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Resources/Readwise/Full Document Contents/Articles/389 – All New ‘The Community Show’ With Courtney Robertson|Full Document Contents]] ## Document Notes --- tags: #WordPressCommunity #Podcast #ContributorDay #WordCamp Author: Courtney Robertson, Nathan Wrigley Source: WP Builds Podcast Reference: [Podcast Episode 389](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY) date created: 2024-09-12 14:30 --- # Title: The Community Show with Courtney Robertson ## Table of Contents: - [[#📝 Summary:]] - [[#📖 Main Content:]] - [[#🗒️ Notes:]] - [[#📖 References:]] - [[#🗣️ Paraphrase:]] - [[#📰 Newsletter:]] - [[#✅ Action Items:]] - [[#🧪 Hypotheses:]] - [[#📊 Methodology:]] - [[#❓ Questions:]] - [[#🔮 Future Research:]] - [[#💡 Implications:]] - [[#🧠 Learning Styles Assessment:]] - [[#📊 Accessibility Assessment:]] - [[#🌍 DEIB Assessment]] - [[#✅ Logical Validity]] - [[#🔍 SEO Evaluation]] - [[#🎯 Conclusion]] ## 📝 Summary: In this episode, Nathan Wrigley and Courtney Robertson discuss the WordPress community, how to stay updated on the latest WordPress developments, and the importance of community involvement. Courtney shares her routine for gathering news and insights, from RSS feeds and newsletters to GitHub and YouTube subscriptions. They emphasize the role of WordPress events like WordCamps and Contributor Days, especially as opportunities to meet others in the community and contribute to the WordPress ecosystem. ## 📖 Main Content: ### 🗒️ Notes: - **Courtney's Process**: - Courtney uses a combination of RSS feeds, newsletters, YouTube, and social media to keep up with WordPress news. - RSS reader **Feedly** and read-later tool **Readwise** are essential tools for content curation. - Important sources include the **Make WordPress blog**, GitHub repositories, and WordPress-specific news outlets like **Post Status**. - **WordPress Community Events**: - Contributor Days are essential for engaging with the community and giving back. Courtney is the lead organizer for the upcoming **Contributor Day at WordCamp US**. - WordPress events like **WordCamps** are invaluable for networking and learning. Even though some contributors prefer not to shout about their work, it’s important to spotlight these quieter voices in the community. - **Engagement**: - Social media, particularly **Twitter** and **LinkedIn**, serve as platforms for Courtney to share and connect with others in the WordPress ecosystem. - It's key to follow individuals and companies on all available platforms (blogs, social media, etc.) to stay well-rounded in knowledge. - **Tools and Automation**: - Tools like **TabExtend** help organize content, while **Snipd** is used for podcasting insights, allowing for highlight and note-taking within audio content. ## 📖 References: - [Podcast Episode 389](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY) - [Make WordPress Latest](https://make.wordpress.org/) - [Post Status](https://poststatus.com) ## 🗣️ Paraphrase: 1. Courtney explained her system for curating WordPress news, which involves setting up various RSS feeds and using tools like Readwise to track articles and videos. This system helps her stay organized and ensures she doesn't miss anything important in the WordPress ecosystem. 2. Nathan highlighted the value of attending WordPress events like Contributor Days and WordCamps, where individuals can meet others in the community, gain insights, and contribute to the platform's development. ## 📰 Newsletter: 🎉 **New Episode: The Community Show with Courtney Robertson** – Courtney shares her daily process for staying up-to-date with WordPress news, events, and updates. In this episode, we discuss her use of tools like Feedly and Readwise, as well as the importance of community events such as WordCamp and Contributor Days. If you're looking for the best ways to stay informed, this episode is a must-listen! Check out the full conversation [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY). ## ✅ Action Items: - **Aligning with Open Source Advocacy**: Use Courtney’s example of effective news curation to better inform the open-source contributors you support. Consider creating an automated system for gathering updates that you can share with your audience. - **Fostering Contributor Engagement**: As a WordPress advocate, you could spotlight contributors and quieter voices in your newsletter, similar to how Courtney elevates the unsung heroes of the WordPress community. - **Contributing to WordPress Events**: With your role in the WordPress community, promoting events like WordCamp Contributor Days aligns well with your advocacy and educational goals. Highlight these opportunities in your platforms. ## 🧪 Hypotheses: 1. If more community members share their news-gathering processes, WordPress contributors could more effectively stay informed and engaged. 2. By promoting lesser-known contributors, WordPress can foster a stronger and more inclusive community culture. ### 📊 Methodology: - **Data Source**: Surveys or interviews with WordPress community members who contribute to and engage with Contributor Days. - **Research Design**: Analyze how engagement levels change with the availability of better news-curation systems and spotlighted contributors. - **Analysis Techniques**: Study the impact of these methods on contributor retention and engagement. ### ❓ Questions: - What are the most effective ways to spotlight unsung contributors in the WordPress community? - How can Contributor Days and other events be optimized for better participation and engagement? ### 🔮 Future Research: - Explore the impact of introducing more automated news-curation tools for WordPress contributors. - Study how community engagement increases when lesser-known contributors are highlighted regularly. ### 💡 Implications: Future research could help WordPress scale its engagement with contributors, improving both the quality of contributions and the retention of community members. It could also inform WordPress on how to support a more diverse and inclusive contributor base. ## 🧠 Learning Styles Assessment: 1. **Visual Learners (Spatial)**: - **Present**: The podcast is primarily audio-based, but video versions could be enhanced with infographics to represent WordPress contribution data. - **Improve**: Create visual guides showing how to contribute at WordCamp Contributor Days. 2. **Aural Learners (Auditory-Musical)**: - **Present**: The podcast format naturally supports auditory learners. - **Improve**: Offer brief audio recaps of Contributor Days and WordCamp events. 3. **Verbal Learners (Linguistic)**: - **Present**: The transcript provides plenty of descriptive content. - **Improve**: Add written guides for WordPress Contributor Day participation and community involvement. 4. **Physical Learners (Kinesthetic)**: - **Improve**: Include actionable steps or “mini-challenges” for contributors, such as real-time tasks to get involved during Contributor Days. 5. **Logical Learners (Mathematical)**: - **Present**: The podcast discusses structured processes for gathering WordPress news. - **Improve**: Include flowcharts or step-by-step guides for news-gathering or contribution workflows. 6. **Social Learners (Interpersonal)**: - **Present**: Social engagement is a core element of the podcast, especially with Courtney’s focus on community events. - **Improve**: Encourage group discussions or forums about contributing to WordPress at events. 7. **Solitary Learners (Intrapersonal)**: - **Present**: Opportunities for self-reflection on contribution processes are present. - **Improve**: Offer personal reflection exercises, like journaling about contributions or personal goals within the WordPress community. 8. **Naturalistic Learners**: - **Improve**: While not directly relevant, opportunities to tie contributions to environmental or sustainable web development could be introduced. ## 📊 Accessibility Assessment: - **Screen Reader Compatibility**: Ensure that all podcast transcripts are properly formatted for screen readers. - ** > [!note]+ Document Notes > tags: [WordPressCommunity, Podcast, ContributorDay, WordCamp] > Author: Courtney Robertson, Nathan Wrigley > Source: WP Builds Podcast > Reference: [Podcast Episode 389](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY) > date created: 2024-09-12 14:30 > > # Title: The Community Show with Courtney Robertson > <!-- deep-read:sections start --> ## Table of Contents: - [📝 Summary](#-summary) - [📖 Main Content](#-main-content) - [🗒️ Notes](#-notes) - [📖 References](#-references) - [🗣️ Paraphrase](#-paraphrase) - [📰 Newsletter](#-newsletter) - [✅ Action Items](#-action-items) - [🧪 Hypotheses](#-hypotheses) - [📊 Methodology](#-methodology) - [❓ Questions](#-questions) - [🔮 Future Research](#-future-research) - [💡 Implications](#-implications) - [🧠 Learning Styles Assessment](#-learning-styles-assessment) - [📊 Accessibility Assessment](#-accessibility-assessment) - [🌍 DEIB Assessment](#-deib-assessment) - [✅ Logical Validity](#-logical-validity) - [🔍 SEO Evaluation](#-seo-evaluation) - [🎯 Conclusion](#-conclusion) ## 📝 Summary: In this episode, Nathan Wrigley and Courtney Robertson discuss the WordPress community, how to stay updated on the latest WordPress developments, and the importance of community involvement. Courtney shares her routine for gathering news and insights, from RSS feeds and newsletters to GitHub and YouTube subscriptions. They emphasize the role of WordPress events like WordCamps and Contributor Days, especially as opportunities to meet others in the community and contribute to the WordPress ecosystem. ## 📖 Main Content: ### 🗒️ Notes: - **Courtney's Process**: - Courtney uses a combination of RSS feeds, newsletters, YouTube, and social media to keep up with WordPress news. - RSS reader **Feedly** and read-later tool **Readwise** are essential tools for content curation. - Important sources include the **Make WordPress blog**, GitHub repositories, and WordPress-specific news outlets like **Post Status**. - **WordPress Community Events**: - Contributor Days are essential for engaging with the community and giving back. Courtney is the lead organizer for the upcoming **Contributor Day at WordCamp US**. - WordPress events like **WordCamps** are invaluable for networking and learning. Even though some contributors prefer not to shout about their work, it’s important to spotlight these quieter voices in the community. - **Engagement**: - Social media, particularly **Twitter** and **LinkedIn**, serve as platforms for Courtney to share and connect with others in the WordPress ecosystem. - It's key to follow individuals and companies on all available platforms (blogs, social media, etc.) to stay well-rounded in knowledge. - **Tools and Automation**: - Tools like **TabExtend** help organize content, while **Snipd** is used for podcasting insights, allowing for highlight and note-taking within audio content. ## 📖 References: - [Podcast Episode 389](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY) - [Make WordPress Latest](https://make.wordpress.org/) - [Post Status](https://poststatus.com) ## 🗣️ Paraphrase: 1. Courtney explained her system for curating WordPress news, which involves setting up various RSS feeds and using tools like Readwise to track articles and videos. This system helps her stay organized and ensures she doesn't miss anything important in the WordPress ecosystem. 2. Nathan highlighted the value of attending WordPress events like Contributor Days and WordCamps, where individuals can meet others in the community, gain insights, and contribute to the platform's development. ## 📰 Newsletter: 🎉 **New Episode: The Community Show with Courtney Robertson** – Courtney shares her daily process for staying up-to-date with WordPress news, events, and updates. In this episode, we discuss her use of tools like Feedly and Readwise, as well as the importance of community events such as WordCamp and Contributor Days. If you're looking for the best ways to stay informed, this episode is a must-listen! Check out the full conversation [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY). ## ✅ Action Items: - **Aligning with Open Source Advocacy**: Use Courtney’s example of effective news curation to better inform the open-source contributors you support. Consider creating an automated system for gathering updates that you can share with your audience. - **Fostering Contributor Engagement**: As a WordPress advocate, you could spotlight contributors and quieter voices in your newsletter, similar to how Courtney elevates the unsung heroes of the WordPress community. - **Contributing to WordPress Events**: With your role in the WordPress community, promoting events like WordCamp Contributor Days aligns well with your advocacy and educational goals. Highlight these opportunities in your platforms. ## 🧪 Hypotheses: 1. If more community members share their news-gathering processes, WordPress contributors could more effectively stay informed and engaged. 2. By promoting lesser-known contributors, WordPress can foster a stronger and more inclusive community culture. ### 📊 Methodology: - **Data Source**: Surveys or interviews with WordPress community members who contribute to and engage with Contributor Days. - **Research Design**: Analyze how engagement levels change with the availability of better news-curation systems and spotlighted contributors. - **Analysis Techniques**: Study the impact of these methods on contributor retention and engagement. ### ❓ Questions: - What are the most effective ways to spotlight unsung contributors in the WordPress community? - How can Contributor Days and other events be optimized for better participation and engagement? ### 🔮 Future Research: - Explore the impact of introducing more automated news-curation tools for WordPress contributors. - Study how community engagement increases when lesser-known contributors are highlighted regularly. ### 💡 Implications: Future research could help WordPress scale its engagement with contributors, improving both the quality of contributions and the retention of community members. It could also inform WordPress on how to support a more diverse and inclusive contributor base. ## 🧠 Learning Styles Assessment: 1. **Visual Learners (Spatial)**: - **Present**: The podcast is primarily audio-based, but video versions could be enhanced with infographics to represent WordPress contribution data. - **Improve**: Create visual guides showing how to contribute at WordCamp Contributor Days. 2. **Aural Learners (Auditory-Musical)**: - **Present**: The podcast format naturally supports auditory learners. - **Improve**: Offer brief audio recaps of Contributor Days and WordCamp events. 3. **Verbal Learners (Linguistic)**: - **Present**: The transcript provides plenty of descriptive content. - **Improve**: Add written guides for WordPress Contributor Day participation and community involvement. 4. **Physical Learners (Kinesthetic)**: - **Improve**: Include actionable steps or “mini-challenges” for contributors, such as real-time tasks to get involved during Contributor Days. 5. **Logical Learners (Mathematical)**: - **Present**: The podcast discusses structured processes for gathering WordPress news. - **Improve**: Include flowcharts or step-by-step guides for news-gathering or contribution workflows. 6. **Social Learners (Interpersonal)**: - **Present**: Social engagement is a core element of the podcast, especially with Courtney’s focus on community events. - **Improve**: Encourage group discussions or forums about contributing to WordPress at events. 7. **Solitary Learners (Intrapersonal)**: - **Present**: Opportunities for self-reflection on contribution processes are present. - **Improve**: Offer personal reflection exercises, like journaling about contributions or personal goals within the WordPress community. 8. **Naturalistic Learners**: - **Improve**: While not directly relevant, opportunities to tie contributions to environmental or sustainable web development could be introduced. ## 📊 Accessibility Assessment: - **Screen Reader Compatibility**: Ensure that all podcast transcripts are properly formatted for screen readers. - **Keyboard Navigation**: Verify that websites associated with the podcast are fully accessible via keyboard navigation. - **Contrast and Readability**: Ensure that all text has high contrast and large enough fonts for visually impaired users. ## 🌍 DEIB Assessment: - **Cultural Relevance**: Consider highlighting contributors from various cultural backgrounds to promote diversity. - **Inclusive Language**: Ensure that all community-related discussions use inclusive, gender-neutral language. - **Neurodiversity Support**: Make content easier to process by breaking down information into smaller, digestible pieces. - **Representation**: Feature voices from a diverse range of contributors to represent the full spectrum of the WordPress community. ## ✅ Logical Validity: - **Sound Reasoning**: The podcast’s emphasis on the importance of community events is logically consistent, as these events are key to fostering engagement. - **Causal Reasoning**: The link between contributor visibility and WordPress project success is well-supported. ## 🔍 SEO Evaluation: - **Keywords**: Ensure that target keywords like “WordPress community,” “Contributor Day,” and “WordCamp” are used naturally throughout the transcript and show notes. - **Meta Description**: Create a meta description that includes the podcast title and key details like "WordPress community events" and "Contributor Day." ## 🎯 Conclusion: This episode highlights the importance of community involvement in WordPress. Courtney Robertson shares invaluable tips for staying informed and involved, emphasizing the need for contributors to attend events like Contributor Days and WordCamps. With tools like RSS feeds, newsletters, and social media, staying up to date has never been easier. Short Summary for [389 – All New ‘The Community Show’ with Courtney Robertson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) 389 – New ‘The Community Show’ with Courtney Robertson. [00:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=8) Introducing 'The Community Show' with Courtney Robertson [03:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=181) Introducing 'The Community Show' with Courtney Robertson [07:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=468) Discussion about tracking metrics and improving reporting mechanisms for community contributions [09:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=595) Passionate individual curating and sharing WordPress Community updates [14:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=863) Discussion on where to find the WordPress Community [16:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=981) Organizing information and resources for effective workflow. [20:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1254) Using a personalized feed to curate news articles efficiently. [23:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1382) Utilizing AI in development process [26:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1609) Using OPML files to consolidate WordPress sources for feed reader [28:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1736) Using Snipped podcast player for efficient podcast management. [32:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1965) Stay updated on industry news and trends [34:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2096) Discovering and curating new content [38:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2321) Keeping up with WordPress news and managing social media accounts. [40:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2444) Discussion about productivity and speed in using a computer. [44:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2699) Community Show focuses on team updates and valuable insights. [47:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2820) This episode will give a behind-the-scenes look at future episodes with Courtney. [50:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=3045) Sponsored content by Bluehost, Omnisend, and Memberful --------------------------------- Detailed Summary for [389 – All New ‘The Community Show’ with Courtney Robertson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) 389 – New ‘The Community Show’ with Courtney Robertson. [00:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=8) Introducing 'The Community Show' with Courtney Robertson - Episode 1 was published on Thursday, 12th September 2024, hosted by Nathan Wrigley. - Listeners can find deals and offers leading up to Black Friday by bookmarking wbu.com/sblack and contributing their own deals. [03:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=181) Introducing 'The Community Show' with Courtney Robertson - Courtney Robertson and host will discuss community events and news in the WordPress space. - The show will focus on current trends, events, and possibly code and plugins in the community. [07:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=468) Discussion about tracking metrics and improving reporting mechanisms for community contributions - Plans for regular podcast episodes focusing on community topics with Courtney Robertson and Ry Moray - Appreciation for Courtney's involvement in the WordPress Community and the efforts she puts into the show production [09:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=595) Passionate individual curating and sharing WordPress Community updates - Regularly gathers and shares WordPress Community content from various sources like Post Status - Elevates opportunities for participation and keeps colleagues at GoDaddy informed about community developments [14:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=863) Discussion on where to find the WordPress Community - The hosts are focusing on exploring where the WordPress Community can be found and the importance of uncovering hidden aspects of the community. - Start the exploration with a cup of coffee or your preferred hot beverage to enjoy the journey. [16:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=981) Organizing information and resources for effective workflow. - Using the arc browser and the par method for organizing projects, areas, resources, and archives. - Utilizing tools like RSS readers to streamline information consumption and stay organized. [20:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1254) Using a personalized feed to curate news articles efficiently. - Utilizes a feed called Sumi to filter out news articles based on personal preferences. - Utilizes a read later system called Readwise to save longer articles and highlight important points. [23:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1382) Utilizing AI in development process - Discussion on how AI is changing the way developers work and the interest in AI within the WordPress Community. - Approach of actively sharing timely and relevant information with peers in the community. [26:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1609) Using OPML files to consolidate WordPress sources for feed reader - OPML files can be used to export and pair down specific sources for easier access - RSS feed can be organized and curated using OPML files like playlists on Spotify [28:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1736) Using Snipped podcast player for efficient podcast management. - Snipped allows users to highlight, clip, and share podcast segments to social media. - Features include creating audio or video files with captions, syncing with Readwise for easy recall. [32:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=1965) Stay updated on industry news and trends - Follow key influencers on multiple platforms to stay informed - Utilize resources like DailyDev for developer-focused content beyond WordPress [34:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2096) Discovering and curating new content - Using newsletters and curated feeds to stay informed and discover new things outside of one's expertise. - Utilizing curated lists and email newsletters to find interesting and serendipitous content regularly. [38:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2321) Keeping up with WordPress news and managing social media accounts. - Regularly checking sources like medium, dev.to, hashnode, and substack for curated content. - Facilitating a LinkedIn group, assisting with jobs.wordpress.net, and managing GitHub activity. [40:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2444) Discussion about productivity and speed in using a computer. - Courtney and the interviewer discuss the difference in their speed of using the computer, with Courtney being much faster. - They talk about how Courtney's process will inform their future shows and recommend ways for new WordPress community members to get involved online and in person. [44:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2699) Community Show focuses on team updates and valuable insights. - Team blogs are compiled weekly on wordpress.org. - Recap posts provide key insights and updates for those unable to attend meetings. [47:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=2820) This episode will give a behind-the-scenes look at future episodes with Courtney. - The show will focus on finding interesting content from the past three months and shining a light on upcoming events. - They will also discuss the new contributor mentorship cohort and how it relates to their work. [50:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAv7_yM1SY&t=3045) Sponsored content by Bluehost, Omnisend, and Memberful - Omnisend: Email and SMS tool for maximizing ROI - Memberful: Platform for building membership websites on WordPress <!-- deep-read:sections end --> ## Highlights - okay what have we got for you today well a few weeks ago I unveiled a brand new show and I alluded to the fact that there's going to be five or six more to come well here's the second one I'm going to be doing a show every three months or so with Courtney Robertson I haven't really got a perfect title for it yet but the working title for now is the community show because that's what Courtney Robertson and I will be talking about I know of almost nobody in the ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j7kd9y5swdebsendz69tnxqk))