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Bio

All-round, highly-technical developer with an eye for the visual aspect of website creation. Keen photographer and drone pilot in my spare time.

WordPress Origin Story

I first became involved with testing b2/cafelog in the early 2000s, which subsequently became WordPress. I am currently a partner and all-round developer at WordPress agency Say Hello GmbH in Switzerland.

Member Since: October 21st, 2009
Location: Spiez, Switzerland
Website: permanenttourist.ch
GitHub: markhowellsmead
Job Title: CMS developer and designer
Employer: Say Hello GmbH
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Contribution History

Core Contributor
Photo Contributor
Plugin Developer
Translation Contributor
Translation Editor
WordCamp Organizer
WordCamp Speaker

Activity
Plugins
Photos
Favorites
Translations

Closed issue #55947 on the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Cannot access the blocks root element in the editor using JavaScript
4 weeks ago
Created issue #55947 in the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Cannot access the blocks root element in the editor using JavaScript
4 weeks ago
Created a topic, Accent color selection not working, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Although the selector works and the values are saved, …
4 weeks ago
Posted a reply to Suppressing the search function on the search view, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks for taking the time to write such an extensive answer. I think I'll probably…
1 month ago
Posted a reply to Plugin generates excessive database queries, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for your swift response.
1 month ago
Created a topic, Plugin generates database error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The following error is noted by Query Monitor as being…
1 month ago
Posted a reply to Suppressing the search function on the search view, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Ah, that's a good tip, thank you. I've done some tests and you're correct: unsetting…
1 month ago
Created a topic, Plugin generates excessive database queries, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
After experiencing performance problems with my site(s…
1 month ago
Created a topic, Suppressing the search function on the search view, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I want to place a custom block I’ve developed which co…
1 month ago
Posted a reply to JavaScript error in 6.3.2, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I’ve sent you the URL as a DM in Twitter.
2 months ago
Posted a reply to The plugin generates PHP deprecation messages in WordPress Admin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
This issue has been open since December last year. Are the problems not going to…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to JavaScript error in 6.3.2, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The problem is no longer occurring with the newest version of the plugin. Thanks Nick.…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to JavaScript error in 6.3.2, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The block breaks when I select it, but this is the config. <!-- wp:group {"layout":{"type":"default"},"blockVisibility":{"controlSets":[{"id":1,"enable":true,"controls":{"userRole":{}}}],"visibilityPresets":{"presets":[248]}}}…
2 months ago
Created a topic, JavaScript error in 6.3.2, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I'm getting a JavaScript error in the browser console …
2 months ago
Created issue #55064 in the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
CODE tag inside PRE tag in code block is visible in iOS...
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Gallery not showing in iOS 17, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
There were a couple of automated plugin updates in the interim—not yours though—and the error…
2 months ago
Closed issue #54294 on the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
load-styles in admin provokes HTTP 503 error
2 months ago
Created a topic, Gallery not showing in iOS 17, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The gallery is not showing in devices running iOS 17. …
2 months ago
Created issue #54294 in the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
load-styles in admin provokes HTTP 503 error
3 months ago
Created a topic, get_field always returns null, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The settings are stored in the database as options_de_…
3 months ago
Closed issue #54144 on the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Unable to choose post featured image resolution in single or page template
3 months ago
Created issue #54144 in the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Unable to choose post featured image resolution in single or page template
3 months ago
Created issue #54143 in the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Post featured image block loads wrong image size
3 months ago
Closed issue #54010 on the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Inline rules in common.css overrule the sibling rules for adjacent blocks
3 months ago
Created issue #54010 in the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Inline rules in common.css overrule the sibling rules for adjacent blocks
3 months ago
Posted a reply to How to get the attributes of the core/image block via a php function, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
You can't echo the results of var_dump. Just use var_dump.
4 months ago
Posted a reply to How to deactivate HotJar, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks Adam. That was quick! I've submitted the requested information. I have already debugged the…
4 months ago
Created a topic, How to deactivate HotJar, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
When the plugin is activated, the site attempts to loa…
4 months ago
Posted a reply to Show/Hide Title/Description, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Please read the instructions. This plugin does not offer any functionality for outputting the form…
4 months ago
Created issue #52893 in the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Reusable Blocks are too narrow in the editor
4 months ago
Created a topic, The plugin generates PHP deprecation messages in WordPress Admin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
WordPress 6.2.2, PHP 8.1.9. Deprecated: strpos(): P…
5 months ago
Posted a reply to Margins on neighbouring blocks, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
That's a good solution, thanks Nick.
6 months ago
Created a topic, Margins on neighbouring blocks, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
When adding breakpoint-based blocks, e.g. hiding a blo…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Bingo! That got it, it's working with the regular post type, custom post type and…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The same problem occurs with the standard endpoint wp-json/wp/v2/posts/?search=term so it's not just to do…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
It's the standard core endpoint for a custom post type.
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
https://domain.local/wp-json/wp/v2/shp_vacancy/?search=Gägg
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
This is my code: add_action('init', function () { remove_filter('rest_api_init', 'relevanssi_rest_api_disable'); }, 11); add_filter('rest_post_search_query', function ($args)…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I've added this additional code and tested it, but if I add an exit inside…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thai has no bearing on the results: content from the meta fields are not found…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks for the swift response. I've implemented this, but the REST API search still seems…
6 months ago
Created a topic, Using Relevanssi in the REST API, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
We're using a React script to load a filterable list v…
6 months ago
Closed issue #38912 on the WordPress/gutenberg repository:
Add a filter to allow custom alignment settings
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Constant ITSEC_ENCRYPTION_KEY already defined, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
That got it, thanks. Don't know how I missed that. 🤦‍♂️
7 months ago
Created a topic, Constant ITSEC_ENCRYPTION_KEY already defined, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
We have been receiving the following message by every …
7 months ago
Posted a reply to WordPress database error – WPCQ users table missing, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I have carried out the suggestion raised by @maybellyne. As this is a multisite installation:…
7 months ago
Created a topic, WordPress database error – WPCQ users table missing, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I’m getting the following error message from time to t…
7 months ago
Created a topic, WordPress database error – WPCQ users table missing, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I'm getting the following error message from time to t…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to Invasive ad (beta programme) causes content shift in the site editor, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Great, many thanks for the swift response!
8 months ago
Created a topic, Current version breaks site editor, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The invasive ad (beta programme) message introduced to…
8 months ago

Developer

Add EXIF and IPTC meta data to Attachment Post

Active Installs: 20+
Add menu separators to navigation

Active Installs: 1,000+
Add post thumbnail image to RSS feed

Active Installs: 100+
Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view

Active Installs: 500+
Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on

Active Installs: 30,000+
Extend Post Data

Active Installs: 10+
Force use of ImageMagick image library

Active Installs: 100+
Inline version numbering for WordPress

Active Installs: Less than 10
Lazy load video players

Active Installs: 10+
Redirect multisite user to their own site (UNMAINTAINED)

Active Installs: 10+
Simplest comment spam catcher

Active Installs: 10+
Update Post with EXIF data

Active Installs: 10+

Total photo contributions: 2

View all photos contributed by Mark Howells-Mead to the WordPress Photo Directory →

Plugins

English (UK) Plugins Translation Editor - #en_GB

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Active Installs: 2+ million
picu – WordPress Photo Proofing Gallery

Active Installs: 2,000+

Deutsch (Schweiz) (German (Switzerland)) Plugins Translation Editor - #de_CH

Gallery Block (Meow Gallery)

Active Installs: 9,000+
Simplest comment spam catcher

Active Installs: 10+
Extend Post Data

Active Installs: 10+
Force use of ImageMagick image library

Active Installs: 100+
Inline version numbering for WordPress

Active Installs: Less than 10
Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view

Active Installs: 500+
Add menu separators to navigation

Active Installs: 1,000+
Performance Lab

Active Installs: 100,000+
Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms

Active Installs: 7,000+
Redirect multisite user to their own site (UNMAINTAINED)

Active Installs: 10+
Update Post with EXIF data

Active Installs: 10+

Deutsch (German) Plugins Translation Editor - #de_DE

Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms

Active Installs: 7,000+

English (UK) Translation Contributor - #en_GB

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Flickr settings plugin, Inline version numbering for WordPress, Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view, Performance Lab, picu – WordPress Photo Proofing Gallery, Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms, Redirect multisite user to their own site (UNMAINTAINED), Davis, and evolve

Deutsch (Sie) (German (Formal)) Translation Contributor - #de_DE_formal

Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on, Add EXIF and IPTC meta data to Attachment Post, Find My Blocks, Gallery Block (Meow Gallery), Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view, and Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms

Deutsch (German) Translation Contributor - #de_DE

Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on, Add EXIF and IPTC meta data to Attachment Post, Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view, Multiple Sidebars, Performance Lab, and Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms

Deutsch (Schweiz) (German (Switzerland)) Translation Contributor - #de_CH

Add EXIF and IPTC meta data to Attachment Post, Gallery Block (Meow Gallery), Flickr settings plugin, Add menu separators to navigation, Performance Lab, and Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms

Deutsch (Schweiz, Du) (German (Switzerland, Informal)) Translation Contributor - #de_CH_informal

Add EXIF and IPTC meta data to Attachment Post, Gallery Block (Meow Gallery), Performance Lab, and Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms

English (Australia) Translation Contributor - #en_AU

Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view and Davis

English (Canada) Translation Contributor - #en_CA

Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view and Davis

English (New Zealand) Translation Contributor - #en_NZ

Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view and Davis

English (South Africa) Translation Contributor - #en_ZA

Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view and Davis

Français (French (France)) Translation Contributor - #fr_FR

Add post thumbnail to wp-admin list view