About The Syde Effect
The Syde Effect podcast brings you straight into the conversations shaping WordPress today. Hosted by Ronny Marx and Oliver Gadow from Syde, Europe’s biggest WordPress agency, each episode dives into the topics that matter most to digital decision makers — from scaling enterprise solutions to building stronger communities.
Whether you’re a marketer or tech leader, you’ll find insights and strategies to help your WordPress projects thrive.

All Episodes
Episode 1
Beyond the Code:The Power of Partnerships in the WordPress Community
In our very first episode, Ronny Marx and Oliver Gadow kick off the podcast by discussing the core of Syde’s philosophy: building meaningful partnerships. They explain how getting to know the people beyond the web project helps bridge cultural gaps and foster genuine collaboration for better results.
Episode 2
Power Up Your Shop: Scaling e-Commerce with WordPress & Woo
In this episode of The Syde Effect, Ronny Marx sits down with Dustin Hartzler, WooCommerce Customer Success Manager, to explore how WooCommerce empowers online businesses. They also have an honest conversation about the challenges e-commerce merchants face when scaling their online stores and the potential impact of AI on the future of commerce.