June 27, 2025 · show notes

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Join us in this engaging episode as we welcome Mark Westguard, founder of WS Form, a powerful WordPress form plugin. Mark takes us through his journey from running an agency since 1996 to transitioning into product development with WS Form. He shares insights on the plugin’s evolution over the past seven years, highlighting its unique features, challenges faced, and the importance of customer feedback in driving innovation.

Discover how WS Form stands out in a saturated market, the role of AI in web development, and strategies for effective support and community building. Whether you're a developer, a WordPress enthusiast, or someone interested in the dynamic world of web solutions, this conversation offers invaluable perspectives.

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SHOW NOTES 🔗

00:00:00First time WordPress Proposer: Mark Wisgaard

00:03:05Building a WordPress plugin in the future

00:09:35Pushing the AI button in Web Development

00:13:37How to Write a Scriptable Landing Page With the AI

00:16:39WSForm: Growing the Business With Forms

00:24:22In the Elevator With WordPress: How To Reach Critical Mass

00:28:57The challenge of reaching the WordPress community

00:33:07How to start a support email campaign on Zendesk

00:38:15One of the things I need to do is write more content

00:42:23Formula 4.1: Adding Value to the Community

00:44:33How to Build an Integration Suite?

00:46:32WSForm: The Big Things to Add

00:52:11Are Cars Too Complicated For People's Eyes?

00:55:08Marketing on 'The WS'

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