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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.
Understanding What It Means to Be a WordPress Developer
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Stepek, Till Kruss and Carl Alexander have a conversation on how and if you can define a WordPress developer.
Ideas Advice and Inspiration for the WordPress Builder Journey
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tips from Daisy Olsen, Dave Lockie, Devin Walker, Greg Ziolkowski, Jonathan Wold, Milana Cap, Nev Harris, Paul Bearne, Ryan Welcher, Vassilena Valchan...
Do the Woo is Heading to WordCamp Europe 2022 as a Media Partner
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WCEU is happening in Porto, Portugal. Find Do the Woo there and join us in a podcast or let's just have a conversation.
WooCommerce Checkout and Cart Blocks
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Automattic engineer Nadir Seghir chats about where we are at with the WooCommerce cart and checkout blocks and where we are going.
WordCamp Europe 2022
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Takis Bouyouris and Taeke Reijenga, part of the organizing team for WordCamp Europe, joins us in a conversation all about WCEU.
Dropping My .02% About WordPress Marketshare
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the recent article and discussion of the drop in the WordPress marketshare, well, I felt it my duty to weigh in, ever so small.
Education, the LMS Ecosystem and WooCommerce
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie Burt from Sensei LMS shares insights and thoughts from his years of experience in education, WordPress, and WooCommerce
A WooCommerce Roundtable Dives Into WordPress 6.0
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The WooCommerce panel talks about WordPress 6.0 with insights around the features, hosting, education, blocks and web development.
Web3 Integration, Woo in Search and More Random WooCommerce
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat about the flux of crypto plugins for WooCommerce, how Woo is rating in search and third-party risks.
Returning to Agency Life? Listening to Your Inner Voice
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remkus de Vries has decided to reboot his agency and bring himself back into setting at the helm of his life and his business.
Recommending the Right Solution for Your eCommerce Client, All the Time
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It just makes sense that sometimes you send a client somewhere else because it is not your specialty
WordPress Plugin Saturation aka Challenges Equal Opportunity
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's for WordPress or specifically WooCommerce, the question is often asked, is the plugin space saturated.
Blocks‑Based Design Meets WooCommerce Solutions
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ritner from KadenceWP weighs in on block, themes and the future of the WooCommerce product page.
Early Days of WooCommerce and Building Themes
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colm started his career early as a developer, starting with WooCommerce in 2012 and dipping into eCommerce long before that.
Where Are All the WooCommerce Alternatives?
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A single tweet inspired this commentary from me about why we are not seeing many, if any real competitors to WooCommerce.
Grow Your Developer Network, Career and Business
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are looking to grow or change your WordPress or WooCommerce development career, here are some tips from Marcus and Courtney.
Accessibility, the Payoff for Your Clients WooCommerce Shop
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Atarim Web Agency Summit speaker Anne-Mieke Bovelett shares a valuable tip on accessibility and WooCommerce design and development.
Three WooCommerce Tips for Simplifying the Complex
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Atarim Web Agency Summit speakers Maciek Palmowski, David Mainayar and Nev Harris share tips for WooCommerce agencies and freelancers.
A WordPress and WooCommerce Presence at CloudFest
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Robert and Jonathan both attended CloudFest 2022 and share some interesting perspectives and comparisons.
DevLife Snippets
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With every developer we have a conversation with, there is a story. Woo DevLife brings those short stories to the reader.
Why the Open Web Still Matters
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Campbell has a passion for the Open Web, open source and WordPress with the goal that everyone should have access to all things on the web.
Why Custom Tables Matter for WooCommerce Developers
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have an in-depth conversation on custom tables including a recent experience with them migrating from Joomla to WordPress and WooCommerce.
Optimizing WooCommerce Support for Developers
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wikel shares thoughts and insights working on WooCommerce support specifically for builders and developers of Woo shops.
Do the Woo v3.3
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this version we expand the opportunities for WooCommerce builders to elevate themselves as well as some other new features.
Sustainable Web Design, Now and in the Future
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Greenwood, founder of WholegrainDigital talks about hosting, site performance and other factors that play into sustainability on the web.
Under the Hood: Deep Dive into EDD 3 Architecture & Challenges
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John James Jacoby has been a developer in open source for two decades, WordPress core for 15 years and everything between.
Still Cranking it Up with the WordPress Community
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Awhile back I shared how I was turning it up to 11 when it comes to the WordPress community. Been going steady, and now it's 11 at Do the Woo.
A Builders Path to WooCommerce with Meg Phillips
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Phillips has led a diverse path of careers that have led to a life as a developer and part of the WooCommerce community.
Working Support as a Happiness Engineer at WooCommerce
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being a Happiness Engineer for WooCommerce means supporting your customers and your internal team. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Woo support.
Learn.WordPress to Keep Your Developer Skills 100 Percent
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what drives the engine via WordPress will make you a better WooCommerce builders. Listen as Courtney Robertson shares all there is to know abo...
Adapting to Change in WooCommerce for Over a Decade
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Callahan, CEO at Saucal, is proud to run an agency that has a focus on WooCommerce and helping to build the ecosystem.
Woo Builder Bites
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BobWP discusses the evolution of the "Do the Woo" podcast, highlighting new segments like "Woo Builder Bites," designed for builders to share valuable...
From Words to Code: A Creator’s Evolution
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Karkovack shares his long history in the web space, his insights into WooCommerce and WordPress and his love for writing.
Navigating Work Life Balance as a WordPress Developer
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Kingsley Clark share some insights for builders when it come to a work/life balance from his upcoming WordFest panel session.
Web3, Pricing & the WooCommerce Ecosystem
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From checkout to tokens, an app store to pricing, Jordan Gal gives us insights into the future around the WooCommerce ecosystem.
Start Your Own WooCommerce Builder Story
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meher shares her own story of how she started building sites with WooCommerce, but also adds insights on how you can start your own story as a builder...
The Art of Branding and Design at WooCommerce
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A behind-the-scenes look at part of the branding and design team at WooCommerce.
How WooCommerce Has Impacted 7 Developers
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as seven WooCommerce builders tell their story of how WooCommerce has impacted their lives and businesses.
What It Really Takes to Create a WordPress Online Course
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bud Kraus shares his own story of the journey of building courses for WordPress and the challenges around WooCommerce courses.
Moving Forward with WordPress 5.9 Features and Strategy
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion around WordPress 5.9, the acceptance and now moving forward, plus how it affects WooCommerce builders.
Blockchain, NFT’s Memberships and WordPress
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lean about the potential for using NFTs to expand the scope of your WooCommerce membership site.
WooCommerce Custom Order Tables, Databases and Performance
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the new plan for WooCommerce Custom Order Tables, we brought in three developers to explore and discuss the topic.
Visionary Insights into the Web and Beyond with Matt Mullenweg
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Mullenweg, WordPress co-founder and visionary shares a lot in this one. Listen in and unpack Matt's insights from the web to human nature.
A Story of Building a WordPress Business and Community
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Windisch kicks off our Woo Builder Stories series as he tells us his stories around clients, community and contributing.
The Power of the WooCommerce Merchant Community
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erika Ellacott, Merchant Community Advocate from WooCommerce shares insights and a look at how she inspires and guides the community.
Choosing When to Use WooCommerce for an eCommerce Project
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as agency owners Robbie and Zach talk about their own experiences having worked with various platforms and open source software.
Product Pages, Blocks, FSE and Customizations
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie has been in the WooCommerce builder ecosystem for over a decade. Innovating along the way, he now is directly brining the full site editor and b...
Acquisitions, Open Source and Staying Grounded at State of the Word 2021
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a lively discussion in this episode on the State of the Word, community, full site editor, Gutenberg, OpenVerse and Web 3.0
Bringing a WordPress Form Plugin Into a Crowded Market
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WS Form plugin entered a crowded form market in WordPress. Learn how founder Mark Westguard met that challenge head-on.
Last Thoughts on the State of the Word 2021 from the Community
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the State of the Word now past, Adam Warner, Joe Wells, Michelle Frechette and Rob Cairns share these last thoughts.
Matt Mullenweg on WooCommerce at the State of the Word 2021
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although WooCommerce was not touched on at the State of the Word, I was able to get in a general question about Woo during Q and A.
The Beginning of the End, State of the Word and the WooTrainClan
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The train trips ends. And what an experience it has been. I give an overview of the last eight days and what's to come through the end of this year.
Building No-Code Tools and Community Connections
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Westguard from WS Forms joins me to share his insights of what stood out for him at the State of the Word 2021
A Conversation About HeroPress at the WordPress State of the Word 2021
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topher and Cate share their thoughts on the State of the Word and their HeroPress Network.
What One Attendee Hopes to Hear at WordPress State of the Word 2021
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel has been doing WordPress for 10 years, but has more recently began the deep dive into the community.
Community and the WordPress State of the Word 2021
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An fantastic conversation with Cory Miller from Post Status about his passion for community and what his expectations are for State of the Word.
A Shared Experience on the Upcoming State of the Word 2021
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Adam talks about community, New York and what he hoped to hear at State of the Word.
Riding the Woo Train
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I started planning this trip to State of the Word, I never thought someone would join me on one leg of the journey.
Random Thoughts on the Train Traveling to State of the Word in New York City
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's funny how one's mind can wander when traveling across the county via train, heading to the WordPress State fo the Word.
WordPress Serendipity on a Train
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A big surprise was discovering that Susan Ramsey, a long time online friend and WordPress peeps, was on my train.
Thinking of Our Sponsors While Traveling Through Montana to State of the Word
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling through a state as large as Montana gives me a different perspective on my sponsors.
A WordPress Community Chat Before Boarding the Train
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The kickoff podcast via Seattle with Cami MacNamara talking State of the Word, community and more.
Taking On WordPress Cache Challenges
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Till Kruss took on the issues surrounding WordPress and caching by creating Object Cache Pro. Learn more about Till, his journey and successes.
Just a Quick Note on the Do the Woo Trip to NYC
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In two days I board Amtrak heading to the State of the Word in NYC. A few reminders for you.
Using Online Courses to Grow Your WooCommerce Business
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Lema shares insights for those builders who are considering starting online classes to help sell products or educate clients.
Connecting the Community with WordPress Jobs
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Michelle gives us some insights into her love for community and job seekers.
Do the Woo is Heading to the WordPress State of the Word 2021
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do the Woo heads to the 2021 State in the Word in New York City in an 8 day cross-country event.
WooCommerce Friends, News and Podcasts
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping up on Do the Woo. We have a lot going on with friends, news and our podcasts.
Marketing Products in the WooCommerce Ecosystem
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A great discussion around marketing your WooCommerce-related product in both the WooCommerce and WordPress ecosystem.
A Year End Conversation with the CEO of WooCommerce
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about 2021, what is around the corner for 2022, and a peek inside of Paul's life at WooCommerce.
Moving Between Open Source Platforms
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moving from Joomla to WordPress is more than just the technical aspects. It reaches into the business of the entire ecosystems.
Building Stories, Community and WooCommerce Sites
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a builder, journalist and media pro, Abha brings a ton of insights and perspectives on community, storytelling and WooCommerce.
A Conversation on Point of Sales in the WooCommerce Ecosystem
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The discussion starts with the challenges of operating both online and offline sales and moving into the large POS ecosystem.
Building the New Do the Woo Site
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we bring in the lead dev, Christina Workman to chat about the rebrand and rebuild project for Do the Woo.
The New Do the Woo
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a major rebrand and redesign of Do the Woo, producer BobWP shares what's new for the WooCommerce builder community.
Scaling Your WooCommerce Business from One to Fifteen Plugins
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diego Zanella has been a software engineer for 25 years. His culmination of experiences easily sums up his growth with his WooCommerce business.