Author: Jamie Marsland

Last week we ran an experiment in syndicating the WordPress Speed Build content across multiple YouTube channels. This article outlines the result of streaming simultaneously to two YouTube channels: my personal channel with 158,000 subscribers and the official WordPress channel with 57,000 subscribers. The results, measured 48 hours after the live stream, have been very…

If WordPress is going to thrive, we need more young people learning and creating with it. To see how we can do better, I looked into what our competitors are doing. What I found out was eye-opening 👀👇 Background I’ve always been really interested in how schools and universities teach technology. Canva Canva has experienced…

Learn how to set up a WordPress website in under 250 seconds with this quick start guide! This beginners tutorial covers the three essential aspects of creating a WordPress site: content, structure, and design. Follow along as we demonstrate how to: 1. Create and organize pages 2. Set up navigation menus 3. Configure homepage and…

Today Matt Mullenweg restated the claim that Gutenberg will be bigger than WordPress itself. At first, this statement might seem surprising, but after thinking about it, I can see the logic behind this vision. The Cross-Platform Powerhouse Matt’s primary argument revolves around Gutenberg’s potential as a cross-platform solution. He envisions it as an “open block…

This product marketing video is a masterclass in engagement, wit, and clever storytelling. It’s my top pick for 2024, and for good reason. The team at Sanity has crafted a presentation that’s refreshing and informative, breaking away from the tired old product launch formula. They’ve managed to blend humour, authenticity, and valuable insights in a…

If you’ve been using WordPress for a while, you’re probably familiar with blocks. But have you heard about block bindings? What Are Block Bindings? Imagine you could make your WordPress blocks react and change based on what’s happening on your website. That’s essentially what block bindings do. They’re like magical connections that allow your blocks…

Next week we are making some changes to the way we live stream through the WordPress.org YouTube channel. Streamlining Event Participation with YouTube Live Transitioning from Meetup and Zoom to YouTube Live for our events will significantly reduce friction for attendees and simplify the signup process. Here’s how this change will benefit our audience: Easier…

WordPress is introducing a new feature that allows plugin developers to create and register block templates directly from their plugins. This will be available in WordPress version 6.7. What Does This Mean? Key Points What’s New for Users? In Simple Terms Imagine you have a plugin that adds a recipe section to your website. Before,…

Here’s how I grew my YouTube channel to 100,000 subscribers, started earning over $150,000 a year, and ultimately became the Head of WordPress.org YouTube at Automattic—all within just a few years. Let’s dive in! Embrace creative freedom Your YouTube channel is your canvas—one of the few places in life where you have complete creative freedom.…

I’ve been exploring WordPress.org YouTube analytics this week. One improvement we can make is to enhance the performance of Learn videos on YouTube. 👇 The stats below aren’t uncommon for Learn content on YouTube 😬👇 The Learn Content Challenge When designing content for a Learning Pathway, it’s important to recognise that it may not always…

As of 2024, YouTube has more than 2.7 billion users every month. This is 51% of all people who use the internet. One third of everyone in the world uses YouTube monthly. Over half of the people who use the internet on their phones visit YouTube each month. YouTube is an incredibly important channel for…

WordPress 6.7 is due to be released on November 12, 2024. and here’s the highlights 👇 New Default Theme: Twenty Twenty-Five A fresh default theme designed to cater to a variety of blogging needs, from personal blogs to complex news sites. Enhanced Query Loop Block Common settings have been consolidated into a sidebar for easier…

At WordCamp EU, @photomatt challenged us to bring the fun back to WordPress! 🔥 In response, I’m working on a blog post titled ’50 Ideas to Make WordPress Fun Again!’—but I only have 25 so far and need 25 more! 🙏 What FUN ideas do you have? Here are my first 25 👇 1/5 🧵…

A big hat tip to Justin Tadlock for helping me figure out a nice easy way to accomplish this beautiful cut out text effect in Gutenberg 👇 Scroll down for the CSS 💪 Put this CSS in ‘Additional CSS‘ Then put this CSS in ‘Additional CSS class(es)’ on the heading you want to create the…

Today we are living through an era defined by stark contrasts. Our media and technology has evolved into a series of opposing forces, each causing friction in our culture. In this article I list some of the main places I see the rise of these opposites. Generative AI vs. Hand-Crafted Design Generative AI is set…

I posted that question out a few days ago and these are the amazing responses I received 👇

I’ve selected the top 10 WordPress themes based on their popularity, market influence, design aesthetics, and my own personal experiences with them.  Let me know what WordPress Themes I’ve missed out that need to be on the list. 1. Kubrick (2005) Kubrick’s impact as WordPress’s default theme from version 1.5 to 2.9 cannot be overstated.…

I have some fantastic personal news to share, and I couldn’t be more delighted! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined Automattic as the Head of WordPress (.org) YouTube. 🤩 This is an incredible opportunity, and I’m genuinely excited to take on this new role. It’s a privilege to be able to help share the…

Recently I hosted the first ever Live WordPress Speed Build featuring Jessica Lyschik and Rich Tabor at WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino, Italy.