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Matt Cromwell
Matt Cromwell

Hi! I’m Matt Cromwell

I’ve navigated the WordPress product world for years. On this site, you’ll find the hard-won insights and tips I’ve gathered in blog posts, podcasts, and a newsletter—all designed to help you build a WordPress business to be proud of.

Co-founder of GiveWP

Senior Director of CX at StellarWP

Host of WP Product Talk

I open-source what I’ve learned building and supporting WordPress products so you can grow with confidence.

Matt is “one of the good guys” in my book. A true community builder and participator, he’s been a consistently clear voice in the sometimes murky world of WordPress. He doesn’t seem to shout, ever, but what he says, he’s thought about, and is worth reading, or listening to.
Joost de Valk
Joost de Valk
Founder at Emilia Capital
Matt is a highly-skilled WordPress professional with a deep understanding of the platform and the ecosystem. He has a true talent for understanding industry trends and how his work fits into the future of WordPress. He is passionate about open-source and the WordPress community.
Michelle Frechette
Michelle Frechette
Dir of Community at StellarWP

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