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  • Bridges, not Ladders
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    Bridges, not Ladders

    I’ve found the biggest leaps in my career rarely come from climbing corporate ladders, but instead crossing bridges. This post is intended to be a gentle prompt for you to think about your career and consider “is it time to cross a bridge?”

    September 23, 2024
    career, freelance, RV Life
  • Seeking WordPress Developers Ready to Elevate Their Career
    Classifieds, Unresolved

    Seeking WordPress Developers Ready to Elevate Their Career

    Looking to grow your WordPress skills while getting paid to learn? Join me in a part-time, remote role where you’ll build plugins, gain mentorship, and expand your portfolio while working on impactful WordPress projects.

    September 14, 2024
    Project Novatorius, WooCommerce, WordPress
  • How I Made My WordPress Archive Style Different Post Formats
    Blog Posts, Tutorials

    How I Made My WordPress Archive Style Different Post Formats

    This is a big win for me! I was able to set up my site so that posts in an archive can be displayed based on the post format – WITHOUT building a custom block, just a small PHP snippet.

    September 12, 2024
    Project Standiford Blog, WordPress
  • I Re-Built My Website Using The Block Editor And Ollie
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    I Re-Built My Website Using The Block Editor And Ollie

    Reflecting on my experience in re-building my site from a headless site to a non-headless site, all in a single evening. WordPress has come so far.

    September 11, 2024
    full site editing, Gutenberg, Project Siren, Project Standiford Blog, WordPress
  • Maybe WordPress Needs To Re-Connect With “Why” Instead of “What”
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    Maybe WordPress Needs To Re-Connect With “Why” Instead of “What”

    Reflections on a recent WP Product Talk episode, and my thoughts on what WordPress may have lost touch with over the years.

    August 28, 2024
    WordPress
  • A Season Of Change
    Blog Posts, Personal Updates

    A Season Of Change

    It’s been a heck of a week. I left my job, my wife started working on her art professionally, my kids started going to public school for the first time ever, I released a big Siren update, and I started picking up freelance work.

    August 26, 2024
    homeschool, Project Novatorius, Project Siren
  • I’m Looking For Contract Work
    Classifieds

    I’m Looking For Contract Work

    I’m available for freelance work and specialize in helping teams with complex WordPress implementations, product development, and overcoming technical debt. If your project needs technical expertise, particularly for site audits, custom integrations, or plugin feature implementations, I’m here to help. Contact me if you think we’d be a good fit!

    August 21, 2024
    Project Novatorius, WordPress
  • Today Was My Last Day At My Day Job
    Personal Updates

    Today Was My Last Day At My Day Job

    Last week, I made the difficult decision to leave my job at GoDaddy. I’m now considering my options on where I go from here.

    August 21, 2024
    Entrepreneurship, Project Novatorius, Project Siren
  • How To Support Your Affiliates
    Podcasting

    How To Support Your Affiliates

    Boost sales and create a sustainable affiliate program by supporting your affiliates. Learn how to build strong relationships, offer valuable resources, and provide personalized incentives.

    July 31, 2024
    Affiliate Program, Project PartnerShip, Project Siren
  • 3D Printing Kept Its Promise
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    3D Printing Kept Its Promise

    3D printing is fulfilling the promise it made to me in 2005, and it’s been a genuine joy to dive back into it.

    July 28, 2024
    3d Modeling, 3d Printing, Mechanical Engineering
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