Open Channels FM: Podcasting 2.0: The Open Source Movement Reshaping How We Create and Consume Audio
This episode explores Podcasting 2.0, highlighting community-driven enhancements to RSS, the balance of distribution platforms, and evolving podcast formats.
Gutenberg Times: Building a block theme from scratch – Workshop resources

It was great fun to conduct a Workshop at WordCamp Asia contributor day. Roughly 100 students were in the class and it was a great interactive session. I also know that there were quite a few of you who didn’t get to join us because there wasn’t enough room. Birgit Pauli-Haack workshop on the block […]
#212 – Anne Bovelett on How Web Accessibility Boosts Traffic, SEO, and Revenue
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. [00:00:26] Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case how web accessibility boosts traffic, SEO, and revenue. [00:00:39] If you’d like […]
Open Channels FM: The Imperative of Layered Security in Modern Web Hosting
Cybersecurity in web hosting is increasingly complex, requiring a layered security approach. Diverse threats demand specialized defenses, with ongoing challenges balancing protection and usability against evolving AI-driven attacks.
Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM and Keep It Open
In this episode, Bob introduces “Keep It Open,” a new initiative dedicated to supporting independent, honest conversations around the open web. He shares the importance of community contributions, sponsorships, and how listeners can get involved in keeping the web open and free here at Open Channels FM. Takeaways The significance of maintaining an independent and […]
How to Accept Pre-Orders in WooCommerce (Most Stores Miss This)

Pre-orders are an incredibly powerful way for online stores to launch new products, assess demand, and secure sales even before items are in stock. This strategy can bring in revenue earlier and help you manage inventory more effectively. However, finding the right way to set up pre-orders in WooCommerce can get tricky. With various plugins […]
Open Channels FM: Lessons from Two Decades of Open Source and the Social Internet
In this episode, host Matthias Pfefferle chats with software engineer Will Norris, discussing his extensive contributions to open standards, federated identity, and open source, particularly within the WordPress ecosystem and the evolution of decentralized social networking.
Riad Benguella: Meet Studio Code: I redesigned my WordPress site in 2 hours
The shoemaker’s children go barefoot or, as we say in French, Les cordonniers sont toujours les plus mal chaussés. That’s been me for years. As a developer working on WordPress, I’ve long neglected the design of my site. This ends today. We’ve recently released a new tool called Studio Code, think of it as Claude Code but tailored for WordPress. A […]
Open Channels FM: Collaborative Publishing in Modern WordPress
Real-time collaboration in WordPress enhances team efficiency by allowing simultaneous editing, though initial limitations exist. Future improvements aim for smoother, scalable experiences.
How I Built a WordPress Personality Quiz to Turn Visitors into Subscribers

I was looking for a fresh way to grow my email list in WordPress, and personality quizzes caught my attention right away. They’re engaging, fun to take, and feel personal to each visitor. The challenge is that many quiz tools can feel complicated or require extra platforms to set up. Since I already use WPForms […]