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  • The Open Web, A History of an Ideal

    The open web is a decentralized, accessible space rooted in collaboration and innovation. From its beginnings with TCP/IP to…

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  • The Power of Customer Support and Building Relationships in SaaS

    Strong customer support is key for SaaS success. Building relationships with users and hosting providers boosts satisfaction and can…

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  • From Identica to ActivityPub: How Open Social Protocols Are Shaping the Future of the Web

    The Fediverse, shaped by pioneers like Evan Prodromou, evolved from Identica to ActivityPub, fostering decentralization and user control. It…

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  • Why Focus Matters When Building a Successful WordPress Plugin Business

    Learn the importance of focus in scaling a WordPress plugin, advocating for prioritizing core products over numerous side projects…

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  • From Home Kitchen to International Orders

    Using WooCommerce and open source to take kitchen baking into an online cake business, embracing cake in a jar…

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  • Why Linking and Permalinks Are the Backbone of the Open Web

    Dave Winer talks about the open web’s basics, emphasizing that linking is crucial for real connection. Platforms limiting links…

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  • 12 Tips for WordPress Businesses Navigating the WordPress Media Landscape

    To enhance your business visibility in the WordPress ecosystem, employ strategies like mapping channels, collaborating with influencers, sponsoring newsletters,…

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  • 5 Real-World Ways to Build Consistent Creation Habits

    To build a daily creative habit, just hit record and embrace the chaos. Simplify, connect to routines, and stop…

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  • Why Open Source Matters in Podcasting

    Podcasters face limitations with closed platforms. But there are those who do advocate for tools to boost data ownership…

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  • Agentic AI: The Next Evolution for WordPress Websites?

    In 2025, agentic AI revolutionizes WordPress, enabling context-aware automation and seamless integration across tools, enhancing workflows and empowering users…

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  • Best Practices for Asynchronous Communication in Remote Teams

    Asynchronous communication. Over-communicate, use emojis cautiously, and know when to talk face-to-face.

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