Nathan Wrigley
@nathanwrigley.com
I love thinking, walking and talking. I work with, and podcasting about, WordPress. More here: https://nathanwrigley.com/about/
454 – Innovative serverless solutions for WordPress with Carl Alexander and Paul Carter
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Carl Alexander, creator of Ymir (a scalable WordPress hosting technology), and Paul Carter from BuiltFast, about their new partnership. T
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/29/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Carl Alexander, creator of Ymir (a scalable WordPress hosting technology), and Paul Carter from BuiltFast, about their new partnership. T
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/29/4...
January 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM
454 – Innovative serverless solutions for WordPress with Carl Alexander and Paul Carter
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Carl Alexander, creator of Ymir (a scalable WordPress hosting technology), and Paul Carter from BuiltFast, about their new partnership. T
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/29/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Carl Alexander, creator of Ymir (a scalable WordPress hosting technology), and Paul Carter from BuiltFast, about their new partnership. T
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/29/4...
I want to stay at these apartments... I think?!
January 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
I want to stay at these apartments... I think?!
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Offer ends Monday!
Just a polite reminder that there's only one week left of the @piccalil.li 15% winter discount event!
- @wil.to's JavaScript for Everyone course
- @scott.is’ Mindful Design course
- My Complete CSS course
piccalil.li/courses/
- @wil.to's JavaScript for Everyone course
- @scott.is’ Mindful Design course
- My Complete CSS course
piccalil.li/courses/
January 28, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Offer ends Monday!
This Week in WordPress #363
This Week in WordPress #363 with Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette. This episode covers a range of WordPress-related topics, including the upcoming release of WordPress 6.9.1, the launch of a new centralised home f
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This Week in WordPress #363 with Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette. This episode covers a range of WordPress-related topics, including the upcoming release of WordPress 6.9.1, the launch of a new centralised home f
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/27/t...
January 27, 2026 at 7:40 AM
This Week in WordPress #363
This Week in WordPress #363 with Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette. This episode covers a range of WordPress-related topics, including the upcoming release of WordPress 6.9.1, the launch of a new centralised home f
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/27/t...
This Week in WordPress #363 with Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette. This episode covers a range of WordPress-related topics, including the upcoming release of WordPress 6.9.1, the launch of a new centralised home f
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/27/t...
Join us LIVE in an hour for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. It's fun, and we'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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Join Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette.
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Join Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette.
WP Builds LIVE - Watch us live!
Watch us LIVE over at WP Builds. Something WordPress related coming your way!
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January 26, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Join us LIVE in an hour for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. It's fun, and we'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
wpbuilds.com/live
Join Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette.
wpbuilds.com/live
Join Nathan Wrigley, Jess Frick, Marc Benzakein, Marcus Burnette.
I wonder if it's technologically possible for Apple / Google (et al.) to make it so that we know, for certain, that what we see as camera output is the original version of the file? That their photo services can show content and we know that 'this is the original'.
January 25, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I wonder if it's technologically possible for Apple / Google (et al.) to make it so that we know, for certain, that what we see as camera output is the original version of the file? That their photo services can show content and we know that 'this is the original'.
Asking an AI agent to verify the truth of anything is... well you might as well ask a cushion or a carrot. Wait, that's not true, neither the cushion or carrot can deceive you!
January 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Asking an AI agent to verify the truth of anything is... well you might as well ask a cushion or a carrot. Wait, that's not true, neither the cushion or carrot can deceive you!
453 – Does WordPress offer anything to a younger audience? With Taylor Drayson
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Taylor Drayson, a young WordPress professional who shares his journey into web development, inspired by his self-employed father. Taylor discusses
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/22/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Taylor Drayson, a young WordPress professional who shares his journey into web development, inspired by his self-employed father. Taylor discusses
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/22/4...
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM
453 – Does WordPress offer anything to a younger audience? With Taylor Drayson
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Taylor Drayson, a young WordPress professional who shares his journey into web development, inspired by his self-employed father. Taylor discusses
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/22/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Taylor Drayson, a young WordPress professional who shares his journey into web development, inspired by his self-employed father. Taylor discusses
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/22/4...
This Week in WordPress #362
Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Andrew Palmer, Marcus Burnette for the latest episode of This Week in WordPress. This episode covers the latest developments in WordPress, including discussions on the impact and future of AI in the
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/20/t...
Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Andrew Palmer, Marcus Burnette for the latest episode of This Week in WordPress. This episode covers the latest developments in WordPress, including discussions on the impact and future of AI in the
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/20/t...
January 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM
This Week in WordPress #362
Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Andrew Palmer, Marcus Burnette for the latest episode of This Week in WordPress. This episode covers the latest developments in WordPress, including discussions on the impact and future of AI in the
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/20/t...
Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Andrew Palmer, Marcus Burnette for the latest episode of This Week in WordPress. This episode covers the latest developments in WordPress, including discussions on the impact and future of AI in the
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/20/t...
Join me, Michelle Frechette, Andrew Palmer, Marcus Burnette for the latest episode of This Week in #WordPress. Live in about 60 mins. We'd love your comments. wpbuilds.com/live @michellefrechette.bsky.social #TWiW
WP Builds LIVE - Watch us live!
Watch us LIVE over at WP Builds. Something WordPress related coming your way!
wpbuilds.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Join me, Michelle Frechette, Andrew Palmer, Marcus Burnette for the latest episode of This Week in #WordPress. Live in about 60 mins. We'd love your comments. wpbuilds.com/live @michellefrechette.bsky.social #TWiW
I wonder how many hours of work time has been lost over the past week with people watching the news (and other outlets) trying to figure out what's going on in the world?
January 19, 2026 at 11:38 AM
I wonder how many hours of work time has been lost over the past week with people watching the news (and other outlets) trying to figure out what's going on in the world?
So many great things have already happened in 2026. It's been such a great year. I wrote them all out in a list, but accidentally lost the list under a crumb. 😩
January 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM
So many great things have already happened in 2026. It's been such a great year. I wrote them all out in a list, but accidentally lost the list under a crumb. 😩
And so, it begins: www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is...
OpenAI is bringing ads to ChatGPT
OpenAI plans to start testing ads inside of ChatGPT "in the coming weeks."
www.engadget.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
And so, it begins: www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is...
Looking for guests for a new, non-technical, podcast
I've been mulling the idea of doing a non-technical podcast for years, but now I'm finally going to do it, and I need guests.
I've been mulling the idea of doing a non-technical podcast for years, but now I'm finally going to do it, and I need guests.
Looking for guests for a new, non-technical, podcast
I've been mulling the idea of doing a non-technical podcast for years, but now I'm finally going to do it, and I need guests.
nathanwrigley.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Looking for guests for a new, non-technical, podcast
I've been mulling the idea of doing a non-technical podcast for years, but now I'm finally going to do it, and I need guests.
I've been mulling the idea of doing a non-technical podcast for years, but now I'm finally going to do it, and I need guests.
452 – Exploring FolioBlocks, Michael Campanella’s WordPress gallery plugin for photographers
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/15/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/15/4...
January 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
452 – Exploring FolioBlocks, Michael Campanella’s WordPress gallery plugin for photographers
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/15/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/15/4...
If you just sent me an email... I'm not reading it!!!!! 😜
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM
If you just sent me an email... I'm not reading it!!!!! 😜
This Week in WordPress #361
Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/13/t...
Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/13/t...
January 13, 2026 at 8:17 AM
This Week in WordPress #361
Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/13/t...
Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/13/t...
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There's a few days left to submit @wordpress.org 6.9 release cycle feedback. All are welcome to share feedback (even those who did not contribute directly to the release). Understanding what did/did not go well is the only way processes can be improved! So take a moment to fill out this short form 🙏
WordPress 6.9 "Gene" Release Retrospective
Let's reflect on the experience of the WordPress 6.9 release process and use what you learned to improve future releases. This form is for everyone who participates in the WordPress community, not jus...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
There's a few days left to submit @wordpress.org 6.9 release cycle feedback. All are welcome to share feedback (even those who did not contribute directly to the release). Understanding what did/did not go well is the only way processes can be improved! So take a moment to fill out this short form 🙏
My three favourite bits of tech
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
My three favourite bits of tech
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite excited when I see knew tech coming on to the market. I read quite a lot about how it works, and how it might alter my life.
nathanwrigley.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
My three favourite bits of tech
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
Join us LIVE in about 90 mins for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. We'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
wpbuilds.com/live
This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
wpbuilds.com/live
This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
WP Builds LIVE - Watch us live!
Watch us LIVE over at WP Builds. Something WordPress related coming your way!
wpbuilds.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Join us LIVE in about 90 mins for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. We'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
wpbuilds.com/live
This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
wpbuilds.com/live
This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
For those of you who have not been to the WP Tavern website for a while because there's no new written content... I'm going to release the 200th episode of the Jukebox podcast next week, and every-single-word is accurately transcribed in each post! vist.ly/4m6ax
WP Tavern
WordPress News — Free as in Beer.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
For those of you who have not been to the WP Tavern website for a while because there's no new written content... I'm going to release the 200th episode of the Jukebox podcast next week, and every-single-word is accurately transcribed in each post! vist.ly/4m6ax
AI and work
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
AI and work
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It was work of a repetitive nature. There was no variation in what the staff did, day in, day out.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM
AI and work
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
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My New Year's resolution: promote the liberating power of the "dumb" web (HTML and CSS).
Enshittification: Why We Need Independent Websites
How platforms lure us in, lock us down and extract value and how small, independent websites can push back.
noscript.show
January 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
My New Year's resolution: promote the liberating power of the "dumb" web (HTML and CSS).
I just hit publish on the 9th '#Accessibility Show' with @joedolson.bsky.social - "Best in WordPress design, or is it?". In the video Joe goes through some areas where a wonderful looking design might fall short in terms of accessibility. Worth a watch I think. wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...
The Accessibility Show #9 - Best in WordPress design, or is it?
Joe Dolson reviews an award-winning WordPress site, critiquing its accessibility flaws, especially animation, navigation, naming, and contrast issues.
wpbuilds.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I just hit publish on the 9th '#Accessibility Show' with @joedolson.bsky.social - "Best in WordPress design, or is it?". In the video Joe goes through some areas where a wonderful looking design might fall short in terms of accessibility. Worth a watch I think. wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...
451 – The realities of teaching WordPress: Dave Foy’s shift to live cohort learning
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/08/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/08/4...
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
451 – The realities of teaching WordPress: Dave Foy’s shift to live cohort learning
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/08/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/08/4...