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Jones uses a WordPress blog example to illustrate why podcasting should remain open to various transcript formats, including simple HTML links. They also briefly address James Cridland's criticism of podcasting being too US-centric, listing famous Australian actors as a humorous rebuttal.
Mike Dell announces a new partnership between Blueberry and Podpage, allowing Blueberry hosting customers to easily create landing pages without using WordPress. This collaboration acknowledges that while PowerPress is powerful, many new podcasters prefer the simplified design workflow offered by Podpage. The deal includes an exclusive template for Blueberry users and a referral relationship between the two companies.
The hosts discuss the technical frustrations of managing WordPress sites, specifically regarding aggressive security settings that can accidentally block RSS feed crawlers. Mike Dell explains that many WordPress hosts treat high-frequency RSS hits as bot attacks, creating a "whack-a-mole" situation for support teams. This complexity is a primary reason why Blueberry is steering some users toward Podpage for simpler site management.
