Welcome to a special "Word Around the Campfire" edition of the Press This podcast. This month we talk with Jeff Chandler, a Marketing Generalist at StellarWP, and Mike Davey, the Senior Editor of Delicious Brains. We talk about what is new in WordPress 6.4, the cURL issue that led to the 6.4.1 release, shake ups at Tumblr, and Sarah Gooding's exit from WPTavern.

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Join us on this episode of Press This as we sit down with Amber Hinds, CEO at Equalize Digital and founder of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup. We delve into the vital world of web accessibility, exploring its significance for WordPress users, the game-changing Accessibility Checker plugin, and the need for fostering a more inclusive online community.

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BuddyPress is a classic plugin that turns any WordPress site into a community hub with message boards and users. It’s been around for 15 years and is active on over 100,000 sites. Even WordPress.org uses BuddyPress! On this week’s episode of Press This we talk with iMath and David Cavins about the new features coming to BuddyPress. These features are so big, it required a huge overhaul of how BuddyPress works. Listen to this episode to find out more about this version and what the future for BuddyPress holds. We even talked about the possibility of a BuddyVerse upgrade with the help of ActivityPub.

https://buddypress.org/2023/04/buddypress-has-a-new-purpose/

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Have you ever had a hard time finding an article or item while searching on someone else’s WordPress site? Maybe the results weren’t what you were looking for, or maybe the results were being displayed in some bizarre order. Search on WordPress is a notoriously difficult problem, especially for older sites with years of content. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Jared Hutchinson and Luke Patterson, from WP Engine, about the new Smart Search plugin for WordPress. We’ll talk about how their plugin solves these problems and what they’ve learned about search in the process.

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Join us by the campfire for another spine-tingling journey through the dark corners of the web in 'WordPress Nightmares.' Hear tales of WordPress sites behaving like 'Invasion of the Bodysnatchers,' and a peculiar connection between custom ticket software and Blink-182. This year's guests include Amber and Steve Sawaya (from Anchor and Alpine) and Derek Ashauer.

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In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Marketing Manager, Sr. Josh Dailey joins the show as we dive into WooSesh 2023 and its “State of the Woo” presentation. This year’s State of the Woo offered great insights into the current stats, new features, and big trends in WooCommerce. Over 4.4 million stores are powered by WooCommerce, so the growth has been tremendous, but now Woo is encouraging those users to start getting more active in the Woo community. Check out this episode to learn more about the push to get more Woo users involved in testing the product and providing feedback.

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On this episode of Press This, we delve into the fascinating world of the Fediverse with our special guest, Matthias Pfefferle, the creator of the ActivityPub plugin. Learn how ActivityPub works and what makes federated websites different than traditional social media sites. Matthias walks us through the pros and cons of federated media and teaches us how WordPress users can connect their sites to the Fediverse to expand their audience and enable easy commenting. If you’ve been curious about IndieWeb and the decentralized web, this episode is for you!

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In this episode of Press This, we explore the critical topic of GPL compatibility for WordPress plugins with Jeffrey Paul, Director of Open Source at 10up. Discover how a GitHub Action can ensure your plugins remain open-source compliant while streamlining your development process. If you're a WordPress developer or contributor, this episode is a must-listen for staying in the GPL's good graces and maintaining the spirit of open source.

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After October 31st, MySQL 5.7 will no longer be officially supported. In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Manager Carmen Johnson walks us through the critical transition from MySQL 5.7 to 8.0 and its impact on an estimated 75% of WordPress sites that are still running on 5.7. Learn why this shift matters, the security considerations involved, and the steps you need to take to ensure a smooth and secure upgrade.

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"In this episode of PressThis, we discuss news from around the WordPress community in our monthly segment Word Around the Campfire. We talk about upcoming features of WordPress 6.4, MySQL's ending support for version 5, and much more. We also talk about some upcoming WordCamps and events like WordPress Accessibility Day, as well as some recent events that have been canceled.  If you're looking for a quick and easy way to catch up on all things WordPress community, don't miss this episode of PressThis!"

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Get ready to dive deep into the world of affiliate marketing for WordPress companies with our special guest, Dustin Howes, the Chief Coach at PerformanceMarketingManager.com. Join us as we explore the fundamental purpose of affiliate marketing and how it can be a game-changer for businesses using WordPress. Dustin shares invaluable insights, strategies, and best practices that WordPress users can implement to leverage affiliate marketing effectively.

Discover the power of affiliate plugins and uncover expert tips for maximizing your affiliate marketing efforts within the WordPress ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned WordPress pro or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable advice that will help you supercharge your affiliate marketing strategies and drive success for your WordPress-based business.

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In this episode of Press This we talk with Thomas Fanchin, the partnership manager at Weglot, about the benefits of multilingual websites on WordPress. Thomas explains how translations can increase website traffic, improve accessibility, and boost SEO. We then dive into the steps necessary to set up a multilingual site using Weglot, emphasizing audience research, language selection, and SEO settings. He also highlights the importance of adapting images and marketing for different regions.

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There are so many ways to reach your customers these days, but newsletters still stand out as one of the best ways to engage with your customers. In this episode of Press This, we talk to Lesley Sim, the co-founder of Newsletter Glue, about how you can easily integrate and send newsletters from your WordPress site. Lesley also tells us about why you should use newsletters for some things, and social media for others. Tune in to find out more.

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Ever since Faust.js officially came out of beta in June of 2023, the team has been collecting RFCs (or requests for comments) on Github to steer the direction of the project. In this episode, we talk with Joe Fusco, a Senior Software Developer at WP Engin, who tells us how listening to users will help to create a project for the community. We also talk about some recently added features and the state of headless WordPress

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How can WordPress help keep the web weird? In this episode of Press This, we talk with David Wolfpaw about the IndieWeb, a people-focused alternative to the “corporate web” that aims to keep the web independent. We talk about the philosophy behind the IndieWeb movement, how it can benefit the web for everyone, and what plugins and tools WordPress users have to take advantage of it.

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In this episode of Press This, we talk with Rogier Lankhorst, the Lead Developer of Really Simple Plugins, about what WordPress users need to know about SSL.

Rogier discusses what inspired him to make the Really Simple SSL plugin and what it’s like maintaining the 9th most popular plugin in the WordPress plugin repository.

This is a great episode for anyone who wants to learn more about SSL certificates.

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In this episode of PressThis, we cover the latest updates from WordPress core and the WordPress community. Listen now to hear about the big updates in WP 6.3, plus news about ACF, AI, and upcoming events like WordCamp US. 

Our special guests for this episode are Damon Cook, a Developer Advocate at WP Engine, and Mike Davey, the Senior Editor at Delicious Brains. Listen now!

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We’re just a few short weeks away from the release of WordPress 6.3—a significant milestone for the WordPress community as this release officially wraps up Gutenberg Phase 2.

To find out more about some of the new features coming to the site editor, Gutenberg, and beyond, we asked Justin Tadlock, WordPress Developer Advocate sponsored by Automattic, to join us for this episode of Press This and tell us everything we need to know ahead of WordPress 6.3.

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Marketers and web developers often go with their gut feelings, but Viola Gruner, Head of Marketing at Inpsyde, believes in the power of testing over guessing. In this episode, Viola discusses the importance of data-driven decision-making and shares her insights on how to test and confirm ideas instead of relying on assumptions. She highlights surprising results she encountered during experiments, recommends testing tools like Google Optimize and HubSpot, and emphasizes the significance of documenting and celebrating test results. Join us as Viola shares her growth hacking strategies and encourages marketers to embrace testing and learning from each experiment.

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In this episode of Press This, we have the privilege of speaking with Bud Kraus, Chief Education Officer at Joy of WP and a remarkable WordPress educator. What makes Bud’s journey unique is his perspective as a visually impaired individual, which has not only shaped his relationship with WordPress but also made him an exceptional instructor. Join us as we dive into Bud’s teaching techniques, explore the adjustments he has made to navigate WordPress effectively and learn about his inspiring history with the platform. Tune in to gain valuable insights into accessibility and discover how Bud’s experiences have made him a better WordPress educator.

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