Episode 32: Pippin Ain’t Easy

Show Notes

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Host

Pippin Williamson a WordPress plugin developer from Hutchinson, KS, and the lead developer and founder of many plugins, included Easy Digital Downloads and Restrict Content Pro. He is a travel addict and spends a lot of time tracking around the country speaking at WordCamps on plugin development. He can be found on Twitter at @pippinsplugins.

What They’re Sippin’ On

• Dre: Johnnie Walker Blue Label
• Brad: Captain Morgan Private Stock
• Pippin: Long Strange Tripel

How the host got started in WordPress

Pippin was introduced to WordPress by his brother who wanted help with a site. He then started using WordPress, and got into plugin development because one of his clients wanting a plugin to extend the functionality of their site.

Pressing topics

Mark Jaquith enters the premium plugin space with the introduction of Velocity Page. Velocity Page is a visual page layout builder, with drag and drop editor for layouts.

UpThemes publishes open letter to theme shops

Yoast expanding product offerings with WordPress SEO Premium and Premium Genesis Themes.

Bar tricks

• Dre – Easy Modal – A simple way for you to add a modal to WP.
• Brad– Support Details– Put in email and it will send you everything you need to debug.
• Pippin – Force Plugin Update Checks

Events

• WP Thinktank – February 25th 8pm UTC, Panel discussion about future of WordPress.
• WordCamp Philly 2014 – June 7-8th
• Pressnomics 3 – Venue was secured.

Photo: Maura Teal at mlteal.com