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In this follow-up episode of Building Better Developers, Wes Towers returns to share his hands-on approach to WordPress SEO for developers. From choosing lean tools like Kadence and Rank Math to using AI for faster content creation, Wes explains how developers can simplify design, speed up performance, and stay visible in an AI-driven search world. Key Idea: Smart WordPress SEO for developers isn't about more plugins—it's about clarity, speed, and content that stands out across search and AI platforms. About the Guest — Wes Towers Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a Melbourne-based digital agency that helps builders and trades turn websites into trusted, lead-generating tools. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Wes focuses on authenticity, clear strategy, and measurable growth — no fluff, just results. Through his work and podcast appearances, he shares practical insights on niching for developers, SEO, and building trust in an AI-driven world.
In this WP Tavern Jukebox podcast episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Joshua Bryant about how Dow Jones uses WordPress in a headless setup to power major news sites like the Wall Street Journal. Joshua shares how his team decoupled the Gutenberg editor, embedding it in a React application for super-fast, distraction-free publishing, crucial for breaking news. He explains the technical process, challenges faced, and the benefits for editorial workflows, highlighting the importance of time-saving and adaptability for large-scale, enterprise publishing environments. If you're interested in headless WordPress, editorial workflows at scale, or how enterprise newsrooms leverage open-source tech for real-world speed, this episode is for you.
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette chats with developer Mark Westguard about the new Image Roulette plugin, which randomizes images on WordPress sites while keeping alt text and captions for accessibility. The plugin was inspired by Michelle's need to display randomized Speed Networking conversation cards.They demonstrate how it works, discuss potential eCommerce uses, and share experiences using AI tools like Claude to speed up development. The episode also highlights collaboration, creativity, and fun within the WordPress community.Top Takeaways:Image Roulette Plugin: Michelle's accessibility challenge inspired Mark to create a plugin that randomizes images while preserving alt text and captions. Within hours, he developed a fully functional prototype that later became a public WordPress plugin.Accessibility at the Core: The plugin automatically uses each image's existing media library fields (alt text, title, caption), ensuring accessibility is built-in rather than an afterthought — aligning with WordPress's broader emphasis on inclusive design.Simplicity and Versatility: Image Roulette works via both a Gutenberg block and a shortcode, making it compatible with different site builders. It's ideal not only for random prompts but also for creative and commercial applications, such as eCommerce product showcases.Mentioned In The Show:MooImage RouletteInsta WPClaudeCursorAngieWP World
In this WP Builds podcast episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Amadeu Arderiu about three innovative WordPress AI projects: ploogins.com, an AI-powered search engine for both free and premium plugins. Joinchat, a plugin that adds an AI chatbot to your site, answering queries using your website's content. And Suggerence, an experimental tool that lets users interact with, and build inside, the Gutenberg block editor using AI-driven natural language and even drawings! They discuss technical challenges, future possibilities, monetisation, and the evolving role of AI in WordPress. Go listen...
Shopify e WordPress: due piattaforme che per anni sono sembrate concorrenti. Una nata per raccontare, l'altra per vendere. Eppure oggi le cose cambiano. Con il nuovo plugin ufficiale di Shopify per WordPress, i due mondi possono finalmente collaborare: il contenuto resta nel suo ambiente naturale, e il checkout — veloce, sicuro e performante — è gestito da Shopify. In questa puntata rifletto su:cosa fa realmente il nuovo plugin e come funziona dentro WordPress,perché Shopify ha deciso di aprire un'integrazione diretta con il CMS più usato al mondo,e come questo può cambiare la strategia di chi lavora con siti ricchi di contenuti o brand che puntano sullo storytelling.Parliamo anche di due scenari concreti:Chi parte da WordPress e vuole aggiungere la vendita con Shopify, separando gli aspetti tecnici e legali.Chi parte da Shopify e vuole espandere la propria presenza editoriale su WordPress, integrando i prodotti negli articoli.Non è solo un plugin: è un segnale. Il confine tra contenuto e commercio si sta assottigliando — e questa potrebbe essere la mossa che semplifica tutto.
At the Gutenberg Moment: How AI is Reshaping Faith, Technology, and Kingdom ImpactJoin host Justin Forman for a pivotal conversation with Pat Gelsinger in Boulder, Colorado, exploring how faith-driven leaders can steward the most transformative technology cycle of the modern era. From his 45 uninterrupted years in tech to his transition into investing and leading Gloo, Pat shares profound insights on navigating seasons of life, building the faith technology platform, and positioning the church to ride—not watch—the AI wave.This episode tackles critical questions about fragmentation in the faith ecosystem, the power of unified action, and why showing up "bigger" matters for Kingdom influence. Pat unpacks Gloo's mission to make AI suitable and trustworthy for the faith community, the surprising results of flourishing AI benchmarks, and his audacious vision: educating every child on the planet within the next 10-15 years.Key Topics:The painful yet purposeful transition from 45 years at Intel to a new season of investing and impactWhy next-generation entrepreneurs are "spiritual but not religious" and what that means for businessGloo's mission: Building the faith technology platform at a Gutenberg momentHow AI can accelerate mission—from conquering 7,000 languages to custom education for every childThe flourishing AI benchmarks: Measuring models against human flourishing (and why DeepSeek leads)Why the church is the "largest fragmented industry on planet Earth" and how to show up biggerTransforming the Bay with Christ (TBC): 900 churches united in one of America's least churched regionsThe critical shift from "for Christ" to "with Christ" in transformation workNotable Quotes:"We're at a Gutenberg moment. Will we the church be captivated, accelerated, mission empowered by AI? Or will we sit on the outside watching?" - Pat Gelsinger"Next-generation entrepreneurs—they're not religious, but they're spiritual. There's a deeper spiritual expectation and they really care about the soul implications of business success." - Pat Gelsinger"If we educate the 300 million children living in poverty today, I think I will have done more to eliminate poverty than any other single thing you could do—and I believe we can do that in the next decade." - Pat Gelsinger
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In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Isabel Brison dive into WordPress 6.9 and Gutenberg 21.9. They discuss major updates such as collaborative block-level comments (notes), expanded template management, the new command palette, and foundational block visibility features. New blocks like the accordion, math, and terms query block are highlighted, alongside enhancements in typography and time-to-read.…
RICARDO MARCÍLIO é professor de Geografia e FERNANDA COMORA é jornalista. Eles são os âncoras do Notícia I-LTDA, o programa de notícias do Inteligência Ltda. Eles vão comentar as notícias recentes do Brasil e do mundo, com os convidados ED CASTRO, COMANDANTE FARINAZZO, KIM KATAGUIRI, BRUNO TÁLAMO, MANSUR PEIXOTO, JOSÉ KOBORI, MAJOR RAFAEL ROZENSZAJN e PAUL CABANNES. Quando o Vilela ouve alguém falar de imprensa, ele lembra do Gutenberg.
In this episode of WP Tavern, Seth Rubenstein from Pew Research Center talks with host Nathan Wrigley about advanced WordPress development, focusing on block composability in Gutenberg. Seth explains how new APIs, Block Bindings, Block Bits, and the Interactivity API, are making WordPress more powerful, enabling developers and editors to build dynamic web applications, like complex quizzes, directly in the block editor. They discuss the potential for easier UI interfaces and the promising future of WordPress as a flexible platform for interactive content, while touching on performance improvements and upcoming needs like responsive blocks. Whether you're a developer curious about the future of Gutenberg or an editor dreaming of more drag-and-drop web app power, this episode is for you.
In this episode of WP Tavern, Seth Rubenstein from Pew Research Center talks with host Nathan Wrigley about advanced WordPress development, focusing on block composability in Gutenberg. Seth explains how new APIs, Block Bindings, Block Bits, and the Interactivity API, are making WordPress more powerful, enabling developers and editors to build dynamic web applications, like complex quizzes, directly in the block editor. They discuss the potential for easier UI interfaces and the promising future of WordPress as a flexible platform for interactive content, while touching on performance improvements and upcoming needs like responsive blocks. Whether you're a developer curious about the future of Gutenberg or an editor dreaming of more drag-and-drop web app power, this episode is for you.
Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminuteBecome a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/supportIn this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes Brian Coords back to discuss his experiences at Automattic and WooCommerce. They explore the current state of WordPress, the importance of cohesion within the platform, and the role of community feedback in shaping its future. Brian shares insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in e-commerce, the introduction of the MCP (Model Context Protocol), and the marketing strategies being employed to position WooCommerce against competitors like Shopify. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teams and the significance of community contributions in driving innovation within WooCommerce.Takeaways:Brian says working at Automattic is impactful and collaborative.Cohesion in WordPress is essential for its future.AI is becoming a necessary tool in e-commerce.MCP offers a new way to interact with WooCommerce.Natural language processing can simplify e-commerce tasks.WooCommerce is focusing on extensibility and customization.Gutenberg improvements are crucial for WooCommerce's ease of use.Community contributions enhance WooCommerce's functionality.Engaging with the community helps identify pain points.Important Links:Brian Coords' websiteWooCommerce Developer BlogConnect with Brian: LinkedInThe WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★
Robert Meffe, Head of the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre Program, spent twenty-two years in New York City as a professional conductor, music director, keyboardist, orchestrator, arranger and music copyist. His Broadway credits include: Associate Conductor of Little Women and the last six years of Les Misérables, keyboards for Evita (2012 revival), Newsies, The Phantom of the Opera, Avenue Q, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Grey Gardens, and Bombay Dreams.National Tour credits include Music Director of Evita (2012 revival) and The Phantom of the Opera, Associate Conductor of Les Misérables, Little Women, and Sunday in the Park with George. Off-Broadway: Myths & Hymns, Violet, The Prince and the Pauper, Gutenberg! The Musical!, and music arrangements for Disenchanted. TV: Encore! (Disney+), Earth To America (TBS), Renee Fleming-Live at Lincoln Center (PBS). Las Vegas: Associate Conductor of Avenue Q, keyboards for Mamma Mia and Hairspray. Williamstown Theatre Festival: Ten Cents a Dance (directed by John Doyle). Paper Mill Playhouse: Peter Pan (Music Director), Forum, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Associate), A Wonderful Life, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers(keyboards). San Diego credits include a nomination for Best Musical Direction for Fun Home (San Diego Rep), keyboards for Wicked, Waitress, Beautiful and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (San Diego Civic Theatre), Bright Star, Looking for Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe), Kiss My Aztec, Fly (La Jolla Playhouse) and Far Away Places, a one-night cabaret show with Patti Lupone (Balboa Theatre).Robert served as Music Prep Supervisor/Orchestrator for the benefit concert, You've Got a Friend at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles honoring legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. New orchestrations included “I Feel the Earth Move” for Alicia Keys and “It's Too Late” for Amy Grant.Mr. Meffe serves as the Head of the Faculty for the Musical Theatre Studio at the Trentino Music Festival in Mezzano, Italy. For this festival he has music directed Godspell, Evita, Into the Woods, and Rent.A champion of new works, Mr. Meffe has music directed many workshops and reading of new musicals including Postcard American Town by Lynne Shankel and Crystal Skillman, 'Til Death Do Us Part, by Bobby Cronin and Caroline Prugh, Mister Doctor and Mr. Holland's Opus, both written by B.D. Wong and Wayne Barker, We Foxes and Darling, both written by Ryan Scott Oliver, Quanah by Larry Gatlin and Tony Dodge, College: The Musical by Drew Fornarola and Scott Elmegreen, A Lasting Impression by Zoe Sarnak, Factory Girls by Sean Mahoney and Creighton Irons and I Capture the Castle by Cara Reichel and Peter Foley. SDSU New Musical InitiativeOver the course of two years, MFA students will rehearse and develop to full production a new work of musical theatre under the guidance of faculty director Stephen Brotebeck and faculty music director (and Head of MFA Program) Robert Meffe. Brotebeck and Meffe have years of Broadway experience developing new musical works for the stage including shows such as Peter and the Starcatcher, Ghost and Little Women. Past artists have included Derek Gregor, Phoebe Kreutz, T.C. Lind, Lynne Shankel, Crystal Skillman, Bobby Cronin, Caroline Prugh, Ryan Scott Oliver, BD Wong, Wayne Barker, Michael Federico and Home for Hovercraft band members Seth and Sean Magill. Our plan is to collaborate with a creative team in three stages from reading to workshop to full production. We are looking for completed scripts and scores from a team that is interested in developing their work in conjunction with our graduate students. The committee considers a host of factors in the selection process, including representation of writers and stories from a range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and other affinities, as well as the gender balance of the writers whose work is presented in a given theatrical season.
In episode 122 of the GT Changelog podcast, host Birgit Pauli-Haack is joined by Beth Soderberg, CEO of bethink Studio, to discuss the latest updates in Gutenberg 21.8 and WordPress 6.9. The conversation kicks off with reminiscing about past WordCamp experiences and transitions into a deep dive on block themes, evolving design tools, and the…
Desde a invenção de Gutenberg até ao actual quadro de proliferação absurda, dessa obesidade editorial que fez dos livros mais outra categoria entre os produtos de consumo, os séculos de lenta fermentação das linguagens e conceitos estão aí como destroços a flutuar à superfície de uma piscina, a saque para os fins de uma mitologia de bric-à-brac, tacanha, cavando uma fossa, um largo intervalo que poderia ligar um título de Dickens a outro de Balzac: Grandes Esperanças e As Ilusões Perdidas. Depois da engrenagem ter entrado em delírio com a ideia de progresso, sentimos que começa a esgotar-se até a promessa de sentido. O futuro viu-se absorvido pelo presente contínuo das infinitas mastigações distractivas, e tememos, com uma lucidez amarga, que o amanhã não seja senão uma versão ainda mais ignara disto mesmo. Abrir as redes sociais, acender um ecrã, deslizar o dedo por um fluxo interminável de imagens e frases truncadas produz hoje a sensação de que em toda a parte se rompeu o pacto social: regressámos ao estado de natureza, recaímos na barbárie luminosa do comentário instantâneo. A cada notificação, uma crispação; a cada opinião, uma faúlha de ódio. Alguns, como outrora advertira Sciascia, veriam nisto a erosão última da palavra escrita — o seu desgaste até à transparência, até que já nada nela resiste ao ruído e à velocidade. Existíamos — lêssemos ou não — dentro de uma sociedade literária, onde os argumentos, as formas de arquivo, as listas e até os modos de enunciação provinham do enredo dos textos, da composição e ordem que se alargava a partir das bibliotecas, como se ali estivesse o núcleo de uma trama com possibilidades de expansão até ao infinito. Mas as imagens… essas formas que serviam de ilustração, um esboço para catapultar o impulso ou um eco, começaram a reproduzir-se como uma praga, a invadir o centro, a degradar o eixo do imaginário, o seu movimento de rotação e translação, que acabou por se fixar, a realidade encadeada pelo seu substituto. Saturado, o olhar já não mergulha no interior em busca de uma alucinação estupenda, mas fica agarrado ao estímulo; já não lê, absorve-se. A narrativa dissolve-se em fragmentos visuais, o tempo perde espessura, e o mundo, reduzido a ecrã, já não se conta: actualiza-se. Como escreve José Emilio Pacheco no ensaio do qual partimos para esta reflexão, “um mundo sem leitura é um orbe em que o outro só pode surgir como inimigo”. “Não sei quem é, o que pensa, quais são as suas razões. E, sobretudo, não possuo palavras para dialogar com ele. Por isso, só me é possível percebê-lo como ameaça.” Hoje tudo reemerge com o brilho artificial de outra Disneylândia, como nostalgia daquilo que não vivemos e nunca foi nosso. Mas é pior do que isso: a nostalgia tornou-se uma função sistémica, uma engrenagem exasperada que anula o próprio passado, convertendo-o em matéria-prima para as retrotopias do presente. O que antes era memória transforma-se em decoração, em cenário temático de um mundo sem recordação. Não espantará, pois, que dentro de alguns anos surja um parque temático consagrado aos livros — simulacro final de uma experiência extinta. Entre nós, já se ensaiou essa utopia domesticada na aldeia literária de José Pinho, em Óbidos: gesto audacioso e melancólico, como quem ergue uma biblioteca dentro de um aquário. Não é possível falar destes assuntos sem enfrentar a dúvida sinistra: defender hoje o livro e a leitura não equivalerá, afinal, a reforçar a charanga, o enredo trapaceiro de uns e umas sempre à cata das verbas, dos fundos de desenvolvimento, ávidos por os converter em festivais de miragens concentradas, todos estes certames onde o culto do autor, exibindo-se como produto, obsta a que se leiam e discutam os textos? “Quando comecei a escrever, ensinaram-me que o eu era odioso; o elegante e o edificante consistia em empregar sempre o nós. No fundo dessa regra de boa conduta literária residia a ilusão de que existia uma comunidade de pessoas ilustradas ou que aspiravam a sê-lo”, adianta Pacheco. “Partilhavam um vocabulário, um código e algumas ideias gerais acerca daquilo que, neste domínio, constituía o bem comum.” Agora, o intolerável — e por vezes grotesco — é falar na primeira pessoa do singular, submergir nesse regime autobiográfico que fez da autoficção um modelo universal de salvação e comércio. Cada fragmento de vida converte-se em dogma, cada emoção em mercadoria moral, cada exposição em gesto de legitimação. O mundo exterior, os tantos que se sentem parte de uma comunidade privilegiada por aderirem a este regime mimético, participam do mesmo culto narcísico: repetem-se, confirmam-se, citam-se mutuamente como se a autenticidade fosse uma forma de poder. Assim, o “eu” transforma-se em tirania discreta — um império de pequenos despotismos sentimentais, onde cada confissão exige aplauso e cada dor privada reclama estatuto de verdade absoluta. Neste episódio, tivemos connosco o David Teles Pereira, elemento da formação original dessa banda sertaneja chamada Língua Morta, em que chegou a lançar alguns êxitos supreendentes como Coração Anacoluto, Beijo Heteronímico, Livro do Desassossego com Forró, O Guardador de Galinhas Selvagens, Balada do Espantalho Sonâmbulo, Sinais de Fogo no Pijama do Lobo. Veio falar-nos de políticas públicas para o sector do livro, e ainda de Lovecraft, Carl Schmitt e outras profanidades que não conseguimos transcrever nem arrumar neste tipo de categorias.
Thanks to his invention of Europe's first typographic printing method, and his pioneering work on the first printed Bible, the fifteenth-century German inventor Johannes Gutenberg has a fame and reputation that continues to this day. In 1997, Time magazine credited him with the most important innovation of the past one thousand years. However, due to scant and vague documentation, Gutenberg's actual life and career have been clouded in myth and speculation. In this episode, Jacke talks to scholar Eric Marshall White about his new book, Johannes Gutenberg: A Biography in Books, which seeks to correct the record by analyzing Gutenberg and the books that remain his lasting monument. PLUS HOL pays tribute to Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov's beautifully told tale of a dark and ugly obsession (and #14 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time), by repeating excerpts from three previous interviews, in which Jenny Minton Quigley, Jim Shepard, and Joshua Ferris talk about Nabokov and his highly controversial novel. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup closing soon)! The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with John Shors Travel. Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website historyofliterature.com. Or visit the History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary at John Shors Travel. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate . The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I'm excited to share that a new Broadway Drumming 101 podcast episode with Larry Lelli will be re-released soon. I originally sat down with Larry back on December 16, 2021, and since then, his career has kept growing in remarkable ways.Larry isn't just a veteran Broadway drummer—he's now also a Broadway producer. He's gone on to co-produce Water for Elephants (opened March 21, 2024), Gutenberg! The Musical! (opened October 12, 2023), and most recently Waiting for Godot (opened September 28, 2025).Before stepping into producing, Larry built a career most musicians dream of. He's played drums and conducted for over 40 Broadway shows, including The Producers, Assassins, How To Succeed In Business, and Million Dollar Quartet. His list of collaborations is just as impressive—Melissa Etheridge, Josh Groban, Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Nick Jonas, Vanessa Williams, Jerry Lee Lewis, and even the New York Philharmonic.Larry is also a clinician with Yamaha Drums and Sabian Cymbals, and you can currently catch him performing in the Tony Award-winning hit Come From Away.In our conversation, we dug into:* Growing up in the Midwest playing in baton and drum corps* Touring with country star Doug Stone after moving to Nashville* How a jazz cruise changed his life and led him to New York City* Why subbing for Michael Hinton on Miss Saigon was his big break* Learning from legends like Paul Gemignani* How he approaches learning an entire Broadway showLarry's story is a masterclass in building a long, versatile career in music—and now he's added producing to his list of achievements.Stay tuned for the re-release of this edited Broadway Drumming 101 episode. It's one you won't want to miss.https://www.larrylelli.comClayton Craddock is the founder of Broadway Drumming 101 and the author of the forthcoming book Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career. His Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Memphis, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, along with extensive subbing on shows like Rent, Motown, Evita, Avenue Q, and the Hadestown tour. He has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards, and has performed with artists from Chuck Berry and Ben E. King to Kristin Chenoweth and Norm Lewis. www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe
OCTOBER 3 HEADLINESSamsung adds Coinbase crypto access for 75M Galaxy usersFGNX stock, tokenized on Ethereum by SecuritizeAvalanche Treasury Co. coming via $675M SPAC (with Foundation support)Mantle, an Ethereum Layer-2 network, is generating strong bullish sentiment due to several catalysts.Bitcoin hits $120,000; Street targets creep higherStablecoin market cap tops $300B amid reboundWe also hear from OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander about their rewards program running until October 15.LITTLE BITSMoonbirds' BIRB Token Lands on Solana — The NFT community's BIRB token launches on Solana, fueling a comeback in the NFT + token hybrid play.New York Lawmakers Push Higher Taxes on Bitcoin Miners — Legislation proposed to increase tax burdens for mining operations operating in the state.Nomura-Owned Laser Digital Eyes Crypto License in Japan — Japanese firm Laser Digital (via Nomura) is applying for full crypto regulatory approval to expand in Asia.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kita diajari dongeng tentang Archimedes dan Newton sebagai penemu tunggal. Narasi ini keliru: inovasi tidak lahir dari kilat tunggal sang jenius. Steven Johnson dalam bukunya Where Good Ideas Come From mengungkapkan cerita-cerita isolasi itu hanyalah mitos yang nyaman, tetapi menyesatkan. Ide-ide hebat tak pernah meledak dari satu otak saja. Mereka wajib tumbuh dalam ekosistem yang kaya koneksi dan bergejolak. Pola kelahiran ide ini berlaku konsisten, mulai dari keragaman di rimba karang lautan hingga dinamika Silicon Valley. Lompatan inovasi tidak bisa terlalu jauh dari kondisi material. Charles Babbage gagal total menciptakan komputer, meski dia brilian. Komponen elektronik yang dibutuhkan Babbage saat itu belum berada dalam ranah Kemungkinan yang Berdekatan (Adjacent Possible). Penemuan adalah pintu yang terbuka menuju kamar baru. Mustahil menembus sepuluh kamar hanya dengan bakat bawaan, tanpa melihat ketersediaan suku cadang. Kemajuan sejati adalah eksplorasi yang terjadi langkah demi langkah, menggunakan komponen yang sudah ada. Ide adalah jaringan, mirip miliaran neuron yang bergejolak di otak kita. Jaringan ini harus cair (liquid) dan fleksibel, bukan kaku. Jaringan Cair menempatkan diri di zona subur "tepi kekacauan," tempat informasi bebas mengalir tanpa kehilangan struktur. Jaringan Cair membuat ide dari berbagai sudut bebas bertabrakan. Kita bisa melihat pola ini di terumbu karang dan kota dagang Renaisans. Desain kantor Google yang tanpa sekat adalah upaya rekayasa untuk memaksa insinyur dari departemen berbeda agar sering bertemu. Kota besar terbukti menjadi mesin superkreatif, melahirkan ide dengan kecepatan luar biasa. Kota adalah jaringan cair raksasa yang padat dan penuh koneksi. Lingkungan yang menghargai kebocoran informasi semacam inilah yang membuat ide-ide busuk cepat matang dan terwujud. Johnson menolak konsep pencerahan mendadak, termasuk pada teori evolusi Darwin. Ide transformatif adalah firasat lambat (Slow Hunch) yang harus diinkubasi. Darwin butuh puluhan tahun mencatat dan merenung sebelum kerangka teori besarnya benar-benar matang. Rahasia Darwin sederhana: ia adalah multitasker lambat yang rajin memungut ide. Dia tekun melakukan commonplacing, sebuah praktik menulis semua pengamatan kecil dalam buku catatan. Teknik ini ampuh melindungi ide samar agar tidak hilang ditelan rutinitas dan tekanan deadline. Fokus harus beralih dari bakat ke desain sistem yang mendukung inkubasi. Triknya bukan menyepi mencari ide besar. Kita harus memberi izin pada diri sendiri untuk memelihara proyek sampingan yang mengambang, seperti Google yang memberikan jatah "20-percent time" kepada para insinyurnya. Serendipitas bukanlah keajaiban tanpa persiapan, melainkan keberuntungan yang dirancang. Ini adalah tabrakan ide yang tidak terduga, tetapi hanya bermakna bagi pikiran yang siap. Kekulé bermimpi ular, namun mimpi itu jadi kunci struktur Benzena karena pikirannya sudah bergumul dengan masalah kimia bertahun-tahun. Lingkungan inovatif wajib memicu perjumpaan acak. Inilah alasan orang sukses sering berkumpul dan bertukar pikiran di ruang publik. Tempat seperti coffee shop adalah titik temu firasat lambat, di mana ide yang terpisah secara geografis akhirnya bertemu. Lingkungan yang terlalu steril dan takut pada kesalahan akan mandul inovasi. Fleming menemukan penisilin dari cawan petri yang terkontaminasi. Kita harus belajar untuk tidak terlalu bersih, sedikit kotor, dan berani salah dalam bereksperimen. Kesalahan sering kali menjadi guru terbaik kita. Ini memaksa kita menjelajah ke wilayah yang belum terpetakan. Wilson Greatbatch menemukan alat pacu jantung karena salah memilih resistor; Johnson menyimpulkan, kebenaran membuat kita statis, kesalahan mendorong kita bergerak. Inovator handal adalah pemikir lintas domain yang berani meminjam. Konsep ini disebut Exaptation, di mana sebuah fitur diubah fungsinya secara mendadak. Contoh klasik adalah bulu burung, yang awalnya berevolusi untuk kehangatan, lalu di-exapt untuk penerbangan. Mesin cetak Gutenberg adalah Exaptation paling fenomenal dalam sejarah. Gutenberg meminjam mekanisme pengepres anggur (wine press). Dia mengubah fungsi alat pembuat minuman keras menjadi mesin pencetak pengetahuan. Milikilah hobi yang beragam, bahkan yang tidak nyambung dengan pekerjaan utama. Inovator seperti Darwin dan Franklin punya banyak "alat konseptual." Kunci kreativitas adalah meminjam solusi dari satu disiplin ilmu untuk memecahkan masalah di disiplin lain. Ide besar tidak dibangun dari nol; selalu ada Platform berlapis sebagai fondasi. YouTube tidak perlu menciptakan Internet, mereka cukup menumpang di atasnya. Platform terbuka semacam ini secara drastis mengurangi biaya dan waktu yang diperlukan untuk memulai eksplorasi. Logika paten dan R&D rahasia itu model inefisien dan berbiaya tinggi. Tembok di sekitar ide melindungi untung jangka pendek, tetapi membunuh inovasi jangka panjang. Ide-ide hebat tidak ingin dilindungi, tetapi ingin terhubung dan berkombinasi. Model lama inovasi adalah perang alam yang keras dan kompetitif. Ini hanya melahirkan sekelompok kecil pemenang. Model masa depan adalah tangled bank, ekosistem rumit yang saling bergantung. Tugas kita kini adalah menjadi arsitek ekosistem terbaik, bukan sekadar mencari si jenius.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Episode: 1449 Another look at image and reality: Fake Triceratops and manuscript books. Today, more on images and reality.
In Episode 121 of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne Katzeff dive into Gutenberg 21.6 and 21.7, touching on theme development, block themes, Figma workflows, Playground blueprints, and upcoming WordPress 6.9 features. They discuss enhancements to data views, grid layouts, the new accordion block, command palette improvements, block-level commenting for collaboration, accessibility updates,…
On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether?From the Roman roads and Gutenberg's printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, creative brainstorming, and content creation, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid—like privacy, bias, and over-reliance on machines.You'll walk away with practical guardrails, inspiring examples, and a clear conclusion: AI isn't a magic wand, but it can be a powerful kingdom tool when stewarded wisely.Whether you're skeptical or curious, this episode will help you think through AI's role in your ministry and how to harness it without losing your voice or authenticity.Support the show
Whenever you click print on your laptop or PC, the printer makes a noise to let you know it is in fact on and working, but almost immediately, the paper you intended to print is completed within just a couple of seconds per copy. It's something we take for granted. As a teacher, we print all the time, and depending on what mood our copier is in, we can either print 150 copies in a matter of minutes, or after the dreaded red light error message, it could take all day, but I will tell you this, regardless of the frustrations of 21st century printing, it far exceeds the speed of printing just a few centuries before. And that leads me to introduce to you today's Missing Chapter Profile, Johannes Gutenberg. You might need your French Press for today's episode. Welcome to the Missing Chapter, everyone, let's get started.Go to The Missing Chapter Podcast website for more information, previous episodes, and professional development opportunities!
Scott Brown and Anthony King are the Tony-nominated writers behind Beetlejuice the Musical. Together they adapted Tim Burton's cult classic into a Broadway hit that blends grief, special effects, and lots of laughs. I am an unabashedly huge fan of Beetlejuice the Musical, which first opened on Broadway in April 2019, closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic, returned for a second run in April 2022, and wrapped again in January 2023. Now the show is set for its third Broadway engagement at the Palace Theatre, running October 8, 2025 through January 3, 2026, and I cannot wait because I have really missed this show.In this conversation, Scott and Anthony share how they built the show's unique tone, why fourth-wall breaking was the key to unlocking Beetlejuice onstage, and how endless iteration in workshops and previews sharpened the comedy and emotional beats. They also discuss the responsibility of protecting and adapting iconic properties.Here are Scott Brown and Anthony King.Show NotesStage & Film Projects MentionedBeetlejuice the MusicalBeetlejuice Jr.Gutenberg the MusicalBeetlejuiceLost Boys (musical in development)Death Becomes Her (musical adaptation referenced)Hamilton (filmed stage production mentioned as preservation model)Stranger Things stage productionMovies & Shows ReferencedDeadpool (comparison for Beetlejuice's tone)Rick and MortySouth ParkPeople MentionedTim Burton (original film director)Michael McDowell (original Beetlejuice screenwriter)Eddie Perfect (songwriter, performing Beetlejuice in Australia)Alex Brightman (actor, Beetlejuice on Broadway)Follow Scott Brown at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9scott9Website: https://www.scottbrownwritesthings.com/IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4447552/Follow Anthony King at:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1511524/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanthonyking/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theanthonyking/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-king-4738a594/
In episode 348 of This Week in WordPress, the panel dives into upcoming WordPress events, new features in Gutenberg (like the accordion block), and AI's growing role in translation plugins. They discuss changes in the hosting landscape, including leadership updates, and touch on the legal battles between major players in the WordPress space. The conversation segues into community topics, conference planning woes, and even an amusing detour about alligators in Florida. It's a lively blend of WordPress news, product updates, industry trends, and plenty of good-humoured tangents.
1115. This week, we talk with Keith Houston about his book, "The Book." We look at how writing technology evolved from clay tablets and bamboo slips to papyrus and paper. He shares some surprising facts, including why books are rectangles, how museums try to deacidify books, and how printing was once political.Keith Houston - Shadycharacters.co.ukKeith's book - "Face with Tears of Joy"
Canada's first-ever Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Evan Solomon, says AI is the nation's "Gutenberg moment". How will the feds best equip and enable Canadian businesses to maximize its impact? How will legislation protect institutions like banking and healthcare from nefarious forces? What role will Alberta play in Canada's AI and digital innovation strategy? We get into it all with Minister Evan Solomon (1:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 24:00 | Minister Solomon and Ryan reflect on the career and legacy of the great Ken Dryden, who succumbed to cancer on September 5. 34:30 | Real Talkers in our Live Chat powered by Park Power share how AI is impacting their workplaces and everyday lives. SHARE YOUR STORY: talk@ryanjespersen.com SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 49:00 | Did you see President Trump's "Chipocolypse Now" post? We hear what conservative pundit Megyn Kelly has to say about Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. 1:14:00 | After linking autism to Tylenol use, is RFK Jr. on borrowed time as Trump's health secretary? 1:30:00 | Are Alberta teachers set to strike? Real Talker "Pete" gives us the goods from the inside. 1:46:00 | Real Talker Roxanne shares how an episode of the show potentially saved her life. Positive Reflections is presented weekly on Real Talk by our friends at Solar by Kuby. WATCH OUR EPISODE with DRS. SHAZMA MITHANI & SHEILA WAJAYASINGHE: https://rtrj.info/081125DocTalk SHARE YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
We have books that have changed the world. We can name many others, but the fact is, books have been extant in human society for many years. When people decided to write, and they have been for generations—they would find any surface they could write on. In India, the chosen surface was palm leaves. Painstakingly, they would copy things onto these palm leaves using a stylus; they'd have to expose it to the sun so you get that darkened area. Isn't that beautiful handwriting? And how long would it take you to copy the Bhagavad Gita by hand? Audience: A year! That would take a while to generate enough to try to win the marathon for book distribution. So other people realized, as technology advanced, that books could be printed. The first thing was the Gutenberg Press. That's not it. There was a Gutenberg Press. A man named Gutenberg invented it to spread the Bible. You can trace Christianity and see how it expanded through the distribution of the printed book. Then came other printing presses. This one is a replica. It's a picture of the kind of printing press that Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur brought to Calcutta and kept running 24/7, along with two others. They had them lined up near the altar because he kept them near the altar to show that they were also Deities. Anybody here from Ohio? One, two. You know where these printing presses came from? Ohio is a good export state. These printing presses came from Ohio. He shipped them all the way to India. And Prabhupada had expressed to us, when he started his mission, that he was following the instruction of his spiritual master, whom he asked several times for direction about what kind of service he would like him to do. I'm wearing a wristband right now. It says, "If you ever get money, print books." Who said that? Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur. And where did he say it to our founder-acharya? At Radha Kund! At that sacred place of Radha Kund, our Prabhupada had asked Srila Bhakti Siddhanta, "What can I do?" And Srila Bhakti Siddhanta said that, "I've got this big temple, the Bhagbazar marble temple, and I wish now that I could take the marble from that temple, sell it, and print some books." Then he said, "If you ever get money, print books." Prabhupada said, "I took this from his mouth that he was very fond of books." So when he began his campaign, he extended that same mood to all of us, and it remains. Now, I'm going to teach you a few points that have come by Krishna's mercy to the minds and hearts of devotees who have been distributing books for many years that will save you a lot of time and grief. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality
Birgit Pauli-Haack and Sarah Norris discussed WordCamp US, Automattic Telex, Gutenberg 21.4 and 21.5, and the need for more blocks. This episode dives into the ongoing evolution of Gutenberg, from AI-driven tools for easier block creation to the expansion of core blocks and enhancements stemming from vibrant community input. There's a strong focus on practical…
In episode #346 of "This Week in WordPress," Nathan Wrigley is joined by Taco Verdonschot, Dave Grey, and Alex Osmuchenko for a lively discussion covering the latest in WordPress and beyond. The panel dives into upcoming features in Gutenberg 21.5, including the new accordion block and command palette, while sharing perspectives on the ongoing WP Engine vs. Automattic legal saga. They highlight the launch of the F.A.I.R. package manager site, growing educational initiatives like WordPress credits in Costa Rica, and a packed schedule of upcoming WordCamps and WP Accessibility Day. The team also explores the new Telex tool for building blocks with AI, a revealing page builder accessibility report, and Rocket.net's partnership with Hosting.com. As usual, there's plenty of banter, travel tales from WordCamp US, and an airport security story involving a suspicious Wapuu card game. Dive in for news, community, and plenty of WordPress insights!
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Ross Morsali, creator of the popular WordPress plugin Search & Filter. Ross shares the origin story of the plugin, its evolution from a free tool to a full-fledged business, and how it enables advanced faceted search and filtering on WordPress sites. They discuss technical integrations (like ACF, various page builders, and Gutenberg), scalability, onboarding improvements, future features, and Ross's commitment to long-term support. The conversation offers insight into both the challenges and opportunities of building a complex, widely used WordPress product.
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Ahoy, it's Monday again, and you know what that means? This Week in WordPress - the best place for a roundup of WordPress news. Today. I'm with Michelle Frechette, Dave Grey and Miriam Schwab. This episode covers the latest WordPress news, including Gutenberg updates, community trends, and the state of the WordPress ecosystem. The panel discusses new AI tools like Angie, the launch of WPWiki, plugin developments, and positive signs from global WordPress events. They address WordPress's reputation, event attendance, youth engagement, and hosting news like Jess Frick joining Rocket.net. The hosts reflect on the challenges and optimism within the community, sharing insights into initiatives supporting students, plugin innovation, and upcoming events, highlighting their confidence in WordPress's ongoing growth and adaptability.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gregory Richardson. A cybersecurity expert and AI consultant. The conversation explores cybersecurity best practices, the rise of AI, and how Gregory is helping churches and nonprofits leverage technology to spread the gospel.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gregory Richardson. A cybersecurity expert and AI consultant. The conversation explores cybersecurity best practices, the rise of AI, and how Gregory is helping churches and nonprofits leverage technology to spread the gospel.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gregory Richardson. A cybersecurity expert and AI consultant. The conversation explores cybersecurity best practices, the rise of AI, and how Gregory is helping churches and nonprofits leverage technology to spread the gospel.
Today, as we continue through We Should Get Out More, we're talking tech, but not just the usual doom-scroll warnings. John sits down with Pat Gelsinger, a tech mogul and lifelong follower of Jesus, to talk about how faith and technology don't have to live in separate worlds. In fact, Pat argues this moment in history is a “Gutenberg moment”: a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Church to use technology to spread goodness, beauty, and truth. So instead of running from it, what if we stepped into it, with wisdom and courage?Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
Birgit Pauli-Haack and guest Tammie Lister discuss the latest WordPress and Gutenberg updates, including WordPress 6.8.2 and 6.9, as well as Gutenberg plugin releases 21.1, 21.2, and 21.3. They highlight the renewed excitement around shipping features, the introduction of a core AI team, and significant developments such as Data Views, advanced admin design planning, and…
Correspondent Matt Maginley (Mah-GIN-lee) interviews Tim James founder and bookbinder at the Renascent (Ren-nay-sant) Bookbindery, in Troy New York, and learns about the lost art of bookbinding and the history of the printing press.
When you enter the great hall of the Thomas Jefferson building at the Library of Congress in Washington, the first exhibit you will be facing is their Gutenberg Bible. And it is one of the finest Gutenberg bibles around, one of only three surviving pristine copies on vellum. This was the kind of bible that was so expensive to produce, it bankrupted Gutenberg. When the Library of Congress bought it in 1930, they paid $375,000, roughly $7.5m in today's money. But this is not the most expensive piece in the library's collection. That would a work by two Germans, Martin Waldseemüller and Matthias Ringmann. And it is not even a book, but a map. Not a small map, it is 2.3m or 91 inches wide and 1.3m or 50 inches tall. And this map, printed in 1507 claimed to be:A DESCRIPTION OF THE WHOLE WORLD ON BOTHA GLOBE AND A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE INSERTIONOF THOSE LANDS UNKNOWN TO PTOLEMYDISCOVERED BY RECENT MENAnd the authors wrote that the three continents known since antiquity, Europe, Africa and Asis, quote "have in fact now been more widely explored, and a fourth part has been discovered by Amerigo Vespucci (as will be heard in what follows). Since both Asia and Africa received their names from women, I do not see why anyone should rightly prevent this [new part] from being called Amerigen—the land of Amerigo, as it were—or America, after its discoverer, Americus, a man of perceptive character." End quote. This fourth part, they said was “surrounded on all sides by the ocean”. And indeed, in the left lower corner we find a fourth continent, a thin, stretched thing, with few place names and a western shore that hints at the Peruvian bulge, unmistakably, South America and then to north of it a very indistinguishable blob of land.This map, proudly displayed as America's Birth Certificate, is full of the most intriguing mysteries. How did Waldseemüller and Ringmann know that the Americas had a western shore, when it was only in 1513, 6 years later, that a European first glanced the Pacific? How did the name America stick though Amerigo Vespucci had neverled an expedition, not even commanded a ship? But most of all, why was this first map of America drawn not by a Spanish or Portuguese navigator, but by two Germans in the employ of the duke of Lorraine, working in St. Die, which is as far away from the sea as one can get in Western Europe. And then, more generally, what did the Germans have to do with the discoveries, the maps and globes that told the world about them? That is what we will explore in this episode.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the show go to: Support • History of the Germans PodcastFacebook: @HOTGPod Threads: @history_of_the_germans_podcastBluesky: @hotgpod.bsky.socialInstagram:
Investigative journalist James Corbett joins the program to explore one of the most urgent and profound questions of our time: What does it mean to be human in the age of AI and transhumanism?We examine historical turning points—like the invention of the Gutenberg press, which revolutionized access to knowledge but was fiercely suppressed by those in power. We also draw powerful parallels to today's digital age, where the internet once promised liberation but is now increasingly policed and censored. From the war on free expression to the rise of artificial intelligence and bio-digital convergence, we discuss the threats—and opportunities—that lie ahead. Can we maintain our sovereignty of thought, mind, and soul in an era of accelerating technological control?Purchase his book or follow James Corbett @ https://CorbettReport.com
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gregory Richardson. A cybersecurity expert and AI consultant. The conversation explores cybersecurity best practices, the rise of AI, and how Gregory is helping churches and nonprofits leverage technology to spread the gospel.
Building High-Performing WordPress Sites: Insights from Meeky Hwang, CEO of NdevrIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Meeky Hwang, CEO and Co-Founder of Ndevr, a development firm specializing in high-performing WordPress solutions. Meeky shares how digital publishers can scale effectively, the "three-legged stool" framework for site success, and how to secure and optimize WordPress for high traffic and e-commerce.The Three-Legged Stool of WordPress SuccessMeeky emphasizes that a successful WordPress site rests on three foundational pillars: audience experience, editor experience, and developer experience. For site visitors, speed, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility are crucial. A seamless front-end experience keeps users engaged and ensures compliance with accessibility standards.From an editorial standpoint, she advises leveraging the Gutenberg block editor and custom workflows to streamline publishing. An intuitive backend not only enhances productivity but also reduces content errors and improves team morale. Editors need tools that fit their workflow, not ones they must work around.For developers, Meeky recommends maintaining a clean codebase, using version control systems like Git, and implementing continuous integration and deployment pipelines. This technical foundation supports performance, security, and scalability—especially critical for high-traffic sites. All three experiences must work in harmony for a WordPress site to perform at its best.About Meeky Hwang:Meeky Hwang is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ndevr, a WordPress development agency trusted by leading digital media and enterprise companies. With over 20 years of experience in web development and open-source technology, she specializes in optimizing complex digital ecosystems, strengthening DevOps, and aligning technology decisions with business goals. A passionate advocate for women in tech, Meeky is also a frequent contributor to Forbes, BuiltIn, and Thrive Global, where she shares leadership and digital strategy insights.About Ndevr:Ndevr is a WordPress development agency focused on high-traffic digital publishers and WooCommerce-driven e-commerce businesses. Their services include site audits, performance optimization, custom development, and strategic consulting.Links Mentioned in this Episode:Meeky Hwang on LinkedInNdevr Official WebsiteEpisode Highlights:The "three-legged stool" framework: audience, editor, and developer experience.Key WordPress best practices for high traffic and enterprise-grade publishing.How Ndevr grows through partnerships and referrals.WooCommerce security and performance strategies.Why regular audits and managed hosting are essential for WordPress success.ConclusionJosh and Meeky highlight the importance of strategic infrastructure and balanced user experiences in building successful WordPress sites. From scalability to security, Ndevr's insights provide a blueprint for digital publishers and e-commerce leaders aiming to optimize performance. Whether you're a growing brand or a seasoned media company, implementing Meeky's advice will help future-proof your web presence.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestMore from UpMyInfluence:We are...
There are a lot of gamechanging inventions that shifted the trajectory of the Middle Ages, but one machine managed to hit at just the right time and place to create a massive enterprise in medieval Europe, with consequences that touched the entire globe: Gutenberg's printing press. This week, Danièle speaks with Eric White about Johannes Gutenberg's life, his early entrepreneurship, and the invention that changed the world.Support this podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/medievalists
Gaz Liddiard from Tropical Fuck Storm is here to discuss Fairyland Codex, running into kangaroos and routinely having one of the world's most poisonous snakes show up in your house, the Gutenberg printing press, the internet, and extremist ideologies, Kurt Cobain and cultural conformity vs. galvanization and shared experiences, his musical trajectory from Australia to London, a long tour including a Calgary stop for Sled Island, writing new music, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online. Support vish on Patreon!Related episodes/links:Ep. #975: DeerhoofEp. #913: QuiversEp. #866: Jim White and Marisa AndersonEp. #849: Jim White and Guy PicciottoEp. #812: Michael Azerrad on ‘The Amplified Come As You Are – The Story of Nirvana'Ep. #720: OFF!Ep. #609: Gang of FourEp. #323: Nick Cave and Warren EllisEp. #170: Andy Gill of Gang of FourSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1710, the British Parliament passed a piece of legislation entitled An Act for the Encouragement of Learning. It became known as the Statute of Anne, and it was the world's first copyright law. Copyright protects and regulates a piece of work - whether that's a book, a painting, a piece of music or a software programme. It emerged as a way of balancing the interests of authors, artists, publishers, and the public in the context of evolving technologies and the rise of mechanical reproduction. Writers and artists such as Alexander Pope, William Hogarth and Charles Dickens became involved in heated debates about ownership and originality that continue to this day - especially with the emergence of artificial intelligence. With:Lionel Bently, Herchel Smith Professor of Intellectual Property Law at the University of CambridgeWill Slauter, Professor of History at Sorbonne University, ParisKatie McGettigan, Senior Lecturer in American Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London. Producer: Eliane GlaserReading list:Isabella Alexander, Copyright Law and the Public Interest in the Nineteenth Century (Hart Publishing, 2010)Isabella Alexander and H. Tomás Gómez-Arostegui (eds), Research Handbook on the History of Copyright Law (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2016)David Bellos and Alexandre Montagu, Who Owns this Sentence? A History of Copyrights and Wrongs (Mountain Leopard Press, 2024)Oren Bracha, Owning Ideas: The Intellectual Origins of American Intellectual Property, 1790-1909 (Cambridge University Press, 2016)Elena Cooper, Art and Modern Copyright: The Contested Image (Cambridge University Press, 2018)Ronan Deazley, On the Origin of the Right to Copy: Charting the Movement of Copyright Law in Eighteenth Century Britain, 1695–1775 (Hart Publishing, 2004)Ronan Deazley, Rethinking Copyright: History, Theory, Language (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2006)Ronan Deazley, Martin Kretschmer and Lionel Bently (eds.), Privilege and Property: Essays on the History of Copyright (Open Book Publishers, 2010)Marie-Stéphanie Delamaire and Will Slauter (eds.), Circulation and Control: Artistic Culture and Intellectual Property in the Nineteenth Century (Open Book Publishers, 2021) Melissa Homestead, American Women Authors and Literary Property, 1822-1869 (Cambridge University Press, 2005)Adrian Johns, Piracy: The Intellectual Property Wars from Gutenberg to Gates (University of Chicago Press, 2009)Meredith L. McGill, American Literature and the Culture of Reprinting, 1834-1853 (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2002)Mark Rose, Authors and Owners: The Invention of Copyright (Harvard University Press, 1993)Mark Rose, Authors in Court: Scenes from the Theater of Copyright (Harvard University Press, 2018)Catherine Seville, Internationalisation of Copyright: Books, Buccaneers and the Black Flag in the Nineteenth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2006)Brad Sherman and Lionel Bently, The Making of Modern Intellectual Property Law (Cambridge University Press, 1999)Will Slauter, Who Owns the News? A History of Copyright (Stanford University Press, 2019)Robert Spoo, Without Copyrights: Piracy, Publishing and the Public Domain (Oxford University Press, 2013)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio production
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