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WordPress Experts to Follow

Founders, designers, developers and educators whose work shapes WordPress — follow and learn from them.

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The fastest way to level up is to learn from people who are further down the road. Here are voices worth following across business, design, development and community.

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Syed Balkhi

Entrepreneur

Founder of WPBeginner and many popular plugins; writes about growth and business.

BusinessEducation
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Chris Lema

Strategy

Product strategy, pricing and leadership in the WordPress economy.

BusinessProduct
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Design-focused block theme pioneer and long-time theme builder.

DesignBlock themes
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Product designer on the block editor; shares design and product thinking.

DesignBlock editor
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Veteran developer and writer on themes, blocks and theme.json.

DevelopmentBlock themes
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Creator of Full Site Editing course material and block theme guides.

DevelopmentBlock themes
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Host of WP Builds and a friendly voice of the WordPress community.

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