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13 Easy Steps to Improve WordPress Security and Keep Your Site Safe

Defend your WordPress website and keep your business safe! Discover 13 simple and effective steps to improve your WordPress website’s security and protect your business from cyber threats.

By Bartosz Nowak

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WordPress Page Speed Optimization: 20 Expert Tips to Boost Your Site Performance

By Michał Gwóźdź

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What are web development agency red flags? Osom Studio’s essential checklist for evaluating your agency

By Robert Cnotalski

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When a WordPress contract goes badly wrong…

By Maciej Nowak

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The role of OSINT in Modern Cybersecurity – Interview with Ricardo Silva

Explore our latest episode with Ricardo Silva, where we delve into the intricate world of cybersecurity. Maciej Nowak engages with Ricardo, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with an impressive background as a former infantryman and special forces officer.

By Maciej Nowak

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How current laws shape WCAG? – Interview with Bet Hannon

Maciej Nowak delves into the intricacies of web accessibility and its legal context. Joined by Bet Hannon, they explore the challenges faced by B2B companies and consumer-oriented services in making their websites accessible and compliant. From understanding the ADA and predatory lawsuits in the US to the stringent European Accessibility Act, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of web accessibility.

By Maciej Nowak

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Building effective website messaging – Interview with Cheryl Salazar

In this episode, we delve into the world of website building and tech marketing strategies. Joined by special guest Cheryl Salazar, we explore the challenges faced by B2B tech companies in effectively communicating their value to customers through their websites.

By Maciej Nowak

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Handling 30 million users and staying financially sustainable – Interview with Marieke van de Rakt

In this episode, Marieke van de Rakt from Yoast share insights on managing a WordPress plugin with 30 million users, AI integration, and empowering women in tech.

By Maciej Nowak

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7 Tips on building Brand Awareness – Interview with Adam Robinson

In our latest episode, we were honored to host Adam Robinson, an industry powerhouse and the founder of retention.com. Adam’s insights and experiences with e-commerce, social media, and building a brand on LinkedIn are an eye-opener for anyone looking to scale their business in the digital age.

By Maciej Nowak

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AI campaign: 5 surprising results on performance maximizing strategies – Interview with David Sinton

Tune in to the episode for a deep dive into the impact of AI in content creation, the unexpected findings from shipping tests, and the power of providing educational content to lengthen the buyer journey and drive growth in e-commerce. Plus, don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes and reach out with your unanswered questions!

By Maciej Nowak

Wordpress plugin sales tactics

Behind the code: Strategies for selling WordPress plugin – Interview with Carlos Moreira

Dive into the WordPress plugin world with Carlos Moreira. Gain valuable insights on plugin development, community engagement, and the future of technology from an experienced solopreneur. We delve into the dynamics of pricing models, the impact of community engagement, and the evolving landscape of plugin development in an ever-changing technological world. Join us as we uncover the osom insights and experiences of Carlos Moreira in this engaging and enlightening conversation.

By Maciej Nowak

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WordCamp Europe 2024: Struggles, cultural experiences, and community – Interview with organizers Ohia and Marco

Dive into the realm of open source software and WordPress development with the Osom To Know podcast, featuring expert guests Jared Novack and Lukas Gächter. Discover the impactful journey of Timber, an open source library, and gain insights into community-driven development, evolving open source projects, and the role of open source in business advantage. Join hosts Lector and Maciej Nowak as they uncover the competitive edge, community contributions, and the platform mindset that have shaped the open source landscape.

By Maciej Nowak

Let's talk Timber and Open source

Let’s talk Timber and Open Source stories – Interview with Jared Novack and Lukas Gächter

Dive into the realm of open source software and WordPress development with the Osom To Know podcast, featuring expert guests Jared Novack and Lukas Gächter. Discover the impactful journey of Timber, an open source library, and gain insights into community-driven development, evolving open source projects, and the role of open source in business advantage. Join hosts Lector and Maciej Nowak as they uncover the competitive edge, community contributions, and the platform mindset that have shaped the open source landscape.

By Maciej Nowak

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Exploring Business and Innovation in WordPress Ecosystem – Interview with Roger Rosweide

Explore the world of SaaS, WordPress, and business growth with Roger Rosweide, co-founder of Wild Cloud, as he shares insights on strategic investment, partnerships, and navigating failures in the WordPress ecosystem. Join the Osom To Know podcast as Maciej Nowak and Roger Rosweide dive into the challenges, successes, and unique strategies that have shaped Wild Cloud’s journey to innovation and growth.

By Maciej Nowak

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Leveraging Partnerships for Better Integration and Product Growth – Interview with Roslyn Lavery

On today’s episode Maciej Nowak speaks with Roslyn Lavery. Roslyn manages partners in the payment category as Director of Partner Management at WooCommerce (Automattic). She is passionate about building shared value through partnership with a focus on building merchant benefit and increasing the sum of the parts. Working with or alongside WordPress and WooCommerce for 12+ years she has a long history spanning site development to deep partnerships in the space.

By Maciej Nowak

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The Rule of Thumb: GDPR, Plugins, and Understanding Your Data – Interview with Helmut Januschka

On this episode of Osom to Know, our host Maciej Nowak is joined by guest Helmut Januschka, Head of Software Engineering @krone_at Austrian biggest private news publisher, is an expert in website protection and security. He understands the risks that businesses face when their websites are targeted by bots, leading to potential loss of business. A common issue he addresses is the inundation of spam emails through contact forms, which can overwhelm a company’s back office and cause them to miss genuine support cases.

By Maciej Nowak