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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#37
From Scratching Your Own Itch to Selling Your Open Source Plugin
Guest(s): Scott DeluzioListen/Show Notes/Transcript: From Scratching Your Own Itch to Selling Your Open Source PluginScott Deluzio created a WooCommerce plugin first off to scratch his own itch and then decided to sell it publicly.
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#36
The Transition to Launching a SaaS Product
Guest(s): Bryce AdamsListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Transition to Launching a SaaS ProductBryce Adams shares his story of the transition and how his love for the community kept him wanting to work in the WooCommerce ecosystem.
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#35
The Blessing and Curse of Building It Yourself
Guest(s): Brad TouesnardListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Blessing and Curse of Building It YourselfBrad Touesnard shares his own experiences with WooCommerce, having run it on their site since the inception of Delicious Brains.
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#33
You’re Leaving Money on the Table Without Lifecycle Emails
Guest(s): Chris LemaListen/Show Notes/Transcript: You’re Leaving Money on the Table Without Lifecycle EmailsChris Lema never planned to work for a hosting company, despite his passion for WooCommerce and WordPress.
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#32
The Surprising Power of Pay What You Want for Nonprofits
Guest(s): Kathy DarlingListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Surprising Power of Pay What You Want for NonprofitsKathy Darling, WooCommerce extension developer talks about building and maintaining extensions for Gutenberg support plus more.
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#31
A Conversation About the Upcoming WooCommerce Blocks
Guest(s): Darren EthierListen/Show Notes/Transcript: A Conversation About the Upcoming WooCommerce BlocksWe go a bit deeper with WooCommerce blocks, look at the upcoming All Products Block and blocks for checkout that are in the works.
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#30
Advocating for Accessible Web Design
Guest(s): Dale ReardonHost(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Advocating for Accessible Web DesignDale Reardon is legally blind and advocates for accessible web design and travel.
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#29
From Freelancing to Agency to Store Owner
Guest(s): Michael TiesoListen/Show Notes/Transcript: From Freelancing to Agency to Store OwnerMichael Tieso joins us to talk about going from freelancing and then working at WooCommerce, to starting his own agency and online store.
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#28
Perspectives on Open Source and Proprietory Ecommerce Platforms
Guest(s): Brian KrogsgardListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Perspectives on Open Source and Proprietory Ecommerce PlatformsThree WooCommerce guys walk into a bar and what happens? Well, maybe we aren’t in bar, but our conversation with Brian takes many twists and turns, including a review of Shopify and other aspects of eCommerce.
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#27
What Headless Commerce Really Means
Guest(s): Topher DeRosiaHost(s): Brad WilliamsListen/Show Notes/Transcript: What Headless Commerce Really MeansIn today’s show Brad talks to WordPress evangelist Topher DeRosia from BigCommerce.
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#26
Could a Blogging Platform Become the Next Big Marketplace?
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Could a Blogging Platform Become the Next Big Marketplace?If you are into WooCommerce, WooSesh is a not-to-be-missed virtual conference. With tracks for everyone, you will get a deep dive into some of the brightest minds in the WooCommerce community.
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#25
Talk to Your Best Customers Differently
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Talk to Your Best Customers DifferentlyWhat happens when you dive into email broadcasting and segmentation with Beka Rice. Well, from someone that knows the ins and outs of the market, tips and insights abound in this episode.