Russell Aaron (@geekstreetwp) – WordPress user profile

Bio

With over 15 years of experience as a WordPress Backend Developer, Support Technician, and Site Speed Specialist, I have developed a strong technical foundation in WordPress development, plugin customization, and site optimization. My extensive background in managing WordPress projects for both small businesses and large enterprises has provided me with the skills necessary to deliver efficient, scalable solutions to clients.

Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide variety of clients, from rebuilding websites for mom-and-pop businesses to managing plugin updates for more than 500 clients at WebDevStudios’ Maintainn. I am particularly proud of my time at NerdPress, where I played a critical role in improving Google Page Speed Insights scores for clients, significantly boosting site performance and SEO. Additionally, my leadership role at Liquid Web allowed me to lead a team of support technicians in delivering exceptional customer service, reducing ticket queues, and resolving complex technical issues.

One of my greatest strengths is my ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly, whether through managing plugin updates, optimizing server performance, or providing high-level customer support. I am also passionate about the WordPress community and have contributed as a co-organizer of the Las Vegas WordPress Meetup Group, lead organizer of WordCamp Las Vegas, and co-host of the WPWatercooler podcast.

Interests

WordPress, Support, Services, Web Design, Code Development, Hookah, Coca-Cola, Nascar, Candy, and Physics.

WordPress Origin Story

I was sitting in freshman orientation. The head of the English department walks in and says “If you’re going to be a journalist, you need to do three things. Write a story & tell the truth, tell both sides of the story, and you have to have your own blog or no one is going to publish your writing.” In that moment I asked myself “How do you build a blog”? That’s how I got started in WordPress.

I’ve progressed from a WordPress enthusiast to WordPress Support Specialist & Consultant. I started with attending/presenting at Meetups. Graduated to Organizing/Sponsoring WordCamp events. Hopped on a popular WordPress podcast in 2014 and made WordPress my career, passion and hobby.

One day I was looking for jobs on Craigslist. I came across a post titled: “Seeking WordPress website administrator”. The post mentioned the company was a small mortgage broker in need of guidance with their WordPress Site. In our meeting the owner mentioned having a previous web developer. They needed to fill the open position. I accepted the job once the offer landed in my inbox. I had my own office and the best office setup. Free range to fully rebuild the company website, marketing and branding. I was my own department.

We turned the website from a landing page/brochure website into a full fledged Loan Officer’s assistant. Mortgage websites are simple in design and embed a number of services to collect and store data, show thier interest rates and start the loan application. We did everything in-house and with WordPress. Everything a Loan officer needed from their clients. We built into a step by step contact form powered by Gravity Forms. By the end of the form, a user would have all the correct information uploaded and selected to start the loan application process. Over time we fine tuned our online mortgage shopping experience to meet the demands of the loan officers and needs of our users.

Working for a small business and appearing on recurring weekly WordPress podcast really helped me transition into WordPress Support. When you work in WordPress Support there are a lot of emails. You have to be able to read, understand and respond. There are also team & client calls. You’re going to be talking on camera frequently. I did all these things while working at the mortgage company and organizing a WordPress Meetup.

Read More: https://russellenvy.com/wordpress-qualifications/

Member Since: November 16th, 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Website: russellenvy.com
Job Title: CEO - Lead Developer
Employer: WP Pro Support
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Contribution History

Core Contributor
Meetup Organizer
Plugin Developer
WordCamp Organizer
WordCamp Speaker

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Mentioned in [53933] on Core SVN:
Themes: Add support for `Update URI` header.
2 years ago
Mentioned in [50921] on Core SVN:
Plugins: Add support for `Update URI` header.
4 years ago
Posted a reply to [File Manager] Can’t Restore versions 6.1 – 6.8, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
This is a separate issue. When a new version of a plugin is released, it…
4 years ago
Created a topic, Can’t Restore versions 6.1 – 6.8, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I'm trying to roll back the version of your plugin and…
4 years ago
Created a topic, Why Can’t I Download Any Previous Versions, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I'm trying to roll back the version of your plugin and…
4 years ago
Created a topic, Style Sheet Breaks Meta Boxes, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
It's a great plugin, the code needs to be updated to m…
5 years ago
Posted a reply to Part Two – conflicting CSS in meta_boxes.css, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Anything here? I'd really like to keep this plugin active. I'm currently Deactivating the plugin…
5 years ago
Created a topic, Part Two – conflicting CSS in meta_boxes.css, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Same thing going on with this previous support topic. …
5 years ago
Posted a reply to “You Have Been Locked Out – Error.”, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
SO I'm seeing the laptop and eyes screen show up. It's only when I'm on…
5 years ago
Posted a reply to Cannot exclude pages, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Seriously. This. I'm all for you to Monetize your plugin. Please do. But taking basic…
5 years ago
Created a topic, This plugin should be called WP MEN IN BLACK, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Straight up, this plugin resets WP instantly. Kinda li…
5 years ago
Joined the organizing team for WordCamp Las Vegas, NV 2019
5 years ago
Committed [1987338] to Plugins SVN:
update readme for stable tag
6 years ago
Committed [1987337] to Plugins SVN:
update the plugin against 81 top plugins and ready for 5.0.
6 years ago
Confirmed as a speaker for WordCamp Minneapolis - St. Paul 2018
6 years ago
Wrote a comment on the post Meetup Organiser Badge Assignments, on the site Make WordPress Communities:
Can we still get added to this? https://www.meetup.com/the-las-vegas-wordpress-meetup-group/ GeekStreetWP VegasGeek robertgillmer
6 years ago
Posted a reply to Site Stats missing … again, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi There. I'm having the same issue. I can only see today's stats, not the…
6 years ago
Wrote a comment on the post Discussion: What makes a sponsor incompatible with our program?, on the site Make WordPress Communities:
I would personally like to thank all past, present, and future companies for sponsoring WordCamp…
6 years ago
Posted a reply to Site Stats missing … again, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
A simple merge was all we needed. Thank you @Jetpack! I wrote a post on…
6 years ago
Posted a reply to Site Stats missing … again, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Please reach out with the email on file. I'm still getting the please login message…
6 years ago
Posted a reply to Site Stats missing … again, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I've logged into the site a few times and I'm still seeing the
6 years ago
Posted a reply to Site Stats missing … again, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Yes. That is the URL and the stats are correct. How do I contact you…
6 years ago
Created a topic, Site Stats missing … again, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
In the below twitter message, You can see my site stat…
6 years ago
Posted a reply to Error executing “DeleteObject, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Just did. PLease search your email. Subject - @GeekStreetWP Amazon Polly Support
6 years ago
Created a topic, Error executing “DeleteObject, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
When deleting pages from the trash, PHP Fatal displays…
6 years ago
Posted a reply to Bug – posts list for contributers is empty, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
This was reported a whole ago. You're not alone. Stay Strong. https://wordpress.org/support/topic/3-2-2-to-3-3-0-update-breaks-mine-filter-in-admin/
7 years ago
Confirmed as a speaker for WordCamp Minneapolis - St. Paul 2018
7 years ago
Posted a reply to 3.2.2 to 3.3.0 Update Breaks ‘Mine’ Filter in Admin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Same Problem
7 years ago
Created a topic, Please Change Plugin Description, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Change the description text in automatic-dns-prefetch.…
7 years ago
Committed [1787852] to Plugins SVN:
bump tested up to number
7 years ago
Committed [1787851] to Plugins SVN:
bump tested up to number
7 years ago
Committed [1787850] to Plugins SVN:
bump tested up to number
7 years ago
Created a topic, This plugin is amazing, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Instead of setting up local dev environments, now I ca…
7 years ago
Posted a reply to Native WP Search for Multiple Authors, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I was able to move the 2nd author up to the 1st position in Co-Author…
7 years ago
Created a topic, Native WP Search for Multiple Authors, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I have two authors on a post. The post always shows up…
7 years ago
Confirmed as a speaker for WordCamp Las Vegas, NV, USA 2017
7 years ago
Committed [1716747] to Plugins SVN:
adds upload plugin link to plus new admin links
7 years ago
Posted a reply to Impossible to find for installation, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi Jonas. Im actually working on a new name as we speak. Thanks for the…
7 years ago
Created ticket #41013 on Core Trac:
Add Link to Plugins In WP Admin Bar
8 years ago
Created ticket #41001 on Core Trac:
Recently Active Plugins Option does not reset when you delete a plugin.
8 years ago
Created a topic, A box to display simple messages. I love this plugin!, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Easy to add a new Holler Box. Love this is a CPT and l…
8 years ago
Committed [1672907] to Plugins SVN:
update to new version and added new features
8 years ago
Posted a reply to Export/Import products doesn’t contain custom “File Name”, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi There. I just used the WordPress Exporter found in youriste/wp-admin/export.php.I exported all of the…
8 years ago
Posted a reply to cart updates only after page refresh, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
It looks like you're talking about a widget? Is this Correct? You may be having…
8 years ago
Created a topic, Easy Digital Downloads works on many disciplines, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
We're using EDD as a way to offer Support. Our service…
8 years ago
Committed [1640937] to Plugins SVN:
escape all the things and update
8 years ago
Committed [1640871] to Plugins SVN:
added support for multisite super admin and regular admin
8 years ago
Committed [1639328] to Plugins SVN:
updated readme file for changelog 1.1 version
8 years ago
Committed [1639327] to Plugins SVN:
upload 1.1 changes and assets
8 years ago
Committed [1639228] to Plugins SVN:
change the screenshot
8 years ago

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