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Marketing in Uncertain Times: 17 Tips for Tactful Communication

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September 23, 2020

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At the time of writing this article, COVID-19 continues to spread across the world. And while some countries have had more cohesive responses than others, one thing remains for certain everywhere: how you market your business during this time is important. Not only to combat possible revenue loss but also stay in communication with your customer base. However, it’s not enough to just send out an email blast that says something to the effect of, “In these uncertain times, we care about you.” That will not suffice. Instead, it’s vital that you craft a marketing plan that speaks to the […]

Press This Podcast: Google Web Stories for WordPress with Cathi Bosco

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September 15, 2020

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Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcast on WMR. This is your host David Vogelpohl. I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine and I love to bring the best of the community to you here every week on press this as a reminder, you can follow me on twitter @wpdavidv. […]

Torque’s Social Hour with Ben Moore

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September 14, 2020

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Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. This week’s guest is Ben Moore, a software engineer at WP Engine and lead organizer of the Austin WordPress community. We talk about WordCamp Austin, WordPress 5.5, and Seedlet, a new theme designed with a block-first approach. Be sure to catch next week’s livestream by subscribing here. Join us this Wednesday from 3-4pm PST when our special guest will be Joe Casabana, a podcaster who is working on a WordPress Year In Review project.

Press This Podcast: Grow Your Technology Business by Leaning into Diversity feat. Allie Nimmons

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September 9, 2020

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Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogel Paul, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this as a reminder, you can find me on Twitter […]

Torque’s Social Hour with Sarah Ricker

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September 3, 2020

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Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. In this episode we’ll talk with WP Engine’s Sarah Ricker about upcoming accessibility changes coming to WordPress 5.6 and what’s new in the “a11y” community. Sarah is the accessibility lead for WordPress 5.6 Be sure to catch next week’s livestream by subscribing here.

Press This Podcast: Word Around the Campfire September

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September 2, 2020

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Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelphol: Welcome to the Press This WordPress community podcast on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best in the community to you here every week on press this as a reminder, you can follow me on twitter @wpdavidv, you can subscribe […]

Torque’s Social Hour with John James Jacoby

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August 31, 2020

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Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. This week’s guest is John James Jacoby, the creator of BuddyPress and BBPress. We spent most of the episode talking about the WordPress app for iOS, which Apple recently tried strong-arming into adding In App Purchases. We explain the whole situation in the episode and share our thoughts. Be sure to catch next week’s livestream by subscribing here.

What Does It Mean to Have a High-Quality Website in 2020?

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August 26, 2020

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It’s 2020 and you know you need a high-quality website to make a positive impact on your potential customers. But it’s sometimes unclear what that even means. What constitutes a top-notch web presence changes quickly in this industry. “High quality” means something different in 2020 than it did in 2010, or even 2015 for that matter. For instance, responsive design is a must now, but that wasn’t always the case. Keeping up with the times is a challenge. But it’s well worth the effort if you want to start seeing results. If this is something you struggle with, that’s precisely […]

WordPress Co-Founder Mike Little Speaks at Genesis Community Livecast

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August 25, 2020

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The Genesis Community Livecast came back from hiatus with special guests Mike Little, Anita Carter, and Sandee Jackson. The conversation centered around the representation of black WordPress community members. Where are we now? The WordPress community is known for being incredibly inclusive and welcoming, however panelists had a hard time pinpointing black thought leaders. “I find that black people in the WordPress community aren’t hugely visible and it does seem to be a small number that is visible. There is a large community in the WordPress world but I’ve struggled trying to pinpoint anyone who is a leader,” Little said. […]

Press This Podcast: Growing a WordPress Product Business with Alex Denning

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August 25, 2020

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Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelphol: Welcome to Press This. I’m David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine. And I love to bring the best of the community to you here every week on Press This. As a reminder, you can follow me on twitter @wpdavidv where you can subscribe to press this on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, […]

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