Leveraging APIs in WordPress w/ Brendan O’Connell (@BrendanOConnellWP)
In this video, I sit down with Brendan O’Connell for a laid-back chat about the role of APIs in WordPress and how they can enhance your projects. We’re not diving too deep into the technical details, but rather exploring the possibilities and sharing our thoughts on how APIs can be used to add dynamic content to WordPress sites.
Brendan and I discuss the evolution from static websites to more dynamic, API-driven solutions. We touch on tools like Claude and Activepieces, and how they compare with WordPress plugins like WPGetAPI. It’s a casual conversation aimed at sparking ideas and inspiring you to think about new ways to leverage APIs in your own work.
We also chat about the pros and cons of integrating external platforms as CMS alternatives, the idea of a “One-Stop-Shop” WordPress site, and the importance of choosing the right tools for your projects.
Watch our live stream where we experiment more with APIs and AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOuMaS26jdE
Links mentioned:
WPGetAPI: https://wpgetapi.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Activepieces: https://www.activepieces.com/
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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
2:16 – Initial Discussion on Google Products and APIs
4:00 – Overview of API Tools and Visual Builders
6:45 – Using APIs with Bricks and WordPress
9:35 – Challenges with API Data and Dynamic Content
12:00 – Fetching vs. Storing Data with APIs
15:00 – Using YouTube API to Import Videos
18:50 – Exploring Activepieces and Workflow Automation
21:50 – Integrating APIs with Different WordPress Plugins
24:30 – Extending Bricks and WordPress Core
28:30 – Building and Extending API Solutions
31:00 – Cost-Benefit Analysis of External CMS Platforms
35:00 – The Pros and Cons of a One-Stop-Shop WordPress Site
38:00 – The Importance of Choosing the Right Tools for the Project
41:30 – Managing AI and Enhancing Productivity
44:00 – Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
45:00 – Outro and Upcoming Live Stream Announcement
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