Nathan Wrigley

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469 – Lovekesh Kumar introduces the WPM Package Manager

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, especially regarding premium plugins and security. WPM centralises package management, resolves dependencies, handles private and public plugins, and verifies packages with cry
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/05/21/469-lovekesh-kumar-introduces-the-wpm-package-manager/

This Week in WordPress #373

This episode covers the delay of WordPress 7.0 and the removal of real-time collaborative editing from its release, citing technical and performance challenges. The discussion explores newly emerging features in WordPress, including the rapid development of custom post type and custom field management in Gutenberg, AI’s growing influence in the ecosystem, supply chain security efforts, and innovations like WordPress Desktop Mode. The hosts a
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/05/12/this-week-in-wordpress-373/

Join us LIVE in a few mins for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. It's fun, and we'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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Join Nathan Wrigley, Remkus de Vries, Steve Burge and Rhys Wynne.

This Week in WordPress #371

This episode covers the delay of WordPress 7.0 due to performance concerns with collaborative editing, the introduction of a new contributor tool for WordCamp events, insights from the latest State of WordPress Agency report highlighting increasing challenges and agency burnout, and a new initiative at Automattic allowing selected staff a month to pursue independent projects. Additional topics include recent community events, a new theme lau
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/04/28/this-week-in-wordpress-371/

464 – Why Brian Gardner is betting big on Block Themes

In this episode, Nathan interviews Brian Gardner about his pioneering work in WordPress theming, the rise and impact of the Genesis Framework, and the shift toward block-based themes. They discuss the promise, challenges, and slower-than-hoped adoption of block editing, as well as its design flexibility through patterns. The conversation also explores the influence of AI tools like Miles on WordPress design, the ev
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/04/16/464-why-brian-gardner-is-betting-big-on-block-themes/

463 – Understanding how Cloudflare boosts WordPress security and performance with Jonathan Jernigan

In this episode, Nathan chats with WordPress educator Jonathan Jernigan about Cloudflare, what it is, how it works, and why it's valuable for website owners. Jonathan explains Cloudflare’s role as both a firewall and content delivery network, enhancing security and performance by blocking threats and replicating sites globally. They discuss practical use cases like reduc
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/04/09/463-understanding-how-cloudflare-boosts-wordpress-security-and-performance-with-jonathan-jernigan/

470 – Alex Standiford on using AI for personal knowledge management and team productivity

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 personal insights, team collaboration, and onboarding. The discussion explored how AI provides a “second brain,” enhances memory, and enabl
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/05/28/470-alex-standiford-on-using-ai-for-personal-knowledge-management-and-team-productivity/

This Week in WordPress #374

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 get into the delay and removal of collaborative editing due to technical challenges, discussion on performance, host involvement, and future release cycles. The discussion explored Automattic’s
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/05/26/this-week-in-wordpress-374/

468 – Marcus Burnette launches utility plugin suite called WellPlayedWP

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 the WordPress community, the inspiration behind the project, pricing strategies, and the types of plugins available. Marcus also touches on his educati
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/05/14/468-marcus-burnette-launches-utility-plugin-suite-called-wellplayedwp/

467 – Exploring Goose Commerce, a new Elementor based AI eCommerce solution

Nathan Wrigley interviews Giles Beckley, creator of WP Goose (Goose Commerce), a new WordPress e-commerce plugin designed natively for Elementor with a unique desktop app and built-in AI functionality. Giles explains the platform’s benefits: custom database structure (not custom post types), streamlined management via the desktop app, security features, and granular styling through Elementor wi
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/05/07/467-exploring-goose-commerce-a-new-elementor-based-ai-ecommerce-solution/

This Week in WordPress #372

This episode covers key developments in the WordPress ecosystem, including recent security issues with plugins, upcoming features in WordPress 7, and experiments from Automattic developers such as reimagining WP Admin as a desktop OS. The panel discusses the importance of AI governance, new community initiatives like WordPress Student Clubs, and notable product launches, including a suite of utility plugins and a professional development pla
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/05/05/this-week-in-wordpress-372/

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Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Mayank Majeji, Cami MacNamara.

466 – James Welbes on AI, WordPress, and new opportunities

Nathan Wrigley interviews James Welbes, about his journey in the WordPress space, his early frustrations and eventual embrace of WordPress, and the transformative impact of AI on web development. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI, its effect on productivity, and the culture shifts occurring as people interact more with AI tools. James shares his experiences building apps with AI, the changing value of Word
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/04/30/466-james-welbes-on-ai-wordpress-and-new-opportunities/

Join us LIVE in a few hours for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. It's fun, and we've had some time off! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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Join Nathan Wrigley, Remkus de Vries, Marc Benzakein, Tim Nash.

465 – Creating interactive experiences in WordPress with the Tilbuci plugin

In this episode, Nathan interviews Lucas Santos Junqueira from Brazil, about his innovative tool and WordPress plugin, Tilbuci (pronounced "Chabousi"). The plugin enables users to create interactive, animated “movies” inside the WordPress dashboard, similar to museum exhibits or advanced infographics. Lucas explains its origins, features, and versatility, including collaborative creation, expor
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/04/23/465-creating-interactive-experiences-in-wordpress-with-the-tilbuci-plugin/

WPLDN venue suggestions. The WPLDN #WordPress meetup is looking for a new central London home for their monthly event. They need a space that fits 60+ people, available on the last Thursday of the month from 6pm. Any ideas, please reply. Thanks so much!

This Week in WordPress #370

Check out the WordPress news from the past 7 days. No live show this week.
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/03/31/this-week-in-wordpress-370/
https://wpbuilds.com/2026/03/31/this-week-in-wordpress-370/