The Significance of WordPress Plugin Download Counts and How to Automate Getting Them
What’s the value of daily downloads for WordPress plugins and themes? And how can you automate getting them? Here’s my take.
Category: WebDev
This is where I post thoughts and tweaks and updates on the stuff I’m working on the interwebs.
The Case for the WordPress Plugin Freemium Model
Despite increased competition in the WordPress plugin landscape, I’m still a strong believer in the freemium model and the power of the WordPress Plugin Directory. Here’s why.
On Disparities Between the WordPress Community and Core Product Direction
How can we bridge the disparity between what WordPress is building and what we want it to be?
How to Pronounce GIF
This is how and why I pronounce GIF the way I do. Have you ever asked yourself why?
Empathy is the Best Anti-Itch Solution for Product Developers
Chris Lema says one of the biggest mistakes product developers make is scratching their own itch at their users expense. It got me thinking about how GiveWP started as an itch-scratcher too.
Contextual Optins with Caldera Forms
Newsletter optin forms are more compelling when they speak directly to the readers interest. This tutorial shows you how to achieve that with a simple shortcode and Caldera Forms.
On WordPress Core Updates, Anxiety, and Earning User Trust
When plugin and theme authors, and WordPress Core itself thinks of their own timelines as more important than their users, trust is eroded.
Tips and Tricks for Conquering the WP Support Forums
I was honored to speak at WordCamp Los Angeles this weekend, not only to be asked to speak, but also to cover a subject that is near and dear to my heart: The WordPress Support Forums.
Who and What I’ll Be Following in 2018
2018 will be a big year for WordPress. Here’s my list of top topics and people to be following in 2018 to stay in the know and some of the most influential things happening in WordPress this year.
Outputting Caldera Form Entries on the frontend
A simple tutorial on outputting Caldera Form submissions on the frontend.