Essays

  • From WordPress To Emma

    Pre Emma  My parents are both into tech. My dad – a Computer Engineer, and my mum – a Semiconductor Engineer, met in the ’80s in Silicon Valley. The romance that started between them eventually led to me, a techy kid who loved doodling on the walls just as much as building computers with her…

  • New life thanks to WordPress – Una nueva vida gracias a WordPress

    Este ensayo también está disponible en español. Hello, my name is Jennifer Farhat, and I reside in Burnaby, a charming city nestled in British Columbia, Canada. My role as a Frontend Engineer at WebDevStudios, an amazing and globally distributed company entirely devoted to WordPress, allows me to collaborate with a diverse team across the world….

  • From Service Provider to Product-Oriented Powerhouse: The WordPress Journey Unveiled – От сервис провайдера до мощной продуктовой компании: Раскрывая путь в мире WordPress

    Это эссе также доступно на русском языке. Greetings! I am Igor Ligay, the CEO and co-founder of Stylemixthemes.com. Our company specializes in creating exceptional WordPress plugins and themes. Currently, I split my time between Dubai (UAE) and Tashkent (Uzbekistan). In 2007, during my second year at university, my cousin Victor approached me with a life-changing…

  • Because of WordPress

    When we choose a spouse, we choose someone who matches our values. When we choose a home we choose a space that matches our needs. We look for all the green flags, all the boxes to be checked, and we don’t accept red flags. We say no to cockroaches, no to cheaters, no to leaky…

  • About how WordPress saved my life. – Sobre como WordPress me salvo la vida

    Este ensayo también está disponible en español. Hello, my name is Rita Robles Loaiza, I am a computer systems engineer and I live in Cartago, Costa Rica. Today I want to tell you a little bit about my story and how WordPress saved my life.  About the beginnings I am the youngest of 4 siblings,…

  • Exploring the Essence of Community – Explorando la esencia de la comunidad

    Este ensayo también está disponible en español. Hi, I’m Ericka Barboza, I’m a computer engineer, I was born in Costa Rica and it’s been my home since always. I love nature, plants and bird watching. I enjoy hiking and love going to the beach. When I look back and realize that 7 years have passed…

  • Empowering Women within the WordPress Community: Embracing Contributions and Overcoming Fear – Empowerment von Frauen in der WordPress-Community: Mitmachen und Ängste überwinden

    Dieses Essay ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar. The world of technology and open-source projects can often feel intimidating, especially for women, who may experience feelings of inadequacy or fear of rejection. In my own journey within the WordPress community, I have faced challenges and insecurities while navigating an environment where my work and accomplishments sometimes…