[y=zPIpuVi9Ddc height=400] Show Notes Host Adam Warner has worked as a paper boy, blueberry farmer, Ritz Carlton valet, tour guide, maker of office furniture, and as an Amazon employee. His fascination with the internet started in the early 1990s when a fellow employee at the pizza place he worked at invited him over to get on the BBS (Bulletin Board System). From there he was hooked into the possibility of connecting with individuals across the world. Nowadays, he is an internet business and marketing consultant specializing in the use of WordPress. Adam Warner is the Co-founder of FooPlugins—creators of the FooBox and FooGallery […]
DradCast Episode 051: Captial_Pippin_Dangit
[y=qGCavUwFl7A height=400] Show Notes Host Pippin Williamson is the developer and founder of some great WordPress plugins like Restrict Content Pro and Easy Digital Downloads. He is known for his ninja-like ability to produce amazing plugins at the drop of a hat. In addition to producing hundreds of plugins, Pippin also speaks at WordCamps and consults. You can find Pippin online at Easy Digital Downloads and on Twitter @pippinsplugins. Sippin’ On Brad – Scotch Dre – Canada Dry Pippin – Flemmish Sour from Belgium Pressing Topics WordPress 4.0 Beta 1 4.0 beta 1 was just released. WordPress.org has the details of the release in their post. Critical Security […]
DradCast Episode 050: Godfather of PressNomics
[y=frqN_nx_eWA height=400] Show Notes Host Joshua Strebel is the founder and CEO of Pagely, a managed WordPress hosting solution. He is also one of the great minds behind PressNomics—a 3-day event where passionate and successful entrepreneurs gather together to create the products and services that drive the WordPress economy. You can find Josh online at Pagely and on Twitter @strebel. Sippin’ On Brad – Red Label Dre – Bud Light Joshua – Stella Artois Pressing Topics Backwards Chris Lema shares his thoughts on the new Advanced Custom Fields Pro release, and backwards compatibility. WPBeginner Turns 5 In honor of WPBeginner turning 5, Syed Balkhi is […]
Can the Sharing Economy Be Successful in an Age of Skepticism?
Recently, services like Lyft, AirBnb, and Uber have taken the tech-savvy generation by storm. These services have evolved from the “sharing economy”—a society based entirely on peer-to peer transactions, where both parties achieve monetary success from the interactions. An economy based on the kindness of strangers seems to be counterintuitive in today’s age of skepticism. Stories like The Craigslist Killer have infiltrated the collective psyche of those using these services. The last thing you want to worry about is the possibility of being imprisoned when you’re picking up the gardening tools you’ve rented from someone on rentoid. I’m not trying to be a […]
DradCast Episode 048: Parking Lot Joker
[y=enkkgvZNamM height=400] Show Notes Host Brian Messenlehner joined the Marine Corps on his 18th birthday. After taking his placement exam, he was sent to Military Occupational School, where he met Brad Williams for the first time. Together they were in charge of setting up servers in the field in Afghanistan. Brian and Brad started doing some freelance work in the early 2000s, and in 2006 they decided to start WebDevStudios. In addition to being the co-founder of WebDevStudios, he is the co-author of Building Web Apps with WordPress. You can find Brian on twitter @bmess Sippin’ On Brad – Johnny Walker Blue Dre – Johnny Walker Blue Brian […]
A Wearable Tech Future Is Closer Than You Think
A Jetsons-esque future where your wristwatch can make calls, unlock your house, and track your biometrics isn’t too far away. Wearable technology is making a strong push to the forefront of tech markets. A recent Nielsen study shows that the public is starting to gain awareness of wearable technology: The majority of wearables owners are young, with nearly half (48%) between 18-34 years old, and men and women are equally likely to don wearable tech. This demographic is the same market that influences developing trends and generally predicts future market growth. Applications Galore Wearable technology provides easy integration for location-based […]
DradCast Episode 047: Lead Don’t Follow
[y=xcAL_PifbwE#t=412 height=400] Show Notes Host Joost de Valk started developing PHP in 1994. He created a site called css3.info in 2006, which was his first WordPress site and his introduction to SEO. Joost developed his own SEO plugins to solve his personal need, then turned all of his small SEO plugins into one big one. In 2010, he started his own company, and now he is expanding and hiring his 13th employee. In today’s WordPress community Joost is known for his guru-like knowledge of all things SEO. You can find Joost online at yoast.com or on twitter @yoast. Sippin’ On Brad – Water Dre – Diet Coke Joost – Dutch […]
DradCast Episode 046: Fork It Good
[y=UvIdwPwT3vU height=400] Show Notes Host In 2004, Drew Strojny was drafted by the New York Giants. During the off seasons he was teaching himself CSS and HTML in order to build his own website. He started freelancing and using WordPress for his client websites. From there he released a few themes of his own, and since then he founded The Theme Foundry. You can contact him on twitter @drewstrojny. Sippin’ On Brad – Water Dre – Diet Canada Dry Drew – Water Pressing Topics The State of the WordPress Theme Industry is Changing David Perel details some things to consider when […]
DradCast Episode 045: Scratching Your Own Itch
[y=mWgJADoHfK4 height=400] Show Notes Host Ben Fox got started in tech by using his dad’s 64 bit push cart Texas Instruments computer. He was approached by an acquaintance to build a website for him. Fox researched how to build the site for a whopping $300. Fast forward to today, he’s the co-founder of WPUniversity and SIDEKICK, both aimed at education and support for the WordPress community both old and new. You can find him on twitter @benjaminefox Sippin’ On Brad-Cup of Joe with a splash of Bailey’s Dre-Canada Dry Ben-Mill Street Organic Pressing Topics Dre is leaving Sucuri Dre is leaving Sucuri. […]
Where in the World Is WordPress?
With WordPress being used by over 20% of all websites, the platform was bound to extend its reach past international boundaries. In recent years, WordPress has seen a continued rise in its users abroad—spreading like wildfire internationally. This is partially due to its ease of use, but partially because it has embraced the attention it is gaining from abroad. WordPress is written in 100 different languages, and updates to the platform often include new language accessibility features. Right now, WordPress has the capability to be used in any language—there is a current list available of all languages the software is available in. […]
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