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This is where I post thoughts and tweaks and updates on the stuff I’m working on the interwebs.

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.

Posted on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

by Matt

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.

Posted on October 19, 2022January 2, 2023

by Matt

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?

Posted on June 24, 2022June 27, 2022

by Matt

How to Pronounce GIF

This is how and why I pronounce GIF the way I do. Have you ever asked yourself why?

Posted on October 1, 2021October 1, 2021

by Matt

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.

Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

by Matt

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.

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

by Matt

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.

Posted on November 10, 2018November 13, 2018

by Matt

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.

Posted on September 26, 2018January 18, 2019

by Matt

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.

Posted on January 22, 2018June 7, 2018

by Matt

Outputting Caldera Form Entries on the frontend

A simple tutorial on outputting Caldera Form submissions on the frontend.

Posted on October 9, 2017October 8, 2017

by Matt

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