The WP-Tonic podcast panel agrees: fear, frustration, and envy are the main drivers for redesigns of business websites. Whether it’s avoiding Mobilegeddon or keeping up with the Joneses, clients are rarely motivated by the same things that drive developers. Continue Reading WP-Tonic 119: Website Redesigns
Talking Content Strategy with Jackie D’Elia on Rethink.fm Why you need a content audit before you quote a site rebuild
I had a great time as the guest for Episode 2: Content Audits Save Development Time of Jackie D’Elia’s podcast, Rethink.fm. We talked about the importance of conducting a content audit when redesigning a website for a client that already has a lot of existing content. Hat tip to Stephanie Leary, author of Content Strategy for WordPress. Continue Reading Talking Content Strategy with Jackie D’Elia on Rethink.fm Why you need a content audit before you quote a site rebuild
I’m speaking at WordCamp Los Angeles 2016
My WordCamp Los Angeles talk is called “Is WordPress the Best Tool for This Job?” I’ll be presenting it at 1:30 PM (right after lunch) on Saturday, September 10, in the room called The Blue Whale. (Don’t ask. I have no idea.) There are still a few tickets available if you’re interested in attending. Continue Reading I’m speaking at WordCamp Los Angeles 2016
WP-Tonic 117: Email Plugins, Marketing, and Strategy for WordPress
In WP-Tonic Episode 117, Jonathan Denwood, John Locke, Jackie D’Elia, Kim Shivler and I talked about integrating your email marketing with WordPress, from email service providers to WordPress plugins for sign-up forms and popups. Continue Reading WP-Tonic 117: Email Plugins, Marketing, and Strategy for WordPress
WP-Tonic 115: Visual Builders for WordPress The Good, Bad, and Ugly--but Mostly the Ugly
In Episode 115 of the WP-Tonic Podcast, we address the contentious issue of visual builders for WordPress. In theory, great. In practice, often a complete mess. And despite the promise of easy awesome, many of them have a considerable learning curve. Continue Reading WP-Tonic 115: Visual Builders for WordPress The Good, Bad, and Ugly–but Mostly the Ugly
