Gutenberg Times: WordCamp Asia, Block Themes, AI in WordPress, WooCommerce 10.7– Weekend Edition 363

Hi there, I am just back from my fourth WordCamp Asia and it was again fantastic! I also enjoyed Mumbai as a city to visit. The energy in the streets, the kindness of the people, the historic sites of many cultures and the deliciousness of the food. It was all an adventure! Huge Kudos to […]

Fewer Returns, More Sales: How to Add Size Charts in WooCommerce

Have you ever wondered how many sales you lose because shoppers aren’t sure if an item will actually fit them? When buying clothes or shoes online, a customer’s biggest worry is getting the right size. This uncertainty often leads to them closing the tab and looking for a store that provides clearer information, resulting in […]

Gutenberg Times: Building a block theme from scratch – Workshop resources

It was great fun to conduct a Workshop at WordCamp Asia contributor day. Roughly 100 students were in the class and it was a great interactive session. I also know that there were quite a few of you who didn’t get to join us because there wasn’t enough room. Birgit Pauli-Haack workshop on the block […]

Open Channels FM: Podcasting 2.0: The Open Source Movement Reshaping How We Create and Consume Audio

This episode explores Podcasting 2.0, highlighting community-driven enhancements to RSS, the balance of distribution platforms, and evolving podcast formats.​ 

How to Accept Pre-Orders in WooCommerce (Most Stores Miss This)

Pre-orders are an incredibly powerful way for online stores to launch new products, assess demand, and secure sales even before items are in stock. This strategy can bring in revenue earlier and help you manage inventory more effectively. However, finding the right way to set up pre-orders in WooCommerce can get tricky. With various plugins […]

Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM and Keep It Open

In this episode, Bob introduces “Keep It Open,” a new initiative dedicated to supporting independent, honest conversations around the open web. He shares the importance of community contributions, sponsorships, and how listeners can get involved in keeping the web open and free here at Open Channels FM. Takeaways The significance of maintaining an independent and […]

Open Channels FM: The Imperative of Layered Security in Modern Web Hosting

Cybersecurity in web hosting is increasingly complex, requiring a layered security approach. Diverse threats demand specialized defenses, with ongoing challenges balancing protection and usability against evolving AI-driven attacks.​ 

#212 – Anne Bovelett on How Web Accessibility Boosts Traffic, SEO, and Revenue

Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. [00:00:26] Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case how web accessibility boosts traffic, SEO, and revenue. [00:00:39] If you’d like […]

Open Channels FM: Lessons from Two Decades of Open Source and the Social Internet

In this episode, host Matthias Pfefferle chats with software engineer Will Norris, discussing his extensive contributions to open standards, federated identity, and open source, particularly within the WordPress ecosystem and the evolution of decentralized social networking.​ 

How I Built a WordPress Personality Quiz to Turn Visitors into Subscribers

I was looking for a fresh way to grow my email list in WordPress, and personality quizzes caught my attention right away. They’re engaging, fun to take, and feel personal to each visitor. The challenge is that many quiz tools can feel complicated or require extra platforms to set up. Since I already use WPForms […]