Notes on entrepreneurship, strategy, and the realities of growing products and teams.
My first two months at Automattic have been a mix of learning, observing, and starting to shape where Jetpack goes next. It has been energizing, challenging, and eye-opening in all the right ways. I came in ready to help define Jetpack’s future, and these early weeks have given me a clearer view of the opportunities…
Custom keyword notifications are one of the most valuable yet underutilized features available on WordPress.org. For plugin and theme authors, these notifications can offer real-time insight. They show how users are discussing and recommending your products across the support forums. Why Keyword Notifications Matter Keyword notifications allow you to stay connected to the ongoing conversation…
First off, I want to thank my friends, family, colleagues, and the WordPress community who have supported me over the last 10+ years. It’s with bittersweet emotions that I share I’ve stepped away from my role at Liquid Web, which oversees the StellarWP product line, including GiveWP, the product I co-founded more than a decade…
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 annual conference is a focal point for WordPress enthusiasts, developers, and businesses from primarily Europe, but also has a large presence of folks from Asia and around the…
Investing in a restaurant can be a daunting prospect. I’m a software application guy, not a restaurateur. With fierce competition, strict regulations, and demanding quality control standards, it takes a special combination of factors to succeed. Yet, despite the challenges, I have found myself drawn to investing in Rosemarie’s Burgers, a restaurant with a passionate…
My main focus has been on GiveWP for the better part of the last 8-years. In that time we have taken the brand from an idea to a multimillion dollar project. I learned a lot throughout that journey and it’s shaped me into the person I am today. Today I’m excited to announce that I’ll…
It’s common to hear investors talk about investing in founders more so than their solutions. To me, having an excellent founder paired with a project they are passionate about, built from scratch, and are all-in on is even more attractive. I believe Vito Peleg, his excellent team, and Atarim are such a pairing. Who is…
It’s finally that time again. In-person WordCamp’s are back! I’m proud to announce that this June I’ll be speaking on a panel at WCEU in Porto, Portugal about WordPress acquisitions. About WordCamp Europe 2022 This is the first in-person WCEU since the pandemic began. Last year’s organizers attempted to have the conference in-person but had…
Wow. Has it been a year already? 2021 has flown by and with that a lot of change has happened in both my personal and professional life. Where do I begin? Selling my business, selling my house, the times of elation, or times of stress and difficulty? I don’t typically write year end reviews, but…
WordPress site owners know it’s important to have your Google Analytics tightly integrated into all aspects of your website. While there are a number of plugins that do this well, today I’ll be looking at the Analytify plugin compared to the market leader, Monster Insights. Ease of Integration You never want to muscle a plugin…