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Staged Rollouts for WordPress Plugin & Theme Developers: Avoiding a “Clusterbug Release”
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Staged Rollouts for WordPress Plugin & Theme Developers: Avoiding a “Clusterbug Release”

Do you recall the last time you released a new version of your WordPress plugin or theme to quickly discover that you mistakenly added a new major bug that slipped…

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Security Best Practices for WordPress Plugin and Theme Developers
Lars Koudal by Lars Koudal

Security Best Practices for WordPress Plugin and Theme Developers

As a WordPress developer, there are many decisions you have to make about what to work on. Your primary interest and priority are to build an amazing theme or plugin,…

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Experts Corner Round II – We’re Back with More Top  Tips for Selling Plugins and Themes
Ben Lev by Ben Lev

Experts Corner Round II – We’re Back with More Top Tips for Selling Plugins and Themes

Nearly 6 months ago, we launched Experts Corner – Round I and received a wonderful response from our community and makers. The experts have had a chance to share some…

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BFCM 2020: 5 Ways to Promote Your WordPress Plugin or Theme Without Reducing Average Sale Price
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

BFCM 2020: 5 Ways to Promote Your WordPress Plugin or Theme Without Reducing Average Sale Price

Many folks have had a dramatic year due to coronavirus – not just in our personal lives, but also in our plugin and theme sales. The massive rise in working…

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Nailing First Time User Experience (FTUE) for WordPress Plugins & Themes
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

Nailing First Time User Experience (FTUE) for WordPress Plugins & Themes

Did you know the #1 reason users deactivate a WordPress plugin or theme is that they couldn’t figure out how to use it? This thought makes me toss and turn…

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James Farmer, CEO at WPMU DEV’s Shares Their Transformation from Tons o’ Plugins to Premium Agency Solution
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

James Farmer, CEO at WPMU DEV’s Shares Their Transformation from Tons o’ Plugins to Premium Agency Solution

I recently had a video chat with the founder of WPMU DEV, James Farmer, to ask all about their transition from managing over 100 plugins and themes to focusing on…

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How COVID Affects EU VAT for Digital Product Sellers. This Is How We Solved VAT Rate Changes at Freemius
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

How COVID Affects EU VAT for Digital Product Sellers. This Is How We Solved VAT Rate Changes at Freemius

If you are selling WordPress plugins & themes (or any other digital products) globally, you already know that once every few months, the “universe” throws you unexpected regulatory/legal/privacy/tax laws that…

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Growth Hacking Your Product Launch with Hot Tips
Rob Hope by Rob Hope

Growth Hacking Your Product Launch with Hot Tips

I want to share some secrets about how I’ve been growth hacking with daily “Hot Tips” leading up to the launch of my Landing Page Masterclass. This is a unique…

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How Aaron Bowie Left His IT Job to Build a Full-Blown WooCommerce Extensions Business
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

How Aaron Bowie Left His IT Job to Build a Full-Blown WooCommerce Extensions Business

This month, I had the chance to interview Aaron Bowie, a super-chill guy based in the UK who like many of us, made the transition from IT guy to plugin…

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Top 14 YouTube Channels for Plugin and Theme Developers to Follow
Alex Panagis by Alex Panagis

Top 14 YouTube Channels for Plugin and Theme Developers to Follow

Whether you’re a seasoned WordPress plugin or theme developer or on track to build your very first – YouTube channels are one of the best ways to learn and keep…

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Stop Blaming Plugin Developers for Too Many WordPress Admin Notices
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Stop Blaming Plugin Developers for Too Many WordPress Admin Notices

Every 3 to 6 months I stumble across a trending social media thread that bashes plugin developers for overloading the WP Admin dashboard with notices. As a plugin developer myself…

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Is AppSumo Worth the Hassle for WordPress Plugin Developers?
Puneet by Puneet Sahalot

Is AppSumo Worth the Hassle for WordPress Plugin Developers?

Building a WordPress plugin and launching it are two different things. As developers, we are always fascinated with the idea of building something meaningful and solving a problem. But, a…

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New Video Series – Experts Corner, Round I
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New Video Series – Experts Corner, Round I

Last February, I was supposed to attend my first WordCamp. I was really thrilled about meeting fellow WordPress-ers from all over the world at the first conference to be held…

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Account Successor Feature Tributed to Our Own Tevya Washburn

This is a particularly difficult post to write during a hard time in the world. One of our friends and community members, Tevya Washburn, has recently passed away, leaving behind…

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Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Founds Rapidly Growing WordPress Security Plugin
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Founds Rapidly Growing WordPress Security Plugin

This is a truly unique success story about plugin developer Sagar Patil, who created SSL Zen. Sagar is an entrepreneur who successfully started and sold 4 different companies, and this…

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