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WordPress & AI Innovation: What’s Changing and Why

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe has been building some very interesting prototypes in WordPress and AI, digging into several tools and wrapping his brain around the possibilities...

Making Money with Open Source Tools

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob joins me today and chats about how you should still make money building products and services even if you are using a free open source tool.

From Broadcast Roots to Developer Life

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus learns a bit more about TC and his love for the WordPress and WooCommerce community

Powerful WordPress Presentations: Speaker Advice & Techniques

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recently Michelle Freschette launched WPSpeakers.com. A site where you can list yourself as a speaker or find someone of your event.

CloudFest 2023 WordPress Day and a Hackathon

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For WordPress and WooCommerce builders, CloudFest might be an option to consider for your conference calendar.

Charging Enough for Your WordPress Website Builds

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday show we talk about community burnout, the size of larger WordCamps and charging enough for your website builds.

The Journey from Database Developer to Project Manager

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Prashant from Avalara chats about his journey to WooCommerce and his insights into shop and agency tax compliance.

A Journey to Improve the WooCommerce Onboarding

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vikas joins Jonathan to chat about his WordPress journey and how it led to building InstaWP.

The Evolution of the Do the Woo Friday Show

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to come on our Friday show as a guest co-host.

Building a Better WooCommerce Hosting Ecosystem

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new hosting option Woo Express brings a lot to the ecosystem for users, builders and other hosting companies.

Using WooCommerce Subscriptions at Huge Scale

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a site generates 10k orders each hour, and you have 8 million products going out, most of them on subscription, you need to know how to scale.

WordPress Blocks Design, Code & Strategy

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation features developers Nyasha Green and Kathy Darling discussing their experiences learning WordPress blocks, the challenges they face, ...

What to Know About Accessibility Compliance and Best Practices

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The discussion features Bet Hannon from AccessiCart addressing web accessibility in eCommerce. They cover legalities, WCAG adherence challenges, deve...

How Community Building Strengthens Employee Engagement

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Giroux from TeamWP joins us to talk about life as a community manager and building employee engagement with TeamWP.

How Emerging Tech Is Shaping Web Design and Development

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An introduction to our upcoming series with Brad Williams, Kathy Zant and Dave Lockie of new web technologies and WooCommerce/WordPress.

Reflections, Friendships, and Celebration at WordCamp Asia

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WordCamp Asia 2023 showcased a vibrant community filled with joy and connection. Attendees shared passionate memories, enjoyed engaging sessions, and ...

Do the Woo, Version 4.0 (delayed)

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, this is it. Learn all about Do the Woo version 4.0.

Community, Conversations, and Global Energy at WordCamp Asia

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While at WordCamp Asia 2023 in Bangkok, I had the opportunity to ask a few attendees what they most liked about the event.

How Compliance Shapes Crypto Payment Operations

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathy, Brad and Dave chat with Jonathan Wood from HAYVN chat about crypto payments and regulatory, two words you don't hear often together.

Scaling WooCommerce with Multi‑Tenant Architectures

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wijnand van Leeuwen from WPCS.io joins Carl and Zach for a Woo DevChat about Multi-tenant sites, performance, hosting and more.

How Blocks, Themes and Page Builders Work Together in WordPress

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I had a run in with blocks, the editor, themes and page builders., when rebranding BobWP.com. We chat about that.

Business, Automation, Community, and Contribution at WordCamp Asia

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As tradition with the flagship WordCamps, here is a collection of tips from WordCamp Asia speakers.

How a Hackathon Led to Web3 Payments Adoption

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From a hackathon to Web3 payments, Sebastian has quite the story and some fantastic insights into crypto.

Supporting WooCommerce Communities in Bangladesh

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Abha Thakor is joined by two guests from the WooCommerce community to share their stories of learning and working in the global ecosystem.

WordPress Community Collective in Action: Collaboration and Support

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sé and Courtney share all things to do with the new WP Community Collective, a source for supporting contributions and initiatives.

Unlocking AI Across Writing, Design and Development

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Mark Westguard from WS Form about how we have both used AI with content, art and even WordPress. With some added thoughts of AI and WooCom...

Bringing WordPress Certification to the Community

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talisha Lewallen & Sophia DeRosia from CertifyWP chat with us about the importance of WordPress certification.

Accepting Cryptocurrency in a WooCommerce Store

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Dowling, lead product for Coinbase commerce joins returning guest Dave Lockie from Automattic as the conversation covers accepting cryptocurren...

Social Platforms, Ownership, and the Open Web

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bob and David chat about their experiences with social media, covering Twitter's decline, LinkedIn's engagement, and their ventures into Mastodon and ...

Looking Back at WooCommerce in 2022 and What’s Ahead in 2023 with the WooCommerce CEO

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again when Paul Maiorana, CEO of WooCommerce, joins us for a review of the year and a looking into 2023.

Understanding WooCommerce’s Approach to Crypto Payments

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keala Gaines from WooCommerce and Dave Lockie from Automattic chat about the relationship between WooCommerce and Crypto.

A New YouTube Channel for Do the Woo

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WooBits now featuring guest hosts for a one-off chance to share their insights and perspectives on various topics. Plus a new YouTube channel.

A Do the Woo 2023 Update

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022, the show released 115 episodes featuring 112 guests, discussing a wide range of topics related to WooCommerce and e-commerce.

Team Dynamics and Culture Fueling WooCommerce Agency Growth

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marius Vetrici from WPRiders shares his insights into running an agency and building a WooCommerce subscription plugin.

WP Community Collective, CertifyWP and WordPress Enterprise

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Supporting and funding contributions and initiatives, credentialing process for WordPress and enterprise in the ecosystem.

Post‑Black Friday Strategies for Growth and Recovery

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with three WordPress plugin developers and ask them how Black Friday turned out this year including some great insights and perspectives.

The Journey Behind Building Better WooCommerce Products

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eran has a history with both WooCommerce and WordPress and shares his story on building Zorem and his latest product, TrackShip.

Do the Woo Episode 300: The Hosts, My Heroes

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was no better way to celebrate episode 300 of the podcast than to celebrate our hosts.

Cooking Up WordPress Code: Techniques and Best Practices

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kim talks about looking at code as words, learning PHP, her journey as a WordPress developer, and choosing her lifestyle and her career.

Investing in the WordPress Community

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue supporting our community and hosts through exposure and sharing their expertise with our listeners

A Rocking Good UX Designer Passionate About Accessibility

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Piccia is passionate about good UX, and in this show offers some great user experience insights into both WordPress and WooCommerce sites.

Tailored WooCommerce Development for Unique Business Needs

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Krissie VandeNoord shares insights and experiences with WooCommerce and WordPress through her agency North UX Design.

Tumblr Showing Some Woo, Enterprise and Returning WooCommerce Office Hours

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations about Woo running Tumblr payments, the WordPress enterprise space and return of WooCommerce Developer Office Hours.

Scaling Performance in WordPress for Cloud-Powered Sites

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We chat about NitroPacks history, WooCommerce and performance, choosing a cloud-based SaaS vs hosted and a last-minute Black Friday tip.

Contributor Support, GPL Nulled Clubs and the BobWP Site

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this show an extended comment from Alain about supporting contributors, a tweet asking about nulled plugin updates and a BobWP revamp.

Backing WordPress Open Source Contributors for Long-Term Growth

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how the ecosystem can support those who contribute to WordPress and ideas on how to grow this into something sustainable.

Our Content Pivot

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discovering what people are doing and thinking in the WooCommerce Builder Community and what you can learn from their insights.

Building Your Community Without the Noise

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Active engagement and conversation can turn into unproductive noise. That is until you start to use the art of listening.

Building WooCommerce Community in Africa

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as we hear the passion that Sunday has for bringing WooCommerce to Nigeria and the broader community in Africa.

From Visual Experiences to Performance Gains in WooCommerce

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about integrating 3D visual customizations into your clients WooCommerce sites and WooCommerce performance.

Exploring WooCommerce Today with the WooSesh Community

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into a WooCommerce headless case study and discover some insights into monitoring your clients shops.

WooCommerce in Focus: Actionable Thoughts from WooSesh Chat

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this show we talk about the new turnkey WooCommerce, flash sales year round and a look at the first day of sessions.

The Future HQ of Do the Woo in Portugal

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I haven't talked much about our move to Porto, Portugal and what this means to Do the Woo and its next iteration.

The Evolution of WooCommerce and WordPress Hosting

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this DevChat Till, Zach and Carl have a lively discussion on the evolution of hosting with both WooCommerce and WordPress.

Do the Woo, a Community Partner at WooSesh 2022

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to be part of WooSesh 2022 this year as we host end-of-the-day wrap up conversations with speakers from the event.

All You Should Know About the WooCommerce Agency Partner Program

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Voelker from WooCommerce shares all that you need to know if you have an agency interested in being part of the WooCommerce Agency Partner Progra...

Stories of WordPress Translation, Community and Sustainability

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stories of Translation, Community and Sustainability with Vachan, Maja and Simon

I Don’t Have to Know Code to Respect It

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Design, Diversity and the Future of Human-Machine Dialogue

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John shares his visions and insights around diversity, design, AI and eCommerce while interweaving thoughts on WordPress and WooCommerce.

A Candid Conversation on Hosting Benchmarks and Testing

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Ohashi from Review Signal and Ryan MacDonald from Liquid Web discuss the value of benchmarking and testing for hosting services.

About Our Podcast Site Changelog, and Why We Have One

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I started this site, I started a changelog. Why? Well, I have two very good reasons.

Building, Contributing, and Creating at WordCamp US

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tips from Rich Tabor, Cassandra Decker, Robert Rowley, Daisy Olsen, Ronnie Burt, Amber Hinds, Jonathan Desrosiers and Ronald Gijsel

Why Cultural Intelligence Matters in Diverse Work Environments

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the WordCampUS speaker series, I singled out this one because Cultural Intelligence resonated with me.

Blocks, Accessibility, WP-CLI, and Troubleshooting at WordCamp US

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to these WooCommerce / WordPress builder tips from Ben Meredith, Christina Deemer, George Woodard, Nick Diego, Milana Cap and Micah Wood.

Contribution, Storytelling, and Creator Experiences at WordCamp US

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to these WooCommerce / WordPress builder tips from Chris Lubkert, Michelle Schulp, Joey Daoud, Maddy Osman and Phil Crumm.

WooCommerce Builder Stories, They are Everywhere

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every product or site WooCommerce builder has a story to tell whether they are a developer, designer or anything between.

Building with WooCommerce in Uganda

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Arthurs WooCommerce story through his involvement with WordPress and the community in Uganda, Africa.

WordPress Five for the Future, Drawing the Line

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some say that all contributions outside of contributing to teams on WordPress.org should be part of for Five for the Future. I question that logic.

Best Practices for WooCommerce Integration Implementations

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Henriquez from Klaviyo shares his story with WooCommerce and WordPress and insights on building an integration for WooCommerce.

That First WordCamp for WooCommerce and WordPress Builders

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share a Twitter thread, a post and a few of my own thoughts on that first WordCamp experience as well as tips for the all attendees.

WordPress Plugin or SaaS—Choosing the Right Model for WooCommerce Products

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as some WordPress and WooCommerce builders weigh in on choosing between a SaaS product or standalone plugin.

Software Licensing Solutions for WooCommerce Builders

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A great discussion on the options for software licensing with WooCommerce, both out-of-the-box or should you roll your own custom built solution.

Do the Woo Next Version Coming Your Way

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The next big version of Do the Woo is on the road map.

How WordPress Core Performance Drives Better Plugin and Site Speed

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Silverstein talks about WordPress core performance and how it ties into the performance of larger plugins like WooCommerce.

What is a WordPress Developer

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Defining the parameters of what a WordPress or WooCommerce developer is has never been cut and dry.

When You Really Do the Woo

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Co-host Ronald shares his experience so far having joined the WooCommerce team at Automattic.

The Twists and Turns to Becoming a WordPress Developer

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carmen Maymo started out as an artist, and following a twisted path, ended up a WordPress and WooCommerce developer.

Do the Woo is Heading to WordCampUS in San Diego and Hosts and Guests

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As I head to San Diego, I will find several hosts and even more past guests attending and ready to take on the next WordCampUS.

WordPress Blocks and Gutenberg

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Birgit Pauli-Haack, a Gutenberg advocate, shares her insights into where blocks are headed with WordPress and WooCommerce.

Insights and Tips from Long-Time WooCommerce Product Builder

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beka has been building products for WooCommerce for several years and brings retrospect and perspective to the show about the ecosystem.

The Enigma of WordPress Partnerships

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A partnership can be misunderstood or simply a mystery. I talk about my experiences while breaking it down into four partnership models.

A WooCommerce Migration and Multisite Case Study

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple sites and over 3k users, Aslam, Ajay and Chirag walk us through this challenging project with RHRSwag.com

What About That WooCommerce Builder Meetup?

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that Woo Builder Meetup? Well after 12 months of dormancy, I have some thoughts and questions.

What Ended WordCamp Europe 2022 on a High Note

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last recorded episode via WordCamp Europe, Carl and Bōggie end the series with a fun conversation.

The Future of Payment for WooCommerce Sites

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David and Robert have a lively discussion around payments, hosting and WooCommerce.

WooCommerce Tutorials and an End of an Era

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Awhile back I made the decision to not write anymore tutorials. Now I have taken that a step further and deleted all past tutorials.

Hosting Realities and WooCommerce Best Practices for Agencies

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daugirdas Jankus from Hostinger shares a bit of hosting history, thoughts on WooCommerce and the challenges that come with it.

WordCamps Moving Forward

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robert and Milan sit down for a friendly chat about WordCamp Europe and the future of WordCamps.

Smooth Deployment and CI Pipelines for WordPress Teams

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Integration, testing and deployment. An in-depth developer chat on WordPress and WooCommerce.

A WordPress SEO Discussion on Strategy and Tactics

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ronald was able to have a short chat with Marieke about some Woo SEO and a bit of an inside look at how Yoast keeps things running internally.

Pondering a WooCommerce Conference IRL

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been several years since WooCommerce had their last WooConf, aside from the fact of Covid. Is it time again? What would that look like?

A Candid Conversation from the Floor of WordCamp Europe

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another in the series of recordings we did at WordCamp Europe. A great conversation that brings you IRL to the camp experience.

Meet a First-Time WordCamper

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is always that first WordCamp experience. In this short BuilderByte, meet Silvana who attended WordCamp Europe.

Bringing Multilingual to WordPress and WooCommerce

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Augustin Prot from Weglot joined us at WordCamp Europe to talk about community and multilingual WordPress and WooCommerce sites.

WordCamp Europe Before, During and After

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had an amazing time at WordCamp Europe in Porto, Portugal. Here are some highlights around and during the event.

From WordPress Plugin to WooCommerce Extension

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lesley wants to add WooCommerce functionality to her WordPress plugin. Mark has done it. A unique conversation between two developers.

A Take on WooCommerce Alternatives

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are there any direct WooCommerce alternatives that are plugins and not SaaS? Zach Stepek, Topher DeRosia and Luke Carbis take on that question.

Advanced Security for WooCommerce Builders

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WordPress security veterans Rob Cairns and Robert Rowley have a great conversation on building sites for WooCommerce while keeping them secure.

What Web Agencies Should Know About CBD and Hemp

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Lau has his finger on the pulse of CBD and cannabis industry. There is a lot growth and opportunities for developers.

Happy Birthday WordPress_Community

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WordPress turns 19 today. And as I did my first draft of this podcast, I found myself redoing it. I have it all wrong.