They said “just wait” for diversity – they didn’t say how long.
Rob Howard
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- About Rob Howard
- Rob is the CEO of HDC and the Publisher of MasterWP.
Posts by Rob Howard
For WordCamp, the challenge of diversifying tech takes center stage
The case for an all-underrepresented WordCamp organizing team.
Will Apple ruin Automattic’s day with a new Day One journaling competitor?
A report on a new Apple project exposes a weakness in the strategy of growing Gutenberg via acquisition.
Travel Grants for WordCamp US 2023
Our travel grants are back and better than ever. Learn how to apply for a grant or contribute as a company.
The case against a WordPress ‘gold rush’
Will 2023 be a banner year, or should we prepare for an economic storm?
Will Big Tech layoffs hit WordPress companies?
Reliance on venture capital is a big risk factor as we enter a high-interest-rate economy.
Can Mastodon avoid becoming another Hellsite?
And will catchy headlines still matter after the collapse of social media?
WordCamp Asia launches a diversity scholarship
An exciting proof-of-concept that I hope catches on for all events.
WordPress succeeds by embracing the superfans, not dismissing them
How smart organizations nurture fans and sustain valuable brands for generations.
Our WordCamp Travel Program – Stats, Recap, and the Future!
The details on our 2022 program – and signups for next year are open!
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A look at the code behind countdown timers that don’t count down to anything.
The ‘self-employment penalty’ emerging in WordPress
Community participation is a benefit for employees – and a huge cost for freelancers.
Recent Appearances
Torque’s Social Hour: Rob Howard from MasterWP
In this episode we talk about a Russian plugin that was recently removed from the WordPress repository plus other stories of OpenSource repositories that have had some conflict due to global politics.
WordPress Plugin License Renewals and the Challenge of Churn
When you buy a WordPress plugin, what are you actually buying? Is it software? Access to support and updates? Something in between?
Buying a WordPress media property; Plugin business ecosystem
We’ll explore building an agency, hiring, and we’ll throw in purchasing MasterWP for good measure.