PRESS Talks – The 3Q Interview
PRESS Talks - The 3Q Interview
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In this series, we sit down with WordPress people to ask three insightful questions about their experiences, challenges, and personal expertise around what they do best.Whether you're a developer, designer, content creator, or business lead, each episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone involved in the WordPress ecosystem. Tune in for a quick yet engaging dive into the minds of the experts shaping the WordPress community!
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The show focuses on themes such as WordPress development, community support, and personal branding, featuring episodes like interviews with entrepreneurs discussing their product development journeys and insights into WordCamp experiences and contributions to the community.
In this series, we sit down with WordPress people to ask three insightful questions about their experiences, challenges, and personal expertise around what they do best.Whether you’re a developer, designer, content creator, or business lead, each episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone involved in the WordPress ecosystem. Tune in for a quick yet engaging dive into the minds of the experts shaping the WordPress community!
🚀 PRESS Talks: The 3Q Interview with Bud Kraus on Teaching WordPress, Empathy-First Design & Lifelong Learning
🎓 In this episode of PRESS Talks: The 3Q Interview, Christos Paloukas sits down with Bud Kraus—veteran WordPress educator and web design instructor—to explore what it means to truly teach, support, and empower people in the WordPress ecosystem.
🔥 Topics covered:
✔️ How Bud’s teaching philosophy helps beginners overcome fear and confusion in WordPress
✔️ Why empathy and patience are essential design tools—not just personal virtues
✔️ The evolution of WordPress education from classroom settings to Zoom screens
📌 Key Takeaways:
🔹 Why “less is more” when it comes to teaching new WordPress users
🔹 The connection between accessible design and truly understanding your audience
🔹 How staying curious and adaptable keeps you relevant in a constantly changing tech world
🔹 Why Bud believes anyone can learn WordPress—if they’re guided with clarity and kindness Whether you’re just starting out or mentoring others, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy-driven teaching and the human side of tech.
📍 Where to find: Bud Kraus
🌐 Website: https://joyofwp.com/
🎙️Podcast: https://seriouslybud.com/
𝕏 X: https://x.com/joyofwp
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budkraus/
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