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Rich Tabor
VP Growth & Data at Automattic. Writing about WordPress, product, growth, AI, and the intersection of design, engineering, marketing, and data.
Latest posts
AI Leaders in Chicago
Celebrating the first graduating class of the AI Leaders program in Chicago, insights on AI in the workplace, and the importance of staying curious.
Little Big Things for WordPress Editing
Agentic workflows in WordPress are evolving. Simplifying block locking and editing synced entities can significantly enhance the editing experience.
Just Another CMS
EmDash’s sandboxed plugin model offers intriguing ideas, but WordPress’s open ecosystem and proven security make it the superior choice for scalability.
A Red Pen
A red pen skill for Claude Code and Cowork checks drafts against key writing rules, helping to tighten prose and enhance reader trust.
Studio CLI: Local WordPress in Seconds
The Studio CLI is now a standalone npm package, enabling fast local WordPress development directly from your terminal without the desktop app.
Office Hours
Direct product feedback for WordPress is now available through 30-minute 1:1 conversations. Share insights on AI, core features, and more.
Meet the WordPress AI Providers
WordPress 7.0 ships AI without a bundled provider. Three official provider plugins let you pick your service. Here’s how they work.
How to Use the WordPress AI Client
WordPress 7.0 introduces the WP AI Client, a provider-agnostic API for seamless integration of AI models like OpenAI and Google into your site.
API is the UI
Agents prioritize APIs and structured data over traditional interfaces. This shift in design impacts both code editing and website building.
How I Got Ralph to Ship Overnight
Product management evolves with AI: a Ralph Wiggum Loop automates coding tasks, allowing for clearer thinking and strategic steering.
Giving my blog a voice
Explore how to add audio to your blog with 5 simple steps. Enhance your content and connect with your audience. See the guide.
I built an agent that interviews WordPress users
Discover how my AI voice agent transforms WordPress interviews into structured insights, capturing genuine experiences. Start your conversation today!
WordPress Explorations: Application Menu
In this post, I reflect on the concept of an application menu for WordPress, aiming to streamline user interactions and enhance confidence in content manag
WordPress Explorations: Pages & Layers
Discover a new way to navigate WordPress with a persistent sidebar for easy page management. Simplify your editing experience and stay in flow!
WordPress Explorations
I reflect on WordPress’s evolution, questioning its complexities and exploring what could be reimagined. This series invites thoughtful discussion on innov
WordPress Almost Didn’t Happen
This post reflects on the impact of choices in technology, considering how Matt’s decision to start WordPress shaped the internet’s landscape.
The Claude Code Subagents I Use Daily
I built agents.foo to share the Claude Code subagents I actually reach for every day. After weeks of building subagents in Claude Code, I’ve settled into a handful that earned their place in my workflow. Not the flashy demos you see everywhere, but mostly boring—but super useful—agents that make me a little faster. My favorite […]
I Don’t Vibe Code
Vibe coding emphasizes blind trust in AI-generated code, while effective development requires guidance, strategic thinking, and a focus on sustainability.
What Nobody Tells You About AI Coding
Nobody tells you that AI-augmented coding makes implementation skills abundant and strategic thinking priceless.