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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#592
LinkedIn for Web Agencies and Personal Branding
Guest(s): Nicole OsborneListen/Show Notes/Transcript: LinkedIn for Web Agencies and Personal BrandingIn this episode, Emma and Adam discuss LinkedIn’s potential for personal branding and agency growth with trainer Nicole. They share strategies for effective engagement and avoiding common mistakes.
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#591
Behind the Scenes on the Do the Woo Site Rebuild
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Behind the Scenes on the Do the Woo Site RebuildIn this episode of Do the Woo, hosts Robbie and Bob discuss the website revamp led by Automattic’s Special Projects team, focusing on improvements, user engagement, and innovative integrations.
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#590
WordPress Gutenberg, Contributing and Community
Guest(s): Birgit Pauli-HaackHost(s): Birgit OlzemListen/Show Notes/Transcript: WordPress Gutenberg, Contributing and CommunityBirgit Pauli-Haack discusses her journey in WordPress, emphasizing the evolution of the block editor and strategies for engaging younger contributors in the community and future developments.
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#589
Looking Back at WordPress Rome Core Days 2024
Guest(s): Miriam SchwabHost(s): Tammie ListerListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Looking Back at WordPress Rome Core Days 2024Miriam and Tammie reflect on their experiences at the Rome Core Days event, highlighting the focus on core contributors, inspiring discussions, and the value of hands-on workshops in a welcoming atmosphere.
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#587
Enhancing WooCommerce Shops for Accessibility
Guest(s): Amber HindsListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Enhancing WooCommerce Shops for AccessibilityAnne, Amber, and James discuss the significance of accessibility in web development for WooCommerce and other ecommerce stores. They emphasize the Accessibility Checker plugin, upcoming audits, and compliance with the European Accessibility Act.
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#584
Talking WooCommerce Product Demos, Onboarding, Pricing and Social Media
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Talking WooCommerce Product Demos, Onboarding, Pricing and Social MediaHosts Katie and Marcus about their highlights and strategies for 2025, focusing on plugin optimization, agency transitions, onboarding, pricing, and marketing challenges.
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#583
The Evolution of WordPress 6.7 in Performance Tools and Interactivity
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Evolution of WordPress 6.7 in Performance Tools and InteractivityIn this episode, hosts explore WordPress 6.7’s highlights, including performance enhancements, the Site Editor’s progression, advancements like the Interactivity API, and future developments anticipated for 2025.
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#582
Driving the WordPress Economy at PressConf 2025
Guest(s): Raquel ManriquezListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Driving the WordPress Economy at PressConf 2025PressConf, reviving the essence of Pressnomics, is an upcoming business-centric WordPress event from April 23-26, 2024. It focuses on networking, curated speakers, and compensating organizers, fostering community innovation.
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#581
Our First Q and A with the Core Product Manager for WooCommerce
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Our First Q and A with the Core Product Manager for WooCommerceIn this episode of Woo ProductChat, BobWP has a Q & A with James Kemp talking about WooCommerce. Community questions included plugin integration, product editor updates, roadmap transparency, and future plans for WooConf, emphasizing community feedback.
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#580
What is WP Campus Connect?
Host(s): Devin MaeztriListen/Show Notes/Transcript: What is WP Campus Connect?Devin hosts Pooja and Anand to chat about WP Campus Connect, a successful initiative boosting Ajmer’s WordPress community by targeting college students through workshops and seminars.
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#579
AI, DevOps, and Accessibility in OSS
Guest(s): Anick AkbarHost(s): Robbie AdairListen/Show Notes/Transcript: AI, DevOps, and Accessibility in OSSIn this episode of Anick from Pixable chats about his agency’s journey with WordPress and WooCommerce, innovative client solutions, AI trends, compliance challenges, accessibility, and community engagement.
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#578
Cutting Credit Card Costs on Your Ecommerce Site
Guest(s): Konrad HoltkampListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Cutting Credit Card Costs on Your Ecommerce SiteIn this episode, Adam and Bob chat with Konrad from FLIZpay about reducing credit card fees. The conversation covers payment options, costs, and innovative solutions.