It’s episode 300! I thought I’d wax poetic on the top 10 things I’ve learned from both running this show, and the guests I’ve had on. After that, I talk a little bit about what’s in store for How I Built It, and where I’d like it to go in the future. Plus, in the PRO show, I talk about what life without Twitter has been like.
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A few months ago we heard from Amber Hinds about the importance of accessibility and how her WordPress plugin can help you create more accessible content. She also said that you need a human being to catch most accessibility issues – that’s where Bet Hannon comes in. Bet tells us all about what to look for when auditing your website, and how to execute a sampling audit. We also talk about a TON of tools. In Build Something More, listeners get a pre-and post-show. The pre-show is all about beer. The post-show is about database queries.
Most solopreneurs already have a brand, whether they realize it or not—it’s the perception people form about them based on their content, messaging, and presence. But without intentional branding, that perception is left to chance. Holly Arnett breaks down the difference between a personal brand and a business brand, the importance of branding beyond just…
Remember diagramming sentences back in school? I always thought it was pointless, but the real goal wasn’t the diagram itself—it was understanding the structure of a good sentence. The same exact logic applies to building automations. It’s tempting to just jump into a tool like Zapier or Make and start connecting things, but that’s like…
It’s the 2021 Gift Guides episode! This year I revamped the guides to be clearer, include more tools for people who work from home and podcasters, and offer more options for people looking for the perfect pen. In Build Something More, I talk about the transition from Beaver Builder to Gutenberg – why I did it, and how it went.
Webinars can be a great way to grow your audience, but are a tough business. Today’s guest, Emily Hunkler, is a pro! She is able to host consistent webinars and virtual meetups for GoWP at a time where it helps most. In this episode, Emily lets us in on how she does it.
The global pandemic has forced a lot of businesses to change their processes and practices. One major drawback of not being able to meet in person is when we pitch new clients or customers, it has to be done digitally. That is a big change from being in the same room as you and your potential clients. Luckily Alex Price, owner of the 93digital WordPress agency, has some great tips for us.
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