Looking back on 2023
Marieke van de Rakt
In her post, Marieke reflects on the year 2023 and looks forward to 2024.
Open source beyond WordPress
Marieke van de Rakt
Marieke van de Rakt encourages exploring and learning from other open-source communities beyond WordPress, emphasizing the benefits of such engagement for innovation and addressing common challenges.
Agile all the way
Marieke van de Rakt
I am a true entrepreneur. I like to do things lean, mean, and quick. And I genuinely believe in an agile business model, especially in the WordPress world. At Yoast, we used to call it ‘hup hup hup’. It means…
Gender diversity in the WordPress community versus the WordPress boardrooms
Marieke van de Rakt
In her post, Marieke van de Rakt discusses the contrast between the gender diversity seen at WordCamp events and the disparity in WordPress boardrooms, highlighting the need for more female representation in leadership roles.
On sponsored talks, paid talks, and WordCamps
Marieke van de Rakt
I spoke at quite a few conferences over the years. Mainly WordCamps, but I also did an occasional SEO conference and made an appearance at a conference for bloggers. At WordCamps, it is always clear: speakers do not receive compensation.…
Why marketers should not try to measure everything
Marieke van de Rakt
I hate data. And I love data. Safe to say, my relationship with data is somewhat complex. I love statistical analysis; I love getting new insights out of data. But I hate it when the data is incomplete, doesn't answer…
Free versus premium
Marieke van de Rakt
In her weekly post, Marieke talks about how the WordPress plugin directory is a pivotal feature that has propelled the CMS to success. She notices there is a concerning shift among new developers towards bypassing free plugins for premium versions. Read her thoughts!
On funding and business success
Marieke van de Rakt
Sometimes it seems like a startup is only successful if it has raised capital from investors. These startups are featured in the media. On the business side of WordPress, there’s a lot of talk about acquisitions and the raising of…
Knowing me, knowing you
Marieke van de Rakt
Marieke writing about navigating the dynamics of the WordPress community, which can be a unique experience. While newcomers often find it challenging to integrate, even long-standing contributors sometimes feel like outsiders. Striking a balance between embracing the old and welcoming the new is crucial. But how do we ensure everyone feels appreciated?
On people breaking up with WordPress
Marieke van de Rakt
Marieke explains what she thinks about people publicly breaking up with WordPress.
Just like Spiderman
Marieke van de Rakt
In her weekly column Two Worlds of WordPress, Marieke van de Rakt explains how leaders sometimes have to be just like Spiderman.
Confidence and getting lucky
Marieke van de Rakt
In this installment of her weekly column, Marieke explains how she become confident about her abilities "after the fact" and what else is important in starting a business.
Two Worlds of WordPress
Marieke van de Rakt
WordPress has two faces, two different sides, two different worlds even. At least, that’s what I see when I look at WordPress. You have the community side, with people enthusiastic about open source, contributing to the project, organizing amazing events.…
