join Abha for a chat about the earlier release of WordPress 6.4 filled with insights and experiences from all.

WordPress Meetups and State of the Word Watch Parties

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Devin Maeztri joins us as a new host and shares more about meetups and how to put together a State of the Word 2023 watch party.

WordPress Meetups Have Always Had a Place in My Heart

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A bit of reflection and good feelings seeing more meetups being organized. Plus a teaser for State of the Word and watch parties.

Passkeys in WordPress: Why the Time Is Now

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Emerging Tech, Timothy Jacobs of SolidWP explores passkeys, a security tech for WordPress. Eliminating passwords, it uses biometric data, ensuring ...

Three Years Later, Why Woo Builders?

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It started with Woo builders. And with the expectation of connecting the global community, it continues with Woo and WordPress builders.

De Nederlandse WordPress Community – The Dutch WordPress Community

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In ons programma Community Voices, WordPress Around the World zetten we de Nederlandse gemeenschap in de spotlight voor een gesprek in hun moedertaal....

Keeping Your WordPress Site Secure for the Holidays and Beyond

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob and Dan discuss the importance of website security, hosting, plugins, backups and two-factor authentication in website security during the holiday...

WordCamp Madrid, Black Friday and more

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BobWP mentioning WordPress 6.4, Black Friday deals, Tumblr in the red, free vs. premium plugins and the Woo brand.

The Challenges of Hosting Difficult WooCommerce Sites

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guests Ben Gabler from Rocket.net and Tom Fanelli from Convesio talk scaling, plugins and coding standards when it comes to performance.

Strategies to Maximize Black Friday Success

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join our new hosts Emma Young and Adam Weeks for a great conversation and insights into doing sales on Black Friday.

How to Tell Friends and Family What You Do in WordPress

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this show we talk with Topher about explaining what WordPress pros do for a living, the demographics of WordPress and teaching with video.

Do the Woo Day 3 Recap, WooSesh 2023

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Day 3 recap included a deep look at producing WooSesh, the Seshies awards and conversation around the days sessions.

Smart Support Better Checkout and Global Commerce Shifts

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations around AI and customer support, Amazon Pay, personalization and privacy in ecommerce and shipping trends.

Do the … Woo dot Com

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Woo. Today the WooCommerce site becomes Woo.com as a strategic part of their branding and product line.

Balancing Infrastructure Security and Business Goals in Ecommerce

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Day one started with State of the Woo, conversations on open source and hosting, scalable ecommerce and website security.

Never Say Never with LinkedIn

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have had many people in the WordPress and WooCommerce space ask me why I use and like LinkedIn. Here is my answer, finally.

Navigating the WordPress Ecosystem and Marketing Automation Evolution

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From political science to tech, Rytis Lauris, co-founder of Omnisend takes us on his product and WordPress journey.

WooCommerce Agency Growth, Challenges, Workflow and Team Building

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Nelson of FirstTracks Marketing and Neil Harner of Inverse Paradox, share their experiences in growth, workflow and team building.

Do the Woo Podcast Hits Episode 400

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we hit episode 400, Ronald chats with BobWP with a look back and into the next few months with the Do the Woo podcast.

Maintaining Client Relationships and Providing Evolving WooCommerce Services

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Woo AgencyChat Julia Eden and Matt Woodman from Atomic Smash talk about evolving services, accessibility, UX/UI design and more.

WordPress Security: From Basics to Enterprise-Level Protection

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calvin Alkan joins our hosts to talk security. From malware scanners to firewalls to enterprise sites, with a layered security approach.

State of the Woo and the Seshies

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In WooBits, we look at the WooSesh State of the Woo and their community awards for WooCommerce, the Seshies.

Expanding WordPress Horizons Through Tooling

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you dive deep into Carls mind to learn more about what he built for WordPress, the end result is todays show.

Thoughts on WordPress News, Resources and Paid Exposure

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to get exposure from your WordPress product or service? There are many options, but also a lot of competition.

The WordPress Contributor Orientation Tool

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Contributor Orientation Tool on WordPress.org. How this tool came to be, how it has evolved and its future for helping contributors.

An Inside Look at WordCamp Sponsorships

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Jon open the blackbox to share their experiences and insights on flagship WordCamp Asia and Europe sponsorships.

Parts of the Brain Thinking About Ideas, Episodes and Highlights

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The week wraps up with my thoughts on an idea, WordPress and WooCommerce highlights, podcast episodes and parts of my brain.

WooCommerce Agency Strategies: Setting Client Expectations & Building Trust

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nils and Alex chat about managing client expectation, partnerships and collaboration, the Woo expert program and end with agency tips.

A 3m x 3m Grid Planet Wide Geocoding System

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

what3words, a unique geocoding system that represents any location on our planet, divided into 3 x 3 meter grid, and identified by three words.

Accessibility, Diversity, Community, WooSesh and More

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, diversity at WP Accessibility Day, WooSesh, Cart and Checkout Blocks and more WordPress and WooCommerce community.

From Optimization to Enterprise Wins: The Modern Agency Playbook

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Josh from Big Red Jelly share insights on agency growth and enterprise as a WooCommerce and WordPress digital agency.

Elevating the Entrepreneurial Spirit

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Colin, co-founder of FooSales and FooEvents, walks us through the product journey with his WordPress and WooCommerce plugins.

AI Plus WordPress Plus WooCommerce: Trends, Tools & Transformations

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bud Kraus and Mark Westguard chat with Alain Schlesser about his story, and a look at AI, from coding to ecommerce to the ethics.

The Do the Woo Series of Shows

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I focus on giving you a bit more news around our new shows at Do the Woo and our partnership with WooSesh.

Learning in Motion: How Practice Fuels Improvement

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Backend WordPress and WooCommerce developer, Artemy Kaydash, shares his dev story and the importance of always learning.

La Comunidad de WordPress en Español / WordPress Community in Spanish

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Únete a Juan Hernando, Ericka Barboza y Javier Casares en una animada conversación sobre la comunidad de WordPress en España y Latinoamérica.

A WordCamp US 2023 Recap

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our final recap of WordCamp US with Topher DeRosia, Raquel Manriquez and Cory Miller

WordCamp US Revisited: Trends, Learnings and Community Reflections

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reflections and highlights of WordCamp US 2023 from Matt Medeiros, Seth Goldstein, Shambi Broome, Bud Kraus, Jeremy Freemont, Mike Demo, Patrick Raula...

Wearing Both Attendee and Sponsor Hats at WordCamp US

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam joins me for a candid conversation about WCUS and some reflections from being both an attendee and a sponsor.

WP Includes, WP for Enterprise, Swag and Avalara Next

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In WooBits this week, recapping WCUS, launch of WP Includes, WordPress for Enterprise, future of swag and Avalara Next virtual event.

AI & Remote Work: Powering WooCommerce Agencies

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From tools they use, a bit of AI, remote work and lots of insights into their teams and their companies.

Live from WordCamp US 2023

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's filled with laughs, insights and simply good times when co-hosts Robbie and Robert take over the mics at WCUS 2023.

WordCamp US, the First Recap

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BobWP and some attendees share a few highlights of WordCamp US 2023 as well as some WordPress origin stories.

WooBits Hits the Air Waves, Again

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WooBits takes another twist and turn and introducing Global Community Friends.

What Was Your Takeaway from WordCamp US?

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For an upcoming show, tell us what your takeaway was from WordCamp US or why did you attend Contributor Day.

WordPress Page Builder Summit Review: Highlights and Insights

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We chat about the Page Builder Summit, how it started, what it takes to run the summit and what you can expect in September.

Podcasting and Doing the Woo at WordCamp US 2023

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Better late than never. Been thinking and talking about WordCamp US for the past few months, so yes, I will be there.

The WooCommerce Agency Transformation: Lessons in Growth and Change

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jonny Martin from Built Mighty joins Robert, Robert and Mary Voelker from WooCommerce in this Woo AgencyChat.

More WordCamp US Speakers Tips and Teasers

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Courtney Patubo Kranzke, Sean Blakely, Jonathan Desrosiers, Sumner Davenport and Destiny Kanno.

WordCamp US Speakers Tips and Teasers

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here tips and teasers from George Woodard, Danielle Zacaro, Hari Shanker, Aid Correa-Jackson, Ryan Smith and Shambi Broome

WordPress Community Uncovered: Passion, Contributions & Growth

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From his earlier experiences to an active WordPress community member, Jorge shares his journey and building products for WooCommerce.

All Things WordCamp US 2023

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we chat with three of the lead organizers from the team of volunteers to learn about WordCamp US 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland

Разговор са Вордпрес заједницом Србије / The Serbia WordPress Community

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Данас имамо епизоду српске ВордПресс заједнице, за српску ВордПресс заједницу.

A Look at Weglot, the Product and the Company

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Fanchin, Weglot's partnership manager, discusses their involvement in WordPress, partnerships, and community engagement.

High‑Performance WordPress: Scaling Without Sacrificing Speed

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Carl are joined by Justin Mazzi from A2 Hosting to chat about all things hosting, performance and more.

Talking WooCommerce Products and Community Growth

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Marcus talks with his new co-host of Woo BizChat, Katie Keith, as she shares her Woo story and what you can expect from these two moving forward...

Building Your WooCommerce Agency Stack

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judd from Bright Vessel and Carlos from Britecode share insights and experience in building their WooCommerce Agency stack.

The Builder’s Guide to Sales Tax Compliance

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Bacholzky from Avalara and Roger Walker from americaneagle.com take you deep into sales tax for yourself and your clients.

What Makes the Do the Woo Podcast Unique

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do the Woo podcast has grown into a hybrid of a podcast, community and network. A podcast for the community, by the community.

WooCommerce Agency Growth and the Power of Subscriptions

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kenn Kelly from Never Settle joins us as he shares his story of his agency, their passion for supporting a cause and so much Woo.

Why Storytelling Matters in WordPress Product Development

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this show, Tammy Lister return and joins Jonathan as they talk about their own builder experience and where their monthly show is headed.

Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone as a Creator

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Vova Feldman co-hosts as we chat about all things when it comes to WordPress and WooCommerce builders comfort zone.

What Impact Will AI Have on WooCommerce?

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI is here to stay so I asked the community about the impact on eCommerce. Listen in to Patrick Rauland, Remkus de Vries, Katie Keith, Kelly Muro and ...

Pulling the Curtain Back on WordPress, Woo and AI

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Dan takes you inside of Automattic and their own thoughts around WordPress, WooCommerce and AI.

Navigating the WordPress Community

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have just started a business, or moving an existing one into this unique open source community, there is a lot to learn.

Building a WooCommerce Point of Sales

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Woo DevChat we talk with Mathias from Oliver POS about his journey in building a point of sales for WooCommerce.

Productizing Your WooCommerce Agency Services

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on our Woo AgencyChat where Shadi and Jimmy talk about the journey of productizing your services.

Reflecting Back on WordCamp Europe 2023

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, nothing goes untouched. A lot of great reflection on WordCamp EU 2023 in Athens.

Random Q&A with Attendees at WordCamp Europe 2023

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Had a chance to ask some random questions with a few attendees at WordCamp Europe 2023 and ask them some fun questions.

The Future of the WordPress Community

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When I shared 20 years of WordPress community at WordCamp Lisboa, I touched on the future of the community. Today I elaborate on that part.

From Plugins to the Full Site Editor, Blocks to Performance, Staging to AI

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carl, Zach and Sean cover a lot of WooCommerce developer ground in this show. And I mean a lot.

Exploring Design Development Accessibility and Open Source

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The second in our series where we hear more about the sessions and tips from WordCamp Europe 2023 speakers.

Building Resilience in WordPress Development and Design

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our tradition and highlight some of the voices from WordCamp Europe 2023 speakers.

Local WordPress Events are the Lifeblood of the Community

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Smaller, local WordPress events are critical to keeping the community strong and vibrant. I know that from my latest personal experience.

A Blend of WordCamp Europe, WordPress and WooCommerce

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sjoerd, the global lead from WordCamp Europe joins us to talk more about the event and his life with WooCommerce and WordPress.

Boosting WooCommerce Efficiency with Shipping Automation

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take a deeper look at Sendcloud with Wilson and what shipping automation means to a developer or freelancer.

A Guide for Speaking at WordPress Events

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a great conversation of tips and experiences when it comes to speaking at WordPress events.

Enterprise‑Level Hosting and Educational Platforms with WooCommerce

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For our first Woo AgencyChat, Krešimir brings some really cool insights and experiences working with enterprise clients with WooCommerce.

Two Decades of Hosting: Evolution, Insights & Best Practices

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a podcast episode, Bryan Muthig, CEO of A2 Hosting, discusses his journey in technology and hosting, reflecting on 20 years alongside WordPress and...

WordPress Hosting and Public Relations Simplified

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this show we talk about the challenges of finding a good resource to help you choose a hosting company and Adam’s new venture that will help ...

Insights Into Being a WordPress Product Builder

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest hosts James and Ross dive into what they are working on, the products they have built, and some other great dev insights.