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Seriously, BUD?

@seriouslybud.bsky.social

My weekly podcast features an unexpected conversation with someone from the WordPress Community.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 3d ago

I bet you have heard at least one of Imran Siddiq's (Web Squadron) videos on YouTube. I also wondered what this guy is like, so I had to find out, and he did not disappoint. seriouslybud.com/episode/imra...

Bud Kraus Imran Siddiq on Teaching WordPress, AI, Productivity, and Reinventing Life After a Heart Attack - Seriously, BUD?

Imran Siddiq shares his journey from a 20-year career in the UK's National Health Service to becoming a leading WordPress educator and YouTube creator. He discusses productivity, AI, entrepreneurship,...

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WPfounders.com 🤝@wpfounders.com · 2w ago

A new inspiring story is out now! 🤩 "I have been involved with the WordPress community for over ten years now, and it just gets better over time." ~ Bud Kraus Podcaster at @seriouslybud.bsky.social ? Read More. 👇 wpfounders.com/indiv...

Bud Kraus Podcaster at Seriously, Bud? Sharing His Success Story

Bud Kraus at Seriously, Bud? shares insights into her life and offers valuable business advice.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · last mo.

Bot traffic is a hot topic. Kinsta has some very cutting-edge tools to deal with handling it. I wrote about how bot traffic is changing and what that means going forward. kinsta.com/blog/ai-bot-...

Bots are surpassing human traffic on the web. What is really going on?

Bots now generate more web traffic than humans. See what's driving the surge and what it costs WordPress site owners.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Thank you @weglot.bsky.social for sponsoring @wceurope.bsky.social and being a pillar of support for the #WordPress Community. Here's my chat with Juan Hernando we had just as we all are getting ready to go to Krakow. #WCEU www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ3S...

Juan Hernando from Weglot, a sponsor of WordCamp Europe 2026.

YouTube video by Bud Kraus

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Seriously, BUD? pays tribute to the speakers selected for @wceurope.bsky.social . Have fun > seriouslybud.com/game/

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Which episode is blowing away the field? Hint: Her initials are MF.

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Finally - a new episode of Seriously, BUD? is out tomorrow, featuring an Unexpected Conversation with Kevin McGillivray of @Pressable. Catch up on past episodes > seriouslybud.com/episodes/

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 4mo ago

An unexpected conversation that starts with cigars… and ends with AI taking jobs. In between? A Navy veteran, Iowa winters, and a life that didn’t follow the plan. Hear what James Welbes said on Seriously, BUD? seriouslybud.com/episode/jame...

James Welbes on Cigars, Navy Life, WordPress, and Raising a Family in Iowa | Seriously, BUD?

James Welbes, a WordPress developer from Cedar Rapids, shares his journey from Navy service to building a local web business. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, the conversation spans cigars, family ...

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 4mo ago

You don’t fall behind in AI all at once. You fall behind slowly… while thinking you’re “keeping up.” E2M Solutions's Vistara 2026 AI Event for Digital Agencies is different. It’s not about ideas. It’s about doing. And I hear a few tickets are still available. joinvistara.com

Vistara 2026 | Hands-On AI Event for Digital Agencies | Austin, TX

Vistara is a hands-on, in-person AI event for digital agencies focused on real workflows, automation, and client delivery. Join agency leaders in Austin, May 11–13, 2026.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hey all, Web Agency Summit is in 2 weeks! Was wow’d at the speaker list. Eugene from Semrush, Mary Hubbard from WordPress? It’s looking good I’ll be there, listening and trying not to interrupt. Don’t forget to register. atarim.io/summit/

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hey Bridget Willard, this Seriously, BUD?s. for you. seriouslybud.com/episode/pam-... Just dropped today.

Pam Aungst Cronin on Glamping, SEO, and Building a WordPress Career Through Real Experience

SEO Description Pam Cronin shares her journey from learning HTML in a traditional office to building a successful SEO business rooted in WordPress. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, she also reflect...

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Whether you are a theme dev or not, have you ever considered this? I had never given this enough thought until I did a deep dive for @kinsta.com kinsta.com/blog/block-t...

How modern block themes are changing WordPress hosting

Learn how block themes affect caching, PHP execution, templates, and hosting performance, and what to look for in a managed WordPress host.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Why do so many WordPress contributors seem to come from the Netherlands? @joost.blog and I explore that question — along with his journey from a small Dutch town to building Yoast SEO. It’s a story about curiosity, community, and great timing. seriouslybud.com/episode/joos...

Joost de Valk on Building Yoast SEO, Open Source Curiosity, and Life After The Plugin | Seriously, BUD?

In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Joost de Valk shares the personal story behind Yoast SEO, his early days experimenting with WordPress and open source, and how curiosity and timing helped shape one...

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Yesterday's unexpected conversation on Seriously, BUD? was with @joost.blog. Bet you didn't know he doesn't cook meals, just prepares them. Hear Joost's story > seriouslybud.com/episode/joos...

Joost de Valk on Building Yoast SEO, Open Source Curiosity, and Life After The Plugin | Seriously, BUD?

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 5mo ago

@woocommerce.com I had Mr. WooCommerce himself, Rodolfo Melogli, on Seriously, BUD? to tell me his personal story which includes a love story not to be missed > seriouslybud.com/episode/rodo...

Rodolfo Melogli: From Sicily Love Story to Digital Nomad to Mr. WooCommerce | Seriously, BUD?

Rodolfo Melogli shares his movie-worthy love story from Lipari to Palermo, his pivot from civil engineer to WooCommerce expert, life as an early digital nomad, and the philosophy behind building a thr...

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 5mo ago

On February 29, 2024, I hit publish on my very first episode – an unexpected conversation with Marcus Burnette. Ninety-five episodes later – and counting – and I’m still shaking my head. How did this happen? Hear all 96 episodes > seriouslybud.com/episodes/

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hey, What Do You Think About the Internet (and What We Might Have Lost)? openchannels.fm/hey-what-do-...

Nostalgia vs. Digital: Reflecting on Life Before the Internet

Join Nathan Wrigley and BobWP as they reflect on pre-internet nostalgia, exploring how technology has reshaped our patience and experiences.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Eric is proof that all you need to do is have your local newspaper create a link to your teenage website to start a web design career. Hello.

Eric Karkovack@karks.com · 6mo ago

Hey folks, I was recently a guest on the "Seriously Bud?" podcast. Thanks to @seriouslybud.bsky.social for having me on. 🙏 seriouslybud.com/episode/eric...

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 6mo ago

@adamwarner.bsky.social had a few things to say about his out-of-body experience and a lot more on Seriously, BUD? seriouslybud.com/episode/adam...

Adam Warner on Reinvention, WordPress, Family Life, and a Fascination with the Unknown

Adam Warner shares his journey from career upheaval to WordPress, how he met his wife, what it’s like raising a family while simplifying life, and why space, consciousness, and the unknown still inspi...

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The WP Weekly @thewpweekly.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Support Inclusion in Tech > SiNC started the contributor funding program in 2025. They have opened applications for 2026, “We’re putting money directly in the hands of WordPress contributors and organizers…” supportinclusionintech.com/were-funding... via WP_Weekly_275 @seriouslybud.bsky.social

We're Funding WordPress Contributors Again—Here's How

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion through travel expense support for underrepresented WordCamp speakers. Support Inclusion in Tech helps remove barriers to the full participation of underre...

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Cami MacNamara @webcami.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Web Designer Habits Week 03 is live. Time blocking doesn't have to be complicated. Start with one simple habit: give each day of the week a theme. It's how I got my calendar under control without needing to micromanage every hour. Sign up:

Web Designer Habits - Build Better Business Habits with WebCami

Sign up for Web Designer Habits and get tips on time management, business growth, and work-life balance for web designers.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 7mo ago

@mjs.bio got the supreme honor of being on Seriously, BUD? seriouslybud.com/episode/mark...

Mark Szymanski on Pittsburgh Roots, WordPress, and Family First Values

Mark Szymanski shares stories of growing up in Pittsburgh, discovering WordPress through real estate marketing, and balancing community engagement with personal values as he prepares for fatherhood.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Do you love those year-end reviews like me? I put together the highlights of six Seriously, BUD? 2025 episodes featuring Lesley Sim, Brian Gardner, Cory Miller, Marieke Van de Rakt, Stephanie Hudson, and Robbie Adair. Have a listen. seriouslybud.com/good-night-2... Satisfaction guaranteed.

Good Night 2025: The Year In Review - Seriously, BUD?

The truth is, there’s simply no way to do justice to all the incredible guests and conversations featured on Seriously, BUD? this year.

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 8mo ago

What are your plans for 2026? How is AI impacting what you are thinking? (Sorry, I could not come up with a simple multiple answer for this).

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Greetings and a snowy good morning from the Global Headquarters of Seriously, BUD? Perfect day to kick back and listen to past episodes > seriouslybud.com/episodes/

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I was wondering who came up with the great name - Human Made - for a web agency. That's one of many questions answered during my unexpected conversation with CEO @tomwillmot.bsky.social. seriouslybud.com/episode/tom-...

From Van Life to CEO: The Story of Tom Willmot and Human Made

Tom Willmot, CEO of Human Made, shares his inspiring journey from a nomadic childhood in the UK to building one of the most respected WordPress agencies. Hear about his unconventional upbringing, earl...

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Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 8mo ago

What would @tomwillmot.bsky.social be doing today if he were not leading @humanmade.com on to greatness? He answers that question and a few others this Friday on Seriously, BUD? Stay tuned.

Seriously, BUD? @seriouslybud.bsky.social · 9mo ago

If you've ever watched a #WordPress training video on # YouTube, chances are you were watching Jamie Marsland. Here's Jamie in an unexpected conversation about his life on Seriously, BUD? seriouslybud.com/episdoe/jami...

Josie @josette.dftba.social · 10mo ago

I just registered for #WPA11yDay, a free, virtual 24-hour conference on WordPress accessibility taking place October 15-16, and you should too! Get your free ticket at 2025.wpaccessibility.day. #WPAD2025 #WordPress #a11y

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WordPress Accessibility Day is a free 24-hour global event dedicated to addressing website accessibility in WordPress. October 15-16, 2025.

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