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#214 – Robby McCullough on Beaver Builder, AI Hype, and Evolving WordPress Workflows

April 29, 2026·40 min
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In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Robby McCullough, co-founder of Beaver Builder, about the evolving landscape of WordPress page builders amidst the rise of AI. They reflect on Beaver Builder’s 12-year journey, discuss initial skepticism toward page builders, and the recent surge in AI-driven site building tools. Speaker B shares how Beaver Builder is experimenting with AI while maintaining the value of hands-on website editing. The conversation explores concerns about losing technical skills, the importance of human collaboration, and how rapidly technology is changing user interaction with web development.

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