WP Townhall
A live, interactive podcast exploring important debate resolutions within WordPress, web design, and software. Hosted by Kevin Geary and Mark Szymanski on X Spaces.
Episodes
11 episodes
011: The Faulty Premise That Ruins Page Builders
This episode of WP Townhall is sponsored by Omnisend:
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Episode 11
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2:03:10
010: Social Media Has Won the Content War w/ Matt Medeiros
Has social media truly won the content war? Matt joins us to unpack how platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram have reshaped the way creators, businesses, and communities engage with audiences. From the decline of traditional websites to the r...
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Episode 10
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1:38:19
009: Code vs No Code - The Future of Web Design w/ Mike McAlister
Join us for another packed episode of WP Townhall where we explore the divide between code and no-code approaches in modern web development. Our guest Mike McAlister, creator of Ollie, a block theme for WordPress (
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1:26:40
008: The Websites We're Building Are Broken w/ Chris Pearson
On this episode of WP Townhall, we chatted with Chris Pearson, a name that might ring some bells – he created the first million-dollar WordPress theme and made waves in 2010 during his GPL licensing dispute with Matt Mullenweg. We dove into Chr...
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007: Can WordPress Be Great Again? (Kevin's 3-3-3 Plan)
In this episode of WP Townhall, we're discussing Kevin's "3-3-3 plan" for improving WordPress. Our conversation examines three key issues: neglect of core CMS functionality, challenges with the block editor implementation, and insufficient emph...
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1:25:09
006: The Anatomy of a Great Forms Plugin w/ Mark Westguard
In this episode of WP Townhall, we're joined by special guest Mark Westguard, creator of WS Form, to explore the anatomy of a great forms plugin. Mark, known for his expertise in WordPress form development and exceptional customer support, shar...
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005: The State of E-Commerce in WordPress
In this episode of WP Townhall, we're joined by special guest Adam Preiser to explore the current state of e-commerce in WordPress. Adam, known for his expertise in WordPress e-commerce solutions (SureCart, SureMembers, SureTriggers) and educat...
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1:31:36
004: Is The Barrier to Entry Too Low in Web Design?
A lively debate exploring the implications of people being able to easily set up shop in the web design industry. Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Is it good for the industry long-term, or not? And what challenges do our clients face unde...
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1:52:27
003: The WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) Has Hurt More Than It Has Helped
In this episode of WP Townhall, we tackle one of the most contentious topics in the WordPress community: Has the Block Editor (Gutenberg) hurt more than it has helped?The discussion delves into the impact of Gutenberg on the WordPress br...
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1:29:19
002: WordPress Must Abandon Its Blogging Identity to Stay Relevant
Check out the new WP Townhall website at https://wptownhall.showJoin us for a heated debate about WordPress's evolution and future direction. Should the platform shed its blogging roots to compete i...
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001: Open Source is a Net Negative Software Model
WP Townhall Presents: "Open Source is a Net Negative Software Model"Join hosts Kevin Geary and Mark Szymanski for a fiery debate on the merits of open source software. Is the collaborative nature of open source truly driving innovation, ...
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Episode 1
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