Inspired by Automatticians James Kemp and Dave Smith, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much of our discord in the design of WordPress stems from the differences of our two big tribes: Bloggers and Builders. Many of the OG developers of WordPress, including myself, tend more towards the blogging side. Writers, photographers, podcasters, journalists,… Continue reading Matt: Our Core Division
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Open Channels FM: Creative Insights and Real Talk on Modern Marketing Challenges
Marketing’s evolving fast. Creators and businesses must adapt as SEO and ads fade. Experimentation and multi-channel strategies are key to surviving now.
How to Accept Custom Donation Amounts in WordPress with Stripe
Want visitors to set their own donation amount? Here’s how to build a pay-what-you-want Stripe form in WordPress with WP Full Pay, fees included.
Matt: AutoMattBot
I’m trying out this thing, it’s trained on my blog posts and public talks, that you can chat with as me on Telegram. Behold: AutoMattBot.
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 7.1 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site. WordPress 7.1 RC1… Continue reading WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
#228 – Priscilla Collado Ramirez on Reducing WordPress Beginner Anxiety
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the themes, the blocks, and in this case, reducing WordPress beginner anxiety in a multitude of ways. If you’d like to… Continue reading #228 – Priscilla Collado Ramirez on Reducing WordPress Beginner Anxiety
Greg Ziółkowski: The Abilities API in WordPress 7.1: Lifecycle, Schemas, and Discovery
The Abilities API gives WordPress plugins a common language for describing and executing units of functionality. An ability has a stable name, human-readable metadata, input and output contracts, a permission check, and an execution callback. Other PHP code can discover it without knowing which plugin registered it, while REST, WP-CLI, JavaScript, MCP, and AI integrations… Continue reading Greg Ziółkowski: The Abilities API in WordPress 7.1: Lifecycle, Schemas, and Discovery
Matt: Michel the GOAT
I don’t usually blog all my comments other places, but while drafting a completely different blog post I came across this great post, Michel Valdrighi: The Coder Whose Code Never Went Silent. I had to leave a comment, because Michel’s story is not well-known. Michel Valdrighi is the GOAT. His elegant code and impeccable aesthetic… Continue reading Matt: Michel the GOAT
Open Channels FM: Open Minds Balancing AI Innovation with Authentic Human Connection
This episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on human skills and connections, emphasizing concerns about overdependence on technology, authenticity in communication, and the importance of retaining essential human abilities.
Matt: Gabriel Dawe
New artist I’m obsessed with: Gabriel Dawe. I love the colors and craft, very Mesh. If his site were on WordPress, we’d definitely commission some pieces. Hat tip: Jason Nichols.