WordPress For Business Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/wordpress-for-business <b>WordPress for Business</b> is a straight-talking show for small business owners who want their website to actually work — without needing a degree in tech or a week off to sort it.<br /> <br />Each episode tackles the real-world stuff that keeps your online presence running smoothly: simple fixes, practical tips, and explanations that make sense whether you’re confident with websites or… not so much.<br /><br />And because WordPress doesn’t live in isolation, we’ll also cover the other pieces that support your business online — Google Business Profiles, newsletters, SEO, content ideas and whatever else makes your digital life easier and your business connected to your customers.<br /><br /><b>Clear advice, no overwhelm, and plenty you can put to use straight away.</b> Stepping Out 79a1ac74-2860-5873-b1e7-db563ff171bb yes Mark Jennings Sian Murphy en Sat, 16 May 2026 17:21:00 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 17:21:07 +0000 https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wordpress-for-business--6809358 https://img.transistorcdn.com/N2tloUdZQuc-lJcFTR8d5k7c2A_ZO6p7eonKlAIEeOw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84NTBl/NzJlYjAzZTdkYzdi/N2Q3NGRmNTUxMGVi/ZTBkNi5qcGc.jpg WordPress For Business https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wordpress-for-business--6809358 episodic Stepping Out Radio <b>WordPress for Business</b> is a straight-talking show for small business owners who want their website to actually work — without needing a degree in tech or a week off to sort it.<br /> <br />Each episode tackles the real-world stuff that keeps your online presence running smoothly: simple fixes, practical tips, and explanations that make sense whether you’re confident with websites or… not so much.<br /><br />And because WordPress doesn’t live in isolation, we’ll also cover the other pieces that support your business online — Google Business Profiles, newsletters, SEO, content ideas and whatever else makes your digital life easier and your business connected to your customers.<br /><br /><b>Clear advice, no overwhelm, and plenty you can put to use straight away.</b> <b>WordPress for Business</b> is a straight-talking show for small business owners who want their website to actually work — without needing a degree in tech or a week off to sort it.<br /> <br />Each episode tackles the real-world stuff that keeps your online presence running smoothly: simple fixes, practical tips, and explanations that make sense whether you’re confident with websites or… not so much.<br /><br />And because WordPress doesn’t live in isolation, we’ll also cover the other pieces that support your business online — Google Business Profiles, newsletters, SEO, content ideas and whatever else makes your digital life easier and your business connected to your customers.<br /><br /><b>Clear advice, no overwhelm, and plenty you can put to use straight away.</b>. Stepping Out Radio No No Master Your Plugins and Avoid Bloat 1 1 Master Your Plugins and Avoid Bloat full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71231067 https://wordpressforbusiness.transistor.fm/1 Are your WordPress plugins helping your business or slowing it down?

In this episode, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from StormchasersDigital explain the "WordPress universe" of plugins.

They explain how these blocks of code provide essential functionality, from WooCommerce to SEO tools, while warning against the dangers of plugin overload.

Learn how to audit your site, why "freemium" models often require a premium investment for business-critical features, and the "warehouse analogy" for database performance.

Keep your website lean, intentional, and secure.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.

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In this episode, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from StormchasersDigital explain the "WordPress universe" of plugins.

They explain how these blocks of code provide essential functionality, from WooCommerce to SEO tools, while warning against the dangers of plugin overload.

Learn how to audit your site, why "freemium" models often require a premium investment for business-critical features, and the "warehouse analogy" for database performance.

Keep your website lean, intentional, and secure.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.

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In this episode, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from StormchasersDigital explain the "WordPress universe" of plugins.

They explain how these blocks of code provide essential functionality, from WooCommerce to SEO tools, while warning against the dangers of plugin overload.

Learn how to audit your site, why "freemium" models often require a premium investment for business-critical features, and the "warehouse analogy" for database performance.

Keep your website lean, intentional, and secure.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.

]]> business,wordpress No Mark Jennings Sian Murphy The Framework and The Facade 1 1 The Framework and The Facade full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71230973 https://wordpressforbusiness.transistor.fm/1
Join host Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital as they deconstruct the essential components of a WordPress site.

This episode explores the critical relationship between themes and page builders, focusing on how these choices impact your site's speed, cost, and future-proofing.

Learn how to avoid "code bloat" and why a simple setup is often the most powerful tool for your business.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]>
Join host Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital as they deconstruct the essential components of a WordPress site.

This episode explores the critical relationship between themes and page builders, focusing on how these choices impact your site's speed, cost, and future-proofing.

Learn how to avoid "code bloat" and why a simple setup is often the most powerful tool for your business.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:01:09 +0000 Stepping Out Radio Stepping Out Radio 2528 Is your website a solid foundation or just a fragile facade?Join host Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital as they deconstruct the essential components of a WordPress site.This episode explores the critical relationship between themes and page builders, focusing on how these choices impact your site's speed, cost, and future-proofing.Learn how to avoid "code bloat" and why a simple setup is often the most powerful tool for your business.If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there. Is your website a solid foundation or just a fragile facade?Join host Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital as they deconstruct the essential components of a WordPress site.This episode explores the critical relationship between themes a business,wordpress No Mark Jennings Sian Murphy Choosing The Right Hosting 1 1 Choosing The Right Hosting full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70777732 https://wordpressforbusiness.transistor.fm/1
Are you currently sharing your digital "shop front" with 100 other potentially risky businesses? Mark breaks down the critical differences between shared, managed, and VPS hosting, explaining how your choice impacts everything from Google rankings to whether your customers can actually click "buy" during a sale.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]>
Are you currently sharing your digital "shop front" with 100 other potentially risky businesses? Mark breaks down the critical differences between shared, managed, and VPS hosting, explaining how your choice impacts everything from Google rankings to whether your customers can actually click "buy" during a sale.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:13:45 -0100 Stepping Out Radio Stepping Out Radio 3229 When building a business website, hosting is often the last thing on the agenda, yet it is the foundation of your entire online presence. In this episode, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital demystify the technical "waffle" surrounding web servers.Are you currently sharing your digital "shop front" with 100 other potentially risky businesses? Mark breaks down the critical differences between shared, managed, and VPS hosting, explaining how your choice impacts everything from Google rankings to whether your customers can actually click "buy" during a sale.If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there. When building a business website, hosting is often the last thing on the agenda, yet it is the foundation of your entire online presence. In this episode, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital demystify the technical "waffle" surrounding wordpress No Mark Jennings Sian Murphy Why WordPress Needs Ongoing Care 1 1 Why WordPress Needs Ongoing Care full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70247942 https://wordpressforbusiness.transistor.fm/1
There’s a common misunderstanding in business. People think a website is something you “build”, and then it just sits there. Like a printed brochure.

But that’s not how modern websites work. Especially not WordPress sites.

In this episode of WordPress for Business, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings explain why a website is far closer to a vehicle than a leaflet.

It has moving parts. It runs on software. And it needs ongoing maintenance if you expect it to perform.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]>
There’s a common misunderstanding in business. People think a website is something you “build”, and then it just sits there. Like a printed brochure.

But that’s not how modern websites work. Especially not WordPress sites.

In this episode of WordPress for Business, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings explain why a website is far closer to a vehicle than a leaflet.

It has moving parts. It runs on software. And it needs ongoing maintenance if you expect it to perform.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:38:39 -0100 Stepping Out Radio Stepping Out Radio 2922 Your Website Is Not a Brochure, It’s a MachineThere’s a common misunderstanding in business. People think a website is something you “build”, and then it just sits there. Like a printed brochure.But that’s not how modern websites work. Especially not WordPress sites.In this episode of WordPress for Business, Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings explain why a website is far closer to a vehicle than a leaflet.It has moving parts. It runs on software. And it needs ongoing maintenance if you expect it to perform.If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there. Your Website Is Not a Brochure, It’s a MachineThere’s a common misunderstanding in business. People think a website is something you “build”, and then it just sits there. Like a printed brochure.But that’s not how modern websites work. Especially not Word business,website No Mark Jennings Sian Murphy What WordPress Really Is (and What It Isn’t) 1 1 What WordPress Really Is (and What It Isn’t) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69103246 https://wordpressforbusiness.transistor.fm/1  
In this first episode of WordPress for Business, we take a step back and explain what WordPress actually is today, how it’s used by modern businesses, and why it can feel confusing or more complex than expected.

Hosted by Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital, this episode clears up some of the most common myths around WordPress and sets the foundation for the rest of the series.
 
In this episode, we cover:
  • Why WordPress is no longer just a blogging platform
  • How website complexity usually reflects business complexity
  • What “free” really means when it comes to running a professional website
  • Why websites need ongoing care rather than a build-and-forget approach
  • The key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, explained in plain English
  • How a WordPress site can evolve from a simple online presence into a tool that actively supports and delivers your business services

This is a short, practical introduction designed to help business owners understand what’s possible with WordPress before the series moves on to more specific topics, including hosting, security, plugins, e-commerce, memberships, and long-term site management.
If you want a clearer, calmer understanding of how WordPress fits into your business — now and in the future — this episode is a great place to start.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]>  
In this first episode of WordPress for Business, we take a step back and explain what WordPress actually is today, how it’s used by modern businesses, and why it can feel confusing or more complex than expected.

Hosted by Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital, this episode clears up some of the most common myths around WordPress and sets the foundation for the rest of the series.
 
In this episode, we cover:
  • Why WordPress is no longer just a blogging platform
  • How website complexity usually reflects business complexity
  • What “free” really means when it comes to running a professional website
  • Why websites need ongoing care rather than a build-and-forget approach
  • The key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, explained in plain English
  • How a WordPress site can evolve from a simple online presence into a tool that actively supports and delivers your business services

This is a short, practical introduction designed to help business owners understand what’s possible with WordPress before the series moves on to more specific topics, including hosting, security, plugins, e-commerce, memberships, and long-term site management.
If you want a clearer, calmer understanding of how WordPress fits into your business — now and in the future — this episode is a great place to start.

If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:57:46 -0100 Stepping Out Radio Stepping Out Radio 940 WordPress is often described as “easy”, “free”, or “just for blogs”, and those assumptions regularly trip business owners up. In this first episode of WordPress for Business, we take a step back and explain what WordPress actually is today, how it’s used by modern businesses, and why it can feel confusing or more complex than expected. Hosted by Sian Murphy and Mark Jennings from Stormchasers Digital, this episode clears up some of the most common myths around WordPress and sets the foundation for the rest of the series. In this episode, we cover:Why WordPress is no longer just a blogging platformHow website complexity usually reflects business complexityWhat “free” really means when it comes to running a professional websiteWhy websites need ongoing care rather than a build-and-forget approachThe key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, explained in plain EnglishHow a WordPress site can evolve from a simple online presence into a tool that actively supports and delivers your business servicesThis is a short, practical introduction designed to help business owners understand what’s possible with WordPress before the series moves on to more specific topics, including hosting, security, plugins, e-commerce, memberships, and long-term site management. If you want a clearer, calmer understanding of how WordPress fits into your business — now and in the future — this episode is a great place to start.If you want help with your WordPress website - no matter how big or small, visit https://stormchasersdigital.com and you can email, call or WhatsApp us from there. WordPress is often described as “easy”, “free”, or “just for blogs”, and those assumptions regularly trip business owners up. In this first episode of WordPress for Business, we take a step back and explain what WordPress actually is today, how it’s used No Mark Jennings Sian Murphy