WordPress meetup organiser

I organise the WordPress meetup in Cheltenham, UK, helping to connect and foster a local community of WordPress enthusiasts. My goal as a meetup organizer is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals of all skill levels can come together to:

  • Share knowledge
  • Exchange ideas
  • Learn from each other

Theme & plugin developer

I’m a WordPress core contributor, theme developer, plugin developer, pattern author and all-around WordPress & WooCommerce enthusiast. I also create educational YouTube videos for WordPress and WooCommerce enthusiasts, where I share tips, tutorials, and insights to help others deepen their understanding and skills.

Square One Software

The business side of my work as a professional web developer. Alongside my wife and business partner at Squareone Software, we offer tailored web development and application development. With decades of experience, we help businesses achieve their digital goals by delivering unique and functional solutions while maintaining a client-centred approach. Our focus is on quality, innovation, and results.

  • Mobile Fix for Complex Layouts in the WordPress Block Editor

    In my last video, I showed how to create complex layouts in WordPress using the block editor. One of the most common concerns about using the block editor for layouts is that while everything looks great on a desktop browser, making it look good on mobile can be a challenge. There are definite issues when…

  • Building Complex Layouts in the WordPress Block Editor: A Step by Step Breakdown

    Creating a website and building complex layouts in the WordPress block editor has never been easier, thanks to the WordPress block editor and the full site editing experience. In this video, I demonstrate just how simple it is to replicate a complex website layout using only the block editor without touching a single line of…

  • Assistive Intelligence: Your Partner in Code Development

    Every time I ask AI to generate a function or an application, I have to correct it. Is that a problem with my prompt? I don’t think so.Are you tired of constantly correcting AI-generated functions or applications? It’s not about artificial intelligence being flawed; it’s about recognising its true potential – assistive intelligence. Assistive intelligence,…

  • The Power of In-Person Meetups and the Speed Build Challenge

    At our latest WordPress meetup, I had the opportunity to participate in a 30-minute speed build challenge. Honestly, it was nerve-wracking, but I’m happy to say I didn’t do too badly! It was a great reminder of how thrilling it can be to put my skills to the test in front of a live audience.…

  • Financial investment, community wealth investment, the good the bad and the ugly!

    We’re all familiar with the ongoing situation between WordPress and WP Engine. It’s not a topic I’ve wanted to write about, not because I’m undecided, quite the opposite, but because this issue has consumed me, and many others, for the past few weeks. As someone who practises mindfulness, I try to focus on things that…

  • WordPress Speed Build Challenge: Build a web page in 30 Minutes

    Recently, I set myself a challenge to build a WordPress website in just 30 minutes using the block editor, and I documented the entire process on YouTube. The idea behind the WordPress Speed Build Challenge is to demonstrate how much you can accomplish within a tight timeframe and showcase the block editor’s capabilities when under…

  • WordPress Block Theme Development: Understanding the theme.json File

    If you’re diving into WordPress block theme development, one crucial file you’ll come across is the theme.json. It plays a key role in configuring your theme’s settings and styles. But, as with most things in web development, there’s more to it than meets the eye. What is the theme.json file in relation to WordPress block…

  • Extending WordPress Core Blocks

    I’ve noticed a growing discussion about extending WordPress core blocks and whether it’s necessary to create a custom block when you can often extend existing core blocks. Generally, it’s better to extend them rather than reinvent the wheel IMO. In February 2024, I faced a situation where I needed to convert an old site into…

  • Enhance WordPress Security by Expiring Session Cookies Automatically

    If you’ve ever experienced a WordPress hack, it often stems from stolen login information stored in a cookie. Fortunately, there’s a method to mitigate this risk effectively that will enhance WordPress security. Understanding the Risk According to YourWebsite.com, around 60% of WordPress sites hacked in 2023 were due to stolen cookie sessions, not plugin or…

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