Open Makers
Open Makers highlights the people behind the products, tools, and services shaping the open web. From developers and designers to entrepreneurs and community leaders, we dive into the real stories of what it takes to make and ship meaningful work. Guests share their insights on building with open source, navigating challenges, and finding opportunities in today’s digital landscape. Whether you’re crafting code, running a business, or exploring new ideas, Open Makers offers lessons and inspiration from those who’ve been there.
All Episodes
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#672
Generalists, Pricing Advice, and AI’s Role in Development
Guest(s): Jason CosperListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Generalists, Pricing Advice, and AI’s Role in DevelopmentIn this episode of Dev Pulse, hosts chat with Jason Cosper about the challenges and humor in infrastructure, consulting rates, communication, and the evolving role of AI in tech work and workflows.
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#671
How to Pitch Stories That Matter
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: How to Pitch Stories That MatterIn this Media Playbook episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks discuss effective pitching for WordPress stories, covering what makes a story newsworthy, and providing practical advice for successful media outreach.
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#669
The Evolving Landscape of Core Contribution and Company Sponsorship
Guest(s): Tim MonnerListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Evolving Landscape of Core Contribution and Company SponsorshipIn Open Talk on Open Source, Adam Weeks, Tammy Lister, Zach Stepek, and Tim Monner discuss the importance of contributing to WordPress, exploring various forms of contributions and the idea of sponsored support.
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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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#665
How to Tell If Your WordPress News Is Really Newsworthy
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: How to Tell If Your WordPress News Is Really NewsworthyIn the first of the series, Media Playbook, Rae and Adam discuss how to connect WordPress businesses with the media. They share tips on crafting newsworthy stories and building relationships for better visibility.
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#657
Video Strategy, Brand Awareness, and Conversions for WordPress Product Creators
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Video Strategy, Brand Awareness, and Conversions for WordPress 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 WordPress Plugins
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Community Engagement Strategies for Successful WordPress 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
WordPress Multilingual, Translation and Community
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: WordPress Multilingual, Translation and CommunityIn 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
One For the Road Straight from PressConf
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: One For the Road Straight from PressConfDuring 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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#648
All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025In this episode, BobWP chats with WordCamp Lisboa organizers Hacer and Marco about the upcoming event, highlighting the new Community and Contribution Day, diverse sessions, language inclusivity, and the importance of community spirit.