January 22nd, 2025 Issue
By now, most businesses have set their goals for the year. Now is the perfect time to shift into overdrive and focus on achieving small wins that will build momentum toward larger successes. As the web continues to evolve, it’s essential to adapt and upgrade our businesses to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers.
~ Team WPfounders
Latest Stories
"Avoid creating products or services that already flood the market. Instead, focus on offering a unique perspective, solving a specific problem."
~ Anna Hurko of Crocoblock
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“Don’t settle entirely for the first thing that works, as it often won’t be the winning niche or toolset or client you think it will be.”
~ Oliver Martin of NO LABEL Studios
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"Never start something for the sake of money and do not get into the rabbit race. Know your inner potential and passion."
~ Nazim Ansari of iPage Solution
Read StoryInspirational Quote of the Month
"Even good ideas are Risky Business! Dig in and make sure what you’re building is something people want."
~ Joe Casabona of How I Built It
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Read The Latest Updates!
- Dwinrhys: Launched version 1.4 of the “Preload LCP Image” WordPress plugin.
- Forgemedia: Brian Jackson sold WP Coupons; the new owner has not yet been revealed.
- Group.one: Acquired GTmetrix, a leading website performance monitoring solution.
- WP Umbrella: Released their Public API.
- Elementor: Big plans and updates revealed in the Web Fwrd event by Elementor.
- Brizy Builder: Founder Dimi discusses his plans for 2025.
- Tutor LMS: Released version 3.2.0 of their plugin.
- Godaddy: GoDaddy donates $500K to support the WordPress community.
- Redev: Michael Willman files a motion to intervene in WP Engine vs Automattic.
- Matt: Lawsuits may end WordPress.org.
- Godaddy: FTC orders GoDaddy to fix poor web hosting security practices.
Podcasts:
- The WP Minute: Matt Medeiros talks With Mark Szymanski and “Exploring AI Opportunity Outside of WordPress”.
- WP Builds: Nathan Wrigley talks with Alan Fuller about the “challenges of creating and maintaining WordPress plugins in the era of blocks.”.
- SDM Show: Rob Cairns talks with Marcus Burnette about “Making a Career Change”.
- Seriously Bud: Bud Kraus talks to Andrew Palmer, a bootstrapping serial entrepreneur who is always looking for something new to do.
- WP Tavern: Nathan Wrigley talks to David Darke on “on Building a Successful Agency Through Strategic Growth”.
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Here’s to turning ambitions into achievements!
