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AI In Wordpress

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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Today, the podcast is focused on the practical and personal impact of AI in daily workflows and business operations. One theme that emerged was the creation of a custom AI-powered journaling and knowledge management system, Navigator, used for person... more

The conversation focused on WordPress 7.0’s release, highlighting major features such as the new WP AI client, a modernised dashboard, improved revision tracking, enhanced gallery blocks with lightbox effects, and refined responsive controls. We also... more

Nathan Wrigley interviews Lovekesh Kumar, a WordPress engineer at rtCamp, about WPM, a new, secure, Go-based package manager for WordPress plugins and themes. Lovekesh explains the pain points of managing plugins in enterprise environments, especiall... more

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Nathan Wrigley interviews Marcus Burnette, about his new project, wellplayedwp.com, a membership platform offering a growing library of eclectic WordPress, Elementor, and WooCommerce plugins under a single license. They discuss Marcus’ background in ... more

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Recent Guests

Lovekesh Kumar
WordPress engineer at RT Camp; creator of WPM
RT Camp
Episode: 469 – Lovekesh Kumar introduces the WPM Package Manager
Marcus Burnette
Guest, WellPlayedWP founder
Bluehost (former/employee) and WellPlayedWP founder
Episode: 468 – Marcus Burnette launches utility plugin suite called WellPlayedWP
Rhys Wynn
Welsh freelance WordPress developer
Unpronounceable.com, Rees.wales
Episode: This Week in WordPress #373
Giles Beckley
Founder of Goose Commerce, codable expert
Goose Commerce
Episode: 467 – Exploring Goose Commerce, a new Elementor based AI eCommerce solution
Mayank Majedji
WordPress Builder, Product Incubator, community member from Bengaluru
Independent/WordPress ecosystem
Episode: This Week in WordPress #372
James Welbes
AI/WordPress expert and practitioner
Episode: 466 – James Welbes on AI, WordPress, and new opportunities
Lucas Santos Junqueira
Developer from Brazil, creator of Tilbuci/Chabousi
Tilbuci
Episode: 465 – Creating interactive experiences in WordPress with the Tilbuci plugin
Brian Gardner
WordPress theme designer and founder of StudioPress, Genesis Framework
WP Engine (context of hosting/ownership)
Episode: 464 – Why Brian Gardner is betting big on Block Themes
Jamie Marsland
Head of YouTube for Automatic
Automatic
Episode: 462 – Debating AI’s impact with Jamie Marsland: content, creativity, slop and the future of WordPress

Host

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 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
    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

Listeners Say

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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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469 – Lovekesh Kumar introduces the WPM Package Manager
Q: What are the key features that you think developers will find most compelling at launch?
The key features include fast install of multiple plugins/themes, CLI and registry components, support for private and public packages, automatic dependency resolution, and the ability for authors to publish with a token-based workflow so their work can be distributed securely through a centralized registry.
469 – Lovekesh Kumar introduces the WPM Package Manager
Q: Why did you build WPM, and who might use it?
WPM was built to centralize management of WordPress plugins and themes at the enterprise level, improve security, and provide a standardized way to manage artifacts across teams. It targets developers, agencies, and plugin/theme authors who need governance, provenance, and streamlined workflows beyond wordpress.org.
466 – James Welbes on AI, WordPress, and new opportunities
Q: Not knowing a great deal about you, can you drop in two minutes all the information that you've got on yourself regarding WordPress, any instruments you play, your childhood?
James shares a long, winding personal journey with WordPress, beginning with HTML and evolving to WordPress over a decade, including early frustrations with themes and admiration for its lean core as plugins filled in missing features.
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.

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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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5. Mayank Majedji
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8. Brian Gardner

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