From Sketch to Site: How We Redesigned WPBay and Why It Matters
When we first launched WPBay, Stefan and I spent most of our energy on the foundation: solid code, fair review rules, seller protections, buyer guarantees.
Dealing with Rejection on WPBay: How Sellers Turn Setbacks Into Success
Although it happened to all of us, no one really likes it when one of their files gets rejected on the Marketplaces. Let’s be honest,
What Went Wrong at Envato? Why the Biggest Digital Marketplace Is Falling Apart
I’ve been part of the Envato ecosystem for a long time now. I started publishing WordPress plugins on CodeCanyon back in 2016. Like many of
From Hero to Outsider: The Rise and Fall of ThemeForest in the WordPress Ecosystem
Back in the early days of WordPress, ThemeForest was a godsend. I remember how excited I was to tell folks at WordCamps about it, how
Why WordPress Creators Deserve More Recognition (And How It Can Improve Themes and Plugins)
I’ve noticed a trend in WordPress plugins, themes, and development. I’ve been interested in these things since I started using WordPress well over ten year
WPBay’s 2025 Roadmap and Vision
When I started WPBay, I wasn’t trying to build the next unicorn startup. I wasn’t chasing venture capital or exits. I was trying to solve
Stop telling users they shouldn’t be running very many plugins
If you are having trouble with your WordPress website, or if you ever have a problem with it in the future, you should first check
WordPress isn’t a community
I’m proud to be a member of the WordPress community. I’d like to think I’ve been a part of it since I started using WordPress
I propose a Theme Design Review Team
Anyone who has ever submitted a theme to the WordPress.org Theme Directory has, in one way or another, run up against the theme review guidelines. I
Custom designed WordPress options screens need to go
There are more WordPress themes now than ever before, including commercial themes. More and more developers are spending their time and their talents to develop