About Podcaster Plus: Empowering Your Voice in WordPress

At Podcaster Plus, we believe your podcast deserves to shine, effortlessly integrated into your WordPress website. For too long, bridging the gap between powerful podcasting and the flexibility of WordPress has been more complex than it needs to be. We’re here to change that, starting with a suite of tools designed by seasoned WordPress developers for content creators like you.

Podcaster Plus isn’t just another plugin company; it’s the culmination of over three decades of combined experience deep within the WordPress ecosystem. We’ve seen the platform evolve, built countless sites, and fostered communities. And through it all, we’ve noticed a persistent need: a more intuitive, powerful, and WordPress-native way to manage and showcase podcast content.

Meet the WordPress Veterans Behind Podcaster Plus

Dan Maby, Co-Founder

With 20 years immersed in the WordPress space, Dan is a familiar face around the community. For the past 14 years, he’s been the driving force behind the thriving #WPLDN, WordPress-focused events in London, connecting and educating thousands in the community. His deep understanding of WordPress architecture and user needs is foundational to Podcaster Plus.

Learn more about Dan.

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Nathan Wrigley, Co-Founder

Nathan brings 18 years of dedicated WordPress experience to the table. Many in the community will know him as the voice behind the insightful WP Builds podcast and, more recently, as a host on the WP Tavern podcast. Nathan’s expertise in WordPress, combined with his direct experience in the podcasting realm, provides an invaluable perspective to our development.

Learn more about Nathan.

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Our shared journey in WordPress has given us unique insights into what users really need – tools that are not only powerful but also enjoyable to use, functional, accessible, and drive growth across your podcast.

Introducing Podcaster Plus Blocks: Your First Step to Seamless Podcasting in WordPress

Our initial offering, Podcaster Plus Blocks, is a WordPress plugin meticulously designed to revolutionize how you display and integrate your podcast episodes.

Currently in closed beta, this block-based plugin allows you to:

  • 🎨 Stunning, Customizable Players: Design audio players that match YOUR brand, not someone else’s. Our block-based approach gives you total control.
  • ✍️ Effortless Show Notes: Pull episode titles, descriptions, and images directly from your RSS feed to create rich posts in seconds.
  • ⏱️ Save Precious Time: Automating tedious tasks and focusing on what you do best: creating amazing podcast content.
  • 🔗 WordPress Native Power: Leverages the flexibility of the Block Editor and integrates seamlessly with your existing WordPress site and patterns.
  • 🚀 Launchpad for More: This plugin is just the start! It’s our first step towards a full podcast hosting and automation suite.

Discover the full power of Podcaster Plus Blocks and its features.

Demo of the Podcaster Plus Blocks episode selector modal

Why Podcaster Plus? Our Commitment to You.

  • WordPress Native Experience: We’re building tools that feel like a natural extension of WordPress, not a tacked-on solution.
  • Community Driven: Our roots are in the WordPress community. We build with your feedback and needs in mind.
  • Developer Expertise: With our extensive background, we understand the technical nuances to create robust, reliable, and scalable solutions.
  • Bridging Worlds: While our first product serves the WordPress community we know and love, it’s also designed to open doors and simplify workflows for the broader podcasting community.

The Vision: Beyond Blocks to a Full Podcasting Suite

Podcaster Plus Blocks is just the beginning. Our long-term vision is to evolve Podcaster Plus into a comprehensive podcast hosting platform with an intelligent automation layer. Imagine:

  • Streamlined Guest Booking (think Calendly, but for podcasters).
  • Automated Show Note Creation.
  • Integrated Live Chat for hosts and guests.
  • Powerful Email Marketing and Social Media Automation tools.

These automation tools will be available as standalone products and will integrate seamlessly if you choose our hosting, providing a truly managed and efficient podcasting experience.

Join Us on the Journey

Podcaster Plus Blocks is currently in a closed beta phase. We’re working closely with a select group of users to refine and perfect this initial offering.

We’re excited to build the future of podcasting in WordPress with you.