In this episode, veteran WordPress user and YouTube WordPress trainer Jamie Marsland joins to share his insights on everything related to WordPress – its evolution, community, and of course, the ever-evolving Gutenberg (Block Editor). Jamie dives into the technicalities, discussing the learning curve with block themes, the challenges with the user interface, and the crucial need for better user experience. Using real-life examples and previous experiences from his training business,
Jamie shares his perspective about WordPress themes, plugins, and the importance of core blocks knowledge.
We also talk about YouTube content creation and various future content ideas for Jamie’s channel.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:27 Guest Introduction: Jamie, the YouTube Legend
01:09 Jamie’s Journey in Publishing and WordPress
02:58 The Transition to YouTube and WordPress Community
03:40 Reflecting on Corporate Life and Team Dynamics
05:24 The Diversity and Potential of WordPress
06:32 The Challenges and Rewards of Understanding WordPress
08:21 The Importance of Perspective in WordPress Community
10:02 The Role of WordPress in Different Business Models
14:38 The Importance of Client Communication in WordPress Projects
20:55 The Power of Core WordPress Blocks
25:33 The Journey of Creating Engaging YouTube Content
33:40 Understanding WordPress from a Beginner’s Perspective
34:28 Challenges in the Current Version of WordPress
35:17 The Future of Block Editor and Site Editor
35:48 The Slow Adoption of Block Themes
38:47 The Struggles of Beginners with Block Themes
40:15 The Importance of User Testing in WordPress Development
41:37 The Challenges of Navigation in WordPress
50:29 The Future of WordPress Plugins
54:26 The Impact of Data Portability on WordPress
01:00:42 The Future of WordPress Content Creation
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