My Blog:
Life, Software, and Everything in Between
Writings and musing while working with WordPress and SaaS for the last 10+ years.

From Idea to Launch: Building the “Blocks for GitHub” WordPress Plugin
When I hire developers, one of the first things I look at is their GitHub profile. In fact, there’s a field in our application form specifically for…

From Setback to Success: Publishing My First Figma Community Project
Most designers I know these days use Figma. I’ve grown to love Figma’s capabilities and UI/UX. One of its standout features, the Figma Community, has become one…

Why I’m a Bloomer, Not a Doomer: The Future of WordPress
The WordPress community is currently experiencing unprecedented turmoil. As someone who has built their entire career around this platform, I’ve chosen to remain largely silent on this…

Connecting with a Vibrant WordPress Community at WordCamp Asia 2024
As I write this, I am just now getting over the jet lag from returning home from Asia. A 16-hour time difference is no joke! So please…

A Year of Transformation: Engagements, Innovations, and Explorations in 2023
Reflecting on the past year can be difficult because it was such an eventful year. Identifying the highs and lows isn’t straightforward at first glance. Like other…

Unbiased, Unaffiliated, & Unfiltered WordPress News: My New YouTube Adventure
The WordPress community needs good, quality industry news to thrive, compete, and stay informed. While there are good news sources out there, many tend to have an…

Feeling the Need to Build with My Hands
I’ve felt a strong urge to do more with my hands lately. Two years ago, I purchased my first actual home, and since moving in, I have…

Journey to Athens: My Unforgettable Experience at WordCamp Europe 2023
I had the privilege of both attending and sponsoring WordCamp Europe 2023, which took place from June 8th to 10th in the city of Athens, Greece. The…

SolidWP: Our Journey to Rebranding a Long-Established WordPress Brand
Rebranding a large software project is a bit like turning a speedboat versus a cruise ship – it takes much longer to turn the latter, and there’s…