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WC Asia: Enterprise WordPress client talk resources
Thanks to everyone who attended my talk at WordCamp Asia: “How to catch a WordPress Enterprise client.” The talk itself was intentionally high-level to give you an overview of the sales funnel. In this post, I’m sharing some articles and further resources that will give you more depth on the sales process. The AIDA funnel A…
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Higher education: 8 must-haves for an effective website RFP
In the higher education sector, launching or revamping a website requires a partnership that goes beyond the ordinary. Institutions look for an agency capable of understanding the unique challenges and aspirations of academic environments – putting together a Request for Proposal (RFP) tailored for higher education can significantly streamline the selection process, ensuring that the…
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WC Asia: Winning your first enterprise WordPress client
Human Made is going to Taiwan! Will we be seeing you there? HM COO Siobhan McKeown shares some of the highlights we’re most looking forward to at this year’s WordCamp Asia, as well as her talk on winning your first enterprise WordPress client. In just a few weeks, some of the Human Made will be…
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WordCamp Asia 2024 Expert Panel: How WordPress can better serve the needs of Enterprise
At Human Made we’re deeply committed to the growing of our global WordPress community and we’re very proud to have been able to support by organising and speaking at every global WordCamp to date. I’m really excited to bring WordPress for Enterprise – a topic that has been on the forefront of Human Made’s initiatives…
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5 reasons WordPress is the perfect CMS for universities’ websites
When it comes to their digital presence, universities face unique challenges. From catering to diverse user groups and managing multiple content streams, to ensuring data security and first-class accessibility, there’s a lot for higher education institutions to think about when it comes to their website. Thankfully, help is on hand: WordPress, one of the most…
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Replay: WordPress for Enterprise event
On Thursday 18th January we heard how household-name brands like Harvard University Gazette, Google, The Times, PMC and more were using our favourite open source platform. These were stories straight from the people behind some of the most complex, interesting, and sophisticated enterprise WordPress builds on the internet today. It was definitely one to remember…
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How we celebrate the end of the year at HM 🎉
One of the things that we miss out on at Human Made is the Christmas party at the end of the year. This is a tradition in so many workplaces, particularly in countries where Christmas or New Year are celebrated. I’m always a little bit envious of anyone who gets to celebrate in person with…
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2023 Shipped! 🚀
What. A. Year. 2023 saw us come back with a bang at WordCamps, hosting events, and doing incredible work with world-leading brands. But sadly, we also had to say goodbye to some amazing folks way back in January. Professionally and personally, it’s been a year of dramatic highs and tough lows. Human Made and the…
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HM hot take: State of Enterprise WordPress report
We were excited to see the publication of the first ever State of Enterprise WordPress report earlier this week. Spearheaded by our friends over at Big Bite, the research provides a fantastic picture of how WordPress is viewed by its enterprise users from around the world. We aren’t going to provide a blow-by-blow account of…
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State of the Word 2023: Takeaways for Enterprise
WordPress Co-founder Matt Mullenweg just presented the 2023 State of the Word on-stage in Madrid. Joined by WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden and Lead WordPress Architect Matias Ventura, together they highlighted this year’s achievements and looked ahead to what’s coming in 2024 and beyond. I was fortunate to be able to join friends from across…
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Contributing back to WordPress
For more than a decade, I’ve been using WordPress. ‘Using’ is the key word here: I’ve been using it without contributing back. WordPress celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, and was able to reach this milestone primarily thanks to the thousands of volunteers who contribute to its continuous development and maintenance, keeping it alive. Looking…
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Winter WordPress wallpapers for festive feeds ❄️
‘Tis the season to be sparkly – get your free winter WordPress wallpapers 🎄🎅 We all love a little holiday treat, and so will your screens – check out our nine brand-new winter WordPress wallpapers! We had a jolly good time using generative AI to create these heartwarming designs that capture the magic of the…
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WordPress community: The future of PHP_CodeSniffer
You may have heard talk in the open source community over the past week or so about the future of PHP_CodeSniffer, or PHPCS for short. Crucial for maintaining consistency, readability, and quality in codebases, especially in collaborative environments, it checks PHP, JavaScript, and CSS code against a set of defined coding standards, helping ensure that…
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Enterprise WordPress: do you need a continuous improvement retainer?
Embracing a continuous improvement retainer for your WordPress site is not just about staying current; it’s about leading the digital charge. Senior Account Manager Sarah Jones explains why this strategy is a crucial investment for your enterprise’s digital future. Your digital assets should be under constant evaluation. Opportunities to innovate and improve user experience can…
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LGBTQIA+ inclusivity: Human Made’s getting louder & prouder
Human Made’s Head of People Operations Tom Chute and CEO Tom Willmot share some rainbow-coloured initiatives we’ve been working on behind the scenes, all inspired by a single, powerful talk at a recent WordCamp. The clue is in the name: here at Human Made, we’re all about people. We firmly believe in celebrating diversity and…
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How to foster inclusivity in a remote environment
As Human Made COO and author of ‘A Life Lived Remotely‘, Siobhan McKeown knows more than most about the challenges, opportunities and strategies of how to get the most out of a remote working environment, including what it takes to foster inclusivity and ensure every team member feels equally valued. Here she shares her strategies…
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Continuous improvement vs ongoing maintenance retainers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise digital platforms, understanding the distinctions between continuous improvement retainers and ongoing maintenance retainers is vital. Senior Account Manager Sarah Jones explores the nuanced differences that set these two types of retainers apart, shedding light on their unique roles in supporting enterprise-level WordPress web development. Ongoing maintenance retainers explained…
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Embracing AI: why starting small is the secret to success
Over the last year we’ve been at the forefront of embracing the arrival of AI in the WordPress space, and we’ve learnt a lot along the way… Whether it’s by building new tools in the open, hosting, sponsoring, and speaking at events, or in the work we’ve been doing with clients and partners, AI has…
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AI Ethics in Focus: Addressing Bias, Privacy, and Transparency Challenges
Despite all the wonderful things artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be able to do for us, we should remember that these systems are only tools. They are not ‘intelligent’ as we humans measure intelligence, and Large Language Models (LLMs) in particular—my focus for this article—are, at root, regurgitating variations of the input they have been…
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Halloween WordPress wallpapers – if you dare!
Dive into the Halloween spirit with these spooktacular Halloween WordPress wallpapers 🎃👻 Spooky season is here, and we’ve got the perfect Halloween treat for your screens – six brand new WordPress wallpapers! We had lots of fun using generative AI to come up with these spine-tingling designs – check out some of the tools we’re…
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8 ways agencies help WordPress move forward
WordPress is famously open source and designed to be accessible to all, which is a large part of the reason so many software development agencies (like us!) choose WordPress as their platform of choice. But what role do agencies play role in the evolution and adoption of the WordPress platform? Let’s take a look at…
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