How Low Vision Made Me a Better WordPress Educator

Show Notes

Guest: Bud Kraus of Joy of WP

Recorded at WordCamp US 2025

Bud Kraus joins Steve Persch to discuss what makes the web work—people. Bud shares his journey creating WordPress content and hosting the Seriously Bud podcast, while exploring how in-person WordCamps foster community connections. The conversation covers WordPress's growth challenges, the importance of bringing in new people through initiatives like WordPress Connect, and Bud's unique presentation on using low vision as a teaching tool. Bud emphasizes the critical need for clear communication when teaching WordPress, breaking down complex jargon like taxonomies and custom post types to make the platform accessible to newcomers.

Key topics:

• People power the web.
• In-person events matter.
• WordPress Connect initiative.
• Accessibility improves teaching.
• Jargon is a barrier.
• Community glossary needed.