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Open Channels FM is an independently owned podcast network about open source and the open web. Open Web Conversations looks at what's happening and where it's headed. Open Channels News covers the latest in open ...more

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October 28, 2025 • 00:03:22
Episode Milestones and Back Behind the Mic

Episode Milestones and Back Behind the Mic

Bob’s gearing up for episode 700. He reflects on milestones, announces the end of solo episodes, and hints at more guest chats ahead.

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October 21, 2025 • 00:24:41
Transforming Website Analytics for Users with a Privacy-First Approach

Transforming Website Analytics for Users with a Privacy-First Approach

In this episode, Adam chats with the creators of Independent Analytics, a WordPress plugin focusing on user-friendly, privacy-oriented website stats. They highlight its benefits...

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October 14, 2025 • 00:31:15
How Great Storytelling Builds Brand Loyalty and Differentiates Products

How Great Storytelling Builds Brand Loyalty and Differentiates Products

In this episode, Rae and Adam dig into why storytelling is key for brands to shine in WordPress, sharing tips on connection, differentiation, and...

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October 09, 2025 • 00:34:38
Bootstrapping a Successful Web Business Through Customer Feedback and Iteration

Bootstrapping a Successful Web Business Through Customer Feedback and Iteration

In this episode, Mark chats with Aurelio Volle from WPUmbrella about his journey in creating a WordPress management tool, maintaining customer focus, and the...

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October 07, 2025 • 00:48:23
How Decentralized Social Platforms Grew from Identica to Modern-Day Mastodon

How Decentralized Social Platforms Grew from Identica to Modern-Day Mastodon

Matthias Pfefferle discusses the Fediverse's origins and evolution with Evan Prodromou, highlighting decentralized social networks, protocols, privacy, and the future of federated systems.

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September 30, 2025 • 00:25:35
Surviving the Plugin Grind Growth, Marketing and Overcoming Burnout

Surviving the Plugin Grind Growth, Marketing and Overcoming Burnout

In this episode, guest Devin Walker discusses his transition from corporate IT to successful WordPress plugin development, focusing on GiveWP, WP Rollback, and lessons...

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