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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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In this episode, Nathan Wrigley and Jamie Marsland debate the impacts of AI on WordPress and broader society - spoiler alert: Nathan wins!! ;-). Jamie shares insights on the new Claude WordPress.com integration, highlighting AI’s growing contextual a... more

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Jon Penland, CEO of Kinsta, about his career journey from self-education in tech to leading a rapidly growing company. Jon shares insights on the importance of curiosity, hard work, and adaptability in caree... more

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In this episode of TWiW, the panel discusses WP Engine’s acquisition of WPackagist, recent rapid-fire WordPress security updates, and highlights educational initiatives within the WordPress community. They also explore an agency’s strategic use of AI... more

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Naweed Chougle about eBook Crafter, a WordPress plugin that lets users transform their blog posts into editable, customisable ebooks. Naweed explains the inspiration for the plugin, its key features, like us... more

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Recent Guests

Naweed Chougle
Creator of eBook Crafter plugin
Self-employed / Plugin developer
Episode: 460 – Turning WordPress Blogs Into eBooks With Naweed Chougle
Bud Kraus
WordPress content creator and podcast host
WordPress businesses
Episode: This Week in WordPress #368
Dan Knauss
Open source contributor and WordPress community member
Personal project involvement
Episode: This Week in WordPress #368
Ben Pines
Marketing executive with roots in Elementor and founder-led marketing advocate
Independent marketing consultant (Founder-led marketing)
Episode: 459 – Ben Pines on building a sustainable WordPress business with authentic marketing
Ian Svoboda
WordPress developer
Independent / Freelancer
Episode: 458 – Unpacking the clever Content Area Block with Ian Svoboda
Mark Benzikane
Partnerships and community leader of MainWP with experience in the WordPress ecosystem.
MainWP
Episode: This Week in WordPress #367
Ounar Alili
Founder of OOP Spam, former cybersecurity researcher focused on online abuse and spam.
OOP Spam
Episode: This Week in WordPress #367
Andy Bell
Expert in CSS and open web technologies
Set Studio
Episode: 457 – Building a human-centred web by saying NO to AI: Andy Bell on ethics, agency life, CSS and the open web
Thomas Raef
Specialist in WordPress security and founder of We Watch Your Website
We Watch Your Website
Episode: 456 – WordPress vulnerabilities and the power of AI-powered malware detection

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Nathan Wrigley
Host identities across multiple WP Builds-related shows; primary presenter and host with WP Builds affiliation.

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 States3 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 States5 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
    Japan6 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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Engaging hosts with a friendly, humorous style.
High-quality guests who provide practical WordPress insights.
Consistent coverage of WordPress news, security, and hosting.

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Talking Points

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460 – Turning WordPress Blogs Into eBooks With Naweed Chougle
Q: Tell us a little about you and how you came to build eBook Crafter.
Naweed shares his long involvement with WordPress since 2011 and explains the motivation to create a tool that lets users edit content in the dashboard before exporting as an eBook, addressing the limitation of older tools.
458 – Unpacking the clever Content Area Block with Ian Svoboda
Q: Can we not just skip that step of showing the template and have everything visible when adding a post?
The hosts discuss making the template visible by default to streamline the workflow, suggesting that editors should see the full template and content areas without extra steps, as it would reduce friction in editorial processes.
458 – Unpacking the clever Content Area Block with Ian Svoboda
Q: So first of all Ian, hi, and do you want to just tell us who you are, where you live and all that stuff?
Ian describes himself as a WordPress developer with years of experience across agencies and core contributions, and notes his current focus on WordPress development and plugin work, including Generate Blocks and Generate Press.
457 – Building a human-centred web by saying NO to AI: Andy Bell on ethics, agency life, CSS and the open web
Q: Do you see a market for a no-AI version of a web development agency?
Yes, there's definitely potential for that approach and our focus will be on helping clients transition away from AI technology.
457 – Building a human-centred web by saying NO to AI: Andy Bell on ethics, agency life, CSS and the open web
Q: Can you summarize what the year 2025 has been like for you?
It was a tough year with very few inquiries and a focus on clients that aligned with ethical principles, especially avoiding AI-related companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WP Builds

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

This show centers on practical WordPress and website-creation topics, featuring a mix of hosting news, technique deep-dives, and industry commentary. Episodes frequently explore WordPress core updates, security, hosting, and evolving workflows for developers, designers, and site builders, often through conversations with practitioners, founders, and engineers in the WordPress ecosystem. A notable strength is its approachable, informal tone paired with expertise, making it a reliable resource for staying current on WordPress trends, tools, and best practices. The format often includes timely updates, guest-led insights, and occasional debates about ethics, AI, and the evolving landscape of WordPress tooling and communities, which can be espe... more

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