WordPress from Install to Publish. WPwatercooler is a live video and audio roundtable discussion from WordPress professionals from around the industry who offer tips, best practices, and lively debate on how to put the content management system to use. WPwatercooler is part of the WPwatercooler Network Hosted by WordPress developer Jason Tucker, the weekly panel includes the following WP experts as well as over 500 guests since 2012. ∙ Jason Tucker - podcast host, web developer, and IT Direc ...
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WPwatercooler: Dev Branch - Monthly WordPress Web Development Talk Show
Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper
WordPress from Install to launch. WPwatercooler's Dev Branch is a live video and audio roundtable discussion from WordPress Web Development professionals from around the industry who offer tips, best practices, and lively debate on how to put the content management system to use. DevBranch is part of the WPwatercooler Network - WPwatercooler, The WordPress Marketing Show, Dev Branch Hosted by WordPress developer Jason Tucker, the weekly panel includes the following WP experts as well as over ...
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The end of an era. This is the last episode of WPwatercooler.Autor: Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper
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EP484 – Whose WordPress is it anyway?
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On this episode, Jason Tucker and Sé Reed discuss the concept of who “owns” the WordPress open-source project and the broader question of who controls WordPress, highlighting the tension between the open-source community’s ideals and the reality of centralized control. The episode concludes with a call for transparency and accountability in the Wor…
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On this episode, the WPwatercooler panel, consisting of Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, delves into the impact of AI on website creation and the broader WordPress ecosystem. They discuss the practical uses of AI for automating tedious tasks, such as generating filler content and structuring web pages, while acknowledging the potential down…
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On this episode of WPwatercooler titled “Gutenberg It’s Complicated,” the panel discusses the complexities and challenges faced by contributors to the Gutenberg project, focusing on a tweet by Ari, a longtime contributor who expressed his frustration with the increasing complexity of the codebase. Ari’s difficulties, after returning from a break, i…
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EP481 – Lies, Damned Lies, and Analytics
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On this episode of WPwatercooler titled “Lies, Damned Lies, and Analytics,” the discussion revolves around the complexities and alternatives to using web analytics tools for website management. The hosts, Jason Tucker and Jason Cosper, delve into the fallout from changes to Jetpack stats, prompting users to consider paying for previously free servi…
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EP481 – Lies, Damned Lies, and Analytics
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On this episode of WPwatercooler titled “Lies, Damned Lies, and Analytics,” the discussion revolves around the complexities and alternatives to using web analytics tools for website management. The hosts, Jason Tucker and Jason Cosper, delve into the fallout from changes to Jetpack stats, prompting users to consider paying for previously free servi…
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EP480 - It’s Giving Server: The New Era of Hosting - WPwatercooler
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel dives into the evolving landscape of web hosting, specifically focusing on the shifts and trends in WordPress hosting. The discussion kicks off with anecdotes about showing up to parties on the wrong day, cleverly seguing into the main topic of different types of web hosting environments. They explore the…
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This month on Dev Branch we will be discussing our approach to spring cleaning, digitally. We explore the world of digital spring cleaning to consolidate and secure digital assets for improved WordPress site management. Dive into the benefits of domain and hosting consolidation, SSL certificate management tools, and the efficient monitoring capabil…
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In this episode of WPwatercooler, titled “To Bot or Not to Bot,” hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper dive into the implications and ethical considerations of utilizing bots, specifically ChatGPT, in the realm of WordPress development. The discussion kicks off with an anecdote from Sé, who experimented with using ChatGPT to solve a coding …
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel, including Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and guest Courtney Robertson, delve into the much-anticipated WordPress 6.5 release. Courtney, serving as the episode’s expert, outlines the significant changes and features coming with the update, emphasizing the introduction of the font library for block t…
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EP477 – WordPress: What’s The Alternative?
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On this episode of WPwatercooler titled “WordPress: What’s The Alternative?”, the hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper delve into the diverse landscape of website creation platforms, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of WordPress compared to alternatives like Webflow, Ghost, and traditional site builders like Squarespace and Wix. The…
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This week on WPwatercooler’s Dev Branch, we’re diving into a hot topic that’s buzzing in the WordPress community: GPTs and their role in programming for WordPress. It’s not just about what these powerful tools can do; it’s about how we, as developers and creators, use them. Should we lean on GPTs to craft code for our plugins and themes? And when t…
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On this episode of WPwatercooler Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and guest Mika Epstein delve into the complex world of software piracy within the WordPress ecosystem. The discussion begins with an introduction of the hosts and quickly moves into the nuances of what constitutes software piracy, how it impacts the WordPress community, and the m…
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On this episode of WPwatercooler Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and guest Mika Epstein delve into the complex world of software piracy within the WordPress ecosystem. The discussion begins with an introduction of the hosts and quickly moves into the nuances of what constitutes software piracy, how it impacts the WordPress community, and the m…
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EP475 – The Great Escape: WordPress Data Liberation Project
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, titled “The Great Escape: WordPress Data Liberation Project,” Jason Tucker and Jason Cosper discuss the significance of data portability in WordPress. They delve into the recent push towards data liberation, enabling content to move freely between different Content Management Systems (CMS), including the import and…
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EP34 – Zip It: How Devs Gatekeep the Internet
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On this episode of Dev Branch, titled "Zip It: How Devs Gatekeep the Internet," Jason Tucker, Jason Cosper, and Sé Reed delve into the complex issues surrounding development practices, including the unintended consequences of updates and the broader implications of developer decisions on the WordPress community. They discuss a recent bug in WordPre…
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EP474 – Building Custom WordPress Blocks Because You Have To
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel, consisting of Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and Nyasha Green, delves into the necessity of building custom WordPress blocks, a task propelled not just by choice but by the evolving needs of WordPress itself. They share personal anecdotes, challenges, and successes in navigating the block-based lan…
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EP473 – Write It Down Blogging for Fun and Making Friends
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On this episode of WPwatercooler the panel, consisting of Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, delves into the evolving nature of blogging and blogging in the WordPress ecosystem. They discuss the shift from traditional blogging to various modern formats, like microblogging on social media platforms. A significant portion of the conversation re…
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EP472 - Does your WordPress Website Have an Expiration Date
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On this episode we delve into the concept of digital permanence and the lifespan of websites. They discuss the recent decision by Google to discontinue certain website services, impacting businesses and users who relied on them. This leads to a broader conversation about the impermanence of digital platforms and the risks of relying on third-party …
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On this episode of Dev Branch, titled “EP33 – Our 2024 Predictions,” the panel, including Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, delve into their predictions and expectations for WordPress in 2024. The discussion kicks off with a focus on WordPress’s development and the potential improvements and changes anticipated in the upcoming year. They exp…
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EP471 – Reflecting on the State of the Word 2023
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, titled “EP471 – Reflecting on the State of the Word 2023,” the hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper engage in a reflective and critical discussion on various aspects of WordPress and the WordPress community. They discuss the State of the Word 2023, with Sé Reed sharing her thoughts on different recaps and …
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel discussed the history and impact of the “Hello Dolly” plugin in WordPress. Sé Reed shared a personal story about finding a first edition of the “Hello Dolly” record, tying it to recent experiences and changes within the WordPress community. The conversation delved into the significance of the plugin, its …
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel delved into the theme of “Synching WordPress”. The discussion, led by Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, focused on the complexities and techniques of aligning data from various sources with WordPress. The conversation touched upon the use of tools like Airtable and Salesforce for data management an…
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On this episode of WPwatercooler titled EP468 – UncURLing WordPress 6.4, hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and Scott Kingsley Clark discuss the recent release of WordPress 6.4 and its implications. The conversation begins with a light-hearted introduction and quickly dives into the complexities and challenges surrounding the new update. Sé…
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This week on WPwatercooler WCUS 2023 organizer Tom Finley joins us to delve deep into the current state and future of the WordPress community, focusing particularly on its governance, inclusivity, and ethical stances. Topics ranged from the role of Automattic and Matt Mullenweg in shaping the community, to the challenges faced by volunteer contribu…
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EP466 - The Media Library ends its silence
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This episode of the panel dives into the complexities and shortcomings of WordPress' media library. William Bay leads the conversation by suggesting features like the ability to view all used images and the option to toggle between infinite scroll and pagination for enhanced user experience. Alongside him, Sé Reed and Jason Cosper emphasize the nee…
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EP32 – WP Playground’s Plugin Problem
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This month on Dev Branch, we delve into the intricacies of the WordPress Plugin Directory with a keen focus on its newly rolled out feature, Live Preview. The addition of the Playground feature marks an innovative shift in user experience, granting potential users the capability to test a plugin in a live WordPress environment before integrating it…
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In this engaging episode of WPwatercooler titled “Playing the Fields API,” hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper sit down with returning guest Scott Kingsley Clark. No stranger to the show, Scott previously joined us in February for “EP443 – WordPress Fields API with Scott Kingsley Clark” and even before that in “EP398 – Gutenberg Blocks an…
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EP465 – What’s New in WordPress 6.4 Beta 1
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This week on the WPwatercooler we’re going to be going over the recent developments to WordPress 6.4 Beta 1. We’ll be discussing each of the new features and what our thoughts are of them. Links: https://wordpress.org/news/2023/09/wordpress-6-4-beta-1/ https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/58281 https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/59166 https:/…
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, we’ll be discussing Five for the Future—the initiative promoting the WordPress community’s contributions to the WordPress.org project—and how both sponsored and unsponsored contributors impact the WordPress project. Five for the Future Marketing & Communications Release Cycle Guide Democracy Dies in Darkness Meta T…
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EP463 - Not that kind of block - WPwatercooler
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, the discussion centers around the WordPress community, its leadership, and the challenges faced by its contributors. Sé Reed talks about her recent “kerfuffle” with Matt Mullenweg on Twitter/X and why she thinks he designated her as the only person he’s ever blocked in 17 years. The crew also discusses the signific…
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EP462 – Summiting WordCamp US 2023
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In this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel dives deep into the evolving dynamics of the WordPress community, discussing the influential role Gutenberg plays in core development and the tension between fully sponsored projects like Open Verse and neglected ones like Tide. They touch upon the importance of PHP compatibility and share concerns about …
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In 2013, Suzette Franck, one of the original cohosts of the WPwatercooler, made a trac ticket suggesting the WordPress project “Add a ‘Contribute’ tab to the About page” of the WordPress Dashboard. After some discussion, the ticket fell dormant. Ten years later, WordPress core contributor Olga Glekler revived the still-relevant ticket, and champion…
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EP460 - From Wish to Commit The WordPress 6.4 Wishlist
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This week on WPwatercooler we’re talking with Nyasha about our wishes for WordPress 6.4. The roundtable digs deep into WordPress development, focusing on the importance and flexibility of custom fields and post types. A significant part of the conversation revolves around the conversion process between ACF post types and other plugins, and the pane…
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This week on WPwatercooler were going to be discussing everything coming out in WordPress 6.3 and our thoughts on the new features https://github.com/courtneyr-dev https://make.wordpress.org/test/2023/06/27/help-test-wordpress-6-3/ https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/07/18/wordpress-6-3-field-guide/ https://app.instawp.io/launch?t=beta-rc&d=v2 htt…
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In the upcoming episode of Dev Branch, titled “Block and Awesome”, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and special guest Jos Velasco. Join us as we delve into the transition from traditional themes and shortcodes towards the innovative world of Full Site Editing (FSE) and blocks within WordPress. Discover the challenges, benefits, and key strategies in embracin…
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EP29 – Breaking Changes: WordPress 6.3 Drops PHP5
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The era of PHP5 support is coming to an end, marking a new phase in WordPress development. We’ll discuss how this shift from PHP5 to a minimum PHP7 support will impact both the end-users and the WordPress ecosystem at large. The episode will include the implications for those still using PHP5, and the benefits of the change, including reduced memor…
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EP458 - WordPress and an Industry in Flux
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This week on the show we’re discussing layoffs, AI, integration, industry shrinkage, and dealing with Tech Bros (oh my!) Show notes and transcript: https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep458-wordpress-and-an-industry-in-flux/Autor: Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper
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EP457 – A Reusable Block By Any Other Name
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This week on WPwatercooler we’re discussing the reusable block being renamed to Patterns. These patterns have sync and non-sync options allowing for them to be reusable in their state or to have their state synced between the other instances that are being synced. As WordPress matures and adds new features WP community is looking to do some consoli…
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EP456 - Gutenberg More Than WordPress
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On this week’s episode of WPwatercooler, we delve into the ever-expanding influence of Gutenberg, the innovative website-building block technology. Known for its role in revolutionizing WordPress, Gutenberg is stepping beyond its birthplace and finding applications in an increasing number of places. We’re exploring the power and versatility of this…
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This week on WPwatercooler’s Dev Branch the crew will be discussing WordPress Plugin development and the process involved in doing so. Coding, testing, submitting, approval, and ultimately being used on WordPress websites. Jason Cosper recently worked on two WordPress plugins we’ll follow up with the progress he’s done on those. https://github.com/…
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EP455 – Happy 20th Birthday, WordPress!
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On this episode, we’re celebrating WordPress’s 20th birthday sharing some stories of the past and what were expecting from the future of the software and community that were quite fond of. Show Notes Panel Jason Cosper Jason Tucker Sé ReedAutor: Jason Cosper, Jason Tucker, Sé Reed
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EP454 – WP.inc – Is There Room for Community in Corporate?
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On this episode hosts Jason Tucker and Sé Reed will be joined by Guildenberg founder Jonathan Wold and Courtney Robertson Open Source Developer Advocate at GoDaddy to discuss the intersection of corporate influence and community in the world of WordPress. For 20 years, WordPress has been shaped by a vibrant, open-source community of volunteers. But…
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EP27 – WordPressing with Abandon(ware)
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In this episode of WPwatercooler’s Dev Branch, we’ll be joined by Robert Rowley, a Security Expert, to discuss a critical aspect of building sites with WordPress — plugins. Specifically, we’ll delve into the topic of abandoned plugins and the risks that they can pose to website security. We will spend some time exploring what happens to WordPress p…
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EP453 – #WP20: Twenty Years of WordPress
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This week on the show we’ll be discussing twenty years of WordPress. WordPress 20 WordPress Mercantile WordPress 15 Join the Marketing Team TRAC #6938 Whats your favorite WordPress moment?Autor: Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, Megan Hanes, Jenni McKinnon, Mark-Andrew
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EP452 – Doom or Boom: AI in WordPress
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This week on WPwatercooler, join your hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper for a captivating conversation exploring the dynamic world of AI in the realm of WordPress. Together, they’ll discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing various aspects of WordPress, from streamlining code development to enhancing content creation with s…
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EP451 – Accelerating WordPress w/ Jonathan Wold
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This week on WPwatercooler Sé Reed and Jason Cosper will be talking with Jonathan Wold about some of the economic and development problems facing plugin-based businesses in the WordPress ecosystem, and his new plan to help. https://guildenberg.com Summary In EP451 of WPwatercooler, titled “Accelerating WordPress w/ Jonathan Wold,” hosts Sé Reed, Ja…
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EP450 – Phase 3 of the WordPress Enigmatic Gutenverse
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Join us for an exciting episode of WPwatercooler, where Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and special guest Lesley Sim dive into the highly anticipated WordPress Phase 3: Collaboration. Building upon the success of previous phases which introduced block editing and extended it across entire websites, Phase 3 aims to revolutionize the way creator…
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EP449 – A Spring Clean WordPress Routine – WPwatercooler
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On this episode, EP449 – A Spring Clean WordPress Routine – Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper will dive into the topic of spring cleaning your WordPress website. With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to give your website a thorough cleaning to ensure it’s running at optimal performance. We will share our insights on a range of top…
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EP448 - Nothing is certain but CPTs & taxes
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In this episode of WPwatercooler, hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper dive into the world of Custom Post Types and taxonomies. They discuss the popular CPTUI plugin and explore the new Custom Post Types management feature recently added to Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro). We may even get into user taxonomies! Whether you're a seasone…
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