In this podcast I talk with Ian Svoboda about themes and Custom Blocks. He covers how to develop themes and Custom Blocks using the WP CLI, and how to use block types to organise your site's content.If you're interested in theme development or Custom Blocks, this is a must-watch podcast! Ian covers a lot of useful information in this podcast, and you'll learn how to use the WP CLI to develop themes and Custom Blocks. Watch and learn, and don't forget to leave a comment below!

In this episode of Within WordPress I talk with Jason Cohen. Jason delves into the fascinating journey of WP Engine, a renowned WordPress hosting platform. He shares insights into the company's growth, highlighting the role of financial decisions, customer-centric approaches, and a keen focus on overcoming challenges. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind WP Engine's evolution, Jason's ideas behind how he got here, and explore their foray into the international market and the world of headless architecture.

In this Within WordPress podcast episode, I talk to Carl Alexander, a WordPress developer from Canada. Carl shares his journey with WordPress, starting from when he got hired as a WordPress developer in 2008. He talks about his involvement in the WordPress community, including organizing events and speaking at WordCamps. Carl also mentions his book on object-oriented programming for WordPress and his current project, Ymir, which is a serverless WordPress solution. The main focus of the podcast is on serverless WordPress and its benefits for scaling WordPress sites. Carl explains that serverless architecture abstracts the need to manage servers, allowing developers to focus on writing code. He discusses the challenges of scaling WordPress, particularly for applications with spiky, non-cacheable traffic, such as e-commerce sites and e-learning platforms. Carl highlights the advantages of serverless WordPress, including the ability to elastically scale compute resources and the potential for building innovative WordPress products. However, Carl acknowledges that serverless WordPress is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be suitable for all use cases. He mentions the complexity of cloud infrastructure and the need for developers to understand serverless concepts. Carl also discusses the limitations of serverless WordPress, such as latency issues and plugin compatibility. Overall, this episode provides insights into the world of serverless WordPress and the challenges and opportunities it presents for developers and hosting companies.

In today's podcast episode, we're joined by Katie Keith, the co-founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from building WordPress websites for clients to transitioning into the development of WooCommerce plugins. The primary goal of their work is to enhance the customer journey in WooCommerce, making it faster and more efficient. Katie introduces us to their flagship plugin, the WooCommerce Product Table. This innovative tool allows for a compact product display and facilitates quick cart additions. She also sheds light on other plugins they offer, such as the WooCommerce Product Filter, Quick View, and Fast Cart, all designed to enrich the customer experience. As we delve deeper into the conversation, Katie provides insights into the evolution of their company. She discusses the expansion of their team, the delegation of responsibilities, and their decision-making process for developing new plugins. This process is customer-centric, involving careful listening to customer feedback and identifying gaps in the market. Looking towards the future, Katie hints at the possibility of acquiring other plugins to broaden their product range. The discussion also explores the challenges and opportunities within the WordPress ecosystem and the potential for SaaS solutions. Katie underscores the importance of putting the customer first in all their endeavors. As we conclude, Katie shares her future plans, which include building an in-house marketing team and a continued commitment to grow and enhance their plugins. Tune in to this insightful episode to learn more about the world of WooCommerce plugins with Katie Keith.

In this episode, we are joined by Mario Peshev, a seasoned WordPress agency owner with DevriX and a prolific content creator. Mario's extensive experience and deep understanding of the WordPress ecosystem and economy offer listeners an invaluable perspective on the current state of affairs in the WordPress world. Tune in to gain insights from Mario's journey, learn from his experiences, and understand the intricacies of WordPress from one of its most respected figures.