This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features part II of Eric’s conversation with Jeffrey Zeldman. This time around, Jeffrey discusses his transition to working at Automattic. He shares thoughts on company culture, the role of WordPress in maintaining an open web, and the challenges posed by AI in the digital landscape. Jeffrey also emphasizes the importance of accessibility and the need […]
https://thewpminute.com/going-in-depth-with-web-pioneer-jeffrey-zeldman-part-2/
The April Education Buzz Report is out. So far this year, WordPress Campus Connect has reached 5,586 total attendees across 71 institutions, WordPress Credits has added its first African partner, and the Facilitator Training Program has launched. https://wp.me/p2U65r-muR
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BORROWED STORIES
The Epic of Gilgamesh predates the Bible by at least a thousand years. Multiple mythologies share its themes, structure, sequence, and specific details. That's not coincidence or parallel evolution. It's borrowing. Take the flood. In Gilgamesh, Utnapishtim is warned by a god, builds a boat, loads it with animals, releases birds to find land. The gods regret what they've done. In Genesis: divine warning, ark, animals, birds, mountain landing, God's regret. Same sequence, same order. The […]https://ridiculousbharath.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/borrowed-stories/
On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Mary Hubbard, the Executive Director of WordPress. Mary gives us the scoop about her first year in the role, the project’s momentum, community engagement, and upcoming developments for WordPress 7.0. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in open-source leadership, AI integration, and community revitalization. […]
https://thewpminute.com/the-future-of-wordpress-with-mary-hubbard/
On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, we explore the new my.WordPress.net project. It’s a browser-based WordPress sandbox that emphasizes privacy, portability, and AI integration. WordPress contributors Alex Kirk and Brandon Payton join Eric to demonstrate how this tool might transform personal and professional workflows.
The demo covers potential use cases, including a contact […]
https://thewpminute.com/wordpress-in-your-browser-how-my-wordpress-net-makes-the-cms-personal/
On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Job, who shares her journey from studying philosophy to becoming a leader in the Nigerian WordPress community. Mary discusses the importance of community building, the challenges of volunteering, and the need for sustainable practices in open-source contributions. She emphasizes the role of businesses in giving back to the […]
https://thewpminute.com/the-keys-to-a-sustainable-wordpress-community/
Join us at WordCamp Mukono 2026 on March 13 & 14 at Murs Country Resort. Connect with over 300 WordPress enthusiasts as we explore sustainable growth and build a lasting future. Get involved today!
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On this episode of The WP Minute’s Agency Action podcast, Toby Cryns and Kurt Von Ahnen explore what responsibility agency owners have beyond generating revenue. The guys cover contributing to the WordPress community (meetups, WordCamps, Five for the Future-style contributions), investing in local neighborhoods, mentoring the next generation, and even addressing ageism in tech. The core idea: […]
https://thewpminute.com/why-your-agency-should-be-about-more-than-money/Zeel Thakkar believed in opening doors for others to learn, contribute, and grow. In her memory, an anonymous WordPress community member has offered 20 complimentary event tickets to women and girls who require financial assistance to attend WordCamp Kolhapur 2026.
Apply by 15 January 2026: https://kolhapur.wordcamp.org/2026/in-memory-of-zeel-thakkar-community-scholarship-for-wordcamp-kolhapur-2026/
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