Claudio Slamovits
Author's posts
Jan 28
Open Channels FM: How WooCommerce’s Open Source Model Spawns Innovation
Looking at WooCommerce’s open source nature, we learn how community contributions drive innovation, foster flexibility, and ensure collaborative growth in ecommerce.
Jan 27
Open Channels FM: Fostering a Culture of Positive Learning in Accessibility
The Open Channels FM Episode 711 emphasizes transforming the accessibility journey into an educational, enjoyable process, fostering a supportive culture that encourages creativity and passion for inclusion among designers and developers.
Jan 27
Open Channels FM: Underfunded PHP Tools: A Global Business Threat
In this episode of Open Web, host Anne chats with Juliette, the sole maintainer of PHP_CodeSniffer. They dive into the challenges of maintaining crucial open-source projects, funding issues, and AI’s impact on software development.
Jan 27
Matt: What a Week
There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen No attribution, but fun Quote Investigator dive. Sorry for dropping off the daily blogging train; it just turned out to be a week of pleasant surprises and life-changing events. I’ll share with y’all the second-most exciting one. I know I’ve been pushing …
Jan 26
Best Donor Management Software: I Tested 10, Recommend 6
Running a nonprofit is hard enough without having to spend hours managing donor data. When I first started helping nonprofits build their websites, I quickly realized that many organizations were drowning in disorganized data. They’d have donor information scattered across Excel files, email inboxes, and even handwritten notes. That chaos could be costing you time, …
Jan 24
Gutenberg Times: AI Experiments, WordPress 7.0, Gutenberg 22.3 and 22.4, Playground for theme builders — Weekend Edition 354
Hi there! Yes, it’s been a while. Did you miss me? I hope you and yours had a great start to the new year, and I wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2026. I am infinitely grateful you are a reader on this site and newsletter. Thank you for your ongoing support. My Year-End …
Jan 23
Open Channels FM: It’s Okay to Let Go
Being a creator also means there are many times where it’s tough to let go of ideas or even businesses. You need to figure out that sweet spot for yourself.
Jan 23
How I Set Up Guest Checkout in WooCommerce in Just 5 Minutes
I once tried to buy a pair of headphones I really wanted. But when I got to the checkout page, the store asked me to sign in. Since it was just a one-time purchase, I didn’t want to create an account and start getting promotional emails. So, I left and found the same model somewhere …
Jan 22
Call for Applications: PhD and Postdoctoral Scholarships
Seeking candidates to nominate for a federally funded competition. Deadline for applications: February 5th 2026. See details here
Jan 22
Introducing WP Media Cleanup: Save Disk Space & Reduce Hosting Fees by Removing Unused Images
Ever wondered why your WordPress site takes up so much disk space? Often, it’s because your WordPress site is quietly hoarding thousands of image files you’ve NEVER actually used. Every time you upload a single image, WordPress automatically creates 5-10 different size variations, like thumbnails, medium, large, and custom theme sizes. Most of these variations …