WP Legends

In WP Legends Episode 118, we’re joined by Joy Xue, Director of Regional Business in China at ShortDot, for a deep conversation on domains, compliance, and digital identity in one of the world’s most complex digital markets. We explore new TLDs, legacy domains versus new extensions, registrar and hosting partnerships, global expansion challenges, DNS abuse prevention, and how platforms like Alibab...

In WP Legends Episode 117, Ivan Popov, CEO of Vipe Studio, joins us to explain why he uses WordPress as a framework, not just a CMS. We discuss how WordPress core features like authentication, custom post types, metadata, and REST API support help agencies reduce backend development costs while building high-class online software. The conversation also covers enterprise architecture, headless Word...

In WP Legends Episode 115, we sit down with Haydn Simpson, Head of Brand TLDs at Abion, to discuss digital identity, domain strategy, brand protection, and the evolving TLD ecosystem. With deep experience across domain registries, hosting, and commercial leadership, Haydn shares insights on the upcoming 2026 new gTLD round, how brands approach domain portfolios today, the importance of trademark a...

In WP Legends Episode 116, we are joined by Mike Hansen, VP of Product at Newfold Digital, who shares what it takes to operate WordPress at massive scale. From contributing to WordPress core to leading product across one of the largest hosting portfolios, Mike offers a behind the scenes look at infrastructure, security, AI innovation, and product decisions powering millions of websites. We explore...

In WP Legends Episode 114, we sit down with Matt Schwartz, Founder of CheckView, to explore automated testing, website reliability, and why many WordPress sites are more fragile than they appear. Matt shares how real client failures at his Atlanta-based agency inspired the creation of CheckView, a browser-based testing platform that simulates real user behavior to catch issues before customers do....

In WP Legends Episode 113, Emmanuel Khoury, Co-Founder of WPStaq, shares his journey from running a digital agency to building a SaaS platform designed specifically for WordPress agencies. He breaks down the real infrastructure challenges agencies face, including unreliable hosting environments, performance bottlenecks, SMTP and email delivery issues, and growing security risks. The conversation d...

In WP Legends Episode 112, we’re joined by Roger Williams, Community Manager at Kinsta, for a deep conversation on what it really takes to build trust, scale hosting, and grow community inside the WordPress ecosystem. Roger shares his journey from the early days of hosting at GoDaddy to leading community initiatives at Kinsta. He explains how listening to agencies, developers, and enterprise teams...

In WP Legends Episode 110, we’re joined by Rodolfo Melogli, Founder of Checkout Summit and Business Bloomer, for a deep conversation on WooCommerce, education, and building meaningful communities within the WordPress ecosystem. Rodolfo shares his journey from civil engineering to becoming one of the most trusted voices in WooCommerce, helping millions of store owners and developers through practic...

In WP Legends Episode 111, we’re joined by Alexander Frison, CEO of Syde, Europe’s largest WordPress agency, for a deep conversation on what it really takes to run WordPress at enterprise scale. Alexander shares his journey from the early days of WordPress to leading a globally distributed team building multilingual enterprise platforms and high performance WooCommerce solutions for large organiza...

In WP Legends Episode 109, we’re joined by Carl Alexander, founder of Ymir, for a conversation on how serverless infrastructure is reshaping the future of WordPress hosting. Carl shares why traditional hosting struggles to keep up with modern scaling demands, how serverless architecture simplifies infrastructure for developers and agencies, and what it takes to build deeply technical products as a...

In WP Legends Episode 108, we're thrilled to welcome Gabriella Laster, Product Marketing Director at Elementor, for an insightful conversation on how product decisions shape one of the most influential platforms in the WordPress ecosystem. Gabriella Laster shares how Elementor transforms user feedback, data, and real-world challenges into product strategies that impact millions of websites worldwi...

In WP Legends Episode 106, we're thrilled to welcome Mattias Geniar, Co-founder and CEO of Oh Dear, for an insightful chat about their thoughtfully designed monitoring platform. Mattias unveils the quirky story behind their name and discusses how their years of experience have shaped their reliable software. We explore misunderstood aspects of monitoring, AI's transformative potential in developer...

In WP Legends Episode 107, join us for an engaging conversation with Remkus de Vries, Co-Founder and CEO of Scanfully, as we explore the evolution of WordPress site health and performance monitoring. Discover how community building, innovative tools, and AI-driven insights are shaping the future of WordPress. Don't miss this deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the WordPress ecosyste...

In WP Legends Episode 105, we have an engaging conversation with Cretu Remus, Partner and AWS Cloud Architect & Developer at WpStream. He takes us behind the scenes of the groundbreaking platform that enables real-time video streaming directly within WordPress. Discover how WpStream is transforming WordPress into a hub for live events and streaming experiences, and learn about the challenges a...

In WP Legends Episode 103, we sit down with Svilena Peneva, the Head of Partnerships at WP Engine. From her early days at NitroPack to her current role at WP Engine, Svilena shares her insights on fostering relationships, driving growth, and the future of WordPress in an increasingly AI-driven world. Discover how Svilena has shaped the WordPress ecosystem through strategic partnerships, community...

In WP Legends Episode 104, we dive deep into the world of domain names and digital identity with Joseph Alagna, Chief Strategy Officer at it.com . With decades of experience in the domain registry industry, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge about how identity, trust, and the internet infrastructure intersect. We discuss the intricacies of launching a Top-Level Domain (TLD), the importance of digita...

In WP Legends Episode 102, join us for an insightful conversation with Oliver Sild, Founder and CEO of Patchstack. Today, we explore the evolving challenges of WordPress security, delve into the intricacies of malware scanning, and discuss proactive strategies to safeguard websites. Discover how Patchstack is revolutionizing vulnerability management and learn why focusing on the root causes of hac...

In WP Legends Episode 101, we're thrilled to have David Okuniev, the Co-Founder of Typeform and now Float and Supercut. Learn how David is reshaping human-software interaction, creating intuitive design experiences, and pioneering in a world influenced by AI. In this episode, David shares his journey from designing transformative online forms to exploring new horizons in video interaction. Whether...

In WP Legends Episode 100, we chat with Panos Kesisis, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of hosting.com . Panos story spans various pivotal roles, from playing a key part in GoDaddy's large-scale operations to co-founding hosting.com under World Host Group. In this episode, you will learn about the current and future trends in the hosting industry, the challenges of running multiple brands,...

In WP Legends Episode 99, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Mohammed Shahjahan, Founder and CEO of WPManageNinja. From humble beginnings in WordPress to establishing a comprehensive product ecosystem, Shahjahan shares his insights on innovation, product development, and community engagement. Discover how WPManageNinja has evolved to meet the needs of agencies, SMBs, and enterprises...

In WP Legends Episode 98, we chat with Dallas Kashuba, co-founder of DreamHost, one of the most influential hosting companies within the hosting ecosystem. With nearly three decades of experience, Dallas shares insights into the evolution of web hosting, the philosophy of the open web, and DreamHost's commitment to user privacy, open source, and user freedom. Discover the challenges and triumphs o...

In WP Legends Episode 96, we sit down with Vlad Georgiev, the Co-Founder of ScalaHosting and the visionary behind SPanel. With two decades of experience in the hosting industry, Vlad has continuously revolutionized web hosting to empower developers, agencies, and businesses. Discover how his passion for technology has shaped ScalaHosting into a global leader known for innovation, performance, and...

In WP Legends Episode 97, Jessica Frick, General Manager of Rocket.net , shares her journey, what excites her most about the evolving digital landscape, and how Rocket.net is pioneering premium WordPress hosting. We delve into leadership insights, community impact, and the next evolution of the WordPress ecosystem. Discover how Rocket.net is delivering unmatched performance and customer care while...

In WP Legends Episode 95, we are thrilled to welcome Juan Hernando, a pivotal figure in the WordPress community and Weglot's Community Engagement Specialist. Juan shares his inspiring journey, from discovering WordPress to becoming a cornerstone in the global community. We dive into the essence of open-source collaboration, the impact of WordPress events worldwide, and the vital role of initiative...

In WP Legends Episode 93, we chat with Bar Zaig, Founder and Product Leader of Sweet, the AI-driven platform designed to help web agencies and creators scale their business. Bar shares his experience from leading major product groups at Elementor and ZoomInfo, and how these insights fueled the creation of Sweet. Learn how Sweet empowers agencies with AI-enhanced business intelligence to streamline...