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Doug

Chief Cat Herder at Whiskers HQ at Sole Proprietor, Occasional Coffee Spiller

@dbaylisswp United States joined Nov 2022

bayliss.com

    Bio

    From Circuit Boards to Storybooks

    Long before becoming a children’s author, I was known among friends as “Keyboard,” a nod to my decades of experience in the tech world.

    After more than 35 years in computers and problem-solving, I’ve turned the page to follow a lifelong love of storytelling.

    Creative writing was always my favorite subject in school, and now I’ve returned to it with renewed passion. I create early reader books that spark curiosity, imagination, and joy, writing stories designed for young readers and the grown-ups who read with them.

    Interests

    Dogs, cats, & dinosaurs. Please find out more at my website.

    WordPress Origin Story

    I joined WordPress in 2022 to start working on my personal website. However, before retiring, I used WordPress to develop and manage several commercial websites. It’s a great, easy-to-use tool that comes with many free plugins, covering everything you need.

    Current Job

    Chief Cat Herder at Whiskers HQ
    Present
    Sole Proprietor, Occasional Coffee Spiller

    Recent impact

    Score weights high-impact work (commits, releases, approved translations, props) at 3x routine activity.

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    October 2025
    Oct 18 Sat · 13:43
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    Created a topic, Finally an Easy Plug-in, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    Great plug-in if you're short on time. Quick and easy …
    January 2024
    Jan 31 Wed · 02:42
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    Created a topic, Minimalistic With Lots of Options, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    Lots of options! Minimalistic design I love.
    November 2022
    Nov 18 Fri · 23:40
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    Created a topic, Works as Advertised, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    Been running in the background for a year! Works as ad…
    Nov 18 Fri · 03:36
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    Created a topic, Well Thought Out, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    This plugin is well thought out and intuitive. Simple …