Sinopsis
WP-Tonic podcast is about giving advice and useful insights to those who are running or thinking of building a online membership website with a LMS (Learning Membership System) powered by WordPress. Both Jonathan Denwood & Kim Shivler have years of combined experience with WordPress and Learning Membership Systems. Every Wednesday we try and interview somebody who notable in the world of either WordPress, online marketing or online learning.On Fridays we do our controversial live round-table show with a panel of leading WordPress experts. We discuss the leading WordPress and online technology stories of the week and we hold no punches back in this powerful weekly discussion!!
Episodios
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887 - WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: Baby, It's All About Influence & Market Visibility
16/11/2023 Duración: 54min887 - WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: Baby, It's All About Influence & Market Visibility We Interview Adam Weeks, The co-founder of Cirrusinfluence. #1 - Adam, what does Cirrusinfluence basically do, and what is its main focus? #2 - What do you think are the main benefits that your clients get by working with Cirrusinfluence? #3 - There seem to be some growing bad feelings that seem to be growing in different parts of the WordPress general community would you agree with this statement, and if yes, why do you think this is happening? #4 - WordPress professional marketplace seemed to be very focused on the North American market this seems to have changed over the last few years would you agree with this statement, and how does this affect Cirrusinfluence? #5 - What are some of the business tools and services that you use to run your business daily that you could recommend to the audience? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give y
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From Success to Startup: Oli Gardner's Journey and Lessons Learned
09/11/2023 Duración: 49min886 - WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: From Success to Startup: Oli Gardner's Journey and Lessons Learned In this show, Oli Gardner shares his personal journey from past success to launching a new startup. He discusses the challenges he faced and the valuable lessons learned along the way. With Special Guest Oli Gardner, Founder of Outline and co-founder of Unbounce Outline #1 - Oli, what problems does Outline solve, and why should the user care? #2 - What are some of the key things you learned for your years being involved in Unbounce that you used connected to the development and launch of Outline? #3 - AI seems to have the power of really threatening the careers and livelihoods of graphic designers and copywriters; what are your personal thoughts and advice that you can give to these particular groups of individuals? #4 - What do you see as some of the major challenges that you and your team at Outline face in the next 12 to 18 months, and what are your general plans to overcome them? #5 - What
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#885 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show
02/11/2023 Duración: 01h15minOur panel will break down each story and explain why it matters to WordPress and the tech community. Get ready to learn about all the new releases and innovations – you don't want to miss out. Tune in now and stay up-to-date with everything happening in WordPress and Technology! This Month's Special Guest Panelist Lee Blue @leehblue https://lee.blue/ #1 - State of the Word 2023 Will Broadcast Live from Madrid on December 11 https://wptavern.com/state-of-the-word-2023-will-broadcast-live-from-madrid-on-december-11 #2 - Google search antitrust trial updates: Everything you need to know (so far) https://searchengineland.com/google-search-antirust-trial-hearing-updates-431977 #3 - EP467 – WordStressed https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep467-wordstressed/ #4- Marc Andreessen publishes ‘Techno-Optimist Manifesto’, names enemies including ‘ESG’, ‘Trust and Safety’ THE ENEMY https://venturebeat.com/ai/marc-andreesse
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884 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: How SEO is Changing in a World of AI & Google September's HCU
26/10/2023 Duración: 49minWith Special Guest Fernando Angulo Senior Market Research Manager At SEMRush Uncover the future of search engine optimization with this captivating video that explores the impact of artificial intelligence on SEO practices. Learn about advancements such as machine learning algorithms and natural language processing that are revolutionizing how websites are ranked and discovered online. Get expert advice on leveraging AI tools for keyword research, competitor analysis, and content optimization strategies. #1 - Fernando, What are your thoughts connected to how Google sees AI-generated content, and will people's websites be penalized if they use AI-generated content? #2 - A lot of niche focus websites have been penalized recently by Google September's HCU (helpful content update). Can you give some insight connected to this SEO update? #3 - Because of COVID-19, the mobile growth trend seemed to get semi suspended; what is the situation now, and what do people who develop or own websites need to know about this?
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883 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS With Special Guest Maciek Palmowski Development Advocate Analyst at Kinsta
19/10/2023 Duración: 56minIs The Future of WordPress Headless? Are you curious about the direction WordPress is heading? In our latest show, we uncover the rising trend of headless WordPress architecture and its impact on websites. Explore why developers are embracing this modern approach that separates content management from presentation layers. Get inspired by real-life examples showcasing faster load times, enhanced user experiences, and endless possibilities for customization. #1 - Maciek, for the audience, can you give us an outline of what the major concepts are linked to headless WordPress? #2 - What is it about headless that gets you so excited? also, what do you see as some of the major challenges connected to the concept? #3 - You have, for the best year, been working with Kinsta as a development advocate analyst. Kinsta, can you give an insight into what you do on a daily basis connected to this role? #4 - Have you any views or insights connected to making WordPress easier and more popular with the broader development comm
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882 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS With Special Guest Brian Jackson Co-founder, Forgemedia
12/10/2023 Duración: 57minWhat Is The Future of Content Marketing in the World of AI With Special Guest Brian Jackson Co-founder, Forgemedia And Former Chief Marketing Officer at Kinsta The future is here: discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of content marketing in this week's show. Uncover groundbreaking advancements like automated writing assistants, personalized recommendations fueled by machine learning, and cutting-edge SEO optimization techniques driven by AI algorithms. Get ready to be inspired as we explore real-world examples of companies leveraging these technologies to drive engagement and achieve remarkable results. #1 - What are your views on AI and how it will affect content marketing in the short-term (1 year) and the mid-term ( 2 to 3 years)? #2 - How do you see AI affecting data privacy which already is a major concern for some people? #3 - What are your plans connected to adapting to the new world of AI linked to marketing your business products? #4 - What insight have you
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#781 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show
05/10/2023 Duración: 01h02min#781 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show Thursday, 27th of July, 2023, at 9:05 am PST With Special Guest Panelists Tom Fanelli CEO of Convesio & Katie Keith, Co-founder & CEO of Barn2plugins Are you looking for the latest news on WordPress and Technology? Look no further in this week's show; we will discuss what I'm calling SéGate, Sé Reed, and WPwatercooler problems with Matt Mullenweg and how WordPress.org is generally run at the preset moment. Also, we will talk about Walter Isaacson and his latest official biography of Elon Musk. Join us in this podcast for a special roundtable show discussing the hottest stories from this month. Our panel of experts will break down each story and explain why it matters to WordPress developers. Get ready to learn about all the new releases and innovations – you don't want to miss out. Tune in now and stay up-to-date with everything happening in WordPress and Technology! 1 - Developers Claim Damaged Trust Followin
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780 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS With Special Guest Vikas Singhal, Founder of Instawp.com
28/09/2023 Duración: 48minWe Discuss New Ways of Building and Testing With WordPress For Developers and Digital Agencies. Instawp now has over 2,000 new websites hosted on it per month, and we discuss with its founder Vikas Singhal some of the key challenges he faced in building this great business and WordPress solution. Are you tired of using traditional methods to build websites with WordPress? This week's show presents a fresh approach that will revolutionize your web design process. Learn how to leverage cutting-edge tools and technologies to deliver exceptional client results. #1 - Vikas, can you give the background story to Instawp.com what made you decide to try and develop something new in the WordPress hosting space? #2 - What have been a couple of the biggest challenges connected to growing Instawp.com, and how have you managed to overcome them? #3 - What were some of the most surprising things on your journey with Instawp.com that you didn't anticipate? #4 - Where would you like Instawp.com to be in 18 months' time
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#779 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Ryan Moore, Founder of Uncanny Automator
21/09/2023 Duración: 48minUncanny Automator We Interview co-founder Ryan MooreAre You Looking For A No-code WordPress Automation Solution? Are you tired of spending hours coding and troubleshooting your WordPress website? Look no further! Our video introduces you to the leading, no-code automation solution for WordPress. Discover how to streamline your site management, automate repetitive tasks, and quickly boost productivity. Don't miss out on this must-watch video that will transform how you work with WordPress. #1 - What was the original driver for developing Uncanny Automator? #2 - What key things do you feel people need to know about Uncanny Automator? #3 - What are the main differences between Uncanny Automator and WP Fusion or Zapier? #4 - Do you see solutions like Uncanny Automator as one of the leading ways that the flexibility of WordPress can be maintained but also deal with the need for reliable integration? #5 - What have been some of the biggest online influences or personal mentors connected to your business career deve
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#778 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Adam Springer of Startupsales
14/09/2023 Duración: 53minWith Special Guest Adam Springer B2B Growth Hacking B2B Lead Generation Expert & The host of the popular "Startup Sales" podcast. https://startupsales.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-growth-hacking-expert/ https://podcast.startupsales.io/ ---------- -------------- ------------- Unlock unparalleled success in B2B lead generation through cutting-edge growth hacking methods showcased in this show. We reveal powerful strategies that transform ordinary campaigns into extraordinary ones, enabling you to drive targeted traffic, capture qualified leads, and achieve unprecedented revenue growth. If you're ready to take your B2B sales game to new heights, don't hesitate - hit play and start revolutionizing your lead generation today. Startup Boot Strapping Founders, it's All About the Sells Baby! #1 - Adam, What are some leading trends you have observed in B2B lead generation over the last few years? #2 - What are a couple of fundamental mistakes you see startups making when it comes to B2B lead generation? #3
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#777 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round-Table Show "Devin Walker" of StellarWP
07/09/2023 Duración: 01h05minAre you looking for the latest WordPress and Tech news stories of the month? Look no further in this podcast and video we cover all the critical updates and changes in the world of WordPress and Technology. This video will have everything from advancements, innovations, and new releases to industry insights. Watch this informative yet entertaining video to stay updated with what's happening in tech today. Get ready for a whirlwind tour of everything happening, and click on this video now! This is our monthly round-table discussion show with our regular panel and special guest, Devin Walker of StellarWP. https://devin.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-walker-619-sd/ @innerwebs This Month's Topics For Discussion #1 - WordCamp US 2023 Looked to the Future and Beyond https://torquemag.io/2023/08/wordcamp-us-2023-looked-to-the-future-and-beyond/ #2 - Apple’s U-Turn: Tech Giant Finally Backs Repair in California! https://www.ifixit.com/News/79902/apples-u-turn-tech-giant-finally-backs-repair-in-ca
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#776 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Jannis Thuemmig of WP-Webhooks
31/08/2023 Duración: 51minWe Discuss Startup Opportunities of Combining AI With WordPress in 2023 Step into the future with us as we uncover the immense potential of merging AI with WordPress in 2023. In this video, we try and unravel a tapestry of startup opportunities waiting to be explored by ambitious entrepreneurs like you. From chatbots enhancing customer support to intelligent algorithms optimizing content creation, discover how combining these cutting-edge technologies can propel your business toward success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Ready to seize these game-changing prospects? Jannis Thümmig, a seasoned Tech Entrepreneur, has dedicated over a decade to breaking new ground in the WordPress space. His innovative products like WP Webhooks and Pluginplate have already made waves, but his latest venture, Integraticus, truly stands apart. Integraticus is not your standard agency. Jannis and his team employ a unique, fully tailored approach to transform websites into powerful lead generators. Their strategies ar
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#775 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Jason Coleman of Paid Memberships Pro & LifterLMS
24/08/2023 Duración: 01h04minWhat Are The Major Ups & Downs of Being a WordPress Plugin Entrepreneur? Embark on a revealing exploration of what it truly means to be a WordPress entrepreneur in our thought-provoking video presentation. Experience the exhilaration of building your own empire from scratch alongside the gut-wrenching moments when success seems elusive. Discover invaluable insights from industry experts who share their experiences navigating through triumphs and tribulations within WordPress entrepreneurship. Uncover hidden gems of wisdom that can shape your path toward prosperity. #1 - Jason, what were some of the main opportunities that attracted you and Kim to get involved with LifterLMS? #2 - What are some of the main things you like to see improve connected to LifterLMS in the next couple of years? #3 - What are some of the significant challenges you see WordPress faces now? #4 - What have one or two decisions you have had to make connected to your WordPress plugin-based business? #5 - What have been some of the bigg
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#774 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Rob Walling of TinySeed & MicroConf
17/08/2023 Duración: 48minWe Discuss The Secrets of a Successful Startup in 2023 https://saasplaybook.com/ We discuss Rob's new book, "The SaaS Playbook" What is the critical message that Rob wants people to get from the book? Rob has been helping non-venture-backed startup founders since 2005, and now I run the first startup accelerator for SaaS bootstrappers, TinySeed. Rob has invested in more than 125 startups, but I don’t believe raising money is the only way to start a SaaS company. For context, Rob has built six businesses to six- or seven-figures in revenue without taking outside funding. #1 - So, Rob, what triggered the new book? #2 - What are a couple of new key areas that the new book covers? #3 - What would be the main message you want readers to get from the book? #4 - Some of the spin around AI is dying down, so have you had enough time to consider how this new technology will affect startups in the next 12 to 18 months? #5 - What have been some of the biggest online influences or personal mentors connected to your
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#773 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: What Are The Best WordPress Website Building Solutions for 2023 For Freelancers and Agencies?
10/08/2023 Duración: 01h05minWhat Are The Best WordPress Website Building Solutions for 2023 For Freelancers and Agencies? You are calling all freelancers and agencies seeking WordPress excellence in 2023. This podcast unveils the top-rated website-building solutions that will empower your creative journey like never before. Get ready to unlock a world of endless possibilities with innovative themes, SEO optimization tools, and seamless integrations designed to elevate your clients' online presence. Don't settle for average results. None Gutenberg Page Builders #1 - Elementor - https://elementor.com Elementor Flexbox is the new layout structure that makes website design easier and performance-friendly. Flexbox containers mark an incremental update from the old section-column layout we all are familiar with. https://theplusaddons.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-elementor-flexbox-containers/ #2 - Divi - https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/ Founder and CEO Nick Roach #3 - Beaver Builder - https://www.wpbeaverbuilder.com #4 -
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#772 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show
03/08/2023 Duración: 01h01minWith Special Guest Panelist Jeff Chandler Former Editor of WPTavern Are you looking for the latest news on WordPress and Technology? Look no further! Join us in this podcast for a special roundtable show discussing the hottest stories from this month. Our panel of experts will break down each story and explain why it matters to WordPress developers. Get ready to learn about all the new releases and innovations – you don't want to miss out. Tune in now and stay up-to-date with everything happening in the world of WordPress and Technology!
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#771 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS We Interview Jon Clark Managing Partner at Moving Traffic Media
27/07/2023 Duración: 01h03minThe Future of SEO in a World of ChatGPT and General AI? Discover the exciting possibilities in the world of SEO with ChatGPT and General AI. This video explores how these advanced technologies are reshaping the future of search engine optimization, offering new strategies and insights for marketers and businesses alike. Gain valuable knowledge on harnessing the power of AI to improve website rankings and drive more organic traffic. Don't miss out – #1 - Jon can you give the audience an outline of what is a typical day at "Moving Traffic Media" look like for you? #2 - What are some things you think our audience needs to understand about organic SEO that will lead them to real results? #3 - In a new world of AI and ChatGPT, how do you see this changing connected SEO over the next couple of years? #4 - What are your thought on Threads, and how do you see it affecting Twitter? #5 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are
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#770 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS We Interview Spencer Forman WordPress entrepreneurs & Community Influencer
20/07/2023 Duración: 58minWhat Would Spence Do If He Was Running Automattic? Jon, Kurt, and Spence discuss Spence's new WordPress as a Service offering that provides everything smart creators want for a platform, including personal support and done-for-you expertise. This is the WordPress that Spence would create if he were running Automattic. Spencer helps freelancers, entrepreneurs, and agencies build and grow successful businesses with WordPress. Spencer is an experienced entrepreneur, attorney, and WordPress Influencer. #1 - Tell us about your new product/service, "LaunchKit," and what problem it helps solve in WordPress. #2 - You have consulted many WordPress agency owners and entrepreneurs in WordPress what consistent patterns have you observed? #3 - What are some major differences people need to understand when producing new products or services in the WordPress space? #4 - What would they be if you ran WordPress and could fix one or two major things? #5 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what es
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#769 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS, We Interview Founder & CEO of Freemius Vova Feldman
13/07/2023 Duración: 54minWe Discuss Plugins & Themes, Economy, Entrepreneurship & Pricing Do you want to learn more about the WordPress plugins & themes economy, interested in entrepreneurship and pricing strategies for success? Join us as we discuss these topics and more in our exclusive podcast. Hear from digital entrepreneurs, plugin creators, and industry experts as they share their wealth of knowledge from years of experience. Discover how to create a profitable business model, perfect your pricing strategy, and boost your online presence with powerful plugins & themes. Don't miss out. #1 - Where are we 2023 connected to the WordPress plugin, theme, and over services is the market still growing or declining? #2 - What major challenges and opportunities are connected to the WordPress general professional market in 2023? #3 - What general advice would you give somebody considering entering the WordPress professional marketplace? #4 - What are some things you would like to see change connected to the wider Wo
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#768 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show
06/07/2023 Duración: 01h09minWith Special Guest Panelist Katie Keith Co-Founder & CEO Barn2 & Brian Jackson of Forgemedi Are you looking for the latest news on WordPress and Technology? Look no further! Join us in this podcast for a special roundtable show discussing the hottest stories from this month. Our panel of experts will break down each story and explain why it matters to WordPress developers. Get ready to learn about all the new releases and innovations – you don't want to miss out. Tune in now and stay up-to-date with everything happening in the world of WordPress and Technology! ------------------------------------------------- The Month Stories ------------------------------------------------- #1 - WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg on the Ai REVOLUTION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5yJMCBzTQY&t=91s #2 - No Mercy / No Malice: Techno-Narcissism https://www.profgalloway.com/techno-narcissism/ #3 - Reusable Blocks Renamed to Patterns with Synced and Non-Synced Options https://wptavern.com/reusable-blocks-re