James Wilson (@jwilson529) – WordPress user profile

Bio

Hi, I’m James Wilson, a passionate Senior WordPress Developer with nearly two decades of experience in web development. I’ve been working with WordPress since 2005, watching the platform grow from its early days to become the robust, flexible CMS we know today. Over the years, I’ve specialized in developing custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks, as well as optimizing WordPress sites for performance and security.

I love collaborating with teams to create tailored solutions that not only look great but also solve complex technical challenges. Whether it’s architecting a high-performance backend or building a sleek, responsive front end, I’m committed to delivering high-quality results. I also take pride in mentoring other developers and giving back to the WordPress community through meetups and code contributions.

When I’m not coding, you can find me at local WordPress meetups, sharing knowledge with the community, or participating in online WordPress groups. I’m always eager to learn new things and explore the latest trends in web development and technology.

Interests

When I’m not developing WordPress solutions, I enjoy diving into new technologies and exploring the potential of AI and machine learning in web development. I’m always keeping up with the latest trends and innovations in tech, which often inspires my work and helps me stay ahead of the curve.

Outside of coding, I’m a big fan of attending WordPress meetups and engaging with the community through social media. I love collaborating with like-minded developers and sharing knowledge about everything from Gutenberg to advanced WordPress techniques.

On the personal side, I enjoy going to Dollywood and Disney World with my kids. I also have a growing interest in game development and often brainstorm creative game ideas with my kids. You’ll likely find me trying out new recipes in my bread machine!

WordPress Origin Story

My journey with WordPress began in 2005, when it was still a relatively new platform. At the time, I was exploring different ways to build websites more efficiently, and WordPress caught my eye for its simplicity and potential. I was instantly hooked by the idea of a platform that empowered users to build and manage their own websites without needing to code every detail from scratch.

In those early days, I started small—tweaking themes, learning the ins and outs of plugins, and discovering how powerful WordPress could be with a bit of customization. As my skills grew, so did my projects. I began developing custom plugins and creating solutions that helped clients take full advantage of WordPress, making their websites more functional and user-friendly.

Fast forward to today, and I’ve built everything from complex custom themes to full-scale WordPress-based applications. Along the way, I’ve contributed to the WordPress community by attending meetups, sharing my expertise with other developers, and giving back to open-source projects. For me, WordPress isn’t just a tool; it’s a platform that has shaped my career and my approach to solving problems.

I’m excited about the future of WordPress, especially with the innovations in Gutenberg and Full Site Editing, and I’m always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Member Since: August 24th, 2023
Location: United States
Website: centerstone.org
GitHub: jwilson529
Job Title: Senior Web Developer
Employer: Centerstone
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Contribution History

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Committed [3284433] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 1.1.13 from GitHub
3 weeks ago
Committed [3281416] to Plugins SVN:
Rename README-tmp.txt → readme.txt so WP-org will parse Stable tag
3 weeks ago
Committed [3281415] to Plugins SVN:
Temp-rename README.txt → README-tmp.txt to allow case change
3 weeks ago
Committed [3281412] to Plugins SVN:
Bump Version to 1.1.12 and Stable tag to 1.1.12
3 weeks ago
Committed [3281395] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 1.1.12 from GitHub
3 weeks ago
Committed [3281393] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 1.1.11 from GitHub
3 weeks ago
Committed [3277450] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 1.1.10 from GitHub
4 weeks ago
Committed [3260145] to Plugins SVN:
Release v1.1.0 of oneclickcontent-titles. Cleaned up temp files and ...
2 months ago
Posted a reply to “Generate Takeaways” button doesn’t work anymore, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Glad to hear it! I'm going to mark this resolved. Thanks again for letting me…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to “Generate Takeaways” button doesn’t work anymore, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
You can download it right now, right here in the directory. I'm sure it will…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to “Generate Takeaways” button doesn’t work anymore, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks for reaching out — and I really appreciate the detailed troubleshooting you’ve already done.…
2 months ago
Committed [3259899] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.2.2
2 months ago
Committed [3259898] to Plugins SVN:
Updated plugin to version 1.2.2
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Some errors we found, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
That's awesome! I'm glad it's working for you. OpenAI—and really, all the providers—change things so…
3 months ago
Posted a reply to Translate summaries with WPML?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks again. Let me know if you need anything else with this.
3 months ago
Posted a reply to After the update, Its nolonger displaying Key Takeways content, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello, I'm just cleaning this up. There have been several updates to the plugin. I'll…
3 months ago
Posted a reply to Translate summaries with WPML?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I just noticed that this was still open. Any luck? Is it working properly for…
3 months ago
Posted a reply to Some errors we found, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for reaching out and for using SummarAIze! I understand the frustration of having…
3 months ago
Posted a reply to Translate summaries with WPML?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi Johan, Thank you for your patience, and I really appreciate your determination to make…
4 months ago
Committed [3227535] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.1.16.
4 months ago
Committed [3227516] to Plugins SVN:
Updating Summaraize plugin to version 1.1.16 with better language ...
4 months ago
Committed [3226940] to Plugins SVN:
Recreating tag 1.1.15 with all files
4 months ago
Committed [3226939] to Plugins SVN:
Removing incomplete tag 1.1.15
4 months ago
Committed [3226938] to Plugins SVN:
Added missing files to trunk for Summaraize
4 months ago
Posted a reply to Translate summaries with WPML?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for providing such detailed information—it’s incredibly helpful! I’ve made several updates to the…
4 months ago
Committed [3226930] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.1.15
4 months ago
Committed [3226927] to Plugins SVN:
Updated plugin to version 1.1.15 with Google Gemini as a provider.
4 months ago
Committed [3226558] to Plugins SVN:
Release version 1.1.14 - Added Google Gemini support, updated ...
4 months ago
Posted a reply to Translate summaries with WPML?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Just wanted to check up on this. Any luck? I'd be happy to make adjustments…
4 months ago
Posted a reply to Translate summaries with WPML?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi Johan, Thanks again for reaching out! I’ve created a configuration file (wpml-config.xml) to improve…
4 months ago
Committed [3157180] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.0.2 of OneClickContent Titles plugin
8 months ago
Committed [3157179] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.0 of OneClickContent - Titles
8 months ago
Committed [3157178] to Plugins SVN:
Added plugin assets like banners and icons
8 months ago
Committed [3157177] to Plugins SVN:
Initial commit of OneClickContent - Titles plugin version 1.0
8 months ago
Posted a reply to After the update, Its nolonger displaying Key Takeways content, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks again for the details, and I totally get that manually adding the shortcode for…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to After the update, Its nolonger displaying Key Takeways content, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello, I wanted to come back around and see if you had any luck with…
8 months ago
Created a topic, A must have for plugin development!, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
This tests for a ton of different aspects of plugins. …
8 months ago
Posted a reply to After the update, Its nolonger displaying Key Takeways content, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for your patience and for trying the troubleshooting steps. Since the automatic display…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to After the update, Its nolonger displaying Key Takeways content, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for the information. Looking at the page, and considering the shortcode does display,…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to After the update, Its nolonger displaying Key Takeways content, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for your patience. Let's see if we can get this figured out. If…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to After the update, Its nolonger displaying Key Takeways content, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. Regarding the issue you're encountering…
8 months ago
Committed [3151784] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.1.13
8 months ago
Committed [3151783] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.1.13
8 months ago
Committed [3151782] to Plugins SVN:
Update SummarAIze plugin to version 1.1.13
8 months ago
Committed [3151779] to Plugins SVN:
Remove incorrect 'trunk' directory from tag 1.1.12
8 months ago
Committed [3151776] to Plugins SVN:
Remove incorrect 'trunk' directory from tag 1.1.12
8 months ago
Committed [3151770] to Plugins SVN:
Release version 1.1.12: Fixed version number in plugin header and ...
8 months ago
Committed [3151769] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.1.12: Fixed version number and updated metabox ...
8 months ago
Committed [3151768] to Plugins SVN:
Release version 1.1.12: Fixed version number in plugin header and ...
8 months ago
Committed [3151762] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.1.12: Fixed metabox data saving issue and improved UI.
8 months ago