Corey and Michelle on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 5

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In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss plans for a future Rochester meetup presentation on images and open graph, with intentions to record and share the session on YouTube. They explore the idea of teaching using their own examples, similar to how a forum might demonstrate a product. The conversation also touches on reviewing the homepage for typos and excitement about making good plans. They encourage listener engagement through Slack, YouTube, and Twitter for ideas and feedback. The episode concludes with one speaker needing to prepare for a massage appointment and the other ensuring the next episode will proceed as scheduled.

Top Takeaways

• Importance of Alt Text: Michelle and Corey discuss the importance of alt text for images on websites, highlighting the need for proper descriptions to ensure accessibility.
• Utilizing Open Graph: Corey explains the limitations of Open Graph in describing images and the need for additional metadata like OG image alt to improve accessibility.
• Engagement at WordCamps: Michelle and Corey discuss the value of attending WordCamps for networking, learning about new plugins, and engaging with the WordPress community.
• Feedback and Collaboration: Michelle and Corey emphasize the importance of feedback and collaboration in the iterative process of website development, indicating their willingness to receive input from others.
• Iterative Improvement: Corey mentions the ongoing process of iterating and improving the homepage, highlighting the quick iteration phase and the importance of continuous improvement in website design and content.

Mentioned In The Show:

• Open Graph
• Matt Medeiros
• Dense Discovery Newsletter
• WP Beaver Builder
• Pexels
• Unsplash
• Pixabay
• WP Minute
• Cadence website
• Matomo
• Sticker Mule
• WordCamp US
• WordCamp Ottawa
• BBC Radio One
• Orbital
• Underworld
• WP Campus
• WordCamp Montclair
• WordCamp Rochester
• Post Status
• WordCamp Montreal
• Canva
• Twitter
• YouTube
• 404, the story of a page not found

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