Show Notes Host As a WordPress trainer and coach, Bob Dunn, aka BobWP, brings with him 6 years of WordPress experience, 20+ years of running a design and marketing company, and a ton of patience to his clients. He runs a membership site on BobWP.com, where he blogs and offers one-on-one training. And he just recently added a unique service called the BobWP Starter Kit. He also does local workshops in the Seattle area, and has presented more than 150 workshops and presentations at WordCamps, other conferences, and for other organizations. He was lead organizer for WordCamp Seattle 2012, and is […]
How to Embed Live Google+ Hangouts in WordPress
Google+ Hangouts on Air is an amazing tool that lets people from all walks of life — from anywhere in the world — hangout with like-minded people they may never meet in real life. It’s a great tool for teaching, discussing, and sharing ideas. And did I mention that it’s free? In this short tutorial, you will learn how to create a Google+ Hangout and embed the code into your WordPress blog so people can watch the broadcast live on your site! Once the recording is finished, it is automatically added to your YouTube channel, so subscribers to your channel and […]
Working with Meta Data Using the JSON REST API
Update: For more information, you can download our free ebook, The Ultimate Guide to the WordPress REST API. In my previous articles on the JSON REST API, I focused primarily on retrieving and editing posts — both from the current site and from a remote site. In this article, I’m going to branch out a bit and focus on post meta. I’ll be covering how to edit and create meta fields using the API, and how to search for them. Before We Begin There are a lot of ways to add and edit custom fields — i.e., meta data — in WordPress. Though […]
The Versatility of WooCommerce: The Business Models They Support
If you’re looking for an accessible approach to starting your own business, eCommerce is one of the most viable business opportunities around. Because everything is done online, you won’t have to find and lease a storefront to do business — which is the long-term, high-risk expense that puts most people off. For an online business, you simply pick a niche you’re passionate about, identify some products, and start selling. When it comes to choosing an eCommerce plugin, WordPress users are spoilt for choice. However, with over 4 million downloads to date, WooCommerce is the most popular, and is also highly recommended by […]
Episode 058: ChickenMonkeyDrad
[y=jg5JkQetvbQ height=400] Show Notes Host A design and marketing guy, Liam Dempsey is the owner and director of LBDesign, a small international consultancy. Liam grew the business from his own freelance work before relocating from Chicago to London in 2002. Returning to the US in 2009, Liam was delighted to discover the WordPress community in Philadelphia. In 2012, with great support from local WordPress fans, he started the Philly ‘burbs WordPress Meetup, which is still running strong. Liam was lucky enough to be a co-organizer of WordCamp Philly 2014. Always interested in the unique angle, Liam is the co-founder and […]

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