Open Makers (archived)
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Aligning eCommerce Marketing Strategies for Community Success
Read more: Aligning eCommerce Marketing Strategies for Community SuccessIn this episode we’re chatting about a topic that matters to everyone in the WooCommerce world and beyond: how OSS communities can come together to market themselves more effectively.
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New Tools and Updates in WordPress 7.0 for Developers and Content Managers
Read more: New Tools and Updates in WordPress 7.0 for Developers and Content ManagersWordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” introduces significant updates including visual revisions, responsive block visibility, and enhanced workflow features, promoting collaboration among users and developers while emphasizing safe updating practices.
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Elevate Your Brand With Authentic Case Studies That Resonate
Read more: Elevate Your Brand With Authentic Case Studies That ResonateIn this Open Makers episode, host Adam Weeks and guest Elena Yovcheva-Tileva discuss crafting impactful case studies. They emphasize storytelling, client involvement, and practical strategies for creating narratives that highlight successful outcomes, boosting trust and engagement.
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Building Business Fortitude and Creativity in Digital Marketing
Read more: Building Business Fortitude and Creativity in Digital MarketingThis episode of Open Channels FM emphasizes fortitude in business, highlighting tenacity, creativity, and resilience as key to breaking through digital noise and getting noticed, with practical advice.
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Rethinking Plugins With a Single License for an Expanding Library
Read more: Rethinking Plugins With a Single License for an Expanding LibraryIn this episode, hosts Bob Dunn and Cami McNamara discuss WellPlayedWP, a unique subscription service for WordPress plugins launched by Marcus Burnette. The service focuses on innovative, user-driven plugin development, addressing gaps in existing solutions.
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Boosting Store Productivity with AI-Driven Automations and Workflow Integrations
Read more: Boosting Store Productivity with AI-Driven Automations and Workflow IntegrationsIn this episode, co-hosts discuss WooCommerce automation with expert James Collins, emphasizing how tools like Zapier streamline tasks, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency through practical automation examples and AI advancements.
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Professionalizing Pricing Models for Open Source CMS Businesses
Read more: Professionalizing Pricing Models for Open Source CMS BusinessesIn this episode, Anne Bovelett chats with Dr. Christian Kurze discuss strategies for startups in open source CMS, emphasizing structured sales and sustainable monetization.
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Self-hosted WordPress Optimized Runtime on Docker (SWORD)
Read more: Self-hosted WordPress Optimized Runtime on Docker (SWORD)In the CloudFest Hackathon, Jan Willem shared his team’s project, SWORD, a self-hosted control panel for WordPress, highlighting collaboration, technical challenges, and team spirit.
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WEB Responsibility Scanner
Read more: WEB Responsibility ScannerEkaterina Streltsova introduced the BEP Responsibility Scanner at CloudFest Hackathon, addressing web sustainability, accessibility issues, and legal compliance, emphasizing the need for open-source solutions.
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Enhancing Plugin Discovery and Validation with AI Tools
Read more: Enhancing Plugin Discovery and Validation with AI ToolsJavier Casares and Mark Heijnen discuss WP Plugin Insight, a project enhancing WordPress plugin discovery through AI-driven analysis of compatibility, security, and translations.
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Latest Jetpack Social Updates and the Return of X Integration
Read more: Latest Jetpack Social Updates and the Return of X IntegrationIn this episode, Derek Hanson chats with Devin Walker about Jetpack Social updates, including interface redesign, Twitter integration, AI features, and upcoming WordPress 7.0 enhancements for WordPress users.
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How AI and Cloud Tools Are Transforming Development and Testing
Read more: How AI and Cloud Tools Are Transforming Development and TestingIn this episode, Derek talks with WooCommerce’s Brian Coords about how AI is reshaping e-commerce, from automating tasks to enhancing flexibility for developers and merchants. Brian shares insights on using AI for better workflows and community engagement.





