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OpenChannels.fm is a podcast network sharing real stories from across the open web brought to you by the people building it. Our hosted shows cover everything from the Fediverse, content strategy, and open source innovation to WordPress and WooCommerce. Whether you’re a developer, agency owner, contributor, or creator, we’ve got something for you. Subscribe out our entire channel or your favorite shows. Across our five flagship shows: Open Web Conversations - (decentralization, developer too ...
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The Evolving Landscape of Core Contribution and Company Sponsorship
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41:16In Open Talk on Open Source, Adam Weeks, Tammy Lister, Zach Stepek, and Tim Monner discuss the importance of contributing to WordPress, exploring various forms of contributions and the idea of sponsored support.By Open Channels FM
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New, Open Channels Dispatch: Rebranding, Site Updates, and What’s Next for OpenChannels FM
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6:36BobWP kicks off Open Channels Dispatch to share quick updates and news about the rebranded Open Channels FM.By Open Channels FM
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Transparency, Community, and the Human Touch with Miriam Schwab
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42:08In this episode of "Woo Product Chat," co-hosts James and Katie chat with Miriam Schwab from Elementor about transparency in software, community engagement, and the balance of openness while navigating business strategies.By Open Channels FM
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Tihomir Dmitrović’s Journey: Integrating AI Agents in WordPress Using MCP
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39:15In this episode of Emerging Tech, host Dave talks to Tole, an innovative developer who shares his journey from mobile to WordPress. He discusses his MCP integration in ConvoWorks for AI workflows.By Open Channels FM
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How to Tell If Your WordPress News Is Really Newsworthy with Rae Morey and Adam Weeks
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31:28In the first of the series, Media Playbook, Rae and Adam discuss how to connect WordPress businesses with the media. They share tips on crafting newsworthy stories and building relationships for better visibility.By Open Channels FM
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BobWP wraps up the rebranding of Do the Woo into Open Channels FM. The new channel features five diverse shows, maintaining core values while offering more structure for listeners to explore their interests.By Open Channels FM
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Rebrand: Amplifying with the Open Source Reach Show
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2:19Bob's getting close to wrapping up the series and introducing "Open Source Reach," exploring open source's real-world impacts beyond coding.By Open Channels FM
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Rebrand: Moving the Needle with the Content Sparks Show
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2:15On today’s BobWP Unplugged, host BobWP walks us through day five of the OpenChannel FM rebranding series. He gives us a look at Content Sparks, and each series designed to help creators make smarter digital content, from streamlining workflows and harnessing AI, to mastering storytelling and media strategy. If you’re passionate about creating great…
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BobWP is shaking things up with a rebrand of his podcast, introducing "WP Voices", where community members share their WordPress experiences. Expect humor, familiar faces, and new shows focusing on agency life, core and multisites.By Open Channels FM
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Rebrand: Expanding the Open Web Conversations Show
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2:31The episode introduces the show Open Web Conversatioins during the Open Channel FM's rebranding series, featuring insights from builders and innovators on digital identity, emerging technologies, and online creativity, inviting listeners to engage.By Open Channels FM
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BobWP updates listeners on the evolution of "Do the Woo," a podcast focused on WooCommerce. It features diverse hosts and segments, catering to all experience levels.By Open Channels FM
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The Rebrand: Do the Woo is now OpenChannels.fm
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4:24So, the podcast "Do the Woo" is now "OpenChannels.fm"! It’s a cool rebrand to reflect their broader focus on WordPress and open web topics, while still keeping the WooCommerce content. Exciting changes ahead.By Open Channels FM
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Launching Upload Worthy: Video Strategy, Brand Awareness, and Conversions for WordPress Product Creators
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42:31The inaugural episode of "Upload Worthy" explores video marketing strategies with hosts Christian Taylor and Adam Weeks. They discuss timing for video investment, brand awareness versus conversions, and measuring content success.By Open Channels FM
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Reinventing Careers and Building Resilience in Tech with Mendel Kurland
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47:17Zach and Carl chat with Mendel Kurland, sharing stories of resilience, reinvention, and the human side of tech, wrapping it all in laughs and life lessons.By Open Channels FM
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Community Engagement Strategies for Successful WooCommerce and WordPress Plugins
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49:45In this episode of Woo Product Chat, co-hosts discuss "community thinking" in WordPress and WooCommerce plugins, highlighting the importance of user feedback and effective engagement strategies.By Open Channels FM
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WordPress Multilingual, Translation and Community with Pascal Birchler and Robert Windisch
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48:14In this episode of The WordPress Way, listen to shared insights on translating WordPress, performance boosts, community involvement, and future multilingual features. They emphasize the ongoing need for translators and collaboration in WordPress.By Open Channels FM
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WordCamp Europe 2025 Organizers Share Insights and Excitement
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45:02This special episode of WordPress Event Talk is all about WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, highlighting organizers' insights on inclusivity, accessibility, childcare, workshops, and volunteer opportunities for attendees.By Open Channels FM
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One For the Road via PressConf with Adam and Emma
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14:16During PressConf 2025, hosts and guests highlighted the significance of in-person connections within the WordPress community, emphasizing candid conversations, relationship-building, emotional moments, and the event's business focus, inspiring future gatherings.By Open Channels FM
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Lessons Learned From 15 Years of Building Complex WooCommerce Sites with Matt Schwartz
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46:39In Woo AgencyChat, host Robert Jacobi chats with Matt Schwartz from Inspry about their journeys in WordPress, WooCommerce insights, lessons in agency growth, and the importance of educating clients on Woo's capabilities and responsibilities.By Open Channels FM
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The episode of WordPress Event Talk discusses PressConf, led by new host Michelle Frechette. Our hosts share insights on networking, event structure, participant feedback, and the unique atmosphere of the event, emphasizing community and business focus.By Open Channels FM
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In this episode, Bob discusses updates for WordCamp Europe, including minor show name changes, a new host announcement, and the relocation of daily posts to his personal blog.By Open Channels FM
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All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025 with Marco Almeida and Hacer Yilmaz
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26:15In this episode, BobWP chats with WordCamp Lisboa organizers Hacer and Marco about the upcoming event, highlighting the new Community and Contribution Day, diverse sessions, language inclusivity, and the importance of community spirit.By Open Channels FM
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Unlocking Creative Content Management in WordPress with Derek Hanson & BobWP
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23:22In this episode of Content Sparks, Derek Hanson discusses WordPress content management with BobWP, highlighting its flexibility and creativity for blogs, presentations, and multimodal content strategies.By Open Channels FM
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First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 Enhancements with Birgit Pauli-Haack and Joe McGill
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1:00:03In The WordPress Way episode, host Abha and guests, Birgit and Joe, discuss WordPress 6.8's launch, featuring core contributors who highlight improvements for user experience, including design tools, accessibility updates, and performance enhancements, alongside the community's impressive contribution efforts.…
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Navigating the WordPress Media Ecosystem with Rae & BobWP
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32:18In this episode of Content Sparks, hosts Rae Morey and BobWP explore the significance of media in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasizing relationship-building between businesses and journalists.By Open Channels FM
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From Page Views to Conversions: Improving Products with WordPress Analytics with Derek Ashauer
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48:56In this episode of Woo ProductChat, James and Katie discuss user analytics with Derek Ashauer, emphasizing data-driven decisions for WordPress product owners, conversion tracking, and actionable insights for business growth.By Open Channels FM
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What Enterprises Need from DXPs in 2025: Beyond Vendor Agendas with Dan Drapeau
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19:52Host Krim discusses Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) with insights from Dan Drapeau. Key topics include CMS fragmentation, vendor lock-in, AI's role in DXPs, and strategic priorities for 2025.By Open Channels FM
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Bring Federated Events to Your WordPress Site with André Menrath
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56:26In Episode 642 of Do the Woo, host Matthias Pfefferle brings us another Open Web Conversations and dives into the world of decentralized social networks and the open web, specifically focusing on the Fediverse, with guest André Menrath. André shares his unconventional journey into software development, driven by his passion for events and democracy…
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How Philip Levine Balances Managing Hundreds of Sites and Avoiding Burnout
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46:27In this WP Agency Track episode, hosts Cami and Marcus interview Philip Levine, owner of South Florida Web Advisors, discussing his evolution from static sites to WordPress, emphasizing networking, automation, and work-life balance.By Open Channels FM
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BobWP Unplugged, Do the Woo Query Newsletter and Daily Posts
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7:37In episode 640, BobWP announces his newsletter "Do the Woo Query," introduces a posts with a daily thought, and explains the name change to BobWP Unplugged.By Open Channels FM
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Navigating the Accessibility Landscape: Real Stories with Bud Kraus
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37:09In this podcast episode, hosts Anne Bovelett and BobWP, along with guest Bud Kraus, explore ecommerce accessibility, discussing user experiences, challenges, and the importance of inclusive web design for all users.By Open Channels FM
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Our Final Wrap of CloudFest 2025 with Robert, Zach and Carl
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53:38In this episode of Dev Pulse, hosts discuss CloudFest 2025, highlighting unique event experiences, innovative hackathon projects, networking opportunities, and a preview of upcoming CloudFest USA in Miami.By Open Channels FM
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Michelle Frechette Joins the Do the Woo Hosting Team for WordPress Event Talk
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3:49BobWP announces Michelle Frechette as the new host for WordPress Event Talk.By Open Channels FM
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The Power of Photography, Translation and Contributing with V Gautham Navada and Bigul Malayi
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37:54In this episode, guests V Gautham Navada, and Bigul Malayi discuss contributions to WordPress, highlighting the significance of photography and translation in enhancing community engagement and business growth.By Open Channels FM
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The Web Agency Summit 2025 with Andrew Palmer
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21:23The Web Agency Summit is a free event from April 7-11, 2025, focusing on web development, offering insights into AI, SEO, and networking opportunities for professionals across platforms and CMSs.By Open Channels FM
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Christian Taylor Joins as Co-Host of the Creative Sparks Show
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7:39BobWP announces new co-hosts for the Content Sparks show, video content expert Christian Taylor.By Open Channels FM
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WordPress Flexibility and Simplicity: Building for Users with Ben Ritner
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50:35In today’s Woo ProductChat, co-hosts Katie Keith, founder and CEO at Barn2, and James Kemp, the core product manager at WooCommerce, sit down with Ben Ritner, the Senior Director of Product at StellarWP. They dive into the intricate balance between customizability and simplicity in WordPress products, particularly focusing on Ben’s work with the Ca…
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Building Trust and Converting Sales with Simple UX Decisions with Marc McDougall
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1:04:55In this episode of Woo DevChat, hosts discuss UX design and CRO with Marc McDougall, who shares insights on common misconceptions, mistakes, and the evolving role of AI in enhancing user experience.By Open Channels FM
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On the Floor at CloudFest 2025 with Adam Weeks and Christian Taylor
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33:48Adam Weeks and Christian Taylor explore CloudFest, assessing booth designs and marketing strategies. They discuss visual engagement, effective messaging, and the significance of interactive experiences in attracting attendees.By Open Channels FM
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Introducing the Content Sparks Hosting Team: Derek Hanson, Rae Morey, Robbie Adair and BobWP
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5:15In the latest episode of Content Sparks, BobWP introduces three monthly hosts: Robbie Adair on content and AI, Rae Morey on all things media, and Derek Hansen on content management, promising valuable insights.By Open Channels FM
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Discovering the Impact of i2Coalition at Cloudfest with Christian Dawson, David Snead and James Webb
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22:33At CloudFest 2025, experts from i2Coalition and BigScoots discuss the importance of collaboration in the hosting industry, addressing legislative challenges while emphasizing WordPress's role in supporting small businesses globally.By Open Channels FM
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From Founding to Funding, Marieke van de Rakt’s Entrepreneurial Journey
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32:24In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammy Lister chat with Marieke van de Rakt, co-founder of Progress Planner. They discuss her teaching, investment philosophy, and insights on e-commerce challenges and open source opportunities.By Open Channels FM
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Elise Prather, VP at Automattic's WP Cloud, shares her immersive experience at CloudFest, highlighting its vast size, unique networking opportunities, and the customizable hosting solutions WP Cloud offers for companies and freelancers.By Open Channels FM
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Tara Claeys on the Benefits of Niching Down to School and Nonprofit Websites
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41:48In this episode of WP Agency Tracks, hosts Marcus Burnett and Cami MacNamara discuss the benefits and challenges of niching down with guest Tara Claeys, emphasizing her focus on schools and nonprofits for greater business success.By Open Channels FM
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Ronnie Burt Chats About Gravatar’s Evolution and CloudFest Experiences
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10:04At CloudFest, Ronnie Burt discusses Gravatar's history, its integration with WordPress, recent spikes in usage from platforms like ChatGPT, and the importance of digital identity ownership.By Open Channels FM
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The Challenges and Wins of Creating a Suite of WordPress Plugins with Steve Burge
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32:25In this episode host Mark Westguard chats with Steve Burge, founder of PublishPress, discussing their journeys, the evolution of WordPress plugins, and strategies for business growth.By Open Channels FM
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Inside the World of Composable CMS: A Deep Dive with Tom Cranstoun from AEM
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28:48This show is sponsored by… Avalara: providing cloud-based and scalable global tax compliance that is hassle-free, safe and secure plus topped off with enterprise-class security. In this episode of Scaling Enterprise, WP and OSS, join Brad Williams, Tom Willmot, and Karim Marucchi as they dive into the world of enterprise content management system. …
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Bridging Innovation and Community with Jessica Lyschik and Jakob Trost at the CloudFest Hackathon
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20:06In this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks discusses the CloudFest Hackathon with Greyd's Jessica Lyschik and Jakob Trost, exploring innovations, community contributions, and enhancing WordPress.By Open Channels FM
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CloudFest Hackathon. Behind CMS Freedom with Patricia BT and Dennis Snell
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11:54Patricia and Dennis discuss their CMS Freedom project at the CloudFest Hackathon, aiming to simplify system transitions and preserve online content. They emphasize teamwork, learning, and the value of contributions beyond coding.By Open Channels FM
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A New Show, Content Sparks, with Regular Host BobWP
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3:21BobWP introduces "Content Sparks," a show focusing on content creation insights, featuring tips from his 18 years in the WordPress space combined with my hosts experiences.By Open Channels FM
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