Open Makers (archived)
Open Makers is an archived podcast of Open Channels FM Network. It was about the mindset and the work of making things in and around the open web. We talked about the process, the choices, and the thinking behind it, the wins, the setbacks, and what was learned along the way. It was less about any one project, more about what it actually takes to build something and keep at it.
All Episodes
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#156
From Closed Source Apps to Open Source Plugins
Guest(s): Lacy EllisListen/Show Notes/Transcript: From Closed Source Apps to Open Source PluginsLacey Ellis started with an app for the iPhone and Android. Next came a plugin for WooCommerce. Hear her journey as a product builder.
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#155
It’s Who You Know, Not Just How
Guest(s): Allen SmithListen/Show Notes/Transcript: It’s Who You Know, Not Just HowListen in as we chat with Allen about his work at WooCommerce as well as getting a glimpse of what makes Allen tick.
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#154
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tips for WordPress Businesses
Guest(s): Bridget Willard, Emily Hunker, James Baldacchino, James Kemp, James Rowland, Jamie Marsland, Jason Coleman, Joe Casabona, Joe Wells, Katie Keith, Mike Stott, Rob CairnsHost(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tips for WordPress BusinessesListen in as 13 pros talk about timing, pricing, bundles and other tips to help WooCommerce product builders have a successful holiday sales.
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#153
From Websites to Themes to SaaS: Challenges, Insights and Wins
Guest(s): Maziar FiroozmandListen/Show Notes/Transcript: From Websites to Themes to SaaS: Challenges, Insights and WinsMaziar Firoozmand from Artbees has built sites, themes and marketing automation via a SaaS in his entrepreneurial journey.
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#152
You Built It, Now How Do You Get Noticed?
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: You Built It, Now How Do You Get Noticed?I share what I have told dozens of builders in conversations about how enter the WooCommerce community and space.
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#151
Search, Backups & Performance Optimization
Guest(s): Steve SeearListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Search, Backups & Performance OptimizationWe chat about the Jetpack features that really bring value to a WooCommerce shop, but also address the misconception of it being a bloated plugin.
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#150
Community, Onboarding, and the Marketplace Up for Discussion
Guest(s): Tonya MorkListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Community, Onboarding, and the Marketplace Up for DiscussionRonald, Tonya, Robert and Robbie share some insights on building community, hybrid events, onboarding, marketplace, support and WooCommerce payments.
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#149
The Hardest Hurdle Was Just Writing
Guest(s): Jeff ChandlerHost(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Hardest Hurdle Was Just WritingJeff Chandler and I chat about WooCommerce, WordPress, trains, and a lot of everything else in-between.
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#147
Moving From a Web Agency to Supporting Businesses and Agencies
Guest(s): Marcus BurnetteListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Moving From a Web Agency to Supporting Businesses and AgenciesMarcus Burnette from SkyVerge talks about experiencing an acquisition, WooCommerce extensions and tips for product builders.
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#146
Both Sides of a Plugin Acquisition
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Both Sides of a Plugin AcquisitionJames Kemp from IconicWP and Zach Tirrell from The Events Calendar talk about their companies being acquired by StellarWP.
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#145
A Website Builders Content Journey
Guest(s): Lindsey MillerListen/Show Notes/Transcript: A Website Builders Content JourneyLindsey Miller gives us some great thoughts on thinking about content as a Woo agency or product builder, and how to help clients through their content journey.
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#144
The Growth of eCommerce Payments, Past, Present and Future
Guest(s): Britni McCotterListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Growth of eCommerce Payments, Past, Present and FutureFrom subscriptions to multicurrency, marketing to scalability, this show it all about WooCommerce Payments, now and in the future.