WordPress Resource: Your Website Engineer with Dustin Hartzler

555 – How I’m Using AI with WordPress

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Announcements WordPress Updates Things that I’ve done in the last two weeks: Other AI Tools I’ve been using: Thank You!

WordPress 6.7

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we dig into the new features and enhancements in WordPress 6.7

WordPress Happenings

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we recap some of the WordPress news and interesting blog posts over the last several months.

State of the Word 2024

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we recap the State of the Word address by Matt Mullenweg from Dec 2024 in Japan.

Happy New Year (Plans for 2025)

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we dive into the plans for Your Website Engineer in 2025

Summer 2024 News Update

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Announcements

WordPress 6.5

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we dive into an explanation of the new features in WordPress 6.5.

Spring Clean Your WordPress Site

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we dive into an archive of the show and share about how to spring clean your WordPress site.

Plugin Review: WP Optimize

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we do a deep dive into the free plugin WP Optimize

All About Passkeys

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the world of passkeys, what they are and how they will replace passwords in the future.

State of the Word Recap 2023

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we dive into all the details shared at the 2023 State of the Word in Madrid Spain.

PressTalk with Matt Medeiros

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dustin Hartzler catches up with Matt Madeiros from the WordPress community.

WordPress 6.4

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we dive into the latest WordPress 6.4 release.

Preparing Your Site for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about 20 ways to prepare our WordPress sites for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

How to Analyze Your Site for Unused Plugins

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Announcements WP Recipe Maker is an easy recipe plugin that allows you to add recipes to any post or page with metadata for your recipes. How to Analy...

Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up WordPress

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of keyboard shortcuts and the powerful command palette within WordPress.

How to Learn Something New

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we break down the steps for how to learn something new, whether it’s a new software or a new skill, you’ll learn...

Creating a WordPress Pattern

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of WordPress patterns. We’ll discuss what patterns are, how to create your own, and how to leverage...

Review: Local by Flywheel

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of local WordPress development, focusing on his experiences with “Local by Flywheel.”

Content Creation with ChatGPT for Your WordPress Website

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of ChatGPT and exploring its myriad applications for content creation, business enhan...

Exploring the theme.json File

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we see the influential role of the theme.json file in shaping the appearance and behavior of your website.

Navigating DNS Settings

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the world of WordPress and web infrastructure, exploring the often mysterious realm of DNS settings.

WordPress 6.3

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into WordPress 6.3. This update introduces a range of enhancements and new features that elevate the web publishing experien...

Why it’s a Good Idea to Switch to the Block Editor

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about why it’s a good idea to switch to the Block Editor.

A Review of MailPoet

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we look at the WordPress email newsletter plugin MailPoet.

Mastering Website Navigation

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about different menus on our site and making sure they are optimized for our site visitors.

Updating PHP for Our WordPress Sites

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Announcements Zapier for WordPress is a plugin that will help you with your automation. The plugin is a bit old and outdated, but you can use Zapier w...

WordPress 6.2

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we dive into the latest WordPress release, 6.2 and share how it will elevate your editing experience.

Review: The All New Jetpack App

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we take a look at the new Jetpack App and how you can manage your WordPress site on the go.

My 2023 Current Setup

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we take a look at the hardware and software (AKA my tools) that I use daily.

Customizing WordPress Block Themes

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about how to create a child theme for a Full Site Editing block theme.

2023 The Year of Block Themes

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we are going to dive into why 2023 is going to be the year of block themes.

State of the Word 2022 Recap

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we spend time reviewing the annual State of the Word address given by Matt Mullenweg about the past and future of WordPress.

Stop Using functions.php for Custom Code

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we share the correct placement of custom code on your WordPress site.

What is Crowdsignal?

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about the form and poll building tool, Crowdsignal.

Back at It and Some WordPress News

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we recap the last six months of WordPress news.

Better Links for Your WordPress Content

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about better ways to style links in your WordPress content (plus email messages too).

WordPress 5.9

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we look at the features in the latest version of WordPress – version 5.9.

517 – Explaining WordPress Hooks, Actions, and Filters

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we explore what WordPress hooks, actions, and filters are.

516 – A Week in the Life of a Developer Apprentice

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I share a behind the scenes at my weekly planning, the projects I worked on, and what I accomplished last week.

515 – WordPress State of the Word Recap

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we do a quick recap of Matt’s State of the Word address in December 2021.

514 – How to Secure Your Site After a Security Breech

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about securing your site after a data breech at your hosting company.

513 – Time for Your 2021 WordPress Security Audit

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk through a checklist of items that need to be done this fall to make your website secure.

512 – Add Additional WordPress Blocks

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, we talk about different plugins that will add additional blocks to your WordPress site.

511 – All About WordPress Core Blocks

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the default core WordPress blocks and how they can be used to build the perfect layout for your post or page.

510 – Managing a WordPress Site with WP CLI

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about using WP CLI to manage your WordPress site.

509 – September News Stories

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

508 – Planning out a WordPress Plugin

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Announcements Yoast Joins Newfold Digital, Team To Stay in Place Emoji Toolbar Plugin Brings an Emoji Picker Back to the WordPress Editor Automattic R...

507 – Moving to a WordPress VIP Developer Role

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I explain the process of moving from a support role to a developer role at Automattic.

506 – Adding Custom Fonts to WordPress

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we take a look at how to add custom fonts to a WordPress site.

505 – Writing SQL to View Data in WordPress

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about SQL and how to write SQL commands to find the data you need in your WordPress site

504 – Why Learning JavaScript is Important

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about why JavaScript is an important piece of WordPress and why we should learn it.

503 – Checking in on WordPress Security in 2021

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about how to review your site for security issues and how to fix them.

502 – How to Know When You Need Custom

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the things to think about when creating a new WordPress site.

501 – Things to Come in 2021

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I share my content creation strategy for 2021.

500 – Ten Years of Podcasting

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I give some highlights of 10 years of podcasting as well as the future of the show.

499 – Life Update

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I provide an update on what’s been happening over the last six weeks.

498 – Why You Need an Email List

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the seven reasons that you need an email list on your website.

497 – Your Questions Answered

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we dig into a few listener’s questions.

496 – WordPress 5.5

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about all the new changes in the latest version of WordPress, 5.5.

495 – Your Website Engineer Plugins in 2020

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about all the plugins on Your Website Engineer’s website.

494 – Where is Data Stored in the WordPress Database?

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we explore the different tables that are installed by default in the WordPress Database.

493 – You Need a Backup Strategy

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the fiasco of the last two weeks and my broken computer without a good backup.

492 – Customize VSCode to Work For You – Customizations

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk more about the customizations I did to make VSCode less noisy.

491 – Customize VSCode to Work for You – Extensions

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about all the free extensions I use with the free code editor VSCode.

490 – How to Launch a New WordPress Theme

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the steps to switch a live site over to a new theme.

489 – Preparing to Put a Plugin on the WordPress Repository

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about how to prepare a plugin to be added to the WordPress Repository.

488 – How to Submit a Plugin to the WordPress Repository

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Announcements How to Submit a Plugin to the WordPress Repository

487 – Organizing Tools for WordPress

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about how to organize your WordPress tools so you can be efficient with your time in WordPress.

486 – Duplicating A Post or Page in WordPress

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the two different ways to duplicate content on your WordPress site.

485 – Make Your WordPress Database Smaller

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk through a few ways to make your WordPress Database smaller.

484 – Work from Home Tips

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I share my tips for effectively working from home.

483 – A New Tool – Coherence Pro

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about a new tool that I’ve been using to isolate certain websites.

482 – Managing a Website Leading Up to a Conference

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we explore the launch of the second FxMedCE symposium.

481 – Make Your WordPress Site Accessible and ADA Compliant

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the tools to scan your site to make sure it’s accessible and ADA compliant.

480 – Generate More Sales with Facebook and WordPress

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about how you can drive more customers back to your website for more sales with Facebook.

479 – Automating WordPress with Zapier

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about different ways to automate your WordPress site with Zapier.

478 – Should These Plugins Be in Core WordPress?

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we look at some plugins that actually would be nice if they were part of WordPress core, because they give some extra value to th...

477 – Site Audit Checklist for your WordPress Site

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the eight different ways we can check our website to make sure everything is complete and working properly.

476 – A Look at the Block Editor in 2020

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about all the blocks built into WordPress 5.3.

475 – 2020 Version – Apps I use Daily

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the different software apps that I use every day with my work with WordPress.

474 – 20 WordPress Resolutions for 2020

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the 20 resolutions for keeping up with our WordPress sites in 2020.

473 – Happy New Year!

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I wish you a happy new year!

472 – Manage WordPress Files with SFTP

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about how to set up an FTP client to be prepared in case you need it for your WordPress site.

471 – The True Cost of a Domain Name

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about all the costs associated with purchasing a domain name.

470 – My Favorite Text Editors

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about four different text editors, Coda 2, Sublime Text, Atom, and VS Code.

469 – Thankful Edition 2019

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I share about what I’m thankful for (spoiler: not all-the-deals)

468 – Handling Audio Files within WordPress

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about how to handle audio files on our site.

467 – WordPress 5.3 Release

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we chat about the new features in the latest version of WordPress, version 5.3.

466 – 2019 State of the Word Recap

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we recap Matt’s State of the Word address at the closing keynote of WordCamp US 2019.

465 – Automate Your Store with AutomateWoo

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the power of automating things in your WooCommerce store to generate more leads and more profits.

464 – How to Troubleshoot WordPress

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about the steps to isolate a problem when troubleshooting WordPress.

463 – Create a Simple Plugin to Embed Google Analytics Code

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about how to create a simple plugin to embed code on your website

462 – Clean Up Your WordPress Site

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about general maintenance things that you need to do on your WordPress site.

461 – How WordPress is Free and Priceless Simultaneously

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about the details of how WordPress started, how it’s free to use and how folks make money with this free softw...

460 – Prepare Your Website For Black Friday Sales

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show we talk about how to get our website ready for the eCommerce shopping weekend of Black Friday.

459 – Creating a WordPress Theme out of HTML – Part 4

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about the gotchas of launching my new site as well as some of the things that still need fixed.

458 – Creating a WordPress Theme out of HTML – Part 3

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Announcements Creating a WordPress Theme out of HTML – Part 3

457 – Creating a WordPress Theme out of HTML – Part 2

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk about creating page templates, customizing index.php, and installing and configuring themes.

456 – Creating a WordPress Theme out of HTML – Part 1

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we start talking about why to use an HTML theme to create a WordPress site and the first steps to get started.