Episode #857
487 - Building WordPress plugins: lessons from Newsletter Glue and EventKoi
Oct 29, 202651 min
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WP Builds
Hosted by Nathan Wrigley · technology · EN
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Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley discuss what it is that they like about WordPress, from plugins to people, themes to hosting!
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What is WP Builds about?
Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley discuss what it is that they like about WordPress, from plugins to people, themes to hosting!
Who hosts WP Builds?
WP Builds is hosted by Nathan Wrigley. The show has published 851 episodes to date.
What has WP Builds covered recently?
Recent episodes include "487 - Building WordPress plugins: lessons from Newsletter Glue and EventKoi" (29 October 2026, 51 minutes), "This Week in WordPress - October 26, 2026" (27 October 2026, 90 minutes), and "486 - Unlocking WordPress automations with Uncanny Automator" (22 October 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does WP Builds publish?
WP Builds publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 851 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on WP Builds?
Booking probability for WP Builds is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WP Builds requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. WP Builds's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for WP Builds are IT Services & Software Development. WP Builds has a technology audience.
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Nathan Wrigley hosts WP Builds, a technology podcast with 851 episodes published.
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