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Corey and Michelle on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 9
Manage episode 412174768 series 1402168
In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass explore the intricacies of managing online communities within the WordPress ecosystem. Michelle shares insights from their involvement with a Mastermind group and moderating a Facebook group for LearnDash, emphasizing the importance of nurturing community connections. Corey discusses their experiences with various online platforms, including email groups, and the pursuit of the most effective platforms for WordPress community engagement, such as Twitter and Reddit. Together, they delve into the challenges of maintaining active and engaging communities, highlighting the significance of platform choice and community care in fostering a thriving WordPress network.
Top Takeaways:
- Embrace Growth and Change: Corey and Michelle discuss how their approaches to work and life have evolved over time. They acknowledge that as they grow older, they become more selective about where they invest their time and energy, focusing on what feels right for them personally and professionally.
- Authentic Engagement: They emphasize the importance of authentic engagement on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit. Rather than adhering to rigid posting schedules or following trends blindly, they advocate for genuine interaction and contribution within communities that align with their interests and values.
- Community Support: Both Corey and Michelle highlight the supportive and inclusive nature of the WordPress community. They contrast this with negative experiences they've had in other professional settings, emphasizing the value of finding a supportive network of peers.
- Balancing Work and Enjoyment: Despite their professional responsibilities, Corey and Michelle prioritize enjoying life and having fun. They acknowledge the importance of self-care and finding moments of joy, whether it's attending a party or indulging in a favorite beverage, even while maintaining a busy schedule.
Mentioned In The Show:
- Discord
- Slack
- Beaver Builder
- WordCamps
- WP Accessibility Day
- WP Coffee Talk
- WP Motivate
- Ben Layer
- Asana
- Zoom
- WP Speakers
- 10Up
- Cory Miller
🙏 Sponsor: A2Hosting
A2 Hosting offers solutions for WordPress and WooCommerce that are both blazing fast and ultra-reliable. WordPress can be used on ANY Web Hosting plan from A2. You can deploy WordPress easily on Shared, VPS, or Dedicated Hosting plans. A2 also offers Managed WordPress and WooCommerce Hosting. Take a look at a2hosting.com today!
🐦 You can follow Post Status and our guests on Twitter:
- Corey Maass
- Michelle Frechette (Director of Community Relations, Post Status)
- Olivia Bisset (Intern, Post Status)
The Post Status podcast is geared toward WordPress professionals, with interviews, news, and deep analysis. 📝
Browse our archives, and don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Simplecast, or RSS. 🎧
309 episodi
Manage episode 412174768 series 1402168
In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass explore the intricacies of managing online communities within the WordPress ecosystem. Michelle shares insights from their involvement with a Mastermind group and moderating a Facebook group for LearnDash, emphasizing the importance of nurturing community connections. Corey discusses their experiences with various online platforms, including email groups, and the pursuit of the most effective platforms for WordPress community engagement, such as Twitter and Reddit. Together, they delve into the challenges of maintaining active and engaging communities, highlighting the significance of platform choice and community care in fostering a thriving WordPress network.
Top Takeaways:
- Embrace Growth and Change: Corey and Michelle discuss how their approaches to work and life have evolved over time. They acknowledge that as they grow older, they become more selective about where they invest their time and energy, focusing on what feels right for them personally and professionally.
- Authentic Engagement: They emphasize the importance of authentic engagement on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit. Rather than adhering to rigid posting schedules or following trends blindly, they advocate for genuine interaction and contribution within communities that align with their interests and values.
- Community Support: Both Corey and Michelle highlight the supportive and inclusive nature of the WordPress community. They contrast this with negative experiences they've had in other professional settings, emphasizing the value of finding a supportive network of peers.
- Balancing Work and Enjoyment: Despite their professional responsibilities, Corey and Michelle prioritize enjoying life and having fun. They acknowledge the importance of self-care and finding moments of joy, whether it's attending a party or indulging in a favorite beverage, even while maintaining a busy schedule.
Mentioned In The Show:
- Discord
- Slack
- Beaver Builder
- WordCamps
- WP Accessibility Day
- WP Coffee Talk
- WP Motivate
- Ben Layer
- Asana
- Zoom
- WP Speakers
- 10Up
- Cory Miller
🙏 Sponsor: A2Hosting
A2 Hosting offers solutions for WordPress and WooCommerce that are both blazing fast and ultra-reliable. WordPress can be used on ANY Web Hosting plan from A2. You can deploy WordPress easily on Shared, VPS, or Dedicated Hosting plans. A2 also offers Managed WordPress and WooCommerce Hosting. Take a look at a2hosting.com today!
🐦 You can follow Post Status and our guests on Twitter:
- Corey Maass
- Michelle Frechette (Director of Community Relations, Post Status)
- Olivia Bisset (Intern, Post Status)
The Post Status podcast is geared toward WordPress professionals, with interviews, news, and deep analysis. 📝
Browse our archives, and don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Simplecast, or RSS. 🎧
309 episodi
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