#995 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show For October, 2025

#995 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show For October, 2025

Author: Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen February 4, 2026 Duration: 1:00:07
WordPress and Tech Stories of The Month. Get the insights you need now. Discover the month's must-know WordPress and tech stories in our latest video! We explore key updates, fascinating innovations, and expert commentary that are vital for anyone involved in the digital realm. Our engaging discussion keeps you informed and inspired as you navigate your tech journey. Don’t wait—watch now to catch up on what matters most in WordPress and technology. This Month's Special Guest Panelist Matt Schwartz of Checkview.io https://checkview.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mschwartz002/ https://www.inspry.com/ #1 - Matt Mullenweg on WooCommerce’s Existential Threat, AI Hype, and Why Breaking Sites Makes Him Furious https://www.therepository.email/matt-mullenweg-on-woocommerces-existential-threat-ai-hype-and-why-breaking-sites-makes-him-furious "Do The Woo" James Kemp, Core Product Manager for WooCommerce, and Katie Keith, CEO and founder of Barn2 #2 - Get ready for the AI ad-pocalypse https://www.theverge.com/report/866775/ai-generated-ads-slop-human-creativity #3 - Elementor One Feels Like a Solution to a Problem That Doesn’t Exist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECa_yHPOLnA #4 - Digg returns with a trust-first vision for online communities https://www.emarketer.com/content/digg-returns-with-trust-first-vision-online-communities #5 - I Told Him I Still Use WordPress... His Reaction Blew My Mind! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65mrFUXX2A #6 - Gary Marcus on the Massive Problems Facing AI & LLM Scaling | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI7XknJJC5Q Clawdbot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3x90dLK2KI ---------------------- Sponsors of The Show ------------------------------- Kintsa - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WP-Rollover - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LifterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ---------------------- Sponsors of The Show ------------------------------- Our Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ @heathriel Marc Benzakein https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-benzakein/ @MarcBenzak Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @KurtvonAhnen

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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