WP Legends

In WP Legends Episode 68, we sit down with Steve Burge, Founder of PublishPress. Steve shares his journey from teaching open-source technologies to developing a trusted suite of publishing tools for WordPress. Learn about the evolution of PublishPress, the challenges of product development, and the future of collaborative publishing in the digital age. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://s...

In WP Legends Episode 67, we dive into the inspiring journey of Vova Feldman, Founder & CEO of Freemius. Discover how Vova transformed his early ventures into one of the most trusted monetization platforms for WordPress plugin developers. Vova shares his experience from solo founder to ecosystem builder, the challenges of empowering indie developers, and the future of monetization in the open...

In WP Legends Episode 66, we chat with Agathe Medvedieff, VP of Marketing for the WordPress Ecosystem at group.one . Dive deep into how Agathe's marketing acumen is shaping the future of WordPress performance tools such as ‪@WPRocket_Official‬ , ‪@RankMath‬ , GTMetrix, and more. Learn about the strategies that have propelled these brands to success, the integration of AI in SEO and web performance...

In WP Legends Episode 65, we sit down with Derek Ashauer, Founder of AshWebStudio and Creator of Conversion Bridge, an innovative WordPress plugin designed to ease the complexities of conversion tracking. Discover Derek's transformative journey from client work to product development, the challenges in today's analytics landscape, and the expansive integrations offered by Conversion Bridge. Whethe...

In WP Legends Episode 64, we sit down with Mark Westguard, the Founder of WS Form. Discover Mark's incredible journey from his early days in the agency world to developing one of the most versatile and powerful form builders for WordPress. In this in-depth conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of bringing WS Form to life, the innovative features that set it apart, and the driving fo...

In WP Legends Episode 63, we dive into the world of AI-driven SEO with Killian Dunne, the Founder of Telepathic. Learn how this innovative platform is transforming content creation and optimization in the digital age. Tune in to explore what it means to be AI-Native, and how Telepathic is setting new benchmarks for marketers, creators, and brands worldwide. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: http...

In WP Legends Episode 62, we sit down with Alex Panagis, Founder & CEO of ScaleMath. From his early days experimenting with SEO to building a robust, prioritized marketing operation for SaaS businesses, Alex shares his journey on what it takes to succeed online. Discover how ScaleMath operates as a fully remote team and the innovative strategies Alex employs to drive long-term growth for leadi...

In WP Legends Episode 61, we sit down with Joost de Valk, CEO of Emilia Capital. Discover Joost's journey from creating one of the most recognized plugins (Yoast SEO) in WordPress history to his focus on investing in the future of the open web. We delve into his thoughts on the current state of the WordPress ecosystem, the importance of fair practices, and the need for decentralized updates. Joost...

In WP Legends Episode 60, we chat with Brian Coords, Developer Advocate at WooCommerce (Automattic), co-host of the viewSource and Webmasters. FM Podcast. In this episode, we explore Brian's journey from teaching to becoming a developer advocate, his role at Automattic, and the future of eCommerce on WordPress. Discover how WooCommerce is adapting to a rapidly evolving digital world and bridging t...

In WP Legends Episode 59, we sit down with Darren Lingham, the visionary Co-founder of hosting.com . ‪@wearehostingcom‬ From humble beginnings in the early 2000s, Darren shares his incredible journey navigating through the evolution of web hosting. Learn how he co-founded TSO Host, grew it into the Paragon Internet Group, and eventually became a part of GoDaddy's acquisition. Darren also discusses...

In WP Legends Episode 58, we chat with Matt Medeiros, WordPress Community Evangelist at Gravity Forms (Rocketgenius, Inc.). He takes us through his fascinating journey from founding a digital agency to becoming a leading voice in the WordPress community and a seasoned podcast host. Together with Matt, let's explore the transformative evolution of WordPress, the role of AI in shaping the future of...

In WP Legends Episode 57, we sit down with Josh Koenig, Co-Founder & SVP Marketing at Pantheon, and dive into the world of WebOps. From his roots as an early Drupal adopter to co-founding a platform that powers mission-critical WordPress and Drupal sites worldwide, Josh shares insights into the evolution of web infrastructure and collaboration. Discover how Pantheon is making high-performance,...

In WP Legends Episode 56, we sit down with Mike Demopoulos, Partnerships Lead for North America at hosting.com . Discover Mike's inspirational journey through the open web ecosystem, from leading sponsorship efforts for Joomla to fostering strategic partnerships at hosting.com . Hear about his passion for community, his adventures as a Hard Rock Cafe connoisseur, and his insights into the future o...

In WP Legends Episode 55, we chat with Michelle Frechette, the ever-dynamic Executive Director of Post Status and co-founder of Underrepresented in Tech. Known as the "busiest woman in WordPress," Michelle shares her journey from higher education to leading impactful community initiatives. Discover her role in elevating underrepresented voices, building WordPress community connections, and diving...

In WP Legends Episode 54, we chat with Kevin Geary, CEO of Digital Gravy and the Founder of ETCH, Automatic.css, and Frames. Kevin shares his entrepreneurial journey from teaching practical web development skills to building innovative tools in the WordPress ecosystem. Discover how his products, including Automatic.css and the revolutionary Etch, are reshaping workflows for agencies and freelancer...

In WP Legends Episode 53, we delve into the fascinating story of Emil Falcon, the founder and CEO of Web Hosting Canada (WHC). Discover how Emil built WHC from the ground up, starting in 2003, and hear how it has grown to support over 70,000 Canadian small businesses. We examine the distinctive challenges and achievements of establishing a web hosting company in Canada, as well as the evolution of...

In WP Legends Episode 52, we sit down with Aaron Campbell, the Vice President of Product at Monarx, a leading cybersecurity company for web hosts. Aaron discusses how Monarx is innovating in minimizing false positives in security and exciting advancements in AI related to WordPress. Watch this episode to learn more about the future of WordPress, essential security practices for web hosts, and the...

In WP Legends Episode 51, we dive deep with Grant Polachek, Chief Growth Officer at Atom.com , to explore how brand naming and domain strategy are being transformed in the digital era. Grant shares insights on leveraging AI, the importance of domain selection, and the innovative services offered by Atom.com to help businesses establish strong brand identities. Join us for an engaging discussion on...

In WP Legends Episode 50, we chat with Christian Jaeger, CEO of CloudFest and MSP GLOBAL, to discover how CloudFest evolved from a small tech conference into a global gathering for cloud hosting and internet infrastructure. Christian shares insights on building lasting business relationships, the importance of in-person networking, and what makes CloudFest a unique experience. From CloudFest's adv...

In WP Legends Episode 49, we sit down with Shane Bishop, the innovative Founder & Lead Developer of EWWW Image Optimizer. Discover Shane's journey from running IT at a small church to developing a tool that powers over a million websites worldwide. Learn about the evolution of the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin from a simple image optimization tool to a comprehensive performance suite, including...

In WP Legends Episode 48, we chat with Vaughn Liley, the General Manager at Nova Registry, the team behind the popular .LINK domain extension. With over two decades of experience in tech sales and domain innovation, Vaughn shares his insights on the evolution of the domain industry and the unique positioning of the .LINK TLD, and how his vision turned a TLD into a global icon. Discover how Vaughn'...

In WP Legends Episode 47, we sit down with Wences Garcia, the Founder, GM & Head of Culture at marketgoo. Discover how Wenceslao has built marketgoo into a trusted SEO solution for web hosts, domain registrars, and site builders worldwide. We dive deep into the role of AI in the future of SEO, explore the innovative tools marketgoo offers, and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the di...

In WP Legends Episode 46, we chat with Ben Sibley, Co-founder of Independent Analytics and Founder of Compete Themes. Explore Ben's early journey and learn about the genesis of Independent Analytics, its privacy-first approach, and how it's designed for simplicity and robust data ownership. Whether you're a seasoned WordPress user or new to analytics, this episode provides a fascinating deep dive...

In WP Legends Episode 45, we dive into the remarkable journey of Alexander Gilmanov, the visionary Founder and CEO behind WPAmelia, wpDataTables, TMS, and Trafft. Transitioning from academia to the forefront of WordPress and SaaS solutions, Alexander has been instrumental in redefining how over 170,000 users manage data and scheduling worldwide. Join us as we explore his path from university lectu...

In WP Legends Episode 44, we chat with Artur Grabowski, Co-founder of Extendify. Discover Artur's career journey from Adobe and Automattic to founding Extendify. Learn how Extendify is revolutionizing WordPress with AI-powered tools and personalized onboarding processes, catering to hosting providers worldwide. Also, gain insights into Artur's views on the future of WordPress, AI integration, and...