Dan Maby

Dan Maby

@danmaby.com

Passionate about people, community (@wpldn.uk), and tech. Long history with #WordPress. Co-founder of @show.fm. When not at a screen #rugby and #woodworking

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Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Building on one user's workflow and turning it into a product that millions can use is both fascinating and frustrating! But I'm grateful to be on this journey.

show.fm 🎧@show.fm

Built by podcasters, for podcasters With over 1,200 produced & published episodes, @nathanwrigley.com knows what it takes to build a sustainable podcast. That journey led to show.fm Get three years of access for a never-to-be-repeated price today, before the offer ends October 31: show.fm/founders

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I've been so impressed with @zed.dev as my daily driver these days! It's fast, clean, and gets out the way when I need. It's much lighter on my Mac's memory than VSCode. A great open-source solution!

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Podcasters, what are some of the biggest challenges you face in your #podcast production workflow? I've been working on a #PodOps solution that solves some of @nathanwrigley.com's specific friction points. I'd love to hear others' challenges when producing a podcast.

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Registration is open for #WPLDN on April 30. Louise Towler on integrating AI into agency workflows at Indigo Tree Then a hosted discussion: levelling up in #WordPress, and what the wider shift asks of us as a community Thursday 30 April, 6pm. Free. Bring an opinion www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

meetup.com#WPLDN - April 2026: AI in Agency Workflows & Levelling Up in WordPress, Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupJoin us for another evening at #WPLDN. This month, Louise Towler shares what AI actually looks like inside a WordPress agency, day to day. We'll follow that with a hosted,
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

For me, #WPLDN has always been a thing of passion. A way to give back to the #WordPress community. But we need to find an alternative, sustainable financial model for it.

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Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

So for the first time, we're asking the community directly. If #WPLDN has ever been useful to you, whether that's a talk that changed how you approach projects, a connection that led to work, or a Thursday evening where you felt like you belonged, you can now support the event via GitHub Sponsors

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

For me, #WPLDN has always been a thing of passion. A way to give back to the #WordPress community. But we need to find an alternative, sustainable financial model for it.

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Sponsors who've supported community events for years are redirecting budgets, and that's not a criticism; it's just where the industry is right now.

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#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London
@wpldn.uk

#WPLDN has always been built by its community Speakers, volunteers, & everyone who turns up on a Thursday evening. Now, if you'd like to, you can support the event financially too No minimum, no obligation. If you've ever got something out of #WPLDN, then this is a way to help keep it going

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It looks like someone is scraping the #WCEU attendee page and reaching out via email trying to sell info. Just a reminder, the WCEU team did not and will NEVER share any attendee info with third parties. If you get an email, it’s a scam. Don't engage and stay safe.

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

For just $300, your company can be featured in front of thousands of #WordPress focused attendees. Only TWO days left to register.

Nathan Wrigley@nathanwrigley.com

We've got a few spots left for Page Builder Summit 8.0 sponsors. If you're in the WordPress space, why not check us out. Sponsorships starts at just $300 and are available until Weds 30th April, when we close the doors. bit.ly/3kizOkq

pagebuildersummit.comBecome a sponsor of The Page Builder Summit 8.0The only summit just for Page Builders! Developers, designers, agencies, freelancers, experienced or starting out, they’ll all be here… and you should be too…
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

This is a must for all #WordPress professionals.

Tim Nash@tna.sh

I'm very excited to lift the lid on a project I have been working on. Drum roll... wpsecurity101.com is launching end of May It's an in-depth fundamentals of WordPress security course aimed at WordPress Professionals. Register interest today for exclusive content and discount.

wpsecurity101.comWP Security 101 with Professional Doomspeaker Tim NashJoin Tim as he teaches you and many others the WordPress Security Fundementals in this brand new WP Security Course.
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Can anyone share docs or best practices in relation to building blocks in a plugin that require a "margin" setting, that will work in both classic & block themes? I'm trying to use WordPress UI components for a consistent UX. The next post is my current thinking:

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

`useSetting( 'spacing.margin' )` will return the Core-supported margin config if the theme supports it (via theme.json) If it returns undefined or false, it means margin is not supported So I can then manually render custom settings in BoxControl inside ToolsPanelItem so margin is still editable

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I'm not clear if this is the best way to approach this. Or should I use `is_block_theme()` in PHP, then access it via something like the following in JS: const isBlockTheme = window.isBlockThemeActive ?? false;

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Proud of my nephew getting his debut for #CRFC first team yesterday. He's been at the club since he could hold a ball. Rugby has helped instil such positive values in him.

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I highly recommend catching up on this #WPLDN session if you're building or maintaining a product. Thanks for the insight @aarondcampbell.com

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London@wpldn.uk

What does it really take to build a successful product? At #WPLDN, @aarondcampbell.com Director of Product at @a2hosting.com shared practical lessons from 20+ years in web and 10+ in product. From UX-first thinking to post-launch growth - this one's gold 📺 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=RqjF...

youtube.comHow to Build a Successful Product: Lessons from A2 Hosting’s Aaron Campbell at #WPLDNYouTube video by #WPLDN - WordPress-Focused Events In London
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Do you use Page Builders in #WordPress? If so, the Page Builder Summit is for you! It's back for its 8th edition! Join the event between 12 and 16 May 2025. Also, sponsorship opportunities start from just $300 for the week: pagebuildersummit.com/sponsors/

pagebuildersummit.comBecome a sponsor of The Page Builder Summit 8.0The only summit just for Page Builders! Developers, designers, agencies, freelancers, experienced or starting out, they’ll all be here… and you should be too…
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I'm looking forward to #WPLDN tomorrow. I'm hoping we can dedicate some time to supporting those dealing with recent layoffs. If you're currently hiring, please let me know. We'll get a jobs board going to add contact details.

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London@wpldn.uk

It's #WPLDN tomorrow! Have you got your ticket? ◾ James Forward - What happens when a freelance WordPress developer takes over someone else's site? ◾ @jakson.co - A year ago, we explored the world of #WooCommerce with Block Themes. So what’s changed? Register 👉 www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I do appreciate a train conductor with a sense of humour "we're now arriving in the quaint little fishing village on the River Themes" #WPLDN

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I'm looking forward to #WPLDN tomorrow. Edmund and Aaron are both great speakers!

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London@wpldn.uk

It's #WPLDN tomorrow! Got your ticket? ◾ Edmund Turbin will show how to supercharge your WordPress workflow with automation ◾ @aarondcampbell.com will share practical strategies for building & scaling successful products @a2hosting.com Limited FREE tickets here: www.meetup.com/london-wordp...

meetup.com#WPLDN – March 2025: Automating Workflows & Building Better Products, Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:30 PM | MeetupJoin us for another evening at #WPLDN as we dive into the world of automation and product development. Whether you're a developer, product manager, or business owner, this
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I took the plunge and went all electric with the car. I've been running a plug-in petrol hybrid for a while and have seen it work for my lifestyle. Unexpected bonus... 0-60 in 5.4 seconds in a family estate 🚀

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I'm looking forward to this month's #WPLDN. It'll also be a personal celebration, too... 45 trips around the sun! ☀️

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London@wpldn.uk

Join us on 27 Feb. at #WPLDN with @louisetowler.com, @markwilkinson.dev, & @keithdevon.com speaking. meetup.com/london-wordp... Big thanks to #20i, #Kinsta, #Klaviyo, #Mollie, #Nimbus & #WPAgencySupport for your support through 2025! The last few tickets are available now 🎟

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Tonight's #WPLDN might one of the tougher ones for me. I'm hoping we can stimulate thoughtful dialogue, balanced perspectives, and encourage a constructive exploration of the challenges and opportunities in the #WordPress community.

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London@wpldn.uk

Join #WPLDN tonight for an in-the-room-only panel discussion about #WordPress contributions and corporate dynamics. You'll also be able to set the discussion topics in our #LeanCoffee session https://meetu.ps/e/NNTJ9/hbfrR/i #London #Events

meetup.com#WPLDN - January, 2025: Balancing Act Panel & Lean Coffee Session, Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup🎉 **Kick Off 2025 with #WPLDN: Balancing Act Panel & Lean Coffee Session** 🎉 Join us for the first #WPLDN event of the new year as we dive into thought-provoking discuss
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

First #WPLDN of 2025!

#WPLDN - delivering WP-focused events in London@wpldn.uk

Registration for #WPLDN on January 30 is now open! https://www.meetup.com/london-wordpress/events/305667501/ 🎉 Kick Off 2025 with: Balancing Act Panel & Lean Coffee Session 🎉

meetup.com#WPLDN - January, 2025: Balancing Act Panel & Lean Coffee Session, Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup🎉 **Kick Off 2025 with #WPLDN: Balancing Act Panel & Lean Coffee Session** 🎉 Join us for the first #WPLDN event of the new year as we dive into thought-provoking discuss
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

We'll be opening the event registration shortly #WPLDN

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Would you be willing to participate in a panel discussion at @wpldn.uk on January 30 to discuss the current events in #WordPress? We're adjusting the content of this event to open up opportunities for this discussion. Feel free to DM me.

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Would you be willing to participate in a panel discussion at @wpldn.uk on January 30 to discuss the current events in #WordPress? We're adjusting the content of this event to open up opportunities for this discussion. Feel free to DM me.

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Announcement from @automattic.com - their weekly contributions to #WordPress will reduce to 45 hours per week. "To recalibrate and ensure our efforts are as impactful as possible, Automattic will reduce its sponsored contributions to the WordPress project." automattic.com/2025/01/09/a...

automattic.comAligning Automattic’s Sponsored Contributions to WordPressAutomattic has always been deeply committed to the success of WordPress, dedicating significant resources and talent to its development for almost two decades. However, we’ve observed an imbalance …
Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

I used Pagefind on my personal site to test it. I'm impressed! Pagefind is a fully static search library that aims to perform well on large sites, while using as little of your users’ bandwidth as possible, and without hosting any infrastructure. pagefind.app

pagefind.appPagefind | Pagefind — Static low-bandwidth search at scalePagefind is a fully static search library that aims to perform well on large sites, while using as little of your users’ bandwidth as possible, and without hosting any infrastructure.

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Maciek Palmowski
@maciekpalmowski.dev

So it seems that: 🔧 helping to remove 1k vulnerable plugins from the repo in October(and many more during all the years) 🐞 creating a bug bounty and mVDP for WordPress 🎉 sponsoring events ➕ and much more is not contributing enough. Cool, cool... x.com/OliverSild/...

Dan Maby
@danmaby.com

Lots of individuals from the #WordPress community have joined over here, which has been great. But few of the bigger companies in the space are here. It makes recognition of them through event sponsorship like #WPLDN a little tricky. They're all still over on X, where I don't want to be.