How I Went From Zero to Make.com-Like Automation in WordPress (The Easy Way)
Automating your WordPress site doesn’t have to feel like rocket science. Tools like Make.com are powerful, but for many beginners, they can feel overwhelming. Between extra connection steps and complex setups (like webhooks), it’s easy to get stuck before anything…
Act Like a Human as You Read Minds, Erase Words, and Become a Goat
by W. Eric Martin New Year’s Eve is now two weeks in the past, but we can still talk about party games, yes? Surely we’ll have some need for them at future events prior to December 31, 2026? Working on…
Matt: Remembering Jesus Ornelas
Today we honored the passing of Jesus Ornelas, the father of my friend Rene, whom I’ve known for 28 years now. At the service outpouring of love expressed in words, music, and presence was so powerful. Alongside his biological sons,…
Games Workshop bans AI use in its designs, celebrates record half-year results
Wargaming miniatures giant Games Workshop has banned the use of AI in its design processes, with CEO Kevin Rountree saying the £6bn business was strongly committed to protecting its IP and respecting its human creators. The Warhammer maker unveiled the…
Open Channels FM: Do the Woo Live with Matt Mullenweg Kicks Off January 14, 2026
On January 14, 2026, at 15:00 UTC, the Do the Woo podcast returns live with hosts Katie Keith and James Kemp, featuring Matt Mullenweg discussing WooCommerce’s future. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0 Votes 0 0…
Open Channels FM: Making Accessibility Fun and Brain-Friendly for Web Developers and Designers
In this episode, Anne Bovelett chats with Gehirngerecht founders Nina Jameson and Tobias Ruppelt, discussing their mission to promote digital accessibility through engaging workshops and tools. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0 Votes 0 0 Tell…
Matt: Shorter Speech
One of the great WordPress blogs is Quote Investigator. In their investigation into the original source of “If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter,” I came across this great variation from Woodrow Wilson on the…
Designer Diary: The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game
by Bryan Bornmueller The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers™ Trick-Taking Game is a co-operative trick-taking game based on the second novel of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. It is a standalone sequel to The Lord of the…
Run Trains for Ghosts, Stick a Village Together, and Watch Your Step in Castle Nightingale
by W. Eric Martin The North American branch of asmodee passed along a release calendar for February 2026, and I thought I’d highlight three items on that list: ▪️ In an industry populated by game publishers that shower the market…
Create AI-Powered Calculators in WordPress in Minutes (No Code)
When visitors land on your website, they’re usually looking for answers. What if you could give them a tool that provides instant, personalized results? That’s exactly what interactive calculators do, and they’re easier to build than you might think. For…
