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Open Channels FM
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OpenChannels FM is a independently owned and produced podcast where builders, creators, developers, business owners, and community leaders gather to talk about what matters. Across four shows (Open Web Conversations, Open Makers, Open Channels FM Live, and Channel 4) we explore the open web, open source, and the people and ideas driving it forward. One conversation at a time.
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Rethinking Plugins With a Single License for an Expanding Library
Apr 2800:50:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, hosts Bob Dunn and Cami McNamara discuss WellPlayedWP, a unique subscription service for WordPress plugins launched by Marcus Burnette. The service focuses on innovative, user-driven plugin development, addressing gaps in existing solutions.
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The Power of Smaller Ecommerce Events for Building Strong Communities
Apr 2701:01:12Tap to summarizeIn today’s e-commerce landscape, small conferences are becoming powerful spaces for genuine conversations, meaningful networking, and practical takeaways
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Live at CloudFest: Ecommerce With New Caching for Better Conversions
Apr 2300:08:26Tap to summarizeSite speed is crucial for e-commerce success; delays lead to cart abandonment, especially on mobile. Experts discuss caching solutions and user experience improvements to enhance conversion rates.
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Podcasting 2.0: The Open Source Movement Reshaping How We Create and Consume Audio
Apr 1600:45:26Tap to summarizeThis episode explores Podcasting 2.0, highlighting community-driven enhancements to RSS, the balance of distribution platforms, and evolving podcast formats.
Transcribe →Lessons from Two Decades of Open Source and the Social Internet
Apr 1401:03:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Matthias Pfefferle chats with software engineer Will Norris, discussing his extensive contributions to open standards, federated identity, and open source, particularly within the WordPress ecosystem and the evolution of decentralized social networking.
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How Hosting Companies Empower Agencies Through Effective Partnerships
Apr 900:18:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Adam Weeks and Carrie Smaha discuss agency partner programs, emphasizing ongoing commissions, risk management, and building trust.
Transcribe →Professionalizing Pricing Models for Open Source CMS Businesses
Apr 700:28:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Anne Bovelett chats with Dr. Christian Kurze discuss strategies for startups in open source CMS, emphasizing structured sales and sustainable monetization.
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Self-hosted WordPress Optimized Runtime on Docker (SWORD)
Apr 300:06:52Tap to summarizeIn the CloudFest Hackathon, Jan Willem shared his team's project, SWORD, a self-hosted control panel for WordPress, highlighting collaboration, technical challenges, and team spirit.
Transcribe →WEB Responsibility Scanner
Apr 300:04:56Tap to summarizeEkaterina Streltsova introduced the BEP Responsibility Scanner at CloudFest Hackathon, addressing web sustainability, accessibility issues, and legal compliance, emphasizing the need for open-source solutions.
Transcribe →WP Plugin Insight
Apr 300:07:49Tap to summarizeJavier Casares and Mark Heijnen discuss WP Plugin Insight, a project enhancing WordPress plugin discovery through AI-driven analysis of compatibility, security, and translations.
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