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  • #213 - Malcolm Peralty on Managed WordPress Hosting and AI Innovation at Pressable

    #213 - Malcolm Peralty on Managed WordPress Hosting and AI Innovation at Pressable
    Apr 22 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Malcolm Peralty from Pressable, about his tech and WordPress career, experiences with Drupal and Acquia, and his current role as a technical account manager. They discuss Pressable’s hosting services, their focus on optimising WordPress performance, and how AI innovations, like the upcoming MCP tool, are being integrated to automate website management and support. The conversation covers industry challenges such as AI-driven costs, customer education, hosting complexities, and the balance between automation and maintaining human touch in support and service.
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    49 min
  • #212 - Anne Bovelett on How Web Accessibility Boosts Traffic, SEO, and Revenue

    #212 - Anne Bovelett on How Web Accessibility Boosts Traffic, SEO, and Revenue
    Apr 15 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Anne Bovelett, about the economic and human impact of web accessibility in WordPress. They discuss how improving accessibility offers significant SEO, traffic, and revenue benefits, referencing research showing up to a 23% increase in organic traffic and billions lost by inaccessible e-commerce sites. Anne talks about accessibility as a business imperative, not just a moral issue, and shares insights on organisational challenges and the need for human-centred design to empower all users.
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    52 min
  • #211 - Elliott Richmond on WordPress Content Creation, Education, and Pizza Plugins

    #211 - Elliott Richmond on WordPress Content Creation, Education, and Pizza Plugins
    Apr 1 2026
    Elliot Richmond discusses his 20+ years with WordPress, from early b2 days to founding a successful pizza delivery business powered by WordPress and WooCommerce. He shares plans for a pizza plugin and licensing model, and explains his new partnership with Automattic, creating educational WordPress.com YouTube videos. He highlights the flexibility, creativity, and feedback loop of content creation, emphasising both technical and community aspects. He details his low-key production setup and process, and expresses gratitude for the trust and freedom offered by Automattic in his content creator role. Go listen...
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    44 min
  • #210 - Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust

    #210 - Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the interconnected roles of agencies, product companies, and hosting providers, the impact of short-term profit-driven thinking versus long-term, values-based collaboration, and the challenges posed by economic shifts. The conversation focusses on the importance of trust, community, and patience for sustainable growth in WordPress.
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    53 min
  • #209 - Simon Pollard on Navigating the New Normal for WordPress Community and Events

    #209 - Simon Pollard on Navigating the New Normal for WordPress Community and Events
    Mar 18 2026
    In this episode of WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley chats with Simon Pollard about the changing landscape of WordPress Meetups and community events. Simon reflects on the vibrant pre-pandemic community, its sudden decline during COVID-19, and the ongoing struggle to rebuild momentum. The conversation explores how evolving priorities, scattered social media, and the rise of AI have made networking and sharing knowledge more challenging. They also consider creative ways to make Meetups relevant again, like blending talks with music or arts, and wrestle with what’s needed to keep the WordPress community thriving in a shifting digital world.
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    44 min
  • #208 - Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon

    #208 - Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon
    Mar 11 2026
    In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley explores the CloudFest Hackathon, an event bringing together open source enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects in just three days. Carole Olinger, the Hackathon lead, details the organising process and project selection, talking about cross-CMS collaboration and sustainability. Contributors like Javier Casares, Matthias Pfefferle, Milana Cap, and others share their diverse projects, ranging from AI-enhanced tools to accessibility solutions. The episode covers the energy, teamwork, and lasting impact of the Hackathon on the open web community. Go listen.
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    26 min
  • #207 - Rob Ruiz on WP Rig and the Future of Theme Development

    #207 - Rob Ruiz on WP Rig and the Future of Theme Development
    Mar 4 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rob Ruiz, current maintainer of WP Rig, a free WordPress theme development toolkit and starter theme. Rob Ruiz shares his journey from designer to theme developer, discusses the benefits of WP Rig for both beginners and agencies, and highlights how it teaches best practices, supports modern tools, and adapts to both classic and block-based WordPress themes. The episode focuses on empowering users to learn, contribute, and better understand theme development within the evolving WordPress ecosystem. Go listen.
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    49 min
  • #206 - Jonathan Desrosiers on WordPress Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Release Strategies

    #206 - Jonathan Desrosiers on WordPress Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Release Strategies
    Feb 25 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contributor coverage. The conversation explores the evolving WordPress community, impacts of COVID, renewed excitement for building, and initiatives to involve younger contributors. They touch on the role of AI, resurgence in open web tools, and ensuring WordPress remains relevant and exciting for future generations.
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    45 min