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Here are some lessons learned in building a WordPress plugin business, emphasizing experimentation, market understanding, customer support, and community engagement for sustainable growth.

When we picture great teachers, many of us imagine experts with decades of experience. But what if some of the most impactful educators are those who just learned the ropes themselves? In a recent episode of Open Channels FM, guest Nyasha Green…

The discussion on backwards compatibility highlights its importance in WordPress, ensuring seamless functionality during updates. Experts emphasize careful support for older versions, enabling a smoother user experience across diverse sites.

WordPress is powered by a passionate community. Companies should sponsor contributors for goodwill, ecosystem health, and industry connections. Starting small is key to making a difference.

These days, it feels like every business is leaning on AI, chatbots, or endless help articles. While those tools can help, they often leave customers frustrated and waiting for real answers. What actually makes a difference is human-centered service. Customers want to…

Are you passionate about building websites or tinkering with WordPress, but feel like sharing your ideas on the WordPress Developer Blog is only for seasoned pros? Great news: it’s not. Recently, on “The WordPress Way” series, a couple of long-time contributors, Justin…

Web agencies face client engagement challenges during project transitions. Figma’s interactive prototypes improve communication, enabling clients to provide focused feedback and visualize designs quickly, enhancing overall collaboration.

To succeed in a WordPress plugin biz, focus on customer support. Start solo for real feedback, then scale with docs and AI, but don’t forget the human touch.

Three WordPress veterans argue that generalists are valuable in tech, emphasizing adaptability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities over narrow specialization for achieving higher consultancy rates.

The future of online publishing is all about personal expression, not just business stuff. WordPress needs to embrace short videos and everyday moments to stay relevant and inclusive.

Open source communities can enhance their projects by learning from each other. Cross-pollination of ideas fosters innovation, improves user experiences, and promotes collaboration over competition across various platforms.

Remote work has been a defining feature of tech culture for years, but it has become especially prominent in open source communities. As more professionals build careers within globally distributed teams, the conversation around cross-border employment has grown more relevant than ever.…