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Web site building with WordPress. In this podcast we follow the hopeless exploits of David Waumsley and Nathan Wrigley as they try, and fail, to understand WordPress. They know that they love building websites with WordPress, but the complexities of this awesome web building solution are always out of reach. Not only are they not clever enough, but they just don't try all that hard

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The conversation focused on Livid, a newly launched video hosting platform positioned as a strong alternative to Vimeo, especially for users facing steep price increases following Vimeo’s acquisition by Bending Spoons. A key theme that emerged was Li... more

The conversation focused on WordPress's recent market share decline, with data showing a dip from a 36% peak in 2022 to 33% in 2026. Casey and I discussed the rise of alternative platforms like Shopify and Webflow, the impact of AI-driven site buildi... more

Join Nathan Wrigley, Rhys Wynne, Marc Benzakein, Bud Kraus. The conversation focused on recent WordPress news, including a surge in security vulnerability reports, new AI-related regulations in the EU, and the latest WordPress 7.0.3 and 7.1 releases.... more

The conversation focused on Niels Arts and his work on Clonable, a SaaS solution for managing multilingual websites. One concept discussed was how Clonable allows site owners to create separate versions of their websites in different languages, keepi... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Borridge
Strategic Growth and Operations Manager at Gravity Kit
Gravity Kit
Episode: 480 – Community, uncertainty, and adaptation in the age of AI
Niels Arts
Founder/CEO of Clonable, SaaS entrepreneur in WordPress localization
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Episode: 479 – How Clonable automates and personalises multisite translation for WordPress
Marc Benzakein
Partnerships manager at MainWP
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Episode: This Week in WordPress #381
Zach Stepek
Web native software builder; co-host of Expanding the Stack; WordPress promoter
OpenChannels.fm / WordPress community
Episode: This Week in WordPress #381
Oli Campion
Plugin developer, co-creator of Slidy Panel and WebD partner
WebD
Episode: 477 – Classic themes to Block Editor: lessons from a WordPress plugin business
Tommy Rocket
Designer and developer, co-creator of Slidy Panel and WebD partner
WebD
Episode: 477 – Classic themes to Block Editor: lessons from a WordPress plugin business
Amber Hinds
Founder and CEO of Equalize Digital, accessibility expert
Equalize Digital
Episode: 476 – Amber Hinds on restoring faith in WordPress: hard work, accessibility, and long-term plugin success
Justin Williams
Entrepreneur, Swan Pay founder
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Episode: This Week in WordPress #380
Tess Needham
Marketing professional at wordpress.com (Automatic); background in performing arts
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Episode: 475 – Human creativity still matters in the age of AI

Hosts

Nathan Wrigley
Host of WP Builds content; longstanding presence in the WordPress space
Michelle Frichette
Co-host and executive director at Post Status; WP Coffee Talk host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • A must for anyone in the WordPress space

    Anything and Everything WordPress. If you want to stay current with the latest on: core, blocks, FSE, plug-ins, security, accessibility, and even--I'd actually say, especially--the human aspect of WordPress, then this podcast is a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micgrafx
    United States4 years ago
  • Terrific info for WordPress users

    I enjoy the many topics addressed in this WordPress podcast. As a WordPress solopreneur, I appreciate mentions of methods and tools that can help me run my business more efficiently. Another plus, the theme music is groovy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hfkgfbj
    United States4 years ago
  • Timely Resource

    I listen to almost every episode of this podcast, and I especially make time for the weekly news roundup to keep up to date on WordPress news. I find it to be a very timely and useful resource, filling a void for me left by the end of the WP Tavern podcast. It’s got excellent nuggets of information each week for both WP power-users and developers. Upbeat and easy to listen to. Thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hands had
    United States6 years ago
  • Accessible and interesting

    Very helpful podcast series. Interesting to hear about Word Press web design possibilities. Friendly presentation of the latest news. Keeps good balance to be informative but not overwhelming to non professional developers. I learnt about all sorts of plugins and possibilities that helped me improve my personal sites with less pain and expense.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tessellatia
    Japan7 years ago
  • My favourite WordPress podcast

    I've listened to enough of these that I've started spelling "favourite" with that baffling "u" just to fit in. The hosts are genial and genuine, with enough self-deprecating humor that you won't even question the music choices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Wich
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise practical WordPress guidance and guest expertise.
Audiences value timely WordPress news and real-world tooling discussions.
Many appreciate the accessible, informal host tone paired with deep technical dives.

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#181
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#205
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Talking Points

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480 – Community, uncertainty, and adaptation in the age of AI
Q: What is the data that you drew from? How far back did you go? What are your sources? What's the methodology?
Casey explains that they replicated Joost Defolk's methodology using the HTTP Archive dataset, which is derived from the Chrome User Experience Report and publicly accessible via Google BigQuery. They crawl roughly nine million websites for monthly market-share insights, relying on a fingerprinting approach to identify CMS usage and ensuring comparisons account for differences between data collectors. The methodology is shared to enable replication and verification.
477 – Classic themes to Block Editor: lessons from a WordPress plugin business
Q: What are your thoughts on the future of plugin businesses given AI advances and changes in WordPress core?
They believe bespoke services and human-centered design still deliver unique value that AI cannot replace, especially for ongoing maintenance and complex client needs. Diversification beyond a single plugin, maintaining multiple revenue streams, and offering services alongside products are seen as essential to staying resilient.
477 – Classic themes to Block Editor: lessons from a WordPress plugin business
Q: How did Slidy Panel come to exist, and why did you choose a block-based solution instead of sticking with a classic theme approach?
It started as a natural extension of Side Menu for classic themes, but with the block editor there was demand for a true in-editor block experience, making it easier for users to install, configure, and reuse content within the panel without relying on PHP-driven custom post types. The move to blocks allowed direct integration in the editor and broader compatibility across WordPress versions.
475 – Human creativity still matters in the age of AI
Q: Do you think AI-generated outputs can or should replace human-created art in any meaningful way?
They argue that AI is a tool that can democratize creation and reduce cost and time, but both emphasize the enduring importance of human ideas, perspective, and storytelling as the core of meaningful art, with audiences caring more about the idea than the method.
475 – Human creativity still matters in the age of AI
Q: What defines art to you, given the AI landscape and line between human and machine authorship?
The guests acknowledge that art is subjective and contextual; some works provoke dialogue or emotion regardless of origin, and ownership can be a blend of input, influence, and execution, with accountability often lying in audience reception and intent.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WP Builds

What is WP Builds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the WordPress ecosystem, hosting practical conversations about development, hosting, security, tooling, and the evolving WordPress landscape. Episodes frequently explore core features in WordPress 7.x, AI-assisted workflows, plugin and theme ecosystems, security and supply-chain concerns, and hands-on tooling for developers, agencies, and site builders. Guests range from enterprise-focused plugin authors and hosting leaders to AI innovators inside the WordPress space, providing both tactical guidance and strategic context. A notable strength is the relaxed, humorous host dynamic combined with in-depth technical discussions, making it accessible for power users while still valuable to developers and agencies evaluating ne... more

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