In Episode 30 of WP Legends, we sat down with Adrien, Co-founder of TranslatePress and Cozmos Labs, the team behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins powering multilingual websites, membership platforms, and more.

Adrien’s journey began in the early days of WordPress as an agency developer, where he quickly spotted recurring client pain points complex user registrations, clunky membership setups, and difficult translations. This led to building Profile Builder, Paid Member Subscriptions, and ultimately TranslatePress in 2018, now one of the most widely used translation plugins with over 400,000 active installs.

In this episode, Adrien shares how TranslatePress disrupted the multilingual WordPress space with a front-end visual editor, SEO-first translation approach, and seamless WooCommerce compatibility. He opens up about growing a fully remote team of 19, acquiring WP Webhooks to strengthen automation for WordPress, and why founders should personally do customer support to stay close to users.

We also dive into the role of AI in translations, the future of WordPress over the next 5 years, and why making WordPress more accessible to non-technical users is key to its continued growth.

Whether you’re a plugin developer, agency owner, or WordPress enthusiast, this episode explores what it takes to identify real problems, build sustainable products, and scale in the ever-evolving WordPress ecosystem.

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In Episode 29 of WP Legends, we sat down with Tom Willmot, Co-founder and CEO of Human Made, the world-renowned WordPress agency trusted by Google, TechCrunch, Capgemini, NASA, the United Nations, and News UK.

Tom’s journey began as a self-taught developer experimenting with WordPress in the mid-2000s, and has since evolved into leading one of the most respected enterprise WordPress agencies in the world. From launching Human Made in 2010 to building Altis, an enterprise WordPress platform, his vision has helped redefine what open source can achieve at scale.

In this episode, Tom shares the story of migrating the UK’s largest newspaper to WordPress back in 2014, at the time the highest-traffic WordPress site in the world. He discusses the challenges of scaling WordPress for global media, the evolution of enterprise needs, the rise of headless and hybrid architectures, and why open source gives WordPress an edge in the AI-driven future.

Whether you’re a WordPress developer, enterprise strategist, or agency owner, this episode dives deep into the realities of scaling open source for billion-dollar brands, governments, and global organizations.

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Explore Human Made: https://humanmade.com

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In Episode 28 of WP Legends, we sat down with Anna Gurko, CEO of Crocoblock, the powerhouse behind JetPlugins trusted by WordPress creators worldwide.

Anna’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and people-first leadership. From starting as a business analyst and technical support specialist to becoming CEO, she has spent over a decade shaping products and leading teams.

Under her leadership, Crocoblock has grown from a 5-person startup to a fully remote team of 80+, while continuing to deliver powerful tools for no-code WordPress websites.

Crocoblock is best known for its JetPlugins suite, a powerful toolkit that helps WordPress users build dynamic, no-code websites with Elementor and Gutenberg. From advanced filters and booking systems to custom post types and front-end controls, Crocoblock makes complex websites simple. In this conversation, Anna shared why Crocoblock only adds AI features that truly add value, how the company expanded beyond Elementor to embrace Gutenberg, and what it means to balance rapid product development with community-driven insights. She also opens up about leading during the challenges of war, the importance of team motivation, and the future of dynamic website building in WordPress.

Whether you’re a WordPress agency, plugin developer, or no-code enthusiast, this episode is full of practical insights, leadership lessons, and inspiration for building sustainable WordPress products.

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In Episode 27 of WPLegends, we feature Taco Verdonschot, a beloved connector in the WordPress community, former Head of Relations at Yoast, and now co-owner of Progress Planner.

Taco has worn many hats in the WordPress ecosystem, from his unexpected start at Yoast to leading community efforts at Emilia Capital, he has become one of the most recognizable and respected community connectors.

Progress Planner Plugin: A WordPress plugin designed to track website activity and provide guidance for site improvement. By turning website management into an engaging and structured experience, Progress Planner helps users maintain their sites more effectively while keeping motivation high.

Whether you’re a WordPress professional, agency owner, or contributor, this episode is full of practical lessons on community building, open-source collaboration, and creating sustainable WordPress products.

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Explore Progress Planner: https://progressplanner.com

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In Episode 26 of WP Legends, we sat down with Ionut Neagu, CEO of Themeisle, the mind behind one of the most popular WordPress theme and product companies in the world.

From launching products out of curiosity to building a global brand used by thousands, Ionut shared the untold story of Themeisle’s growth.

For WordPress builders, product entrepreneurs, or anyone curious about what it took to create a brand that stood the test of time, this episode was a must-watch.

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https://themeisle.com/

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Welcome to Episode 25 of WP Legends, where we sit down with Katie Keith, CEO of Barn2 Plugins, to explore her incredible journey of scaling one of the most respected plugin companies in the WordPress ecosystem.

Katie shares her story of transitioning into the WordPress industry, the strategies behind growing Barn2 Plugins, insights into product development, and how to stand out in a competitive plugin market. She also dives into lessons on leadership, scaling a remote team, and what the future holds for WordPress plugins.

A must-watch episode for WordPress professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the business of plugins.

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Explore Barn2 Plugins: https://barn2.com/

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LinkedIn: / katiekeithbarn2

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In this episode of WPLegends, we chat with Brian Jackson, Co-Founder of ForgeMedia and the mind behind two of the fastest-growing WordPress plugins: Perfmatters and Novashare.

Brian shares his journey from content marketing to plugin development, his approach to performance optimization, and the lessons learned from building successful products in the WordPress ecosystem. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Explore Brian's Work: https://forgemedia.io/

Perfmatters: Perfmatters is a lightweight WordPress performance plugin that speeds up websites by disabling unnecessary scripts, optimizing database queries, and fine-tuning assets without complex configurations.

Novashare: Novashare is a fast, minimal social sharing plugin for WordPress that adds elegant, responsive share buttons with minimal code, no jQuery, and SVG icons, preserving site speed while boosting content visibility across platforms.

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Step into Episode 23 of WP Legends, where we sit down with Chris Badgett, the inspiring CEO & Founder of LifterLMS, to unpack the journey of transforming online education.

Chris dives into the challenges and opportunities in building powerful eLearning platforms, the evolving trends in the LMS industry, and how educators and entrepreneurs can leverage WordPress to create impactful learning experiences.

A must-watch episode for anyone looking to make their mark in the world of online learning.

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Explore: https://lifterlms.com/

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#WPLegends #LifterLMS #WordPress #OnlineCourses #Elearning #LMS #EdTech #CourseCreation #WordPressCommunity #DigitalLearning #OnlineEducation

In Episode 22 of WP Legends, we chat with Alex Moss, Principal SEO at Yoast and Founder of Firecask, about the evolving world of search. From AI-driven search to understanding how Yoast continues to evolve, Alex dives deep into what’s shaping the future of SEO. Along the way, he shares practical tips for WordPress users, marketers, and anyone looking to grow their digital presence.

Got questions or thoughts about SEO, WordPress, or the topics we covered? Drop them in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!

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Explore: https://yoast.com/ https://firecask.com/

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#WordPress #YoastSEO #AlexMoss #WPLegends #SEO #SearchOptimization #WordPressSEO

In Episode 21 of WP Legends, we sit down with Jake Goldman, founder of 10up, which recently merged with the renowned product and app design agency Fueled.

Jake dives deep into his entrepreneurial journey, building one of the most respected agencies in the WordPress ecosystem, and shares what it really takes to grow, innovate, and lead in the digital space. From scaling teams to working with Fortune 500s and embracing strategic mergers, this episode is packed with value.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Explore Jake’s Projects:

www.10up.com

www.fueled.com

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacobgoldman

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