20 things I believe about building new products
I thought I would take a moment today to highlight the 20 things I believe about building new products. This isn't a manifesto, just a list. But who knows?
Hunters and Farmers; Builders and Operators
When you know if you're a builder or operator, a hunter or a farmer, you'll be better able to collaborate with people who aren't like you.
The Future of WordPress Plugin Development
Are we in a Gold Rush in the WordPress community? I don't think so. But we might get there. Here's what it means for plugin development.
Want a better product?
Want to build a better product? It's really not as complicated as you might think. Embrace competition. Use it to challenge yourself.
Say No to Overshoot: Avoid the Craftsman Paradigm
If you were building a chair, you'd want it to last forever. But you're not building a chair. So say no to overshoot.
There’s a wrong way to “get out of the building”
There's a right way. And there's a wrong way. What if we've been doing it wrong all along. If you're building new products, don't get out of the building in a wrong way.
Want help with your WordPress Plugin ideas? Here are your options
If you have WordPress plugin ideas but don't know how to go about hiring some dev help, here are some quick tips.
Sustainability for WordPress Themes
Our pricing conversations aren't yet done. I'm looking at sustainability for WordPress themes, because I fear moving down the same path as plugin developers did.
How do you approach product development?
Everyone approaches product development differently. Here are four default inclinations. Find yourself and see if this description (and advice) fits.
WordPress Sustainability And Licensing Lessons
I guess I had one last post in me about the recent WooThemes pricing change. So here's some thoughts on WordPress sustainability and software licensing.