Matt: Neal Stephenson Live!
Speaking of sci-fi authors, Automattic is hosting Neal Stephenson for a livestream about his new book soon, please tune in! Neal was a big influence on WordPress! I got hip…
Open Channels FM: Balancing AI Efficiency Costs and Value in Markdown Data and Open Source Security
In today’s news, markdown streamlines AI input, AI-generated security reports increase workloads, and autonomous agent costs affect project efficiency
Course Platform Fees Compared: 14 Platforms to Sell a Course (+ Free Calculator)
We compared fees on Teachable, Kajabi, Stan, Udemy, WordPress LMS plugins, and more. Plug your own numbers into our free calculator to see the real cost! The post Course Platform…
Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM Heading to the Web Summit 2026 in Lisboa
Next month in November, I’ll (Bob) be attending the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. I have been to conferences in the past that have had attendance up to 15,000, but…
OpenStation Blog: What WordPress would have looked like in 1995
I’ve been wondering how far a theme can take OpenStation. Not just a wallpaper and a different color, but everything: windows, dock, menus, fonts, icons, layouts, etc. So I tried…
WordPress MCP Adapter Explained: What It Is, What It Exposes, and Your Options
The WordPress MCP Adapter is now a WordPress.org plugin. See what it exposes on your site, who can use it, how to keep it narrow, and your options. The post…
Open Channels FM: Building Stability Through Diversification in Tech Careers
In a fast-evolving tech industry, professionals are embracing diversification for stability and growth. This strategy fosters financial security, creativity, and adaptability, preparing individuals for unforeseen changes.
ChatGPT MCP Requirements for WordPress: Plans, Connection Rules and Permissions
Check what you need before connecting ChatGPT to WordPress over MCP: the right plan, a public HTTPS site, and the permissions that keep you in control. The post ChatGPT MCP…
Best SEO MCP Servers: Ahrefs, Semrush, Search Console and More
Compare 9 SEO MCP servers for AI assistants: what each one reads, where it runs, how you sign in, which plan it needs and what your calls cost. The post…
Open Channels FM: OCN Week in Review #5: Scale, Adaptation, Verification and Infrastructure
This week on Open Channels News, discover how AI is changing hardware, security reports, and gaming, plus the latest WordPress and enterprise data updates. Explore our concise wrap-up of major…