Open Channels FM: When a Company and a Project Aren’t the Same Thing

Automattic’s leadership changed this week. WordPress.org says its priorities haven’t. What that split reveals about the difference between a company and a project.

Open Channels FM: Episode 800, Open Source Champions

Episode 800 marks a milestone and presents details about Open Source Champions and community support.

Introducing WPVibe Fleet Management: Manage Multiple WordPress Sites With AI

Ever wished you could update every WordPress site you manage without logging into each one? When you manage multiple WordPress sites, even a simple update becomes a repetitive task. You

#233 – Chris Reynolds on Building Trust With Project Contracts for Reliable AI Development

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I Turned 5 AI Prompts Into One-Click Actions in Otter Blocks

Until recently, I used AI to run the same small tasks on my WordPress content. It eventually became so repetitive that I decided to automate part of it by using

Matt: Scanning Plugins

It’s a really big deal that we’re scanning all the plugins now.

Image CDN vs Local Compression vs Server-Side Optimization: A Controlled WordPress Test

See how a WordPress site stack, precompressed WebP files, and Optimole compare for payload, visual quality, delivery speed, and maintenance. The post Image CDN vs Local Compression vs Server-Side Optimization:

Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress: Plausible vs Umami vs Matomo (2026)

Comparing Plausible, Umami, Matomo and Independent Analytics for WordPress: what they collect, cookieless tracking, real pricing, and which fits your site. The post Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress: Plausible vs Umami

How to Make a WordPress Chart With AI for Free

You have the number. You just need a good way to show it. It might be sitting in a PDF, buried in a spreadsheet, or somewhere in your notes. Turning

WordPress Site Hacked? What to Do: A Recovery Checklist That Saves Your Rankings

Your WordPress site got hacked? Follow this ordered recovery checklist to clean the infection, clear Google’s warning, and protect your search rankings. The post WordPress Site Hacked? What to Do:

Open Channels FM: A Blender Full of Tech Predictions

Predictions about technology and trends emerge year-round, but many can be trivial or obvious, lacking real insight or originality. But there are the golden nuggets.

Open Channels FM: Open Signal Launches. Real Talk from Open Channels FM Founder

Bob Dunn shares his perspective on open source and the web in the first (official) solo episode of Open Signal.

How to Build a WordPress Job Board With RSS Feeds (2026)

Turn curated job feeds into a self-updating WordPress job board. Pick your sources, let Feedzy import new openings as posts, and watch your niche board fill up. The post How

Open Channels FM: Introducing Open Signal A New Weekly Commentary Show on Open Channels FM

A new weekly show focused on commentary and observations about the open source and open web community.

bbPress: bbPress 2.6.15 is out!

bbPress 2.6.15 is a security and maintenance release that fixes five security issues and includes a few compatibility improvements. Everyone running bbPress should update as soon as possible. This release

How to Create a WordPress Popup Without a Popup Plugin (Free Method)

Build a timed popup in the WordPress block editor with the free Otter Blocks plugin, no popup plugin needed. Pro adds scroll and exit-intent triggers. The post How to Create

Open Channels FM: Podcasting Meets AI Shifting Formats, Editing, and Ethics

Examining the impact of AI on podcast content, marketing, and the value of real human voices.

How to Improve INP in WordPress (Interaction to Next Paint Guide)

Clicks that feel stuck have a name: INP. Learn what Interaction to Next Paint measures, how to test it on your WordPress site, and the fixes that work! The post