My latest writing
From release notes to road notes: WordPress, design, and the lived moments that give it meaning.
Building Is the Easy Part Now
AI has made building software cheaper and faster. Twenty years after Getting Real, the harder problem is deciding what deserves to exist and whether its complexity is…When Taste Becomes Executable
AI can turn product judgment into working software faster than ever. The real question is what happens when that taste meets review, context, and the responsibility to…What I’d Build If I Had to Start Over in WordPress Today
About 12 years ago, right after we launched GiveWP, we did what a lot of WordPress builders do when something starts to work. We got distracted. We…
Events
Upcoming dates and recent appearances, talks, podcasts, and videos worth checking out featuring yours truly.
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WordCamp US 2026
August 16, 2026Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
I’m heading to Phoenix for WordCamp US 2026 in my role leading Jetpack at Automattic. WordCamps have been a big part of my WordPress journey, and I’m looking forward to spending four days with the people building, using, and shaping WordPress.
I’ll be in listen-and-learn mode, connecting with community members and talking about where Jetpack is today, where it needs to go, and how we can better support the people who rely on WordPress. The week includes Contributor Day, Showcase Day, two conference days, and the community social.
If you’ll be there, come say hello. I’d love to connect.
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WordCamp Europe 2026
June 4, 2026Krakow, Poland
The main reason I keep coming to Europe is this conference, which has become a highlight event on my annual calendar. It gathers a diverse mix of WordPress professionals from the Americas, APAC, and Europe, creating a unique blend of knowledge and experience. This fosters networking opportunities that can lead to collaborations and friendships that last well beyond the event. The result is a special conference that not only shows how WordPress is built, used, and implemented globally but also inspires me with fresh ideas and approaches to solving problems with WordPress.
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PressConf
April 8, 2026Tempe, Arizona
One of the largest gatherings of WordPress professionals on the planet. PressConf is a one-of-a-kind conference that gives professionals in the space a chance to come together, collaborate, network, and discuss the future of the platform. I also had a chance to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and watch my friends Bryce Adams and Matt Cromwell on stage.