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Web site building with WordPress. In this podcast we follow the hopeless exploits of Nathan Wrigley as he tries, and fails, to understand WordPress. He knows that he loves building websites with WordPress, but the complexities of this awesome web building solution are always out of reach. Not only is he not clever enough, but he just does not try all that hard.

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Nathan Wrigley talks with Danielle Zarcaro about accessibility in web development, particularly within WordPress. Danielle shares the journey from English studies to web development and specialisation in accessibility, discussing the challenges, misc... more

The conversation focused on the rebranding of the WP Community Collective to the WP Open Community Collective (WPOCC) to avoid trademark conflicts and better reflect its broader open source focus. We chat about the current holding pattern in the Word... more

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

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Recent Guests

Danielle Zarcaro
Accessibility expert
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Episode: 483 - Why accessibility should be every WordPress developer’s priority with Danielle Zarcaro
Sé Reed
Involved in the WP Community Collective, now WPocc; discussion leader in this episode
WPocc / WP Community Collective
Episode: 482 - WPOCC: Rebranding, and surveying the WordPress community
Nick Taylor
Head of product and growth at Livid
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Episode: 481 - A new video hosting solution for WordPress users and Vimeo refugees
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
Clonable
Episode: 479 - How Clonable automates and personalises multisite translation for WordPress
Zach Stepek
Web native software builder; co-host of Expanding the Stack; WordPress promoter
OpenChannels.fm / WordPress community
Episode: This Week in WordPress #381
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
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
Justin Williams
Entrepreneur, Swan Pay founder
Swan Pay
Episode: This Week in WordPress #380

Hosts

Nathan Wrigley
Host of WP Builds-related shows and broader WP community content.
Marc Benzakein
Partnerships/strategic collaborations lead with WP ecosystem experience.
Tommy Rocket
Designer and developer involved in plugin projects and design direction.
Amber Hinds
Accessibility advocate and founder of a plugin-focused accessibility business.
Justin Williams
Entrepreneur and product founder bringing real-world startup insights.

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

Listeners Say

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Strong mix of guests and hosts keeps content fresh and useful.
Community-focused discussions and actionable plugin/tool recommendations land well with listeners.
Loved for practical WordPress insights and friendly, humorous delivery.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

483 - Why accessibility should be every WordPress developer’s priority with Danielle Zarcaro
Q: How should a WordPress developer start improving accessibility today?
She suggests starting with small, focused changes, auditing templates, applying consistent contrast, heading order, and alt text, then gradually expanding to broader site components.
483 - Why accessibility should be every WordPress developer’s priority with Danielle Zarcaro
Q: What got you into accessibility and what drew you to it initially?
Danielle explains a moment of discovery around ARIA and accessibility as a turning point, leading her to specialize in accessibility and weave it into her work across agencies and client sites.
481 - A new video hosting solution for WordPress users and Vimeo refugees
Q: Tell us about yourself and how you got involved with Livid.
Nick Taylor explains his background as head of product and growth at Livid, their focus on building a simple, competitive video platform, and the motivation to offer a strong alternative to Vimeo amid rising costs.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WP Builds

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

A WordPress-focused show that mixes practical tooling discussions with market trends, developer workflows, and community updates. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into plugins, theme and block editor ecosystems, AI-assisted workflows, and open-source governance, often framed as conversations with experienced developers, plugin creators, and WordPress advocates. A standout is the balance between technical detail and friendly banter, with a recurring emphasis on real-world implementation, community culture, and accessible advice for agency owners and freelancers alike. The format often includes live demos, product roundups, and strategy conversations about staying competitive in a fast-evolving WordPress landscape. Potential listeners m... more

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Recent guests on WP Builds include:

1. Danielle Zarcaro
2. Sé Reed
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4. Casey Borridge
5. Niels Arts
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7. Tommy Rocket
8. Oli Campion

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