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WP Builds

WP Builds

Written by: Nathan Wrigley
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 Web site building with WordPress. In this podcast we follow the hopeless exploits of David Waumsley and Nathan Wrigley as they try, and fail, to understand WordPress. They know that they love building websites with WordPress, but the complexities of this awesome web building solution are always out of reach. Not only are they not clever enough, but they just don't try all that hard© 2016 - now! - WP Builds
Episodes
  • 457 – Building a human-centred web by saying NO to AI: Andy Bell on ethics, agency life, CSS and the open web

    457 – Building a human-centred web by saying NO to AI: Andy Bell on ethics, agency life, CSS and the open web
    Feb 19 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Andy Bell, an expert in CSS and web design, about his journey from traditional design to becoming a sought-after CSS specialist. They discuss the evolution of CSS, the importance of leaning into web standards, and the challenges of agency work with high-profile clients. Andy also opens up about a tough 2025, the impact of AI on the industry, his agency’s anti-AI stance, and the value of authenticity and community in tech. Go listen...
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • This Week in WordPress #366

    This Week in WordPress #366
    Feb 17 2026
    This episode of TWiW covers the latest in WordPress, with a strong focus on AI advancements, new products, and features expected in WordPress 7. The discussion includes updates on community events, challenges with in-person meetups post-pandemic, and the integration of AI tools for site management and design. The hosts also touch on debates around sponsored talks at WordCamps, the evolution of commercial and community aspects within WordPress, and recent plugin developments. Listeners get insights into both technical advancements and the shifting landscape of the WordPress community.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 456 – WordPress vulnerabilities and the power of AI-powered malware detection

    456 – WordPress vulnerabilities and the power of AI-powered malware detection
    Feb 12 2026
    In this WP Builds episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Thomas Raef about WordPress website security. Thomas shares his journey founding We Watch Your Website, discusses the prevalence of attacks on US WordPress sites, and explores how hackers increasingly use stolen credentials and AI-powered methods. The episode gets into AI tools for both attackers and defenders, highlighting strategies like behavioural analysis and other mathematical things I don't understand! It wraps up with advice on implementing security measures like 2FA and device trust, and the ongoing AI "arms race" in cybersecurity. Go listen...
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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