The Future of WordPress W/ Kevin Geary  [[3. Resources/Readwise/Full Document Contents/Articles/The Future of WordPress W Kevin Geary|Full Document Contents]] ## Document Notes In this insightful discussion, Kevin Geary delves into the evolving landscape of WordPress and its critical role in shaping modern web design. He highlights the necessity for improved user experiences, particularly for those utilizing page builders, and asserts that WordPress must adapt and innovate to maintain its status as a leading platform in web development. Geary's perspective offers valuable foresight for developers and designers alike as they navigate the future of this dynamic ecosystem. (This blurb will not be that good until you heavily personalize the prompt.) **Background:** Provide a clear summary of how GoDaddy is referenced in the discussion from "The Future of WordPress w/ Kevin Geary" by WP Minute. 1. 🌐 **GoDaddy's Role in WordPress Hosting:** GoDaddy is highlighted as a significant player in the WordPress hosting market, emphasizing its efforts to cater to both beginners and advanced users. Their services are noted for being user-friendly, which can help attract new users to the WordPress ecosystem. 2. 📈 **Growth Opportunities with GoDaddy:** The conversation points out how GoDaddy is positioning itself to capitalize on the growth of WordPress. The platform is seen as a vital partner in helping users navigate website creation and maintenance, making it essential for WordPress's broader adoption. 3. 🔄 **Integration and Future Collaborations:** The discussion touches on the potential for future collaborations between GoDaddy and WordPress, focusing on enhancing user experience and offering more integrated solutions. This could lead to innovative features that benefit both platforms and their users. 1. How is the evolution of page builders within the WordPress ecosystem shaping the future of web design and user experience? 2. In what ways can WordPress improve its user interface to better accommodate both novice and advanced web designers? 3. What steps should the WordPress community take to ensure that it remains a dominant and relevant platform in the face of emerging web design technologies and competitors? # Title: Analyzing Kevin Gary's Passion for WordPress --- tags: #WordPress #Gutenberg #Development Author: John Doe Source: WordpressPodcasters.com Reference: Episode 45 - WordPress Leaders Unite ## Table of Contents: - Introduction - Kevin Gary's Passion for WordPress - Criticisms and Debates in the Community - Suggestions for Collaboration - Conclusion - References ## Index Creation: - Kevin Gary - WordPress - Criticisms - Open Source Collaboration - Future of WordPress ## 📝 Summary: Kevin Gary passionately defends his love for WordPress, emphasizing how the ecosystem impacts real lives. He provides free education and tools to improve practices, albeit amid criticism for his strong opinions on Gutenberg and WordPress's direction. ## 📖 Main Content: Kevin Gary's unwavering commitment to WordPress stems from a desire to see it thrive, but his critiques highlight concerns about the project's trajectory. The clash between traditional web design principles and the block editor's evolution underscores the need for open, constructive dialogues to navigate future changes. ### 🗒️ Notes: - Kevin Gary values WordPress's impact on developers and users. - He offers free education rooted in quality and best practices. - Criticism of Gutenberg is motivated by concerns for WordPress's future dominance. - Open dialogues are crucial to addressing fundamental changes in web design. - Suggestions for collaboration with project leaders to facilitate constructive debates. ## 📖 References: WordpressPodcasters.com - Episode 45 Kevin Gary's Page Builder 101 course ## 🗣️ Paraphrase: 1. Kevin's passion for WordPress springs from a deep commitment to its community, emphasizing how his work affects real people's lives. 2. His critiques of the block editor highlight growing concerns about WordPress's evolution, signaling the need for open discussions to navigate potential conflicts. ## 🧪 Hypotheses: - Future studies could explore the impact of evolving web design practices on WordPress adoption rates. - Research on collaborative models between developers and project leaders could enhance open-source contributions in the WordPress community. ### 📊 Methodology: - Conduct interviews with developers and project leaders to understand diverse perspectives on WordPress's direction. - Analyze user feedback and adoption trends to assess the influence of Gutenberg on modern web design practices. ### ❓ Questions: - How can open dialogues between developers and project leaders enhance feedback mechanisms in the WordPress community? - What implications do evolving web design practices have on WordPress's future dominance in the ecosystem? ### 🔮 Future Research: - Explore how collaborative models can bridge gaps between conflicting views on WordPress's direction. - Investigate the role of passionate advocates in shaping open-source communities like WordPress. ### 💡 Implications: - Facilitating constructive dialogues could foster innovation and address concerns about WordPress's evolving features. - Kevin Gary's passion for quality education and tools underscores the importance of blending tradition with progress in the WordPress community. ### ✅ Logical validity: Kevin's firm stance on critiquing WordPress's direction stems from a place of genuine concern for its future sustainability and impact, reflecting a leadership approach that values open dialogues and progress. ## 🎯 Conclusion: Kevin Gary's steadfast commitment to WordPress, coupled with his critiques, highlights the necessity of open conversations to navigate the platform's evolving landscape effectively. Embracing diverse perspectives and collaborative approaches can pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future for WordPress. Short Summary for [The Future of WordPress w/ Kevin Geary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) "Discussion on WordPress Future with Kevin Geary" [00:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=8) Kevin Geary shares strong opinions on WordPress and Gutenberg. [02:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=146) The impact of WordPress on people's lives [07:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=436) Need for counter leadership in the WordPress community [09:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=575) Authenticity and Consistency in Content Creation [13:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=829) Discussing the fundamental departure of the block editor from web design practices [16:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=965) Challenges of initiating change in WordPress community. [19:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1188) Block editor lacks innovation for experienced web designers [21:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1295) Challenges with the WordPress block editor [25:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1509) Learning advanced WordPress for web design and quality workmanship [26:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1617) WordPress requires extensive learning curve [30:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1830) WordPress needs to support both VS code developers and UI page builders. [32:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1942) Page builder users feel excluded from the development of the block editor [36:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2174) WordPress should be made user-friendly and flexible. [38:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2287) Elevating skills through functional tools in WordPress [41:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2509) Brics is a respected page builder focusing on clean code output and core web design principles [43:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2615) Brics is a critical tool for web design beginners [47:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2853) Challenges in scaling business with page builders [49:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2961) Different challenges with using page builders vs code editors in > [!note]+ Document Notes > In this insightful discussion, Kevin Geary delves into the evolving landscape of WordPress and its critical role in shaping modern web design. He highlights the necessity for improved user experiences, particularly for those utilizing page builders, and asserts that WordPress must adapt and innovate to maintain its status as a leading platform in web development. Geary's perspective offers valuable foresight for developers and designers alike as they navigate the future of this dynamic ecosystem. (This blurb will not be that good until you heavily personalize the prompt.) > > **Background:** Provide a clear summary of how GoDaddy is referenced in the discussion from "The Future of WordPress w/ Kevin Geary" by WP Minute. > > 1. 🌐 **GoDaddy's Role in WordPress Hosting:** GoDaddy is highlighted as a significant player in the WordPress hosting market, emphasizing its efforts to cater to both beginners and advanced users. Their services are noted for being user-friendly, which can help attract new users to the WordPress ecosystem. > > > > 2. 📈 **Growth Opportunities with GoDaddy:** The conversation points out how GoDaddy is positioning itself to capitalize on the growth of WordPress. The platform is seen as a vital partner in helping users navigate website creation and maintenance, making it essential for WordPress's broader adoption. > > > > 3. 🔄 **Integration and Future Collaborations:** The discussion touches on the potential for future collaborations between GoDaddy and WordPress, focusing on enhancing user experience and offering more integrated solutions. This could lead to innovative features that benefit both platforms and their users. > > 1. How is the evolution of page builders within the WordPress ecosystem shaping the future of web design and user experience? > > > > 2. In what ways can WordPress improve its user interface to better accommodate both novice and advanced web designers? > > > > 3. What steps should the WordPress community take to ensure that it remains a dominant and relevant platform in the face of emerging web design technologies and competitors? > > # Title: Analyzing Kevin Gary's Passion for WordPress > > --- > tags: #WordPress #Gutenberg #Development > Author: John Doe > Source: WordpressPodcasters.com > Reference: Episode 45 - WordPress Leaders Unite > <!-- deep-read:sections start --> ## Table of Contents: - Introduction - Kevin Gary's Passion for WordPress - Criticisms and Debates in the Community - Suggestions for Collaboration - Conclusion - References ## Index Creation: - Kevin Gary - WordPress - Criticisms - Open Source Collaboration - Future of WordPress ## 📝 Summary: Kevin Gary passionately defends his love for WordPress, emphasizing how the ecosystem impacts real lives. He provides free education and tools to improve practices, albeit amid criticism for his strong opinions on Gutenberg and WordPress's direction. ## 📖 Main Content: Kevin Gary's unwavering commitment to WordPress stems from a desire to see it thrive, but his critiques highlight concerns about the project's trajectory. The clash between traditional web design principles and the block editor's evolution underscores the need for open, constructive dialogues to navigate future changes. ### 🗒️ Notes: - Kevin Gary values WordPress's impact on developers and users. - He offers free education rooted in quality and best practices. - Criticism of Gutenberg is motivated by concerns for WordPress's future dominance. - Open dialogues are crucial to addressing fundamental changes in web design. - Suggestions for collaboration with project leaders to facilitate constructive debates. ## 📖 References: WordpressPodcasters.com - Episode 45 Kevin Gary's Page Builder 101 course ## 🗣️ Paraphrase: 1. Kevin's passion for WordPress springs from a deep commitment to its community, emphasizing how his work affects real people's lives. 2. His critiques of the block editor highlight growing concerns about WordPress's evolution, signaling the need for open discussions to navigate potential conflicts. ## 🧪 Hypotheses: - Future studies could explore the impact of evolving web design practices on WordPress adoption rates. - Research on collaborative models between developers and project leaders could enhance open-source contributions in the WordPress community. ### 📊 Methodology: - Conduct interviews with developers and project leaders to understand diverse perspectives on WordPress's direction. - Analyze user feedback and adoption trends to assess the influence of Gutenberg on modern web design practices. ### ❓ Questions: - How can open dialogues between developers and project leaders enhance feedback mechanisms in the WordPress community? - What implications do evolving web design practices have on WordPress's future dominance in the ecosystem? ### 🔮 Future Research: - Explore how collaborative models can bridge gaps between conflicting views on WordPress's direction. - Investigate the role of passionate advocates in shaping open-source communities like WordPress. ### 💡 Implications: - Facilitating constructive dialogues could foster innovation and address concerns about WordPress's evolving features. - Kevin Gary's passion for quality education and tools underscores the importance of blending tradition with progress in the WordPress community. ### ✅ Logical validity: Kevin's firm stance on critiquing WordPress's direction stems from a place of genuine concern for its future sustainability and impact, reflecting a leadership approach that values open dialogues and progress. ## 🎯 Conclusion: Kevin Gary's steadfast commitment to WordPress, coupled with his critiques, highlights the necessity of open conversations to navigate the platform's evolving landscape effectively. Embracing diverse perspectives and collaborative approaches can pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future for WordPress. Short Summary for [The Future of WordPress w/ Kevin Geary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) "Discussion on WordPress Future with Kevin Geary" [00:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=8) Kevin Geary shares strong opinions on WordPress and Gutenberg. [02:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=146) The impact of WordPress on people's lives [07:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=436) Need for counter leadership in the WordPress community [09:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=575) Authenticity and Consistency in Content Creation [13:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=829) Discussing the fundamental departure of the block editor from web design practices [16:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=965) Challenges of initiating change in WordPress community. [19:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1188) Block editor lacks innovation for experienced web designers [21:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1295) Challenges with the WordPress block editor [25:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1509) Learning advanced WordPress for web design and quality workmanship [26:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1617) WordPress requires extensive learning curve [30:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1830) WordPress needs to support both VS code developers and UI page builders. [32:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1942) Page builder users feel excluded from the development of the block editor [36:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2174) WordPress should be made user-friendly and flexible. [38:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2287) Elevating skills through functional tools in WordPress [41:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2509) Brics is a respected page builder focusing on clean code output and core web design principles [43:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2615) Brics is a critical tool for web design beginners [47:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2853) Challenges in scaling business with page builders [49:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2961) Different challenges with using page builders vs code editors in WordPress [52:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3176) Bricks is a non-proprietary page builder respecting web design fundamentals [54:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3289) Understanding the unique languages and workflows of page builders like Beaver Builder, Divi, and the block editor in WordPress is essential for effective usage. [58:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3515) Disagreement with the official WordPress workflow [1:00:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3626) WordPress uses virtual containers over traditional web design methods [1:04:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3843) WordPress should aim to have a native capable Builder like Webflow for easy onboarding [1:05:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3951) Ease of switching between Oxygen and Bricks [1:09:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4174) Data safety and portability in WordPress [1:11:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4285) WordPress is committed to liberating data from other platforms. [1:15:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4510) WordPress needs improvement in its ecosystem and functionality [1:17:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4622) Leadership shift towards key figures in WordPress community [1:20:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4856) Gutenberg's potential as a standalone project beyond WordPress [1:22:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4968) Urgency to address WordPress future for survival [1:26:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=5186) Having a website doesn't guarantee success --------------------------------- Detailed Summary for [The Future of WordPress w/ Kevin Geary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) "Discussion on WordPress Future with Kevin Geary" [00:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=8) Kevin Geary shares strong opinions on WordPress and Gutenberg. - Kevin Geary is known for his strong opinions on scaling WordPress businesses and working with bricks in relation to WordPress. - He has a reputation for being opinionated, particularly in his views on Gutenberg and WordPress as a whole. [02:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=146) The impact of WordPress on people's lives - Impassioned discussion about the importance of WordPress in the lives of developers and designers. - Emphasis on the impact of WordPress on the families and lives of people in the ecosystem. [07:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=436) Need for counter leadership in the WordPress community - Recognized echo chamber problem in WordPress community, calls for vocal opposition. - Advocates for necessary changes in WordPress ecosystem despite criticisms, remains committed to WordPress. [09:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=575) Authenticity and Consistency in Content Creation - I prioritize authenticity by being myself in my videos and social media content, avoiding the mental and emotional exhaustion of acting or packaging my content in a corporate manner. - I believe healthy debate and criticism are necessary for progress in the open source world, as echoing the same opinions without dissent does not lead to innovation. [13:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=829) Discussing the fundamental departure of the block editor from web design practices - Engaging in conversations and public examples to understand and potentially fix the issue - Openness to further discussions and the challenges faced in the open-source community [16:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=965) Challenges of initiating change in WordPress community. - Initiating change can involve a tug of war to get attention and validation. - Engaging with the right people and making inroads can lead to positive movements. [19:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1188) Block editor lacks innovation for experienced web designers - The block editor oversimplifies web design beyond useful levels, frustrating those fluent in web design language. - Experienced designers find the block editor to be a fundamental departure from standard practices without clear improvements. [21:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1295) Challenges with the WordPress block editor - Comparison between traditional bricks and the block editor - Concerns about introducing new tools and languages causing fragmentation [25:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1509) Learning advanced WordPress for web design and quality workmanship - Advanced topics cover everything needed to be more advanced in WordPress - WordPress is for those who want to learn and practice web design and care about quality [26:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1617) WordPress requires extensive learning curve - WordPress involves in-depth understanding of themes, plugins, and web design fundamentals - The idea of simplifying the platform for beginners may not align with the ecosystem and frustrate advanced users [30:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1830) WordPress needs to support both VS code developers and UI page builders. - WordPress users are divided into those who prefer advanced controls in VS code and custom blocks, and those who prefer UI page builders. - Elementor and Divi are examples of the first page builders, and WordPress should consider giving Advanced users more power in the block editor. [32:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=1942) Page builder users feel excluded from the development of the block editor - WordPress block editor was not accommodating to page builder users, causing tension and isolation in the community. - Fragmentation and issues with existing page builders like Avada theme and visual composer led to exclusion and frustration. [36:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2174) WordPress should be made user-friendly and flexible. - WordPress should cater to both experienced web designers and beginners. - Web Flow's success disproves the notion that advanced tools turn people away. [38:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2287) Elevating skills through functional tools in WordPress - Using tools like page builders and educational resources enhances skills and confidence. - Low barrier to entry leads to inexperienced individuals harming clients and the industry. [41:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2509) Brics is a respected page builder focusing on clean code output and core web design principles - Bricks emphasizes accessibility, performance, clean code output, and logic in its page building process. - Emphasis on respecting fundamentals of web design such as class-first workflow sets Brics apart as a builder. [43:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2615) Brics is a critical tool for web design beginners - Brics facilitates learning scalable CSS, HTML, PHP, and basic JavaScript without the steep barrier to entry - Elementor, while beginner-friendly, has significant downsides compared to Brics, making Brics a preferred choice for new web designers [47:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2853) Challenges in scaling business with page builders - Issues of continuity with front-end and backend developers coding and deploying - Challenges in managing and scaling the business with tools like Bricks and the need for version control and knowledge transfer [49:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=2961) Different challenges with using page builders vs code editors in WordPress - Need to find people who understand block themes vs traditional themes - Considerations for compatibility with bricks and git in WordPress websites [52:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3176) Bricks is a non-proprietary page builder respecting web design fundamentals - Bricks uses the language of web design, making it easy for developers to understand and work efficiently. - Clients can onboard developers with web design knowledge in a couple of days to manage and scale websites built in Bricks. [54:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3289) Understanding the unique languages and workflows of page builders like Beaver Builder, Divi, and the block editor in WordPress is essential for effective usage. - The block editor in WordPress has its own language and workflow, requiring users to learn its specific requirements regardless of their prior web design experience. - This unique language can act as a barrier to entry for users familiar with traditional web design methods, necessitating a shift in approach to be proficient. [58:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3515) Disagreement with the official WordPress workflow - Objected to the official tool workflow encouraging incorrect practices. - Block editor's inside-out workflow deviates from standard web design principles. [1:00:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3626) WordPress uses virtual containers over traditional web design methods - It deviates from standard practices for technical reasons - Naming conventions like 'group' introduce new elements with specific functionalities [1:04:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3843) WordPress should aim to have a native capable Builder like Webflow for easy onboarding - Bricks model should allow disabling the Builder without losing data for better project management - Builder should be constructed in a way that website still works even if the Builder is disabled [1:05:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=3951) Ease of switching between Oxygen and Bricks - Switching between Oxygen and Bricks was easy due to the similar fundamental concepts in web design. - Portability and avoiding vendor lock-in was highlighted as a benefit of the ease of switching. [1:09:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4174) Data safety and portability in WordPress - Data stored in custom post types, fields, and loops can be easily transferred to other page builders, minimizing the risk of data loss. - If content is heavily reliant on builders like Divi, Elementor, or Beaver Builder without utilizing custom post types and fields, data portability can be a challenge leading to shortcode clutter and potential data loss when migrating away from WordPress. [1:11:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4285) WordPress is committed to liberating data from other platforms. - Matt encourages others to contribute to WordPress core, like GoDaddy and Blue Host. - Automatic's payroll commitment to WordPress core contributes significantly to the development. [1:15:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4510) WordPress needs improvement in its ecosystem and functionality - WordPress faces challenges in providing a cohesive user experience and functionality - Open source options like Wix and webflow could potentially outperform WordPress [1:17:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4622) Leadership shift towards key figures in WordPress community - Matt may focus more on strategic initiatives, leaving day-to-day decisions to leaders like rich tabers, Ann McCarthy, and Matias. - This shift may bring more focus and direction to the diverse range of WordPress products and projects. [1:20:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4856) Gutenberg's potential as a standalone project beyond WordPress - Matt's vision for Gutenberg as a standalone editor that could be used for various devices and platforms. - The challenge of Gutenberg not yet being a cohesive and widely accepted solution, with many users still opting out. [1:22:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=4968) Urgency to address WordPress future for survival - Need to shift focus from Block editor to the CMS for success - AI advancements will impact web design, but current tools have limitations [1:26:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9lWTWsOeM&t=5186) Having a website doesn't guarantee success - Simply having a website without generating traffic, leads, and ROI leads to lost opportunity cost - AI and DIY website builders cannot replace the expertise of professionals in designing and developing a website <!-- deep-read:sections end --> ## Highlights - somebody picked up on it I think actually somebody else you know Brian cords which part of the part of the wrote actually some code to pull it up in the in the command pallet and I think it's coming to 66 maybe 67 in the future but the the idea is is like yeah I can understand like these huge massive uh uh shifts in the way the software is is being developed might be too much for that um but I think there could be some inroads there if if spent with the right people and maybe ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j7pq0jx335xg5nfnyvh2gr85))