Nathan Wrigley
@nathanwrigley.com
I love thinking, walking and talking. I work with, and podcasting about, WordPress. More here: https://nathanwrigley.com/about/
452 – Exploring FolioBlocks, Michael Campanella’s WordPress gallery plugin for photographers
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
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In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
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January 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
452 – Exploring FolioBlocks, Michael Campanella’s WordPress gallery plugin for photographers
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/15/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Michael Campanella, a professional photographer and developer of the Folio Blocks WordPress gallery plugin. They explore the plugin’
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/15/4...
If you just sent me an email... I'm not reading it!!!!! 😜
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM
If you just sent me an email... I'm not reading it!!!!! 😜
This Week in WordPress #361
Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
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Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/13/t...
January 13, 2026 at 8:17 AM
This Week in WordPress #361
Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/13/t...
Come and join us LIVE for the This Week in WordPress show. This week I'm with Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein and we're going to be going over the last 7 days in the WordPress space. This episode covers recent WordPr
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/13/t...
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There's a few days left to submit @wordpress.org 6.9 release cycle feedback. All are welcome to share feedback (even those who did not contribute directly to the release). Understanding what did/did not go well is the only way processes can be improved! So take a moment to fill out this short form 🙏
WordPress 6.9 "Gene" Release Retrospective
Let's reflect on the experience of the WordPress 6.9 release process and use what you learned to improve future releases. This form is for everyone who participates in the WordPress community, not jus...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
There's a few days left to submit @wordpress.org 6.9 release cycle feedback. All are welcome to share feedback (even those who did not contribute directly to the release). Understanding what did/did not go well is the only way processes can be improved! So take a moment to fill out this short form 🙏
My three favourite bits of tech
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
My three favourite bits of tech
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite excited when I see knew tech coming on to the market. I read quite a lot about how it works, and how it might alter my life.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
My three favourite bits of tech
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
I'm surrounded by tech. Actually, it's slightly more nuanced than that. I personally don't have all that much tech compared to many of the people I know, but it's everywhere in my life, in other people's houses, in my own, or out in the wider world. I get quite…
Join us LIVE in about 90 mins for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. We'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
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This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
WP Builds LIVE - Watch us live!
Watch us LIVE over at WP Builds. Something WordPress related coming your way!
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January 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Join us LIVE in about 90 mins for the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. We'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
wpbuilds.com/live
This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
wpbuilds.com/live
This week it's me, Michelle Frechette, Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Marc Benzakein. Cheers.
@michellefrechette.bsky.social @marcbenzak.bsky.social @bovelett.bsky.social
For those of you who have not been to the WP Tavern website for a while because there's no new written content... I'm going to release the 200th episode of the Jukebox podcast next week, and every-single-word is accurately transcribed in each post! vist.ly/4m6ax
WP Tavern
WordPress News — Free as in Beer.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
For those of you who have not been to the WP Tavern website for a while because there's no new written content... I'm going to release the 200th episode of the Jukebox podcast next week, and every-single-word is accurately transcribed in each post! vist.ly/4m6ax
AI and work
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
AI and work
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It was work of a repetitive nature. There was no variation in what the staff did, day in, day out.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM
AI and work
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
Back in the 1990's (I think), there was the series on the BBC in which a successful business man would be shipped into failing businesses. He would examine what was going wrong and make suggestions. In an episode I'll never forget, a production line of people were making soft toys. It…
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My New Year's resolution: promote the liberating power of the "dumb" web (HTML and CSS).
Enshittification: Why We Need Independent Websites
How platforms lure us in, lock us down and extract value and how small, independent websites can push back.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
My New Year's resolution: promote the liberating power of the "dumb" web (HTML and CSS).
I just hit publish on the 9th '#Accessibility Show' with @joedolson.bsky.social - "Best in WordPress design, or is it?". In the video Joe goes through some areas where a wonderful looking design might fall short in terms of accessibility. Worth a watch I think. wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...
The Accessibility Show #9 - Best in WordPress design, or is it?
Joe Dolson reviews an award-winning WordPress site, critiquing its accessibility flaws, especially animation, navigation, naming, and contrast issues.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I just hit publish on the 9th '#Accessibility Show' with @joedolson.bsky.social - "Best in WordPress design, or is it?". In the video Joe goes through some areas where a wonderful looking design might fall short in terms of accessibility. Worth a watch I think. wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...
451 – The realities of teaching WordPress: Dave Foy’s shift to live cohort learning
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
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In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/08/4...
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
451 – The realities of teaching WordPress: Dave Foy’s shift to live cohort learning
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/08/4...
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Foy about his journey from classroom teaching to creating online WordPress courses. Dave discusses the challenges of keeping tech course
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/08/4...
#WordPress company trust question. I'm curious to know which companies you trust without question in the WordPress space. A company you simply know / assume will do the right thing by you, their customer. Perhaps explain why you think this / how they earned that trust? Thank you.
January 8, 2026 at 6:07 AM
#WordPress company trust question. I'm curious to know which companies you trust without question in the WordPress space. A company you simply know / assume will do the right thing by you, their customer. Perhaps explain why you think this / how they earned that trust? Thank you.
This Week in WordPress #360
This episode kicks off the new year with reflections on WordPress’ most-read news of 2025, covering both community achievements and challenges. The conversation explores resolutions, AI-powered tools for WordPress and app building, plugin s
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/06/t...
This episode kicks off the new year with reflections on WordPress’ most-read news of 2025, covering both community achievements and challenges. The conversation explores resolutions, AI-powered tools for WordPress and app building, plugin s
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/06/t...
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
This Week in WordPress #360
This episode kicks off the new year with reflections on WordPress’ most-read news of 2025, covering both community achievements and challenges. The conversation explores resolutions, AI-powered tools for WordPress and app building, plugin s
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/06/t...
This episode kicks off the new year with reflections on WordPress’ most-read news of 2025, covering both community achievements and challenges. The conversation explores resolutions, AI-powered tools for WordPress and app building, plugin s
wpbuilds.com/2026/01/06/t...
Pictures of snow
This post is simply some of the images that I've taken over the last few days. We've had an unexpectedly large amount of snow fall (for where I live), and I've been out with my camera capturing it.
This post is simply some of the images that I've taken over the last few days. We've had an unexpectedly large amount of snow fall (for where I live), and I've been out with my camera capturing it.
Pictures of snow
This post is simply some of the images that I've taken over the last few days. We've had an unexpectedly large amount of snow fall (for where I live), and I've been out with my camera capturing it.
nathanwrigley.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Pictures of snow
This post is simply some of the images that I've taken over the last few days. We've had an unexpectedly large amount of snow fall (for where I live), and I've been out with my camera capturing it.
This post is simply some of the images that I've taken over the last few days. We've had an unexpectedly large amount of snow fall (for where I live), and I've been out with my camera capturing it.
Join us LIVE for the New Year edition of the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. We'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
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Join Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Courtney Robertson, Mike Johnston. @tacoverdo.com @courtneyr.dev
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Join Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Courtney Robertson, Mike Johnston. @tacoverdo.com @courtneyr.dev
WP Builds LIVE - Watch us live!
Watch us LIVE over at WP Builds. Something WordPress related coming your way!
wpbuilds.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Join us LIVE for the New Year edition of the 'This Week in #WordPress' show. We'd love your comments! Starts at 2pm UK time.
wpbuilds.com/live
Join Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Courtney Robertson, Mike Johnston. @tacoverdo.com @courtneyr.dev
wpbuilds.com/live
Join Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Courtney Robertson, Mike Johnston. @tacoverdo.com @courtneyr.dev
Our closest neighbour
Earth's perspective from Mars. We're not that big! The perspective of Earth from Mars is stunning in this image captured by NASA's Curiosity rover.
Earth's perspective from Mars. We're not that big! The perspective of Earth from Mars is stunning in this image captured by NASA's Curiosity rover.
Our closest neighbour
Earth's perspective from Mars. We're not that big! The perspective of Earth from Mars is stunning in this image captured by NASA's Curiosity rover.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Our closest neighbour
Earth's perspective from Mars. We're not that big! The perspective of Earth from Mars is stunning in this image captured by NASA's Curiosity rover.
Earth's perspective from Mars. We're not that big! The perspective of Earth from Mars is stunning in this image captured by NASA's Curiosity rover.
Because I love my son, and I love music... I love my son's music.
More music from my son
Because I love my son, and I love music... I love my son's music.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Because I love my son, and I love music... I love my son's music.
Reflecting upon my year with banal stats, like steps walked, words spoken, books read, and more. Do not read this unless you're really bored!
My 2025 year in review
Reflecting upon my year with banal stats, like steps walked, words spoken, books read, and more. Do not read this unless you're really bored!
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December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reflecting upon my year with banal stats, like steps walked, words spoken, books read, and more. Do not read this unless you're really bored!
2025 was the year of... It looks like a duck, it quacks like a duck, it got feathers like a duck. Can we all disagree about that and fight one another to say it's an alligator?
December 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
2025 was the year of... It looks like a duck, it quacks like a duck, it got feathers like a duck. Can we all disagree about that and fight one another to say it's an alligator?
Interesting... www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI showing signs of self-preservation and humans should be ready to pull plug, says pioneer | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio warns against granting legal rights to cutting-edge technology
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December 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Interesting... www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Erm... Let me think about this... no!
December 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Erm... Let me think about this... no!
Walking on my ancestors
On a recent walk, I found myself in a churchyard. I've been here dozens of times before. Because it commands wonderful views of the coastline, I'm usually looking up and out across the sea. Today though, it was cloudy and I found myself looking at my surroundings more,…
On a recent walk, I found myself in a churchyard. I've been here dozens of times before. Because it commands wonderful views of the coastline, I'm usually looking up and out across the sea. Today though, it was cloudy and I found myself looking at my surroundings more,…
Walking on my ancestors
On a recent walk, I found myself in a churchyard. I've been here dozens of times before. Because it commands wonderful views of the coastline, I'm usually looking up and out across the sea. Today though, it was cloudy and I found myself looking at my surroundings more, looking at the ground more. For the first time in this place I noticed that the path is made up of unusually large stone slabs.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Walking on my ancestors
On a recent walk, I found myself in a churchyard. I've been here dozens of times before. Because it commands wonderful views of the coastline, I'm usually looking up and out across the sea. Today though, it was cloudy and I found myself looking at my surroundings more,…
On a recent walk, I found myself in a churchyard. I've been here dozens of times before. Because it commands wonderful views of the coastline, I'm usually looking up and out across the sea. Today though, it was cloudy and I found myself looking at my surroundings more,…
Working from a small bag
Over the last few years, my set of requirements for work has become smaller and smaller. This is now what I need to function as a podcaster (which is what I do): a laptop with some software and internet access (often via a phone hotspot) a microphone a charger (this can be…
Over the last few years, my set of requirements for work has become smaller and smaller. This is now what I need to function as a podcaster (which is what I do): a laptop with some software and internet access (often via a phone hotspot) a microphone a charger (this can be…
Working from a small bag
Over the last few years, my set of requirements for work has become smaller and smaller. This is now what I need to function as a podcaster (which is what I do): a laptop with some software and internet access (often via a phone hotspot) a microphone a charger (this can be a battery) That's it. I can get it all in a tiny backpack.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Working from a small bag
Over the last few years, my set of requirements for work has become smaller and smaller. This is now what I need to function as a podcaster (which is what I do): a laptop with some software and internet access (often via a phone hotspot) a microphone a charger (this can be…
Over the last few years, my set of requirements for work has become smaller and smaller. This is now what I need to function as a podcaster (which is what I do): a laptop with some software and internet access (often via a phone hotspot) a microphone a charger (this can be…
450 – What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI
In this episode of WP Builds, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey recap the past few months in the WordPress ecosystem. They talk about the new features of WordPress 6.9, discuss adv
wpbuilds.com/2025/12/18/4...
In this episode of WP Builds, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey recap the past few months in the WordPress ecosystem. They talk about the new features of WordPress 6.9, discuss adv
wpbuilds.com/2025/12/18/4...
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
450 – What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI
In this episode of WP Builds, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey recap the past few months in the WordPress ecosystem. They talk about the new features of WordPress 6.9, discuss adv
wpbuilds.com/2025/12/18/4...
In this episode of WP Builds, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey recap the past few months in the WordPress ecosystem. They talk about the new features of WordPress 6.9, discuss adv
wpbuilds.com/2025/12/18/4...