WP Builds This Week in WordPress #350
Sep 30, 2025
Rahul Bansal, Founder and CEO of RT Camp, shares insights into GoDAM, his innovative digital asset management solution for WordPress. He discusses the benefits of its video-first approach and new integrations. The podcast dives into the challenges of WordPress’s marketing and community dynamics, particularly around youth engagement. Additionally, it highlights RT Camp's unique hiring practices in contrast to recent agency layoffs, and the panel reviews new features in WordPress 6.9, alongside notable plugin launches.
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Space Out Flagship WordCamps
- Avoid scheduling flagship WordCamps close together to reduce travel, sponsor, and staffing strain.
- Plan flagship events across the year so companies and parents can attend without conflicts.
Centralize WordPress Event Listings
- Use a centralized events calendar (like WP.world) to surface meetups, WordCamps and third-party events in one place.
- Automate event feeds where possible to reduce manual upkeep and avoid collisions.
Why WordPress Feels Less 'Cool' To New Creators
- Nick Hamesy's piece argues WordPress lost younger audiences due to perception, UI chaos, PHP stigma, accessibility and marketing gaps.
- Panelists highlight marketing funding, clearer product narratives, and modern integrations as ways to regain relevance.