That was one of the final thoughts I shared during my talk at WordCamp Masaka. But it was the quiet moments that followed, off-stage, and in the side conversations that really reshaped my perspective. A few weeks ago, I had the honor of speaking at WordCamp Masaka 2025, held at the Equator University of Science […]

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To The Enterprise And Back

The Early Days of WordPress Documentation I’ve been contributing to the WordPress documentation since 2011. For a full decade I’ve been volunteering my time to this project that helps. Back then it was easy to start contributing. Documentation lived in Codex, which is Wiki based, so anyone, as long as they logged in, could modify […]

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Why Diversity Drives the Future of Open Source

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a business imperative. When we embrace diverse leaders and creators in the WordPress space, we unlock innovation, encourage inclusivity, and ensure the platform reflects the global community it serves. Diversity isn’t just about representation; it’s about building better solutions. By amplifying more voices, we can create a more equitable […]

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XWP’s WordCamp Europe 2024 Roundup

A WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything WordPress. WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users like you! Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas and get to know each other. Ciao, Torino! 🇮🇹 Most XWPeople’s journey began at their local airport…Our team had a fantastic showing at […]

XWP’s DE{CODE} 2024 Debrief

Last week WP Engine ran its fifth annual DE{CODE} event. This time, more than 4,000 attendees tuned in from 86 countries to hear insights from more than 45 experts covering topics like AI, workflows, performance, and, of course, WordPress! The keynote session with former OpenAI Head of Go-to-Market Zack Kass is on WP Engine’s event […]