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Open Channels FM: Open Stacks, Federation, and the Changing Landscape of Software

Hosts Robert Jacobi and Dave Lockie have a conversation about AI impacts, open source priorities, data privacy, and emerging alternative network technologies

How to Accept Deposits and Partial Payments in WordPress (No WooCommerce)

Learn how to collect a deposit now and the balance later on your WordPress site with Stripe and WP Full Pay. No WooCommerce, no code, no chasing invoices! The post How to Accept Deposits and Partial Payments in WordPress (No WooCommerce) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.

Open Channels FM: Introducing Open Source Champions

A new way to back Open Channels FM and put your voice into the conversation — not a sponsorship, a statement of support with real presence on the network.

Gutenberg Times: The WordPress 7.2 release squad, WordCamp World, Playground meets WebMCP, and more—Weekend Edition 376

Howdy, If you’re a regular reader, you might be wondering why I’m in your inbox instead of Birgit. She’s off on a well-earned three-month sabbatical and handed over editorial duties to me while she’s away. The one change: for the next few months, the Weekend Edition will arrive every two weeks or so instead of

How to Create a WordPress Contact Form Without a Form Plugin

Skip the single-purpose form plugin. Learn how to build a quote-request form with email routing, spam protection, and autoresponders using Otter Blocks. The post How to Create a WordPress Contact Form Without a Form Plugin appeared first on Themeisle Blog.

Matt: Major Life Announcement

I know everyone has been waiting to hear what’s been going on behind the scenes, so I’m just going to lay it out: I’ve made an offer to buy Ryan Phelan and Stewart Brand’s houseboat Mirene. People say “the two happiest days of a boaters life is when you buy the boat and sell the

Open Channels FM: Why Authentic Voices Matter in the Open Web

Bob Dunn shares why he keeps his podcast personal and authentic, emphasizing content made by real people for real listeners.

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 have to log into each site, check which plugins and themes need updating, run the… Read More » The post Introducing WPVibe Fleet Management: Manage Multiple