Entry Automation 6.0 with Cosmic Giant's Owen JJ Stone

03/17/25 • 32 min

In this episode of Breakdown, Matt welcomes Owen Stone, the new Head of Marketing at Cosmic Giant. Just a few weeks into his role, Owen shares his extensive background in podcasting, marketing, and his early encounters with WordPress. The conversation explores how Owen balances traditional methods (like using pen and paper for notes) with embracing new technologies, reflecting his pragmatic approach to the tech world.

The discussion centers around Cosmic Giant's Entry Automation 6.0, which just launched as the company celebrates its 8th anniversary. Owen highlights the event registration and data management features that help prevent form abuse and streamline data collection. Matt and Owen also dive into the importance of trusted software in the WordPress ecosystem, especially for agencies and freelancers who rely on dependable tools rather than short-term AI solutions for mission-critical functions like form handling, legal compliance, and data management.

Key Takeaways:

Entry Automation 6.0 features enhanced event registration systems and data verification to prevent form abuse and ensure legitimate registrations
The new Multiple Form extension allows users to merge entries from multiple forms into a single output (PDF, Excel, JSON)
Cosmic Giant ensures legal compliance in their forms, with professionally written copy that meets both US and EU regulations
The WordPress ecosystem values trusted, long-term software solutions (like Gravity Forms' 15-year history) over newer AI alternatives that may lack support and reliability
AI tools should complement rather than replace professional software, especially for critical business functions
Cosmic Giant is actively seeking case studies and real-world examples of how customers are using their products

Mentioned URLs:

CosmicGiant.com - Entry Automation 6.0 now available
Gravity Forms
Learn.gravity.com - Our new learning site for all things Gravity

Key Takeaways:

Entry Automation 6.0 features enhanced event registration systems and data verification to prevent form abuse and ensure legitimate registrations
The new Multiple Form extension allows users to merge entries from multiple forms into a single output (PDF, Excel, JSON)
Cosmic Giant ensures legal compliance in their forms, with professionally written copy that meets both US and EU regulations
The WordPress ecosystem values trusted, long-term software solutions (like Gravity Forms' 15-year history) over newer AI alternatives that may lack support and reliability
AI tools should complement rather than replace professional software, especially for critical business functions
Cosmic Giant is actively seeking case studies and real-world examples of how customers are using their products

Mentioned URLs:

CosmicGiant.com - Entry Automation 6.0 now available
Gravity Forms
Learn.gravity.com - Our new learning site for all things Gravity

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Breakdown - A Gravity Forms Podcast - Entry Automation 6.0 with Cosmic Giant's Owen JJ Stone

Transcript

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Hey, Gravity Formers. It's Matt. I just wanted to take a moment and say hello. It's been a while since we've chatted one on one. I hope you've been enjoying the range of guests we've had on the podcast at the start of the new year up until this point as we head into mid March. We're getting ready for spring. I cannot wait. We've spanned a range of topics for WordPress agency owners, dig