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Sep 07
Open Channels FM: Open Signal Launches. Real Talk from Open Channels FM Founder
Bob Dunn shares his perspective on open source and the web in the first (official) solo episode of Open Signal.
Aug 21
Open Channels FM: Signal – AI Insights, Open Source Guidance and Commentaries.
A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary.
Aug 21
How to Connect Claude or ChatGPT to WordPress With MCP (Step by Step)
Learn what MCP is in plain English, then connect Claude or ChatGPT to your WordPress site step by step, with the safety settings that keep you in control. The post How to Connect Claude or ChatGPT to WordPress With MCP (Step by Step) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
Aug 20
Matt: Homework from WordCamp
A few times during the WordCamp US keynote, I asked for a show of hands and got mostly blank stares back, especially on the AI questions. That’s not a criticism — it’s a reading list. If the future is going to be built on this stuff, the WordPress community should be fluent in it. Here’s …
Aug 20
Open Channels FM: AI for the Rest of Us
An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0 release coming in September.
Aug 20
WordPress.org blog: AI Creates Opportunity While Artists Ship at WordCamp US 2026
WordCamp US (WCUS) 2026 just wrapped up after 4 days at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 1,100 people from around the world registered to attend, and thousands more watched online through livestreams. Contributor Day and Showcase Day opened the week before two main conference days, featuring over 50 speaker-led sessions across 4 …
Aug 18
Matt: Student Plan
Sarah Perez at TechCrunch writes: WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan. $24/yr, starting with “6 GB of storage, backups, staging sites, and other tools, as well as support for plug-ins, SFTP/SSH, phpMyAdmin, and Studio Sync“
Aug 18
Open Channels FM: How AI is Transforming Open Source Communities and Digital Innovation
In this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks chats with Nate Stewart on AI’s transformative impact on open source. They explore challenges, opportunities, and the evolving role of agencies as digital experiences shift in the AI era.
Aug 18
Teachable vs WordPress: Where Should You Actually Sell Your Course?
Teachable vs WordPress for selling courses: real fee math, ownership, customization, and features compared honestly, plus a clear pick for you! The post Teachable vs WordPress: Where Should You Actually Sell Your Course? appeared first on Themeisle Blog.