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Caleb Matteis

Associate Software Engineer at Penske Media Corporation

@calebthedev United States joined Feb 2022

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    Bio

    Hey there, fellow WordPress enthusiasts! I’m Caleb Matteis, a web developer based in the tri-state area.

    During the day I’m a coding crusader for unique brands like Vibe, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. With a knack for transforming from a former USPS letter carrier into a software engineer, I’m on a mission to weave digital magic through WordPress wizardry.

    When I’m not conjuring up code, you’ll find me embracing the chaos of family life as a dedicated husband and proud father of two boys. Join me on this exhilarating journey as we unleash the power of WordPress together.

    Interests

    I love music, great writing, theology, family, and food.

    WordPress Origin Story

    Once upon a time, amidst the sea of rumors and badmouthing surrounding PHP and WordPress, my curiosity got the better of me. I couldn’t resist delving into the world of WordPress, determined to uncover the truth for myself. Taking a leap of faith, I ventured into a local WordPress meetup and discovered a community of extraordinary individuals who shared my passion.

    Armed with the versatile Astra theme, I embarked on an adventure to build my very first website using WordPress. As I delved into the intricacies of this powerful platform, a spark ignited within me. The ease of use, flexibility, and endless possibilities of WordPress captivated my imagination.

    Driven by my newfound love for WordPress, I eagerly embraced the challenge of crafting a custom theme for a dear friend. With each line of code and every pixel perfectly placed, I witnessed the magic unfold before my eyes. From that moment on, there was no turning back – I was head over heels in love with WordPress.

    This origin story is a testament to the transformative power of WordPress, where doubts were dispelled, connections were made, and a love affair with the world of web development was born.

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    Associate Software Engineer
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    Penske Media Corporation

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    March 2026
    Mar 13 Fri · 23:07
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    Wrote a comment on the post Twenty Twenty-Seven default theme: Call for Volunteers, on the site Make WordPress Core:
    I'm interested!
    September 2025
    Sep 18 Thu · 23:49
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    Created a topic, One of the best forms out there, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    What can I say, Forminator is a great plugin!
    August 2025
    Aug 09 Sat · 20:19
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    Created a topic, Updraftplus is amazing, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    Great plugin! I use it on every project.
    January 2025
    Jan 21 Tue · 16:23
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    Posted a reply to No categories and services added!, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    You can close this ticket. The issue was with staff members, I wasn't using it…
    Jan 20 Mon · 19:00
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    Created a topic, No categories and services added!, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    Hello,I'm working on a clients site and I just publish…
    December 2024
    Dec 15 Sun · 02:16
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    Joined the organizing team for WordCamp Montclair, NJ, USA 2025
    July 2024
    Jul 24 Wed · 06:44
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    Posted a reply to “WordPress installation has a problem with outputting extra whitespace.”, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    Hi @nrobertsudp ,Thanks for the reply. You're absolutely correct, it was an issue with another…
    Jul 23 Tue · 11:17
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    Posted a reply to “WordPress installation has a problem with outputting extra whitespace.”, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    @nrobertsudp I'm having the same issue. I followed the steps from the link provided and…
    Jul 03 Wed · 21:48
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    Posted a reply to Creating a single-{category}.html template with query block filter, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    @mdibrahimk48 @mdshak Thank you both for your feedback. I apologize for not giving more context.…
    June 2024
    Jun 30 Sun · 16:39
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    Created a topic, Creating a single-{category}.html template with query block filter, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    I was using this function:/** Assign a block templ…