Post Status Draft – Cory Miller with Marc Benzakein on MainWP

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In this episode of Post Status Draft podcast, Cory Miller interviews Marc Benzakein, a member of the MainWP team. Marc explains that MainWP was created to manage affiliate marketing sites and prioritize privacy and security. They discuss MainWP's unique pricing model, offering a free version and a premium pro pack for advanced features. The Cory and Marc talk about the various extensions and plugins offered by MainWP, as well as the importance of reporting for agencies. They also discuss the improvements made to WordPress over the years and the significance of MainWP's ten-year anniversary. Marc recommends joining the MainWP users Facebook group for interactive discussions.

Top Takeaways:

• MainWP's Unique Approach: MainWP stands out by offering a unique approach to managing multiple WordPress sites. Unlike many other solutions, it's not a central dashboard in the sense of a SaaS service. Instead, it allows users to manage their WordPress sites from their own dashboard, emphasizing privacy and security.
• Pricing and Unlimited Sites: MainWP offers a simple pricing model, which is a significant benefit for agencies and businesses. It starts with a free version that's powerful enough for most users. When you need advanced features, you can purchase the Premium Pro Pack. The unlimited site management feature is a significant advantage for those with multiple sites, as you can manage as many sites as you need without incurring additional costs.
• Extensions and Reporting: MainWP provides a wide range of extensions that cover key functionalities such as WooCommerce, reporting, collaboration tools, and more. The ability to generate customizable reports is particularly valuable for agencies, as it helps in demonstrating the value of their services to clients.

🔗 Mentioned in the show:

• WordPress
• WooCommerce
• Jetpack
• Twitter

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• Marc Benzakein (Marketing Manager, MainWP)
• Cory Miller (CEO, Post Status)
• Olivia Bisset (Intern, Post Status)

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