WordPress Plugins vs. SaaS: What’s the Difference & Which to Choose?
Both WordPress plugins and SaaS products offer perks as software models 💃🕺 But which one is better for your objectives? Freemius founder and CEO, Vova Feldman, and I have the…
10 Must-Listen Business Podcasts for Indie Devs, Bootstrappers, & Product Makers
Hear that? That’s the sound of innumerable business podcasts flooding the digital airwaves with an abundance of opinions, information, and… hmm… value? There’s the rub — with that many podcasts…
Leave No Ticket Unturned! How to Find the Best Customer Service Software for Your WP Business
Almost 90% of buyers may become loyal customers after one purchase if they’re happy with the customer service you’ve provided, reports say. That means creating a positive customer experience is…
From MVP to Success Story 📈 How User Feedback Shaped Ivory Search & Led to 100K+ Active Installs
Success Stories are back with a 💥 In July, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vinod Dalvi, the creator of one of WordPress’s leading search plugins, Ivory Search. Previously known…
How WordPress Solopreneurs Can Join or Start Mastermind Groups — Collective Wisdom III
You’re back for Part III of our Collective Wisdom series so I’m going to assume you’re keen to have fun and make new friends discuss business topics and overcome challenges…
Safeguarding Security in Open-Source Projects — Freemius WordPress SDK 2.5.9 Security Disclosure
Over the past few weeks, our team has dealt with an XSS security vulnerability in the Freemius WordPress SDK. Due to the unique nature of WordPress being an open-source ecosystem,…
6 Things Mastermind Groups Can’t Help WordPress Developers With — Collective Wisdom Part II
Welcome to Part II of our Collective Wisdom 🧠 series — we’re happy to have you back for more mastermind group ruminations and observations! Previously, we explored fourteen reasons why…
Why WordPress Developers Should Join a Mastermind Group — Collective Wisdom Part I
You’ve heard that two heads are better than one and that no man is an island. No, we’re not about to share a survival guide for writing an email without…
WordCamp Europe 2023 Recap: Greece Lightning ⚡ WordPress Goes From Strength to Strength
What a blast 💥 is how I’d sum up the energy and camaraderie that was WordCamp Europe 2023. So many friendly faces, so many new connections, and so many parties…
Talk the Talk: The Solopreneur’s Guide to Building a WordPress Network
We’ve written plenty of articles about improving plugins/software and growing your business. But this time, we’re unpacking a totally different subject 👀 A WordPress network is one of the most…
Freemius Launches plugin.fm 🚀💥 A Podcast for Software Entrepreneurs to Kickstart & Grow Their Product Businesses
After two years of assembly, countless hours of planning, meticulous research, never-ending reviews, and scrutinous editing… It’s my pleasure to announce that Freemius is getting into the podcast game with…
Should You Sell WordPress Plugin Bundles?
Bundle up, WordPressers! If you’ve got two or more WordPress plugins in your inventory, you may be sitting on a uniquely packaged solution known as a WordPress plugin bundle. Solution-rich…
Will Page Builders & Full Site Editing Be the Death of WordPress Themes?
For years, traditional WordPress themes have dominated the ecosystem’s website-building market. But with the rise of the block editor, full site editing, and page builders, many WordPressers are asking if…
13 Essential Coding Skills, Practices, and Capabilities for Plugin Developers in 2023
How do you stay on top of your game or get a foothold in WordPress plugin development in 2023? Good news: you don’t need a bunch of flashy tricks up…
How To Get Hired as a Remote WordPress Developer in 2023
You’re here, so you’re probably interested in a role as a remote WordPress developer 😉 With prospects ranging from handsome pay to siteless work, it’s no mystery these jobs are…