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EP475 – The Great Escape: WordPress Data Liberation Project

Feb. 13, 2024, 2 p.m. (9 months, 1 week ago)
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On this episode of WPwatercooler, titled “The Great Escape: WordPress Data Liberation Project,” Jason Tucker and Jason Cosper discuss the significance of data portability in WordPress. They delve into the recent push towards data liberation, enabling content to move freely between different Content Management Systems (CMS), including the import and export of data from WordPress to other platforms and vice versa. The conversation touches on the challenges and technical considerations involved in migrating data, the impact of block editors, and the importance of making data migration user-friendly to support the growth and flexibility of WordPress as a platform. The episode explores the broader implications of data portability for users and the ecosystem, highlighting the need for more intuitive tools to facilitate data movement without compromising content integrity.

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  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:41 Discussion on Data Liberation in WordPress
  • 03:33 The Importance of Data Portability
  • 10:13 Challenges with Block Editors and Data Migration
  • 15:20 Exploring Alternatives and Future of Data Formats
  • 20:59 User Experiences and Expectations on Data Migration
  • 25:46 Technical Aspects and Solutions for Data Export/Import
  • 30:00 The Role of Open Source in Data Portability
  • 35:27 Final Thoughts on WordPress and Data Liberation

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EP475 – The Great Escape: WordPress Data Liberation Project
WPwatercooler - Weekly WordPress Talk Show
WordPress from Install to Publish. WPwatercooler is a live video and audio roundtable discussion from WordPress professionals from around the industry who offer tips, best practices, and lively debate on how to put the content management system to use. WPwatercooler is part of the WPwatercooler Network Hosted by WordPress developer Jason Tucker, the weekly panel includes the following WP experts as well as over 500 guests since 2012. ∙ Jason Tucker - podcast host, web developer, and IT Director ∙ Sé Reed - web developer, speaker, small business advocate and Internet geek. ∙ Jason Cosper - Sr. Performance Engineer at Liquid Web Feedback for our shows can be provided here: https://www.wpwatercooler.com/feedback/