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Siegfried, deploy!
Helping you develop fast websites that scale. We're Steffen & Dominik, developers, friends and agency owners since 2011. Join us for hands-on tools and tactics to build and maintain large scale WordPress websites.
Episodes
47 episodes
Rapid WordPress dev setups with wp-now
We've all been there – the mere thought of configuring a new development setup sends shivers down your spine. But what if you could bypass the hassle and jump straight into action? Meet wp-now: the instant WordPress setup wizard.High...
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Why Passkeys are the future
The future is passwordless! Learn all about Passkeys, the technology set to replace traditional passwords. The best part?! You can start using them today! We'll show you how.Highlights00:00 Why passwords are bad01:12 Demo...
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The only 3 tools you need for perfect image optimization
Want to serve the fastest loading images in the wild wild web? By the end of this episode, you'll be armed with Google-recommended tools and strategies that set you on a fast track to becoming an image optimization expert.Highlights<...
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Own your business intelligence reports with evidence.dev
Ever felt trapped by traditional BI tools? We did too. That's why we're thrilled to share our experience with evidence – a tool that lets you build business intelligence dashboards using good old SQL and Markdown.Highlights00...
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Reality Check: The Limits of View Transitions
Ever wondered how to animate between two UI states without wrangling heaps of extra code? Well, get ready to unlock a new level of web development capabilities with us, as we dive into the exciting world of view transitions.Highlight...
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What's New in Flynt v2.0
Our WordPress Starter Theme got its biggest upgrade. Flynt v2 makes developing lightning fast websites fun and provides editors with a smooth experience. Learn all about the most significant improvements from the core team members.Hi...
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HTMX is awesome and here's why
What if you could supercharge your HTML with AJAX requests, CSS transitions, and web socket capabilities directly from HTML attributes? That's what HTMX can do for you. We're discussing its benefits and drawbacks in this episode.High...
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Microdata vs JSON-LD: Which Structured Data Format Wins?
Are you wrestling to decide which data format is superior, Microdata or JSON-LD? Take a seat and let us take you on a journey exploring the pros and cons of these two formats in relation to websites.Highlights00:00 Introducti...
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Never Integrate Social Media Buttons Like This
There's a clear winning approach when it comes to integrating social media share buttons into your website. Learn how to do it quickly, easily and safely.Highlights00:00 Introduction00:18 Integrating Simple Social Media L...
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Debugging Open Graph Images on Social Media
Ever wondered why the wrong images pop up when you share your posts on social media? There's an easy fix! Learn how to use tools like LinkedIn's post inspector to reset the social network's cache and ensure the newest image and information get ...
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Making WordPress Posts Look Great on Social Media
Discover the key features of the Open Graph protocol, its common challenges, and how to seamlessly integrate it with your WordPress site.Highlights00:00 Introduction00:52 OG (Open Graph) Tags in Social Media Sharing02...
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Maximizing Reach: Auto Share from WordPress to Social Media
On the fence about auto-sharing your WordPress posts on social media? Learn about our experiences, strategies and tools to bridge the gap.Highlights00:00 Intro00:31 Publishing with WordPress Plugins02:02 Customization...
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Optimizing Social Media Embeds in WordPress: Speed and Privacy Tips
Ever wondered why your WordPress site loads slowly with embedded social media content? Do you know how to ensure your site is both speedy and compliant with privacy regulations? We draw back the curtain on the built-in oEmbed functionality of W...
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WordPress and Social Media: A Comprehensive Integration Guide
Are you on a mission to bridge the gap between your social media content and WordPress site? Let's explore the best ways to connect your site to social networks!Highlights00:00 Intro00:32 Embedding social media posts0...
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WordPress × AI: The Future of Website Translations
Have you ever battled with the idea that Google Translate could be the low-cost, low-effort solution to your translation woes? Then AI tools will make you think twice again!Highlights00:00 Intro01:24 Translating With Goog...
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3 Ways to Create Multilingual WordPress Websites
Ever wondered about the best way to create a multilingual WordPress website? The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. But fear not, we're here to dissect it for you and tackle the complexities involved, from using external plugins t...
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Mastering WordPress Auto-Updates: Strategies for Security and Stability
Ever wondered if auto-updates in WordPress are a blessing or a curse? Join us as we explore the pros and cons of different update strategies and share our own experiences. We'll explain why it's essential to keep your WordPress site updated for...
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Relaunching Websites: The Agile Way (an Iterative Approach)
In a fast-paced business environment, it's no longer acceptable to wait months for a website relaunch. That's why it's time to say goodbye to the traditional waterfall approach and to go for an agile relaunch! In this episode, we dive deep into...
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Relaunching Websites: SEO Strategies for a Smooth Transition
Are you ready to level up your website relaunch game? We've got you covered with advice on search engine optimization, content migration, and promoting your strongest content while ditching the old, low-performing stuff.We also tackle t...
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Relaunching Websites: Content Migration to WordPress
In today's episode Steffen and Dominik discuss the challenges of content migration when relaunching websites. Migrating structured content is relatively easier, while unstructured content poses more challenges. Strategies such as archiving, dat...
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WordPress content synchronization across environments
Join Steffen and Dominik as they dive deep into the world of WordPress content synchronization. Discover the best strategies and techniques to seamlessly migrate and synchronize your WordPress database and uploads across various environments, i...
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Add a WordPress Blog to Your Existing Website
In todays episode Steffen and Dominik explore different ways to integrate WordPress into existing websites, particularly for blogs, magazines, and landing pages. You'll learn about methods like integrator templates, reverse proxies and others. ...
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Headless WordPress - Should you use it?
In this episode Steffen and Dominik are discussing headless and static WordPress, explaining the motivations behind using a static site generator over a traditional PHP server. While they acknowledge the hype around headless systems, they empha...
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Should you use Cloudflare (CDN) on your website?
In today’s episode Steffen and Dominik are discussing content delivery networks (CDNs), with a focus on Cloudflare. CDNs are used to distribute static content to users more quickly and efficiently. However managing content on a CDN can be compl...
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36:59

The Best Hosting for WordPress Professionals: A Comprehensive Comparison
In this episode Steffen and Dominik discuss different options for WordPress hosting, including dedicated WordPress hosting, managed PHP hosting, VPS or root server hosting. What are the pros and cons of each option? Learn what they recommend fo...
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