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2025-05-06 12:00:00

The web was once a bastion of free and cheap things. Free tools and services catering to professionals and novices were abundant. And even things that cost money were relatively affordable.
This climate has been a boon to freelancers, agencies, and clients. WordPress and its ecosystem are prime examples of this in action. A free content management system (CMS) with a thriving market for […]
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2025-02-17 13:00:00

In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt welcomes Laurence Bahiirwa, a WordPress developer at Freemius and the creator of the TechiePress YouTube channel. Laurence shares his journey from being a high school ICT teacher to freelancing and eventually landing a role at Freemius. He discusses how his YouTube channel played a crucial role in securing his current job, acting as both a […]
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2025-01-21 13:00:00

Being a WordPress freelancer means wearing many hats. Success requires organization skills and an ability to multitask.
Think about it: We work with clients, write code, create pretty graphics, test, troubleshoot, and keep track of finances. We also find time to learn new skills and keep up with WordPress.
Perhaps that sounds like a lot. However, we’re only scratching the surface of what […]
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2025-01-16 19:47:46

Elementor just wrapped up its first-ever annual “web.fwrd” event for 2025, and they had a lot to say about where the platform is headed.
From AI-driven workflows to a brand-new theme, it’s clear they’re doubling down on being a one-stop shop for WordPress site creation.
Below are seven key takeaways from the event and why they matter for anyone who builds websites with […]
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2025-01-14 13:00:00

It’s a familiar scenario for WordPress freelancers: Your client wants a new feature on their website. It’s a complicated one with no easy solution.
Perhaps there’s a plugin that can get you 50% toward your goal. You could customize it to go the rest of the way. That’s great – but it will require a lot of additional work. How will you maintain it? What’s the risk?
For one, […]
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2025-01-06 16:48:07

I’m sure we’re all glad that year of WordPress is behind us.
WordCamp US 2024 marked the start of a transformative era for the culture of WordPressers—a situation that thrust the community and the greater ecosystem into a tailspin with widespread uncertainty and instability across various sectors.
As of this writing, we’re still unsure how the lawsuit between Matt […]
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2024-12-17 13:15:08

New Year’s resolutions are a popular way to create positive change. We often associate them with personal goals like exercising more or eating healthier. However, they’re great for your professional life as well.
That’s good news for WordPress freelancers, as there are plenty of opportunities for change. Each release brings new features to learn. Plus, there are always new tools and […]
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2024-12-16 16:10:21

I recently caught up with Eric Karkovac to look back at his most influential WP Minute articles from 2024.
As our resident voice for WordPress freelancers, Eric brings a unique perspective – he doesn’t just write about WordPress, he actively builds client sites and runs his own business. This combination of hands-on experience shapes everything he writes.
Our conversation explored the real […]
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2024-12-11 21:24:37

In a recent announcement, Webflow revealed a significant evolution of its platform, moving toward a unified Website Experience Platform (WXP). While many have become familiar with Webflow as a versatile no-code design and hosting solution, these changes signal a strategic pivot toward a more comprehensive offering, with enhancements aimed at developers, collaborators, and content managers […]
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2024-12-10 14:53:39

I recently sat down with Jason Resnick, founder of NurtureKit.co, to explore the changing landscape of email marketing as we head into 2024. The timing couldn’t be better – with major shifts happening at Gmail, Yahoo, and Apple, WordPress professionals need to understand how these changes impact their email strategies.
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2024-12-10 14:39:14

The exodus began shortly after the 2024 US election. WordPress community members left the swamps of Twitter/X and migrated to Bluesky. They weren’t the only ones.
The social media platform has seen millions of new account signups. According to The Verge, most of the newbies hail from the US.
Formerly an invite-only app, Bluesky now allows anyone to join. It offers a visually similar […]
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2024-12-02 13:27:27

In this fascinating conversation with Mark Szymanski, we dove into our evolving perspectives on AI tools, particularly in coding and content creation. What makes this discussion particularly interesting is how both Mark and I have shifted from skepticism to seeing AI as a powerful assistant in our work. I shared my recent experience using Claude and Cursor to build a web application – […]
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2024-11-26 16:39:22

WordPress’s beauty is that it remains familiar despite constant change. Sure, sometimes change can be frustrating. However, a linear path ensures that we’ll adapt.
Freelancers often serve as a guide when it comes to these new tools and techniques. It starts when we build a site for a client. We choose an approach that best serves their needs at the time.
But what comes next? Client […]
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2024-11-18 16:21:28

In this episode, I sat down with Raquel Manriquez, Community Manager at Elegant Themes, to discuss her exciting new venture – PressConf. This event is a spiritual successor to the legendary Pressnomics conference, which was a cornerstone event for WordPress business professionals. Raquel shares her journey of launching her own business, Wonderland Curious, and how the idea to revive this […]
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