461 – From support to CEO: Jon Penland’s journey at Kinsta

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Jon Penland, CEO of Kinsta, about his career journey from self-education in tech to leading a rapidly growing company. Jon shares insights on the importance of curiosity, hard work, and adaptability in career growth. They discuss Kinsta’s involvement in the WordPress community, their approach to AI and hosting advancements, and the vital role of collaboration and human
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/03/19/461-from-support-to-ceo-jon-penlands-journey-at-kinsta/

This Week in WordPress #369

In this episode of TWiW, the panel discusses WP Engine’s acquisition of WPackagist, recent rapid-fire WordPress security updates, and highlights educational initiatives within the WordPress community. They also explore an agency’s strategic use of AI, preview upcoming features in WordPress 7, and cover the expanded functionality of the Ollie theme for WooCommerce. Additional topics include the release of a per-page theme switcher plugin, Wor
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/03/17/this-week-in-wordpress-369/

460 – Turning WordPress Blogs Into eBooks With Naweed Chougle

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Naweed Chougle about eBook Crafter, a WordPress plugin that lets users transform their blog posts into editable, customisable ebooks. Naweed explains the inspiration for the plugin, its key features, like using the block editor to repurpose and edit content before exporting, and future plans including additional file formats and self-publishing integrations. They di
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/03/12/460-turning-wordpress-blogs-into-ebooks-with-naweed-chougle/

This Week in WordPress #368

Join us for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show, with Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Bud Kraus, Dan Knauss, Steve Burge. Wow, that's a LOT! This episode covers the latest developments in WordPress, including updates in WordPress 7.0 and Gutenberg 22.6, new featured plugin initiatives to boost discoverability, and discussions around advanced developer certifications. The panel explores AI’s growing role, collaborative editing features, and
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/03/10/this-week-in-wordpress-368/

459 – Ben Pines on building a sustainable WordPress business with authentic marketing

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Ben Pines about founder-led marketing, particularly in the WordPress and SaaS spaces. Ben explains how traditional marketing tactics like SEO and paid ads are less effective due to AI-generated content, and advocates for a personal, trust-building approach where founders consistently share authentic insights. He describes how he helps founder
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/03/05/459-ben-pines-on-building-a-sustainable-wordpress-business-with-authentic-marketing/