OpenStation Blog: I Deleted 168,000 Lines of Comments. My AI Agent Didn’t Notice
Almost a third of our source code was comments. I deleted all of them and asked an AI agent to build the same features on both versions of the codebase, three times each. The code it wrote was just as good with or without comments. If you use agents on a real codebase and wonder […]
Matt: Neal Stephenson Live!
Speaking of sci-fi authors, Automattic is hosting Neal Stephenson for a livestream about his new book soon, please tune in! Neal was a big influence on WordPress! I got hip to him from Tantek. In the source code of billions of pages you’ll see this: <link rel=”profile” href=”https://gmpg.org/xfn/11″> GMPG is the Global Media Protocols Group, […]
Open Channels FM: Balancing AI Efficiency Costs and Value in Markdown Data and Open Source Security
In today’s news, markdown streamlines AI input, AI-generated security reports increase workloads, and autonomous agent costs affect project efficiencyIn today’s news, markdown streamlines AI input, AI-generated security reports increase workloads, and autonomous agent costs affect project efficiency
Course Platform Fees Compared: 14 Platforms to Sell a Course (+ Free Calculator)
We compared fees on Teachable, Kajabi, Stan, Udemy, WordPress LMS plugins, and more. Plug your own numbers into our free calculator to see the real cost! The post Course Platform Fees Compared: 14 Platforms to Sell a Course (+ Free Calculator) appeared first on Themeisle Blog. We compared fees on Teachable, Kajabi, Stan, Udemy, WordPress […]
Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM Heading to the Web Summit 2026 in Lisboa
Next month in November, I’ll (Bob) be attending the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. I have been to conferences in the past that have had attendance up to 15,000, but never one that has over 70,000 attendees. That’s a lot of people. A few months ago I applied for media creditation, unsure of their parameters […]
OpenStation Blog: What WordPress would have looked like in 1995
I’ve been wondering how far a theme can take OpenStation. Not just a wallpaper and a different color, but everything: windows, dock, menus, fonts, icons, layouts, etc. So I tried to make wp-admin look like two operating systems from a long time ago. Can you believe that this is still WordPress? Turns out that the […]
WordPress MCP Adapter Explained: What It Is, What It Exposes, and Your Options
The WordPress MCP Adapter is now a WordPress.org plugin. See what it exposes on your site, who can use it, how to keep it narrow, and your options. The post WordPress MCP Adapter Explained: What It Is, What It Exposes, and Your Options appeared first on Themeisle Blog. The WordPress MCP Adapter is now a […]
Open Channels FM: Building Stability Through Diversification in Tech Careers
In a fast-evolving tech industry, professionals are embracing diversification for stability and growth. This strategy fosters financial security, creativity, and adaptability, preparing individuals for unforeseen changes.In a fast-evolving tech industry, professionals are embracing diversification for stability and growth. This strategy fosters financial security, creativity, and adaptability, preparing individuals for unforeseen changes.
ChatGPT MCP Requirements for WordPress: Plans, Connection Rules and Permissions
Check what you need before connecting ChatGPT to WordPress over MCP: the right plan, a public HTTPS site, and the permissions that keep you in control. The post ChatGPT MCP Requirements for WordPress: Plans, Connection Rules and Permissions appeared first on Themeisle Blog. Check what you need before connecting ChatGPT to WordPress over MCP: the […]
Best SEO MCP Servers: Ahrefs, Semrush, Search Console and More
Compare 9 SEO MCP servers for AI assistants: what each one reads, where it runs, how you sign in, which plan it needs and what your calls cost. The post Best SEO MCP Servers: Ahrefs, Semrush, Search Console and More appeared first on Themeisle Blog. Compare 9 SEO MCP servers for AI assistants: what each […]