With WordPress powering over 20% of the web, millions are tied into it as it powers their blogs, sites and applications. Along with all those site owners and users, WordPress businesses like ours are among those invested in the future of WordPress. That’s why a bunch of us came together a few days ago for WPThinkTank to brainstorm together on issues that WordPress faces, and how we can work together to ensure a strong, WordPress future.
WPThinkTank is the brainchild of Troy Dean, an energetic member of the WordPress community who is involved in many projects, including Video User Manuals and WP Elevation. WP Elevation is a business accelerator for WordPress consultants, and as part of that activity Troy interviews WordPressers from around the world. After interviewing a bunch of us (here’s the video of my interview), he realized that there was a hunger for more in-depth discussion about the future of WordPress. And thus WPThinkTank was born.
The panelists:
Matt Mullenweg – Founder, WordPress. CEO, Automattic
Jake Goldman – President and Owner, 10up
Lisa Sabin-Wilson – Partner, WebDev Studios and Appresser
Shane Pearlman – CEO, Modern Tribe
Tom Willmot – Human Made, Happy Tables, WP Remote
Scott Basgaard – WooThemes, WordSesh co-organizer
Me
We discussed WordPress for two hours. When I found out it was going to be two hours, I wasn’t sure how I would make it to the end, since it started at 10 pm Israel time. But the time flew, and I was wide awake, talking about one of my favorite topics with such amazing and inspiring people – including Matt Mullenweg, the co-Founder of WordPress! We even explored the future of WordPress, and it was fascinating to hear different perspectives. What a privilege.
Among the topics discussed: the usability of the admin, the difficulty in finding WordPress developers, working together as businesses to increase general awareness of WordPress as a solid enterprise solution, and having champions within businesses who encourage their superiors to go with WordPress as an optimum content management solution, which plays a key role in shaping the future of WordPress.
The feedback from the community was amazing:
…thanks for your knowledge and time today..@justlikeair @miriamschwab @scottbasgaard @photomatt @jakemgold @tomwillmot #wpthinktank
— Klust Creative (@KlustCreative) February 26, 2014
WPThinkTank was awesome today! So cool to see everyone going back and forth about the future of WordPress #wpelevation #wpthinktank
— Stephanie Schnirch (@TheSchnirch) February 25, 2014
And someone even said it beats football. Wow:
Would have much preferred to have watched #WPThinkTank tonight over the football. Fingers crossed I can listen to it soon.
— John Wilson (@johnwilsonuk) February 25, 2014
Here’s the recording. It’s long, so if you’re going to watch it, stock up on coffee, and fire up Candy Crush 🙂
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the future of WordPress important for website owners?
Understanding the future of WordPress is essential for website owners to stay ahead of the curve. As WordPress adapts to new technologies, it’s important to ensure your website stays optimized and secure. The future of WordPress will include improved performance, better scalability for enterprise solutions, and ongoing enhancements to its user interface.
How is WPThinkTank shaping the future of WordPress?
WPThinkTank, an event created by Troy Dean, is a critical platform for shaping the future of WordPress. During the event, leaders in the WordPress community, such as Matt Mullenweg, discussed the evolution of the platform, addressing challenges and exploring ways to drive awareness of WordPress as an optimal solution for businesses and enterprises.
What topics were discussed in WPThinkTank regarding the future of WordPress?
At WPThinkTank, panelists discussed key topics that will influence the future of WordPress, including the usability of the admin panel, improving the developer ecosystem, and promoting WordPress as an enterprise content management solution. These discussions will help steer the future of WordPress toward greater accessibility and innovation.
How will businesses benefit from the future of WordPress?
The future of WordPress will offer businesses many benefits, such as better tools for enterprise management, enhanced performance, and a larger pool of skilled developers. Businesses can also benefit from greater collaboration in the WordPress ecosystem, helping to promote it as the go-to content management system for organizations of all sizes.
How can I stay updated on the future of WordPress?
Staying updated on the future of WordPress involves following industry events like WPThinkTank, reading WordPress blogs, and joining the WordPress community. Engaging with thought leaders like Matt Mullenweg and participating in conversations about the future of WordPress will help you keep pace with the platform’s advancements.
