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The WP Minute brings you news about WordPress in under 5 minutes -- every week! Follow The WP Minute for the WordPress headlines before you get lost in the headlines. Hosted by Matt Medeiros, host of The Matt Report podcast.

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The WP Minute brings you news about WordPress in under 5 minutes -- every week! Follow The WP Minute for the WordPress headlines before you get lost in the headlines. Hosted by Matt Medeiros, host of The Matt Report podcast.

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English


Episodes
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Using AI for Product Improvement

4/20/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today, we’re sharing a segment from our episode about vibe coding. Stranger Studios co-founder Kim Coleman and Matt Medeiros joined Eric to discuss the pros and cons of AI code generation. You’ll also find plenty of tips to ensure quality and maintainability. You can check out the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/managing-your-vibe-coding-junk-drawer/ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xajq2Xv7rW0 Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:36

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What Web Professionals Need To Know About Privacy

4/13/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment from Eric’s interview with Donata Stroink-Skillrud, President of Termageddon. Donata stopped by to help web professionals better understand privacy requirements and how to communicate them to clients. She also notes that it’s the client’s responsibility to enact such policies, not ours. You can check out the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/you-arent-responsible-for-your-clients-privacy-policy/ Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc0mOYbwQNg Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:51

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Bringing Human Expertise to Web Hosting

4/6/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment from Eric’s interview with Pressable’s Malcolm Peralty. Malcolm stopped by to chat about his history in the WordPress and Drupal spaces, along with some exciting new features from Pressable. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/ai-humanity-a-better-customer-experience/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:06:14

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WordPress Is Better When Leadership Listens

3/30/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Eric’s interview with WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard. Mary stopped by to fill us in on the project’s big picture goals for 2026 and her experiences in project leadership. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/the-future-of-wordpress-with-mary-hubbard/ Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1VTPHtXvEM Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:06:19

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Your Own Private WordPress

3/25/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Eric’s interview with WordPress contributors Alex Kirk and Brandon Payton. They stopped by to show off the new my.WordPress.net project, which runs a local WordPress install in your web browser. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/wordpress-in-your-browser-how-my-wordpress-net-makes-the-cms-personal/ Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbsFmIqP0_g Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:09:32

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GoDaddy’s Airo® AI Does WordPress and More

3/23/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Eric’s interview with GoDaddy’s Adam Warner. Adam stopped by to discuss the company’s AI tools, its agency program, and what the future has in store. Be sure to catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/how-godaddy-is-using-ai-to-improve-the-wordpress-ux/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:43

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The Philosophy Behind a Great Community

3/16/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute This episode features a segment from Eric's interview with Mary Job. Mary stopped by to discuss community leadership and building sustainable practices. You can catch the entire interview on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/the-keys-to-a-sustainable-wordpress-community/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:06:27

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How Founders Can Build Market Authority

3/9/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s interview with Ben Pines. Ben stopped by to chat about his experience with founder-led marketing. You can catch the entire interview on our WP Minute+ channel. Be sure to visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/do-founders-make-great-marketers/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:05:54

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The Secret To Improving Your Agency’s Sales

3/2/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s interview with Olly Feldman, the Head of Global Sales at Hosting.com. Olly shared some winning strategies for agencies looking to grow their business. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ podcast: https://thewpminute.com/proven-sales-strategies-for-your-wordpress-agency/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:38

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A Platform That Makes Client Management Easier?

2/25/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s interview with LaunchBay co-founder Sam Chlebowski. Sam stopped by to discuss the challenges of client onboarding and provide a live demo of LaunchBay’s platform. Be sure to check out the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/the-right-way-to-onboard-your-agency-clients/ Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sRhD7R2Ad0 Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:08:21

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A Student’s Journey Through the WordPress Credits Program

2/23/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute This episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment from Eric Karkovack’s interview with Isotta Peira, head of the WordPress Credits Program. Isotta filled me in on the educational initiative aimed at connecting students with the open-source community. You can access the entire interview over on our WP Minute Plus podcast. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/how-wordpress-is-reaching-the-next-generation-of-contributors/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:08:03

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An Inside Look at Elementor One

2/18/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s talk with Gabriella Laster, Director of Product Marketing at Elementor. Gabriella stopped by to discuss the new Elementor One subscription package and the plugin’s use of AI. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/can-elementor-one-accelerate-the-page-builders-growth/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:06:45

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Breaking Into the WordPress Enterprise Market

2/16/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Eric Karkovack’s interview with Rachel Berry. Rachel is the Head of Client Services at Filter and shared her experience working with WordPress enterprise clients. She offered some terrific advice for agencies and freelancers looking to enter this segment of the market. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute Plus podcast. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/the-secrets-to-selling-wordpress-as-an-enterprise-solution/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:06:37

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The Building Blocks of Integrating AI Into WordPress

2/9/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a clip from Eric's in-depth interview with Jason Adams. Jason is a member of the WordPress AI Team and filled us in on the team’s mission, the challenges they’ve faced, and what’s in store for WordPress 7.0. Be sure to catch the entire discussion over on our WP Minute+ podcast: https://thewpminute.com/inside-the-ai-teams-big-plans-for-wordpress-7-0/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:06:21

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Where Does Pressable Fit In Automattic’s Hosting Ecosystem?

2/4/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s interview with Kevin MacGillivray, Pressable’s Chief Marketing Officer. Kevin stopped by to fill us in on his role at the hosting company and what the brand has in store for 2026. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Be sure to visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/a-sneak-peek-at-pressables-plans-for-2026/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:05:44

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The Evolution of the WP Awards

2/2/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute This episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment from Matt's interview with The WP Weekly's Davinder Singh Kainth. Davinder provides an inside look at The WP Awards and how the annual event has evolved. You can catch the entire episode on The WP Minute+: https://thewpminute.com/how-marketing-and-engagement-impact-the-wp-awards/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:57

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The Benefits of WordPress Community Relationships

1/26/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today's episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment from Matt Medeiros's conversation with WordPress performance expert Remkus de Vries. Be sure to catch the entire discussion over on our WP Minute+ podcast. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details. Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:46

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Why the WordPress Ecosystem Outshines Competitors

1/19/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute This episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment of our interview with Steve Burge, founder of Ramble Ventures. Steve shares his journey into open source and his background in teaching. The discussion also touches on the challenges of publishing with WordPress. Catch the entire interview on our WP Minute+ podcast: https://thewpminute.com/creating-better-publishing-workflows-in-wordpress/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:41

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Modernizing Web Development Plans for Clients

1/12/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute This episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment from Eric Karkovack’s chat with senior software developer Ian Svoboda. Ian discusses his shift to a monthly web development model for client work. He shares the reasons for making the change and why it makes sense for clients. Catch the entire interview on our longform podcast, The WP Minute+: https://thewpminute.com/how-to-build-a-web-development-business-that-works-for-you/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:07:14

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The Benefits of the New Reddit for WooCommerce Integration

1/5/2026
Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute This episode of The WP Minute podcast features a segment from Eric’s talk with Steve Deckert, who handles Strategic Technology Partnerships for Automattic. The discussion examines the new WooCommerce integration with Reddit. Catch the entire interview on The WP Minute+ podcast: https://thewpminute.com/harnessing-social-media-for-e-commerce-growth/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:06:15