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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#647
Unlocking Creative Content Management in WordPress
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Unlocking Creative Content Management in WordPressIn this episode of Content Sparks, Derek Hanson discusses WordPress content management with BobWP, highlighting its flexibility and creativity for blogs, presentations, and multimodal content strategies.
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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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#645
The WordPress Media Ecosystem
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: The WordPress Media EcosystemIn this episode of Content Sparks, hosts Rae Morey and BobWP explore the significance of media in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasizing relationship-building between businesses and journalists.
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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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#638
Networking Pitching and Looping Through Europa Park
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Networking Pitching and Looping Through Europa ParkIn this episode hosts discuss CloudFest 2025, highlighting unique event experiences, innovative hackathon projects, networking opportunities, and a preview of upcoming CloudFest USA in Miami.
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#636
The Power of Photography, Translation and Contributing for WordPress
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Power of Photography, Translation and Contributing for WordPressIn 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.
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#635
The Web Agency Summit 2025
Guest(s): Andrew PalmerHost(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Web Agency Summit 2025The Web Agency Summit is a free event from April 7-11, 2025, focusing on web development, offering insights into AI, SEO, and networking opportunities for professionals across platforms and CMSs.
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#633
WordPress Flexibility and Simplicity: Building for Users
Guest(s): Ben RitnerListen/Show Notes/Transcript: WordPress Flexibility and Simplicity: Building for UsersIn today’s episode, co-hosts Katie Keith, founder and CEO at Barn2, and James Kemp, the core product manager at WooCommerce, sit down with Ben Ritner, the Senior Director of Product at StellarWP. They dive into the intricate balance between customizability and simplicity in WordPress products, particularly focusing on Ben’s work with the Cadence suite. Discover…
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#632
Building Trust and Converting Online Sales with Simple UX Decisions
Guest(s): Marc McDougallListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Building Trust and Converting Online Sales with Simple UX DecisionsIn this episode of Woo DevChat, hosts discuss UX design and CRO with Marc McDougall, who shares insights on common misconceptions, mistakes, and the evolving role of AI in enhancing user experience.
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#631
Inside CloudFest Booths Buzz and Brand Lessons
Guest(s): Christian TaylorHost(s): Adam WeeksListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Inside CloudFest Booths Buzz and Brand LessonsAdam Weeks and Christian Taylor explore CloudFest, assessing booth designs and marketing strategies. They discuss visual engagement, effective messaging, and the significance of interactive experiences in attracting attendees.
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#627
Why CloudFest Matters to WP Cloud
Guest(s): Elise PratherHost(s): Adam WeeksListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Why CloudFest Matters to WP CloudElise Prather, VP at Automattic’s WP Cloud, shares her immersive experience at CloudFest, highlighting its vast size, unique networking opportunities, and the customizable hosting solutions WP Cloud offers for companies and freelancers.