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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 20/05/2026

WordPress's next decade isn't blogs. It's the local CMS for all the rich AI artifacts your agents are making faster than you can organize them.

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WordPress’s Next Decade Isn’t Blogs

Putting the 'personal' back into personal computer.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 03/05/2026

AI agents are reading your website, but they have no gut read. They can't tell what's canonical, stale, approved, contradicted, or safe to act on. I wrote about why the agent era needs claim-level receipts: a way for websites to show their work.

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The Next Big AEO Problem Is Trust

AI wants the receipts to back up your claims.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 03/02/2026

Most productivity tools fail because they require work before delivering value. Zero-guilt design flips this: the system does the work, you consume the output. I built a daily operating system on this principle and… jamesgiroux.ca/zero-guilt-design-re…

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 15/01/2026

I built a WordPress plugin during hack week. No extensive PHP experience. Just prompts and persistence. Now I'm wondering if I can do this, what happens to the plugin economy built on "we'll build it so you don't have to"? jamesgiroux.ca/when-n1-the-wordpres…

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 05/01/2026

I am chronically online. Have you seen all the back-to-work memes? Are you a Chinese baddie too now? jamesgiroux.ca/back-to-work

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 17/11/2025

Enterprise isn’t waiting for WordPress to prove itself. They’re waiting for us to think bigger, act smarter, and operate like true solution partners. Here’s my take on what needs to shift. jamesgiroux.ca/enterprise-doesnt-do…

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 05/11/2025

Every week the goal posts move. New tools, new expectations, more complexity. On 13 Nov in London, I’ll be part of the WordPress VIP Innovation Showcase, sharing how marketing leaders are staying grounded in this transformative moment. Join me? wpvip.com/innovation

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WordPress VIP Innovation Showcase | WordPress VIP

Join WordPress VIP in Londo, or online, for the Innovation Showcase. See how enterprises are future-proofing digital experiences in the AI era.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 04/11/2025

Marketers are moving faster than ever while managing compliance, security, and AI adoption. It can feel like building the plane while flying it. On 13 Nov in London, I’ll share how teams simplify and connect what already works. wpvip.com/innovation #InnovationShowcase

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 03/11/2025

Everything in digital is changing at once. AI, privacy, customer expectations. The question I keep hearing is, how do we adapt 20+ years of web practice to meet this moment? I’ll be in London on 13 Nov for the WordPress VIP Innovation Showcase to talk about it.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 07/07/2025

Sidebar tabs in @diabrowser.com is giving me life! So happy for this tweak.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 02/07/2025

"WordPress is the best platform for AI-assisted rapid application development because it is the only end-to-end framework that runs in the browser, locally, with zero setup, on any device, which also powers 40% of the web." - Andrei Draganescu 🎤🫳

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 20/06/2025

Most hiring mistakes start with one feeling: overwhelm. Before you post that job, get clear on what success really looks like. futureofteam.com/hiring-isnt...

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Hiring Isn’t Solving Your Problems—Clarity Will

Hiring won’t fix your overwhelm—clarity will. Before you grow your team, make sure you're ready to lead well.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 15/06/2025

I'm taking an app I built as my first attempt at vibecoding and starting over. I genuinely feel so great. I've learned so much since I first started that a clean slate for my first idea feels like a great way to build a better app. I'm already learning new stuff and building confidence. yay me!

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Dan @danknauss.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

You have until midnight, more or less.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 13/06/2025

What if WordPress became the front end of the agentic web? Some thoughts after two days at Salesforce Connections 2025. jamesgiroux.ca/what-if-wordpress-be…

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 11/06/2025

You don’t need to be a manager to care about these 11 promises. You just need to care about building a team that works and thrives together. futureofteam.com/podcast/11-...

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 11/06/2025

First session in at Salesforce Connections and one takeaway: “AI allows you to be more personal.” A bit counterintuitive huh? What do you think?

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 29/05/2025

A PIP isn’t a surprise party. If your team member didn’t see it coming, you skipped the hard part: feedback. Here’s how to fix that. 👇 futureofteam.com/performance...

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 27/05/2025

Performance plans don’t have to be scary. In our latest episode, we unpack how to use a PIP the right way: ✅ With care ✅ With clarity ✅ With a real shot at success Watch now → youtu.be/M3T7apbINAM

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 27/05/2025

Too many managers weaponise performance plans. In this episode, we flip the script: Support over shame. Structure over surprise. Culture over conflict. futureofteam.com/podcast/per...

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 27/05/2025

I used "chockers" in a sentence today. I didn't even realise I'd done it until after it was sent. Remnants of living in Australia, lol.

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 26/05/2025

We’ve got a big episode coming your way. It’s about performance improvement but not the way you’ve heard it before. No HR jargon. No punishment mindset. Just a candid, people-first take on how to help someone course-correct with clarity and care. futureofteam.com/podcast/

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 22/05/2025

If you’re feeling growing pains at 5–15 people, it’s not a hiring problem—it’s a culture one. You don’t need an HR department. You need clarity, consistency, and commitment. Read the article: futureofteam.com/you-dont-ne...

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 19/05/2025

Yeah, #vibecoding has got me hooked. This is way too much fun. I could really use some courses on software architecture and moving from dev to production.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 17/05/2025

Question: how explicit are you in your php function declarations? Do you add public or not? Should you add public or not? Context: I saw a TikTok video of engineers debating this and thought I’d ask.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 15/05/2025

We've got a pretty good cadence of quarterly reviews here at A8c and even if I know things are going okay, I still get anxious before a meeting to review how I am doing. I know it will be fine but there's still that lingering doubt. Getting to a failure-friendly state takes effort but it's worth it.

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 13/05/2025

Feedback anxiety is real. If the thought of giving or receiving it makes your stomach churn, you’re not alone—let’s unpack it together. #Feedback #CultureMatters youtu.be/HGn7paHz3gk

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Feedback & Performance Reviews - Future of Team

In this episode of the Future of Team podcast, hosts James Giroux and Dee Teal emphasize the importance of celebrating wins in an open, people-first culture....

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 03/05/2025

Do people still resolve merge conflicts without AI these days? #vibecoding

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 02/05/2025

I learned a new word today when attempting an SQL migration: "idempotently" Which means the commands should work correctly regardless of whether the columns or constraints already exist partially. #vibecoding

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 30/04/2025

Has this happened to anyone else? I was thinking about user authentication and put my shoes on before my jeans this morning. Sheesh, that was a close one. #vibecoding

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 27/04/2025

Ummmm, is pop punk making a comeback? Because if it is, the 18-year-old version of me that still lives rent free in my head will be very happy.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 24/04/2025

From vision to reality, this is where our dream for #WCEH lives. Our call for speakers is open and we’re thinking big thoughts and want to include yours in them too. canada.wordcamp.org/2025/this-fa...

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Call for Speakers

Speak at WordCamp Canada 2025! Ottawa, Ontario • October 16-17. Find out more and apply by June 15!

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 21/04/2025

Today I voted! If you are a Canadian, please vote too! This is probably one of the most consequential elections of our time.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 20/04/2025

Happy Easter! It's a lovely 4C here. This morning the kids have done their chocolate egg hunt and now we're settling down for a quiet day. What am I up to? Refactoring direct db calls in components to use a new helper hook that I just created. #vibecoding

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 19/04/2025

So, auth key persistence when you switch focus (aka tabs) is a thing apparently. 6 hours of debugging just to rip it all apart and use supabase’s react helper. Ugh. #vibecoding

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 18/04/2025

Okay, I know it's just a model but I love the new ChatGPT personality that I'm getting with these latest models. They are soooo good. also, helpful and encouraging.

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Ryan McCue @rmccue.io · 08/04/2025

Congrats to our friends at @wpvip.com on their FedRAMP Moderate Authorization - exciting to see more expansion of WP in the public sector!

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 08/04/2025

Tobi Lütke isn't the only one convinced AI in the workplace is a force multiplier. I'm finding myself having way more impact in a permissive AI environment and my productivity and output is way more impactful I think. And it's fun. AI is so much fun.

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futureofteam.com @futureofteam.com · 02/04/2025

Big news: Our new podcast episode on Transparent Leadership drops tomorrow! Wondering how much info is too much—or too little? Tune in to learn how smart transparency keeps team trust high and anxiety low. #FutureOfTeam #TransparentLeadership

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 02/04/2025

I finally got around to playing with Bolt based on a rec from @jamiemarsland.bsky.social and it is incredible. I feel so incredibly powerful even if what I'm building is just a proof of concept, there's something here to share with others who can finesse it. Thanks Jamie!

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 31/03/2025

Its been a long time coming but we've got a fresh new episode of the Future of Team podcast launching tomorrow. Check out our past episodes here: futureofteam.com/podcast/

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 30/03/2025

I used ChatGPT’s Deep Research to try and get some insights for some work I am doing. I ended up being listed as the primary source in its response. So either I am expert, the query was way too niche, or the really good stuff is gated and not accessible to Chatty.

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James Giroux | 제임스 @jamesgiroux.ca · 26/03/2025

We made it to Toronto but all of us are either in the middle of norovirus or on the mend. Last few days have been rough. First time in my life I was grateful for throw up bags on planes.

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