#954 WP-Tonic Show: Gutenberg The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly At The Beginning of 2025

WordPress Gutenberg: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly At The Beginning of 2025 Is Gutenberg a blessing or a curse? Explore the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of this powerful tool at the start of 2025. Join us as we navigate the intriguing landscape of Gutenberg's influence in early 2025. This video examines the positive strides in accessibility and education brought about by his innovations alongside the ethical dilemmas and drawbacks that have emerged. With a balanced perspective, we highlight both the triumphs and tribulations of this technological giant. Click to watch and gain a comprehensive understanding of Gutenberg’s enduring legacy. With Special Guest - Brian Gardner, Head of Community at WP Engine https://briangardner.com https://wpengine.com/builders/author/brian-gardner/ #1 - Brian, can you give the audience a more detailed introduction on how you got into the world of web design and WordPress? #2 - You seem to be a real supporter and fan of Gutenberg; what do you see as its biggest strengths, and what are some of its weaknesses ( I'm talking about full site editing here?) #3 - To me, some of the main problems with Gutenberg is its UX design and usability connected to it not having a terrible interface but also not being that great connected to good UX design principles layout below; what do you think? User-centricity Consistency Hierarchy Context User control Accessibility Usability #4 - You seem quite bullish on the future of WordPress based on your recent public statements; if you agree with this statement, what do you see as the biggest opportunities for WordPress and the professional community in the next couple of years?   #5— What are your primary responsibilities at WP-Engine connected to your new position as "Head of Community at WP Engine," and what major things would you like to achieve in this new role over the next 12 to 18 months?   #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career, what advice would you give? https://www.uxdesigninstitute.com/blog/ux-design-principles/ ----------------Sponsors------------------ Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas