WordPress.org Promotes 100% GPL MarketPlace

WordPress GPL

Have you noticed anything new on WordPress.org lately? I have. Right smack on the front page there is a new ad for a MarketPlace that is 100% GPL compliant, well, at least what I like to call WordPress GPL Compliant. And yes, there is a distinction, but that’s a story for another day.

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WordCamp San Diego 2013: PressNomics For All

WordCamp San Diego

This was an interesting year for me when it comes to WordCamp San Diego. It was the third one being held in the city and the first in which I was not involved. I have to admit, it was odd but pleasant. I remember a conversation in which someone told me that WordCamp organizers are…

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Startup Genome: Measuring Startup Ecosystems

Startup Businesses

I got an email talking to a new report by the Startup Genome Project, in it they outline what the Startup Ecosystems look like. Much to my surprise, Los Angeles seems to be exploding as of late, but more surprising to me was Tel Aviv. TechCrunch did a great job taking a first stab at…

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WordPress Businesses Find a Home in Pressnomics

Pressnomics

In March of this year, 2012, I remember first hearing about the event. It was publicly announced in one of the early renditions of WPLateNight. I remember thinking this sounds like something interesting. So much so that I took a minute to write my first impression and what I understood the event to be about.…

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WordPress Plugin Commercialization

WordPress Plugins Security Commercial

I was recently privileged to be sitting with friends and peers at the first private event designed and tailored for the WordPress business eco-system, Pressnomics. Of the various presentations given there was one that was of particular interest, the interview with Matt Mulleneweg. There was one topic in particular that appeared to catch most people’s…

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Pressnomics: A Day at Gangplank

Gangplank Arizona

In Chandler, Arizona, a day early, in preparation of the first Pressnomics event. And event tailored for businesses in the WordPress ecosystem. Spending it at the local co-work facility, Gangplank. Can’t wait to bring something similar to my little city — Menifee, California.

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