Been a while right?! I'm back with an update to what's going on with Matt Report, and a potential new direction I'll be taking the content through the new year. While I love all of the deep conversations I've had about WordPress, the new home for that is The WP Minute. That's where I've been focusing all of my WP energy these days, with lots more fun stuff to come. I also wanted to take an opportunity to share one of my favorite episodes ever, with Jose Caballer. It's over a decade old but it's SO worth listening to again. While some of the websites and links he's mentioning no longer exist, t ..read more

Heading to a major WordCamp event can be an overwhelming experience for the brand new 'camper. Having hundred if not thousands of WordPress-loving peers under one roof might have you stuck in your tracks, no pun intended. How do you meet new people? How do you get noticed? How do you recharge if you're an introvert? Thanks to Gina, we'll learn about all of that and more! If you enjoy today's episode, please share it on social media, especially if you're headed to WordCamp US 2022 this week! Important links Gina on Twitter Gina's WordCamp tweet First WordCamp tips and tricks Support the show ..read more

Web accessibility was something I was afraid to discuss with clients, when I ran my agency. I didn't know much about it, where to begin, or how much time it would it take to implement the various practices. That fear steered me away from presenting it as part of a web design project. I'm not in the agency space anymore, but I know there's some of you out there faced with the same dilemma. Lucky for us, folks like Anne Bovelett advocate for both sides of the cause. Important links Anne on Twitter Anne's website Rachel Cherry on Matt Report Amber Hinds on Matt Report Taylor Arndt on Matt Report ..read more

I forget that some WordPress users, even freelancers, don't realize the sheer size of WordPress. From billion dollar hosting companies, to boutique agencies, WordPress is quite vast. It took Yaw a few years to even realize that Automattic, the commercial entity behind WordPress, even existed! We'll explore his story today, starting out as a freelancer and now working for VIP at Automattic. Important links Yaw on Twitter jyoansah.me BlackPress Support the show; Join our #linksquad membership ⚡️Check out what InMotion hosting is up to with their new Managed WordPress product ..read more

Marc Benzakein shares a retrospective on running ServerPress for a decade in the WordPress space. We unpack the history on discovering the beloved software development tool and partnering with Steve Carnam, alongside Gregg Franklin. What makes this WordPress business so challenging from others? What held back some of the development and getting ahead of the market? The answer might surprise you! Important links Marc on Twitter ServerPress Marc's coaching website When it's time...it's time ServerPress is shutting down Support the show; Join our #linksquad membership ⚡️ Check out what InMotion ..read more

Just because you're an introvert doesn't mean you can't build a business. It doesn't mean you're afraid to get on stage and talk about your success -- or failures. Ken Elliott knows this role all too well. He's a self-described "networking introvert" that built a WordPress agency with his co-founder, will be emceeing WordCamp US next month, and appeared on this podcast! We dove deep into how he built his agency, lessons learned from servicing clients, and what steps he's taking to grow the business through 2022. If you enjoy today's show, please share it on social media! Important links Ken on ..read more

What if you locked yourself in a room and threw away the key to work on your business? Stop the Slacking, the doom scrolling, but forced to focus on the agenda of improving...everything. That's exactly what Kim Coleman, co-founder Paid Memberships Pro & Sitewide Sales, did to re-focus the Sitewide Sales business. Running a business of 2 core products, 14+ employees, and with her husband...it was time to "get away." If you enjoy today's episode, please share it on social media! Links Kim Coleman on Twitter Paid Memberships Pro Sitewide Sales Jason Coleman on Matt Report Support the show; Jo ..read more

Corey is no stranger to building product. In part one, we chatted about his legacy of products, and selling his WordPress plugin. Today, we'll be back chatting about what goes into making great products. Important links Corey on Twitter Gelform Mexican Train Online Where will the WordPress middleclass go? Check out the NEW stuff from InMotion hosting ..read more

I'm chatting with Corey Maas, former owner of the Kanban for WordPress plugin. After a few years back in the saddle of day jobbing, he's now running Social Link Pages plugin for WordPress. He also spent some time during the pandemic launching a new online game -- built on WordPress. Come learn what it's like to sell your plugin business and venture back into a day job...and then back again. If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider buying me a virtual coffee or joining the membership. Corey on Twitter Kanban for WordPress Social Link Pages Gelform Mexican Train Support the show! ✨ Try M ..read more

In today's episode, I want to chat about the current vibe in WordPress. Compare and contrast the community vibe, to the business vibe. Porto looked like a ton of fun, sad I missed it! The WP Minute showed up in a big way, so I'm really thankful for that. Plus! I couldn't hold off from ranting about the WordPress content space...again. Say THANK YOU to InMotion hosting for sponsoring the podcast. Support the show by purchasing us a digital coffee or joining the annual membership! Links mentioned https://thewpminute.com/ https://thewpminute.com/where-will-the-wordpress-middle-class-go/ https://m ..read more