Jukebox

Mar 05 2025 30 ep. 38 mins 7
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#159 – James Kemp on WooCommerce Innovations and Trends in Selling Online

Mar 05 2025 39 mins  
On the podcast today we have James Kemp, the Core Product Lead for WooCommerce at Automattic. James discusses his role in overseeing the Woo product, emphasising improvements and innovations in WooCommerce. He outlines the platform's significant market share, driving e-commerce strategies for various scales of businesses. The discussion also covers flexibility, backward compatibili

#158 – John Overall on How Podcasting Shaped His WordPress Journey

Feb 26 2025 37 mins  
On the podcast today we have John Overall, a veteran podcaster in the WordPress space. We discuss John's journey in podcasting, starting with WP Plugins A to Z. John shares insights on the evolution of podcasting and WordPress, emphasising the importance of audio quality and the community's role in WordPress's growth. He talks about involving his daughter in his podcast, adapting c

#157 – Katie Keith on the Move From Agency Owner to WordPress Theme Development to Plugin Success

Feb 19 2025 41 mins  
On the podcast today we have Katie Keith, the founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins. Katie shares her journey from running a WordPress agency to transitioning into a successful WordPress plugin company specialising in WooCommerce and other plugins. She discusses the challenges and strategies involved in this transition, including the initial successes and later refinements to her busine

#156 – Derek Ashauer on Analytics Options and Privacy Challenges

Feb 12 2025 43 mins  
On the podcast today we have Derek Ashauer. Derek, who transitioned from freelancing to creating WordPress plugins like Sunshine Photo Cart and Conversion Bridge, discusses the impact of European privacy laws, the limitations of Google Analytics, and the rise of privacy-focused analytics tools like Fathom and Plausible. He emphasises the ease and necessity of conversion tracking fo

#155 – Anthony Jackson on Trying to Figure Out His Way in the Tech World

Feb 05 2025 39 mins  
On the podcast today we have Anthony Jackson, a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur. Anthony shares his journey from developing a passion for computers early on, to starting a computer repair business. He discusses his experiences with WordPress, including frustrations with customisation, and his transition to providing WordPress hosting through platforms like Linode and Docker.

#154 – Anna Hurko on Managing a Growing Plugin Business

Jan 29 2025 32 mins  
On the podcast today we have Anna Hurko. Anna is the CEO of Crocoblock, a company with a suite of dynamic plugins designed to help developers build complex websites. With a background in computer science, Anna transitioned from support roles to leading Crocoblock, and has been with the company for over 11 years. Anna shares her journey, and discusses the growth of Crocoblock, and a

#153 – Tammie Lister on Modern Theme Development and Artistic Exploration

Jan 22 2025 38 mins  
In this episode Tammie Lister, who has a deep history with WordPress and themes, discusses the evolution of WordPress theming, the concept of Full Site Editing, and its adoption challenges. She highlights the importance of experimentation and adaptability in themes, the underestimated impact of block themes and theme.json, and envisions a future where themes might be simplified int

#152 – David Darke on Building a Successful Agency Through Strategic Growth

Jan 15 2025 39 mins  
On the podcast today we have David Darke, co-founder of Atomic Smash, a Bristol-based digital agency specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce optimisation. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has grown from two to twenty employees, overcoming challenges such as skepticism about their youth and the complexities of scaling. Darke talks about the importance of networking, strateg

#151 – Elena Brescacin on Accessibility Challenges and Solutions

Jan 08 2025 43 mins  
In this episode I talk with accessibility consultant Elena Brescacin from Italy. We discuss the Block Editor's benefits, and areas for improvement, such as better search block functionality and template duplication for multilingual sites. Elena emphasises WordPress' backend accessibility and suggests more consistent focus for testing websites. We explore Elena's experiences with in

#150 – Andrew Palmer on His Challenges and Successes in the WordPress Community

Dec 18 2024 40 mins  
On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew's journey with WordPress started almost two decades ago after transitioning from Joomla. He went on to make significant strides in the community, co-founding Elegant Marketplace and investing in ventures like Atarim and Bertha AI. In this episode, we talk about the intricacies of working within the WordPress ecosystem, comparing th