#989 - WP-Tonic Show: Lessons Learned Launching a Successful WordPress Service Plugin

#989 - WP-Tonic Show: Lessons Learned Launching a Successful WordPress Service Plugin

Author: Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen December 17, 2025 Duration: 50:24
Lessons Learned Launching a Successful WordPress Service Plugin Discover key lessons learned launching a WordPress service plugin. Avoid costly mistakes and accelerate your plugin's success today. With Special Guest Ben Sibley, Co-Founder of Independent Analytics https://independentwp.com/ #1 - Ben, can you give the tribe more info on how you got into web development and WordPress? #2 - Can you give some background insights that led to the development of Independent WP, and what fundamental problem it solves? #3 - What are a couple of the most significant problems that you have faced with the development of Independent WP, and how have you overcome them? #4 - What do you see as some of the biggest challenges that WordPress faces generally in the next 18 months? #5 - What are a couple of individuals in the WordPress space that impress you most that you share with the tribe? #6 - If you could go back in time to the beginning of your career journey, what advice would you give to yourself? ---------------------- Sponsors of The Show ------------------------------- Kintsa - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WP-Rollover - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LifterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ---------------------- Sponsors of The Show ------------------------------- Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen Jonathan Denwood https://www.wp-tonic.com https://manananomas.com----------------------------- ------------------------------- ▬▬ 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 ----------------------------- ------------------------------- ----------------------------- -------------------------------

For anyone navigating the complex world of building an online business, WP-Tonic offers a grounded, veteran perspective. Hosts Jonathan Denwood and Kurt von Ahnen have been at this for years, creating one of the longest-running podcasts dedicated to this space. Their conversations move beyond surface-level tips to explore the real mechanics of creating and sustaining a venture. You’ll hear from creative entrepreneurs who have built their businesses with WordPress, alongside founders who have bootstrapped their SaaS companies from the ground up. The discussions are practical, focusing on the strategies, challenges, and insights that actually matter when your resources are limited and every decision counts. This isn't about theoretical business fluff; it's a deep dive into the technology and tactics used by professionals and founders in the trenches. Whether you're deeply embedded in the WordPress ecosystem or you're in the early stages of figuring out your startup's path, this podcast provides a unique blend of technical know-how and bootstrap business acumen. Tune in for honest talk about building something lasting online, straight from people who have done it and the experts who guide them.
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