WPMRR WordPress Podcast
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIf you want to hear from folks behind companies like HubSpot, Help Scout, Indie Hackers, startups.com, Castos, Jilt, Delicious Brains and Beaver Builder, you've come to the right place. Welcome to the WPMRR WordPress Podcast, a weekly show completely dedicated to bringing you the very best from the intersection of WordPress and monthly recurring revenue. Whether you're new to the WordPress community or a wily open-source veteran, join the founder and CEO of WP Buffs and The WPMRR Virtual Conference, Joe Howard, as he hosts a diverse crowd of the best and brightest WordPress minds around. Want to grow a plugin business to 300,000 active installs in 1.5 years? Listen to Bhanu's episode. Want to run a podcast that's driven 500,000,000 downloads? Bradley's episode is for you. Want to scale a design agency to $2M ARR while working less and spending more time with family? Tune into Jay's episode. And with guests like Chris Lema, Joost de Valk and Brian Krogsgard, you're guaranteed to get the inside scoop on the future of the WordPress economy itself. Every week comes new stories that are guaranteed to give you lightbulb moments in your journey of building your own WordPress business. Subscribe today and we'll be in your podcast player this upcoming Tuesday!
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Episodes
E132 - Christie's Last Episode (and Her Takeaways from 2 Years of Hosting)
February 02, 2021 07:37 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIn today’s episode, Joe and Christie pick out the top episodes they hosted together for the past two years, why these episodes made it to their favorite list and the stories behind the guests. They also talk about their individual growth in podcasting and the benefits of being a host. Sadly, this is also Christie’s last episode as co-host in the WPMRR podcast. Listen in to learn what will change and what to expect in the coming weeks! Episode Resources Visit Christie’s websit...
E131 - WP EZI joins WP Buffs: The Acquisition Tell-All
January 26, 2021 05:34 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBIn today’s episode, we have fascinating news! WP Buffs successfully acquired WP EZI, a team of highly trained world-class WordPress developers that provides unlimited 24/7 WordPress support, help, maintenance, and fixes. Joe talks to Paul Kidis, founder and former owner of WPEZI.com and a brilliant Website Specialist at Kidis Creative, about the closed-door details before and after the acquisition, the reason behind it, and a sneak peek at the preparations made for a smooth take over....
E130 – Superman on Making Sales and Marketing with WordPress Easy (Gregory Karelitz, HubSpot)
January 19, 2021 06:23 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIt’s another refresher of a past episode with Gregory Karelitz, Global Manager of HubSpot for Startups. HubSpot is a growth platform that lets your entire company to work together — from marketing, to sales, to customer service. Joe and Gregory explore how HubSpot provides quality integrations towards keeping a solid customer base, solutions the new plugin solves for end-user experience, and the importance of web page functionality. Episode Resources Hubspot Website Hubspot T...
E129 – Obi-Wan on crossing 300,000 active installs within 1.5 years (Bhanu Ahluwalia, Rank Math)
January 12, 2021 09:03 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBIn today’s episode, we look back to a previous episode with Bhanu Ahluwalia of Rank Math - a Search Engine Optimization plugin for WordPress that makes it easy for anyone to optimize their content with built-in suggestions based on widely-accepted best practices. Joe and Bhanu talk about Rank Math as a plugin, the company’s growth over the years and the team’s future plans, the launch in Product Hunt, and how to optimize your mailing list. Listen in to learn more about WordPress ...
E128 - Starting a Diverse Agency (Tracy Levesque, Yikes Inc.)
January 05, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBIn today’s episode, Allie sits down with Tracy Levesque, Co-President and Co-Founder at Yikes Inc. - the team that builds smart, effective, creative web solutions for businesses and nonprofit organizations. Allie and Tracy talk about diversity and inclusion within the company, finding the best pool of talents, the effects of name biases, and prioritizing diversity when hiring people. Tune in and learn running a diverse agency! Episode Resources Yikes Inc - Professional WordPress Deve...
E127 - Making the Internet 100% Accessible by 2025 (Rafi Glantz, accessiBe)
December 29, 2020 06:47 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBIn today’s episode, Joe sits down with Rafi Glantz, Strategic Partnerships Manager at accessiBe - a fully automated web accessibility solution for ADA & WCAG Compliance. Powered by AI, accessiBe protects your business from ADA and WCAG lawsuits, boosts your brand perception, and opens your website to potential new customers. Joe and Rafi talk about how the accessiBe plugin works, opening more avenues for web accessibility, getting websites become more accessible, and strategic partners...
E126 - Navigating The Complexities of People Ops During COVID-19 (Brad Touesnard, Delicious Brains)
December 22, 2020 06:52 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIn today’s episode, Joe and Christie talk with Brad Touesnard, Founder and CEO of Delicious Brains Inc and SpinupWP. As founder of Delicious Brains Inc, Brad has worn many hats. He now spends most of his time managing the product teams and growing the business. Before starting this company, Brad was a freelance web developer, specializing in front-end development. Joe, Christie, and Brad discuss the challenges of finding good people when competition for remote job posting is high, what...
E125 - Finding Success at the Intersection of Design and Development (David Yarde, Sevenality)
December 15, 2020 08:39 - 51 minutes - 94 MBIn today’s episode, Joe talks with David Yarde, Creative Director and Partner at Sevenality. David's expertise and experience is at the intersection of visual communications and software engineering with a focus in brand development, communications design, user experience problem solving. Joe and David discuss the importance of knowing your customers and prospects, how to overcome stage fright when speaking in public, maximizing referrals to grow customers, and the interesting journey ...
E124 - How to Make A Name For Yourself in A Fully Digital WordPress Community (Joe Simpson, joesimpson.info)
December 08, 2020 08:15 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIn today’s episode, Joe sat down with Joe Simpson Jr. Joe is a Front-End Web Developer and Graphic Designer specializing in WordPress solutions. During days he works at a top-five transit agency, fighting the good fight to ease the commute around Los Angeles County. They discuss Joe’s responsibilities in the digital strategy team at Metro Los Angeles, how he started in the WordPress space, his continuous effort for the inclusion of people of color in the open source space, and the pla...
E123 - How to Effectively Hire and Get Hired (Kyle Maurer, Sandhills Development)
December 01, 2020 05:53 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIn today’s episode, we look back into our conversation with Kyle Maurer, Director Of Operations at Sandhills Development. It’s the most listened to episode ever in the WPMRR Podcast. Joe, Christie, and Kyle discuss strategies in hiring right, how a good job listing is formatted, and how to make your applications stand out. Tune in to learn how to hire and be hired successfully! Episode Resources Listen to Kyle’s Get Options Podcast Check out Sandhills Development Lea...
E122 - Should Your Business Take Political Stances or Stay Silent?
November 24, 2020 13:53 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn today’s episode, Joe and Christie answer the question: “Should your business be political?” They discuss Expensify’s political move during the recent election, why society benefits from staying out of politics, the political roots of every business, and how WordPress remains a political space. Listen in to learn why politics is present when running a business! Episode Resources Leave an iTunes review or binge watch past episodes Send questions to [email protected] for the next...
E121 - Lessons learned from 500,000,000+ podcast downloads (Bradley Denham, Record Edit Podcast)
November 17, 2020 06:53 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBIn today’s episode, Joe sits down with Bradley Denham, founder and CEO of Record Edit Podcast - a turn-key podcast production service, from multimedia editing to multi-platform distribution. Joe and Bradley talk about the behind-the-scenes of audio engineering, getting podcast sponsorships and higher audience engagement, quick tips on starting your own podcast, and finding balance in work and life. Listen in to learn how business owners can start their own podcast! Episode...
E120 - WPMRR Top Tips on Sales and Marketing
November 10, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBIt’s a never ending task in figuring out the most effective way to create sustainable goals and compelling interactions with clients for acquiring more web-traffic and leads. Tune in to today’s episode of WPMRR and take some advice from our guests who dominate in sales and marketing. Listen to full episodes below: E26 - Darth Maul on sales and marketing for freelancers (Jennifer Bourn, Profitable Project Plan) E49 - Darth Maul on inventing inbound marketing (David Ly Khim, Hubspot) E...
E119: What an Automattic IPO in 2021 means for WordPress Professionals (Brian Krogsgard, Post Status)
November 03, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 87.9 MBIn today’s episode, Joe and Christie talk to Brian Krogsgard, the editor of Post Status, a news and information website for WordPress professionals. He also runs Ledger Status, a website with educational content and analysis about the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Joe, Christie, and Brian discuss the possibility of Automattic IPO happening in 2021, the complexity of selling and buying market shares, the impact of WordPress IPO, and a quick but deep dive into BigCommerce going a...
E119 - What an Automattic IPO in 2021 means for WordPress Professionals (Brian Krogsgard, Post Status)
November 03, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 87.9 MBIn today’s episode, Joe and Christie talk to Brian Krogsgard, the editor of Post Status, a news and information website for WordPress professionals. He also runs Ledger Status, a website with educational content and analysis about the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Joe, Christie, and Brian discuss the possibility of Automattic IPO happening in 2021, the complexity of selling and buying market shares, the impact of WordPress IPO, and a quick but deep dive into BigCommerce going a...
E118 - Accelerating audience growth through affordable accessibility (Ahmed Khalifa, Hear Me Out! [CC])
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn today’s episode, Joe talks to Ahmed Khalifa of Hear Me Out! [CC]), a place where hearing people can learn how to connect and engage with deaf people better, plus work together to bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds. Joe and Ahmed discuss the level of accessibility of content in the deaf community, what makes a website more accessible, importance of Alt Text and descriptions in images, how to possibly improve WordCamp conferences, and optimizing websites with good tran...
E118: Accelerating audience growth through affordable accessibility (Ahmed Khalifa, Hear Me Out! [CC])
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn today’s episode, Joe talks to Ahmed Khalifa of Hear Me Out! [CC]), a place where hearing people can learn how to connect and engage with deaf people better, plus work together to bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds. Joe and Ahmed discuss the level of accessibility of content in the deaf community, what makes a website more accessible, importance of Alt Text and descriptions in images, how to possibly improve WordCamp conferences, and optimizing websites with good tran...
E117 - Preparing for Explosive eCommerce Growth this Unique Holiday Season
October 20, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MBIn today’s episode, Joe and Christie talk about Black Friday 2020 sales in a seller’s perspective, contact-less delivery during the pandemic, packaging successful sales offer, and a sneak peak of WordCamp Austin 2020. Listen in for more product positioning and business growth tips! Episode Resources Leave an iTunes review Email [email protected] for a copy of the latest WooCommerce workshop Tweet Joe and Christie Visit the WPMRR website What to Listen For: Black Friday 20...
E117: Preparing for Explosive eCommerce Growth this Unique Holiday Season
October 20, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MBIn today’s episode, Joe and Christie talk about Black Friday 2020 sales in a seller’s perspective, contact-less delivery during the pandemic, packaging successful sales offer, and a sneak peak of WordCamp Austin 2020. Listen in for more product positioning and business growth tips! Episode Resources Leave an iTunes review Email [email protected] for a copy of the latest WooCommerce workshop Tweet Joe and Christie Visit the WPMRR website What to Listen For: Black Friday 20...
E116 - Managing 300% growth while raising $120K from TinySeed (Craig Hewitt, Castos)
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn today’s episode, Joe talks to Craig Hewitt, the founder of both Castos, a Wordpress plugin provider for easy podcast management and PodcastMotor where they provide turnkey, end-to-end podcast editing and production services. He’s also a co-host of RogueStartups Podcast. Joe and Craig discuss the early years of Castos and joining the TinySeed team, massive growth in the podcasting industry, profitability versus growth, and the 30-60-90 Day plan. Tune in for more business growt...
E116: Managing 300% growth while raising $120K from TinySeed (Craig Hewitt, Castos)
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn today’s episode, Joe talks to Craig Hewitt, the founder of both Castos, a Wordpress plugin provider for easy podcast management and PodcastMotor where they provide turnkey, end-to-end podcast editing and production services. He’s also a co-host of RogueStartups Podcast. Joe and Craig discuss the early years of Castos and joining the TinySeed team, massive growth in the podcasting industry, profitability versus growth, and the 30-60-90 Day plan. Tune in for more business growt...
E115 - Organizing the Page Builder Summit 2020, live this week (Nathan Wrigley and Anchen le Roux, summit.camp)
October 06, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 62.1 MBToday we’re chatting with Nathan Wrigley and Anchen le Roux! Nathan runs the WP&UP podcast and has been using WordPress to build client websites over at Picture and Word since 2015. Anchen runs Simply Digital Design, a boutique studio that focuses on Website and Summit Development on the Day Rate Model. She's been an avid contributor to the WordPress community for the last 5 years. We talk about challenges during summit preparations, driving engagements to increase attendees, the...
E115: Organizing the Page Builder Summit 2020, live this week (Nathan Wrigley and Anchen le Roux, summit.camp)
October 06, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 62.1 MBToday we’re chatting with Nathan Wrigley and Anchen le Roux! Nathan runs the WP&UP podcast and has been using WordPress to build client websites over at Picture and Word since 2015. Anchen runs Simply Digital Design, a boutique studio that focuses on Website and Summit Development on the Day Rate Model. She's been an avid contributor to the WordPress community for the last 5 years. We talk about challenges during summit preparations, driving engagements to increase attendees, the...
E114 - WPMRR and the women of WordPress
September 30, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBEvery day we strive to head towards a more diversified and inclusive WordPress space that is representative of everyone. Tune in to today's episode of WPMMR to hear from our guests who are some of the amazing women of WordPress! Listen to full episodes below: E66 - Hermione on the powerful women of WordPress (Amy Masson, Women in WP) E65 - Ginny Weasley on actively creating more inclusive WordPress world (Allie Nimmons, GiveWP) E44 – Veronica Mars on making the web full...
E113 - WPMRR on WordPress as an Open Source Software
September 22, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBHave you considered switching to headless Wordpress, or have you already jumped into open source and want to know it’s current and future state? In today's episode, we’ve compiled remarkable discussions with some of our developer guests on gaining more market share, the advantages of self-hosted solution, how WordPress can lead the open source space, and transitioning to a headless WordPress. Listen to the full episodes here: E62 - Is the current model of open-source contr...
E112 - How to have virtual meetings that are highly effective, actionable and impactful
September 15, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 70.9 MBToday on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie talk about the downside of virtual meetings, great apps to use for small and large conferences, and the best practices of Zoom meetings. Listen in for exciting tips for more relatable virtual meetings! Episode Resources: Binge on past episodes you missed or leave a review Send your questions to [email protected] Tweet Joe Tweet Christie What you’ll learn: [00:00:35] What's up with Joe this week? [00:03:26] What's g...
E111 - 12 Customer acquisition strategies that drive smart growth (part 2)
September 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBToday on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie get detailed on how lead acquisition channels work, why it may or may not be good for the business, and the right approach for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level businesses. Listen in to learn how to generate new leads! Episode Resources: Binge on past episodes you missed or leave a review Send your questions to [email protected] Tweet Joe Tweet Christie What you’ll learn: [00:00:42] What's up, Christie? [0...
E110 - 12 Customer acquisition strategies that drive smart growth (part 1)
September 01, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 63.3 MBIf you want to grow your business - start with the right customer acquisition strategies. Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie discuss what growth actually means, tips to bring in more customers, and the creative side of marketing. Listen in to learn how to land new customers! Episode Resources: Binge on past episodes you missed or leave a review Send your questions to [email protected] Check out Managed WooCommerce at Nexcess Watch out for the WPMRR Virtual...
E109 - Non-traditional team building and doing big name podcast interviews (Noah Labhart, Code Story)
August 25, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 68.2 MBBuilding a team requires expertise and experience, would you build your own with hungry but less experienced developers? Today on the WPMRR podcast, we have Noah Labhart, podcast host and producer of Code Story. We discuss the non-traditional way of hiring developers, growing podcast listenership, and the motivation to continue podcasting. Listen in for more podcasting secrets and team building tips! Episode Resources: Check out Noah’s website and his LinkedIn page ...
E108 - Virtual events to attend in 2020 with WordCamp US cancelled
August 18, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 62.4 MBWith WorldCamp US 2020 cancelled, what’s left for the community to explore online? Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie talk about virtual events dates for MicroConf, Fintech Conf, WooSesh, WordSesh EMEA, and WP Agency. They also discuss the challenges of virtual conferences, identifying speakers, and exactly how they work. Listen in to learn about the next virtual event near you - ha! Episode Resources: Binge on past episodes you missed or leave a review Se...
E107 - Dealing with haters, producing quality content at scale and too many online WordPress events
August 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBNegativity is everywhere online, so how do you deal with it? Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie talk about dealing with online haters, proper online moderation, and how webinars are overcrowding digital learning. Listen in to learn how to deal with haters in a healthy manner! Episode Resources: Binge on past episodes you missed Send your questions to [email protected] Check out our virtual summit We have a Youtube channel! What you’ll learn: [00:00:20] What's going on ...
E106 - Running a team of 20+ translating the web (Augustin Prot, WeGlot)
August 04, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBOnline translations have sped up research and business growth, now how about paying for a one-stop shop translation plug-in? Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe talks to Augustin Prot on co-founding WeGlot into existence, why premium subscriptions should offer more, and how community support adds value to a business service. Listen to how the translation business has evolved for a broader mass consumption. Episode Resources: Visit WeGlot WeGlot is on Youtube, Twitter,...
E106 - Running a team of 20+ translating the web (Augustin Plot, WeGlot)
August 04, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBOnline translations have sped up research and business growth, now how about paying for a one-stop shop translation plug-in? Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe talks to Augustin Plot on co-founding WeGlot into existence, why premium subscriptions should offer more, and how community support adds value to a business service. Listen to how the translation business has evolved for a broader mass consumption. Episode Resources: Visit WeGlot WeGlot is on Youtube, Twitter,...
E105 - Breaking the fourth wall, how we run our podcast
July 28, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBPodcasting is more than just talking into a microphone, what happens after you finish recording? Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie talk about running a podcast, how they record, and the technicalities of producing an episode. Listen now to get ideas on creating your own podcast! Episode Resources: Start your podcast! Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes Binge on past episodes you missed Check out our website for the latest updates Send your questions to ...
E104 - Bus factor, selling subscriptions and ConvertKit advantages (Q&A)
July 21, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MBThe questions keep coming and the answers may not be what you expect them to be! Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie tackle the bus factor phenomenon, converting one-offs to subscriptions, and the pros of ConvertKit. Listen now for more business management insights! Episode Resources: Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes Binge on past episodes you missed Check out our website for the latest updates Send your questions to [email protected] What you’ll l...
E103 - Darth Sidious on everything podcasting (Joe Casabona, podcastliftoff.com)
July 14, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.5 MBCan’t decide which podcast format to use? Darth Sidious has come to your rescue. Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe is joined by Joe Casabona, an online course creator, podcast host, and web developer, to talk about podcasting from scratch, professional audio editing, and repurposing content for different mediums. Listen in for some pro podcasting tips! Episode Resources: Here’s Joe Casabona’s Blog Page Resources from Joe Casabona Catch Joe Casabona on Twitter Joe ...
E102 - Equity crowdfunding in WordPress (Tom Fanelli, Convesio & Alex Denning, Ellipsis Marketing)
July 07, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBWhat's been your experience with the WordPress community? Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe and Christie are joined with Alex Denning of Ellipsis Marketing and Tom Fanelli, CEO of Convesio, to talk about WordPress hosting, how to get investors, and the close ties between WordPress and WooCommerce Listen in for some advanced WP hosting tips! Episode Resources: Check out Convesio Send Tom an Email Tom is on LinkedIn or Twitter Visit Ellipsis Marketing Read Alex’s N...
E101 - Obi-Wan on growing a $2M+ ARR design agency while raising 5 kids (Jay Owens, Design Extensions)
June 30, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBObi-Wan stops by today taking a small break between helping others save the galaxy. In this episode of WPMRR, Jay discusses his thoughts on annual recurring revenue, having a business mindset, and his book “Building a Business that Lasts.” Tune in to learn how to be the best guide for your customers. Episode Resources: Get your copy of Building a Business that Lasts Check out Jay’s website Listen to Jay’s Building a Business that Lasts podcast Follow Jay on Twitt...
E100 - Hacked cPanel, client reports, content update requests and other Q&A
June 23, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MB99 topics and thousands of podcast minutes later, there’s still many burning questions left unanswered. To celebrate WPMRR’s 100th episode, Joe and Christie weigh in on premium hosting, how often to send client reports, and why you shouldn’t worry about c-Panel hacking. Listen now to fill the gaps in your WordPress knowledge. Episode Resources: Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes Send your questions to [email protected] Check out our Care Plan course Binge on past e...
E99 - What it's really like to be people of color in the WordPress community
June 16, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBPeople of color have been put through systematic oppression for many centuries, and today we look at how it reflects in the WordPress space. In this episode of WPMRR, Christie and Joe discuss their background, encounters with discrimination, and their experience in the WordPress community as people of color. Tune in to know more about the history of your favorite hosts and why you should be giving opportunities to minorities. Episode Resources: Allie Nimmons How to Be a Wor...
E98 - Gimli on everything affiliate marketing (Logan Pickett, Weglot)
June 09, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThe dwarf warrior Gimli stops in after helping save Middle-earth to speak on affiliate marketing management. In this episode of WPMRR, Logan discusses how affiliate marketing works, affiliates point-of-view on business relationships, and where the industry is heading. Listen in to get a full sprint on affiliate marketing. Episode Resources: Check out Weglot Send Logan an Email Check out MalCare Go here for the WP Remote MalCare Contact Logan here about MalCare Find ...
E97 - Dark Helmet on how to effectively hire and get hired (Kyle Maurer, Sandhills Development)
June 02, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBDark Helmet takes a moment to step away from his dolls to give advice on the tactics of hiring and being hired. In this episode of WPMRR, Kyle discusses strategies in hiring right, how a good job listing is formatted, and how to make your applications stand out.Tune in to learn how to hire and be hired successfully. Episode Resources: Listen to Kyle’s Get Options Podcast Check out Sandhills Development Send us your questions to [email protected]
E96 - Yoda on financially navigating the COVID times (Ben McAdam, buildscalesellsummit.com)
May 26, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBLegendary Jedi Master Yoda stops in today to give his thoughts on the rise and fall of the Galatic Republic towards the rise of the Galactic Empire. In this episode of WPMRR, Ben discusses managing during the pandemic, information on the Build Scale Sell Summit, and the benefits of virtual summits.To rise through the chaos, listen in, you will. Episode Resources: Check out the Build Scale Sell Summit Website Send us your questions to [email protected]
E95 - Obi-Wan on crossing 300,000 active installs within 1.5 years (Bhanu Ahluwalia, Rank Math)
May 19, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBJedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi stops by to have a chat with us after mentoring his Jedi trainees. In this episode of WPMRR, Bhanu speaks on creating an SEO plugin in a non-competitive way, the lightweight and effective build of RankMath, and the roadmap to the upcoming pro version of the plugin. Listen in to learn more about optimizing your content for search engines. Episode Resources: Check out the Rank Math Website Join the Rank Math Facebook Group Check out Bhanu’s other project ...
E94 - The future of funding in WordPress
May 12, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBAre you interested in the economics of the evolving WordPress environment? In this episode of WPMRR, we discuss how monetary values are created, how funding produces change, and the maintenance of growth. Listen in to gain a better understanding of funding in the WordPress space. Episode Resources: The newsletter for WP professionals MasterWP Find Christie on Twitter Check out the new WP Buffs Site Send your questions to [email protected]
E93 - Obi-Wan on running a growing sales & marketing team (Nathan Bliss, Kinsta)
May 05, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBThe legendary Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi stops in today to share his ideas on directing and guiding his mentees. Today on WPMRR, we discuss the reputation of the endeavor of sales, being a supportive and successful manager, and how Kinsta is diversifying their marketing and sales strategies. Tune in for tips on having your sales and marketing work in tandem. Episode Resources: Contact Nathan via email Follow Nathan on Twitter Check out Nathan’s blog Send us your questions t...
E92 - The last 6 months designing, building and launching the new WP Buffs
April 29, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBHave you considered a rebranding of your website or virtual business? In this episode of WPMRR, we discuss the choice to rebrand, aspects of design and imaging, and new features on the shiny new WP Buffs website! Listen in to understand the background of concepting and launching a rebrand. Episode Resources: Check out the new WP Buffs Site Send your questions to [email protected]
E91 - The new WP Buffs has arrived (website walkthrough)
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBThe WP Buffs new branding and website launches today! On this episode of WPMRR, we do a run-through of the WP Buff’s new website, discuss our thoughts on the new features, and review it’s design functionality. Get on board and blast off with us today. Episode Resources: Check out the new WP Buffs Site Send your questions to [email protected]
E90 - MacGyver on email unsubscribes, swag promotion & authentic marketing (Michelle Keefer)
April 21, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MBThe resourceful genius MacGyver has stopped in today to show us some useful tools from his beloved Swiss Army knife. On today’s episode of WPMRR, we discuss long-term sustainable marketing, the usefulness of unsubscribe data, and promotional swag items. Tune in to learn some tactics on making authentic connections with clients. Episode Resources: Find MK on LinkedIn Find MK on Twitter Send your questions to [email protected]
E89 - We're back! COVID-19 updates, strategies and 100% forgivable loan opportunities
April 14, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBWe hope you have been well as It has been interesting for all of us to watch the world change so quickly. On today's episode of WPMRR we discuss how things have been with Joe and Christie, the boom in certain industries caused by the current state, information on loan opportunities. Listen in to get motivated towards working efficiently in these times!