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State of the Word 2025: It's A Vibe

December 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Matt Report: State of the Word 2025: It's A Vibe. Have a listen:

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Checkout Summit Signals a Return to WooCommerce Events - The WP Minute

December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Eric Karkovack

@karks.com

OK, so people can go to Sicily and talk about #WooCommerce at a beach resort? Sign me up! I'm just a bit jealous of the Checkout Summit event, coming in 2026. thewpminute.com/checkout-sum...

On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack speaks with Rodolfo Melogli, the founder of Business Bloomer and organizer of the Checkout Summit. Rodolfo discussed the need for in-person Wo...

RSS.com Launches Free Podcast Hosting Plan

November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

RSS.com Launches Free Podcast Hosting Plan

thepodcastsetup.com/rss-com-laun...

RSS.com just launched a free podcast hosting plan, and I wanted to share what it includes because I think it solves one of the biggest objections I hear from aspiring podcasters: "It's too expensive t...

thepodcastsetup.com

November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Eric Karkovack

@karks.com

WooCommerce is a major force in online sales. So, why don't we see in-person events for it? Rodolfo Melogli is changing that with Checkout Summit. He shared his vision for the event with me, including its gorgeous locale, over at @thewpminute.com. #WordPress thewpminute.com/checkout-sum...

Checkout Summit Signals a Return to WooCommerce Events - The WP Minute

On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack speaks with Rodolfo Melogli, the founder of Business Bloomer and organizer of the Checkout Summit. Rodolfo discussed the need for in-person Wo...

WordPress content creators buying YouTube views

November 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

Should content creators buy views to sell higher ticket sponsorships?

Matt Medeiros @matthewmedeiros.bsky.social · 16d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Matt Report: WordPress content creators buying YouTube views. Have a listen:

Join me as I reflect on 18 years of dedication to WordPress Media, the...

WordPress content creators buying YouTube views

November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Matt Report: WordPress content creators buying YouTube views. Have a listen:

Join me as I reflect on 18 years of dedication to WordPress Media, the...

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November 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Eric Karkovack

@karks.com

Looks like there's some Cloudflare issues. I notice a lot of sites aren't loading. www.cloudflarestatus.com

www.cloudflarestatus.com

November 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

Can WordPress' Onboarding Be Better? 🤔 #shorts
youtube.com/shorts/2D6ZL...

Can WordPress' Onboarding Be Better? 🤔 #shorts

Koko Analytics: AI Integration? A Candid Perspective #shorts

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November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

Koko Analytics: AI Integration? A Candid Perspective
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Taking a Simple Approach to Analytics

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November 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

Koko Analytics is pretty great if you're looking for a lightweight alternative to GA in WordPress.

@karks.com interviewed @dvko.bsky.social about building the product and what his future plans are.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JTR...

Taking a Simple Approach to Analytics

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November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Eric Karkovack

@karks.com

They say every dark cloud has a silver lining. For Danny van Kooten, being diagnosed with appendicitis while on vacation gave him some downtime. He used it to start building #WordPress plugins! 🫨 youtu.be/8JTRVoCzWBw?...

The Transition From Writer to Podcaster - Please Humor Eric

November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Eric Karkovack

@karks.com

As an introvert, the transition from writing to podcasting hasn't been easy. It's still worth the effort, though. Thanks to @matthewmedeiros.bsky.social for guiding me and providing an opportunity! pleasehumoreric.com/the-transiti...

Making the move into podcasting has me facing an uncomfortable challenge. I'm up for it.

pleasehumoreric.com

November 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Matt Report: Is there meaning in AI?. Have a listen:

Is there meaning in AI?

We are talking about finding meaning in AI. Also I launched a plugin...

PodLoom - Embed Transistor.fm Podcast Episodes in WordPress - The WP Minute

November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Transistor - Podcast Hosting

@transistor.fm

Nice: @matthewmedeiros.bsky.social just built a WordPress plugin for Transistor that helps you embed your podcast episodes into posts/pages. 👍

thewpminute.com/podloom/

Features Easy API Integration: Connect your Transistor.fm account with a simple API key Gutenberg Block: Intuitive block editor interface for selecting and embedding episodes Multiple Shows Support: W...

Yelling at Mark about his BUSINESS 😤

October 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

Yelling at Mark about his BUSINESS 😤
youtu.be/3jAJbov-xjM

In this episode, we dive into the evolving WordPress landscape,...

October 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Matt Report: We need to get serious. Have a listen:

We need to get serious

Who Will Support Quality Content on the Web? - Please Humor Eric

October 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

Who Will Support Quality Content on the Web?

pleasehumoreric.com/who-will-sup...

The market for content creation isn't what it used to be. But there's still hope!

pleasehumoreric.com

October 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Eric Karkovack

@karks.com

Awesome news: You can now join @thewpminute.com's Slack community for FREE! @matthewmedeiros.bsky.social and I are there, along with lots of amazing people. 👋

Plus, paid members support the work we're doing! Podcasts, articles, & courses. There's plenty more to come. thewpminute.com/membership/

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A Place for WordPress Professionals The WP Minute helps a broad audience of WordPress freelancers, agency owners, product makers, and stakeholders throughout the WordPress economy. There's a spot for ...

First look: Using ChatGPT Atlas Browser to Build WordPress Pages

October 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

First look: Using ChatGPT Atlas Browser to Build WordPress Pages
youtu.be/jIhKKwH84S4

YouTube video by WP Minute Tutorials

Can ChatGPT Atlas Browser Build WordPress Pages?!

October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM

Matt Medeiros

@matthewmedeiros.bsky.social

Can ChatGPT Atlas Browser Build WordPress Pages?!
youtu.be/jIhKKwH84S4

YouTube video by WP Minute Tutorials

WordPress Hosting Decoded – The WP Minute

October 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Reposted by Matt Medeiros

Eric Karkovack

@karks.com

Eric Karkovack @karks.com · Oct 14

Big announcement! 🛎️ I teamed up with @thewpminute.com to create a free course aimed at #WordPress freelancers and agencies. It's called "WordPress Hosting Decoded" and will help you make the right hosting choices for your clients (with no sales pitches). Get started: thewpminute.com/course/wordp...

Learn how to select the best web host for your clients with our comprehensive course. Enhance your skills in hosting, performance, security, and WordPress integration.