
The CodePen team talk about the ins and outs of running a web software business.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Just one week off our big 2.0 launch, Shaw and Chris hop on to talk about how email is actually a big part of the launch. Social media ain't what it used to be, and not everybody is on your app every single day waiting for a notification.
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The whole team is here! That's a first for us. Today we're launching 2.0, so we're having a little fun in this episode picking out our favorite features.
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Plus a bonus appearance here of Marie's victory graphic.
Marie and Chris hop on CodePen Radio for a little chat on how we're still happily using WordPress for a variety of things here on CodePen. We've got it hosted on a subdomain and on a different (WordPress-specific) hosting plan than our main monorepo,... more
When we set out to build the 2.0 editor, another editor in the CodePen cannon, the goal was actually to reduce the number of editors we have and support. Ideally, reduce it to one. The trick is that anything an existing Pen or Project can do, this ne... more
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I listen to this show from time to time, but I’m always very grateful in how open they are with how their company works. Whether it’s technical, the inner workings of CodePen, or business, how their marketing and advertising works - they’re willing to give you the chance to look into how they operate.
Cuz I’m new
I'm building a service business from scratch in the distributed information, value, and distributed ledger technology space and I have reached the inescapable conclusion that I must become a competent and respected front-end developer in order to achieve success in this field. Thank you for being so clear and candid about the many aspects of starting and growing a business in this field.
Every episode is another profound revelation about what it takes to make it happen. Thank you for being you... more
Get an insight into what it takes to run a web software business. Chris, Tim, and Alex, and now with the rest of the team, share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned about running CodePen. These guys and gals have a great dynamic and it shows through in the podcast. Packed with useful information, this podcast is a must if you run or are trying to start your own web software business.
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The show offers a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at building and scaling a web software business, blending engineering detail with practical business decisions. Episodes frequently cover product development, deployment, pricing, billing, and platform decisions, often tying technical choices to user value and company strategy. Sponsors and tooling mentions (like Notion) highlight how productivity and collaboration enable rapid iteration. A standout theme is a candid, craft-oriented approach to running a small tech company with a strong emphasis on morals, openness, and community around their products. Potential listeners who want actionable engineering insights paired with business storytelling will likely find it compelling and useful ... more
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