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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#667
Transparency, Community, and the Human Touch When Selling Products
Guest(s): Miriam SchwabListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Transparency, Community, and the Human Touch When Selling ProductsIn this episode of “Woo Product Chat,” co-hosts James and Katie chat with Miriam Schwab from Elementor about transparency in software, community engagement, and the balance of openness while navigating business strategies.
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#657
Video Strategy, Brand Awareness, and Conversions for Open Source Product Creators
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Video Strategy, Brand Awareness, and Conversions for Open Source Product CreatorsThis episode explores video marketing strategies with hosts Christian Taylor and Adam Weeks. They discuss timing for video investment, brand awareness versus conversions, and measuring content success.
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#655
Community Engagement Strategies for Successful Plugins
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Community Engagement Strategies for Successful PluginsIn this episode co-hosts discuss “community thinking” in WordPress plugins, highlighting the importance of user feedback and effective engagement strategies.
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#654
The Importance of Purposeful Multilingual Website Strategy
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Importance of Purposeful Multilingual Website StrategyIn this episode of The WordPress Way, listen to shared insights on translating WordPress, performance boosts, community involvement, and future multilingual features. Discover the ongoing need for translators and collaboration in WordPress.
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#653
WordCamp Europe 2025 Organizers Share Insights
Host(s): Michelle FrechetteListen/Show Notes/Transcript: WordCamp Europe 2025 Organizers Share InsightsThis special episode is all about WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, highlighting organizers’ insights on inclusivity, accessibility, childcare, workshops, and volunteer opportunities for attendees.
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#652
Unforgettable Moments From a Community Gathering
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Unforgettable Moments From a Community GatheringDuring PressConf 2025, hosts and guests highlighted the significance of in-person connections within the WordPress community, emphasizing candid conversations, relationship-building, emotional moments, and the event’s business focus, inspiring future gatherings.
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#651
Lessons Learned From 15 Years of Building Complex Ecommerce Sites
Host(s): Robert JacobiListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Lessons Learned From 15 Years of Building Complex Ecommerce SitesIn Woo AgencyChat, host Robert Jacobi chats with Matt Schwartz from Inspry about their journeys in WordPress, WooCommerce insights, lessons in agency growth, and the importance of educating clients on Woo’s capabilities and responsibilities.
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#650
A Recap of PressConf 2025
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: A Recap of PressConf 2025In this episode, hosts discuss PressConf, a WordPress event emphasizing networking, accessibility, and personal connections, while offering valuable insights for business owners and plugin developers.
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#646
First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 Enhancements
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 EnhancementsIn The WordPress Way episode, host Abha and guests, Birgit and Joe, discuss the WordPress 6.8 release. These core contributors highlight improvements for user experience, including design tools, accessibility updates, and performance enhancements, alongside the community’s impressive contribution efforts.
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#644
From Page Views to Conversions: Improving Products with Analytics
Guest(s): Derek AshauerListen/Show Notes/Transcript: From Page Views to Conversions: Improving Products with AnalyticsIn this episode of Woo ProductChat, James and Katie discuss user analytics with Derek Ashauer, emphasizing data-driven decisions for WordPress product owners, conversion tracking, and actionable insights for business growth.
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#641
How to Balance Managing Hundreds of Web Sites and Avoiding Burnout
Guest(s): Philip LevineListen/Show Notes/Transcript: How to Balance Managing Hundreds of Web Sites and Avoiding BurnoutIn this WP Agency Track episode, hosts Cami and Marcus interview Philip Levine, owner of South Florida Web Advisors, discussing his evolution from static sites to WordPress, emphasizing networking, automation, and work-life balance.
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#636
The Power of Photography, Translation and Contributing to Open Source
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Power of Photography, Translation and Contributing to Open SourceIn this episode, guests V Gautham Navada, and Bigul Malayi discuss contributions to WordPress, highlighting the significance of photography and translation in enhancing community engagement and business growth.