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Exploring WordPress through conversations with leading developers and creatives.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics focused on WordPress development and its ecosystem. Key themes include accessibility in web development, the implications of AI on the industry, modern design tools in Gutenberg, and transitioning agency workflows. Examples of episodes delve into web accessibility regulations, the relevance of AI for developers, and how to implement full site editing efficiently.

Exploring WordPress through conversations with leading developers and creatives.
In this conversation, Ian Misner discusses his work with Kestrel and the importance of checkout processes in e-commerce, particularly through their product CheckoutWC. He highlights the features that differentiate CheckoutWC from WooCommerce’s default checkout, the significance of conversion rates, and the need for extensibility and customization in WooCommerce. Ian also shares insights on preparing for Black Friday sales and the balance between user experience and developer extensibility.
Links
- CheckoutWC https://www.checkoutwc.com/
- Kestrel on Woo https://woocommerce.com/vendor/kestrel/
- Ian on Twitter https://x.com/ianmisner
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ian Misner and Kestrel
02:05 The Importance of Checkout in E-commerce
05:52 Features and Benefits of CheckoutWC
11:31 Optimizing Checkout for Higher Conversions
15:11 Extensibility in WooCommerce and CheckoutWC
16:43 Navigating Third-Party Code Challenges
18:08 Payment Gateway Integrations and Compatibility
20:00 Balancing Extensibility and Customization
23:06 User Experience vs. Developer Flexibility
29:49 Preparing for Black Friday Success
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