{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The WP Minute+","title":"Future of WordPress w/ Kevin Geary","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/71bce233\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5118,"description":"In this episode of WP Minute+, host Matt Medeiros sits down with Kevin Geary, founder of Geary.co and creator of the Automatic CSS product. Kevin, known for his strong opinions on WordPress and Gutenberg, shares his insights on the current state and future of WordPress, focusing on several key areas that are crucial for developers and agencies.\nKey Takeaways for WordPress Professionals:\nThe importance of adhering to web design fundamentals, even when using page builders\nConcerns about the direction of the Gutenberg editor and its departure from traditional web design practices\nThe value of education in elevating web design skills and understanding\nThe potential risks and benefits of using various page builders\nThe importance of data portability and avoiding vendor lock-in\nThe need for clear communication and vision in WordPress development\nThe role of AI in web design and its current limitations\nImportant URLs mentioned:\nKevin Geary's website: geary.co\nKevin's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@gearyco\nAutomatic CSS: automaticcss.com\nKevin's Twitter: twitter.com/thekevingeary\nDigital Gravy (Kevin's agency): digitalgravy.co\nChapter Titles with Timestamps:\n[00:00:00] Introduction and Kevin's WordPress Background\n[00:07:31] Criticisms of Gutenberg and WordPress Leadership\n[00:14:21] Page Builders vs. Core WordPress Development\n[00:23:51] The Vision for the Block Editor and Its Challenges\n[00:35:28] WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com and Serving Different Markets\n[00:46:14] Scaling Businesses with Page Builders\n[00:54:00] Technical Challenges with the Block Editor\n[01:04:26] The Future of WordPress and Competition\n[01:18:02] Gutenberg's Potential Beyond WordPress\n[01:21:50] AI's Impact on Web Design and Development","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sc_eJunw7xigqxjwbAQZm4WVha2xRuUoFYgmWEEXnaU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODUy/NDIxOTQzZmFmNDk3/ZDk4ZGUzZTQ3NzA3/NTk5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}