WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:04.023 --> 00:00:09.513 Coming up on the WP minute, I talk about recent events in WordPress and our stance. 00:00:10.023 --> 00:00:11.973 With WP drama, but first. 00:00:12.543 --> 00:00:13.556 A word from our sponsors. 00:00:30.766 --> 00:00:33.973 I wanted to take today off to have a bit of a reset from the weekly 00:00:33.973 --> 00:00:36.943 grind, often chaos of WordPress stuff. 00:00:37.063 --> 00:00:39.673 Instead, I'm hoping I can reset expectations with you. 00:00:39.673 --> 00:00:42.583 My valued reader, listener viewer of the WP minute. 00:00:42.853 --> 00:00:45.193 We're going into our fourth year of publishing content for 00:00:45.193 --> 00:00:46.273 the WordPress professional. 00:00:46.633 --> 00:00:49.123 I quietly stopped publishing content at the Matt report. 00:00:49.153 --> 00:00:52.303 My first air quotes, big WordPress media brand. 00:00:52.783 --> 00:00:54.013 With a rebranding goal. 00:00:54.013 --> 00:00:54.883 That was simple. 00:00:55.033 --> 00:00:56.173 Get my name out of it. 00:00:56.473 --> 00:00:58.003 The WP minute was born. 00:00:58.843 --> 00:01:02.053 One thread remained, which pulled on highlights of WordPress, the 00:01:02.053 --> 00:01:03.973 software and WordPress, the community. 00:01:04.093 --> 00:01:06.343 It was important that I challenged myself creatively. 00:01:06.403 --> 00:01:09.343 Can I make WordPress media, a sustainable business? 00:01:09.853 --> 00:01:11.323 And keep things fresh for you. 00:01:11.323 --> 00:01:14.233 The consumer, there are a lot of options for you to choose from my 00:01:14.233 --> 00:01:17.143 colleagues at WP tonic recently covered it on their podcast. 00:01:17.983 --> 00:01:19.993 So what makes the WP minute different? 00:01:20.413 --> 00:01:23.953 Well, the WP minute, five minute briefing, what you're reading or 00:01:23.953 --> 00:01:27.163 listening to now, which covers a variety of topics, including WordPress 00:01:27.163 --> 00:01:31.453 in the news important trends in the market opinion pieces from yours truly. 00:01:31.813 --> 00:01:34.033 And a collection of links that you might find interesting. 00:01:34.723 --> 00:01:38.053 Freelancer articles written twice a month by our editor, Eric Karch evac. 00:01:38.503 --> 00:01:41.953 Uh, membership a space for WordPress professionals to gather and talk about 00:01:41.953 --> 00:01:43.423 the latest and greatest of WordPress. 00:01:43.813 --> 00:01:48.133 The WP minute, plus a longer form podcast where I interview WordPress professionals. 00:01:48.133 --> 00:01:50.593 It's like what I did at the Matt report for over a decade. 00:01:50.593 --> 00:01:53.743 Our YouTube channel, where we produce the tutorials for WordPress beginners. 00:01:54.103 --> 00:01:56.513 And share interesting parts of our beloved software. 00:01:56.723 --> 00:02:00.503 It's a well-rounded approach to publishing content for a variety of WordPress 00:02:00.503 --> 00:02:04.193 media consumers, five minutes for the busy professional thought provoking 00:02:04.193 --> 00:02:05.903 blog and newsletters for freelancers. 00:02:06.263 --> 00:02:10.313 Long-form discussions that inspire, educate and entertain those that want 00:02:10.313 --> 00:02:14.013 more of WordPress and video tutorials for WordPress newbies and end users 00:02:14.043 --> 00:02:15.303 just starting out with WordPress. 00:02:15.303 --> 00:02:17.853 We're less flashy, fewer listicles. 00:02:18.243 --> 00:02:22.143 We aim to take a more professional often opinionated approach to supporting the 00:02:22.143 --> 00:02:24.063 blue collar digital workers of WordPress. 00:02:24.393 --> 00:02:27.123 To criticize WordPress to be critical of its direction and 00:02:27.123 --> 00:02:28.593 open source, but not cynical. 00:02:29.013 --> 00:02:30.003 To make this a resource. 00:02:30.003 --> 00:02:33.243 I wish I had when I started my agency back in 2007. 00:02:33.673 --> 00:02:37.783 \ We want WordPress to thrive, and we hope that leadership@automaticand.org, 00:02:37.903 --> 00:02:41.113 we have outlined that path for us truly lead us in that direction. 00:02:41.923 --> 00:02:44.533 Most of the problems we face as a community have been less 00:02:44.533 --> 00:02:47.473 about the software and more about interacting as humans. 00:02:47.503 --> 00:02:49.933 If the software is going to continue to survive. 00:02:50.323 --> 00:02:53.053 We need to build relationships, improve communication, and build 00:02:53.053 --> 00:02:54.493 the infrastructure necessary. 00:02:54.943 --> 00:02:57.763 To handle the hard parts again with us humans. 00:02:57.763 --> 00:03:03.763 It's easy to label the friction we see on Twitter X or in slack is WP drama. 00:03:03.763 --> 00:03:06.703 But tossing the WP drama hashtag onto the flames. 00:03:07.303 --> 00:03:08.293 It doesn't put out the fire. 00:03:08.293 --> 00:03:10.273 Oftentimes it can 10 X the size of it. 00:03:10.303 --> 00:03:11.563 Humans love drama. 00:03:11.743 --> 00:03:15.133 The issue is that the more we use the label, the more WordPress 00:03:15.133 --> 00:03:16.393 culture gets known for it. 00:03:16.573 --> 00:03:19.543 It can be a gut punch to those who feel struggle at the core of the 00:03:19.543 --> 00:03:21.763 issue, leaving them gasping for air. 00:03:21.793 --> 00:03:24.583 Then all parties who are overwhelmed by the drama. 00:03:24.973 --> 00:03:25.363 Quit. 00:03:25.993 --> 00:03:29.053 I know this because people quit my content because of it 00:03:29.233 --> 00:03:31.183 overwhelmed and overstimulated. 00:03:31.273 --> 00:03:33.673 Even if we weren't the outlet covering it. 00:03:34.633 --> 00:03:38.983 I missed the WP Tavern because Sarah did a fantastic job covering tough times. 00:03:38.983 --> 00:03:39.583 Like these. 00:03:40.063 --> 00:03:42.433 I've decided to draw a line in the sand and only cover the 00:03:42.433 --> 00:03:46.453 topics that will hit home with the WordPress professional in volume. 00:03:47.083 --> 00:03:50.413 I encourage you to care about WordPress care about each other and stay 00:03:50.413 --> 00:03:52.063 committed to keep WordPress thriving. 00:03:52.733 --> 00:03:54.293 Tune out, but don't give up. 00:03:54.683 --> 00:03:59.003 Respect others and give space when needed, understand that some people face day to 00:03:59.003 --> 00:04:02.153 day challenges that you don't regardless of their position in the community 00:04:02.363 --> 00:04:03.983 or the dollars in their bank account. 00:04:04.733 --> 00:04:07.073 I think the future is bright for WordPress will continue to be 00:04:07.073 --> 00:04:09.893 challenged both internally and externally for years to come. 00:04:10.163 --> 00:04:13.073 The chaos that helps shape us is part of the process. 00:04:13.553 --> 00:04:14.723 Whether we like it or not. 00:04:15.233 --> 00:04:18.863 I just hope you're with us when we cross that bridge together.