vgnavada (@vgnavada) – WordPress user profile

Bio

Hello! I’m V Gautham Navada, a tech enthusiast and entrepreneur inspired by the power of open-source and digital innovation.

In 2015, I founded ForthFocus, a web solutions agency born from my love for WordPress and a desire to create meaningful online experiences. What started as a small initiative has grown into a journey of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Over the years, I’ve also built OormaniAngadi.com (2018) and VipraMatrimony.in (2020), each reflecting my belief that technology can connect people, ideas, and opportunities in remarkable ways.

Current Job

Founder & Director

Present

ForthFocus™

Interests

Travel, Entrepreneurship, Business

WordPress Origin Story

My journey with the web began back in 2011–12, when I started blogging on Blogspot/Blogger.com, sharing bits of what I knew at the time. Around the same period, I launched a small hometown news portal — a humble project that unexpectedly gained traction and encouragement from the local community.

As people began approaching me to build their websites, I started exploring better tools and stumbled upon WordPress — and that discovery changed everything.

What began as a few freelance projects gradually grew into something much larger. In 2015, I founded ForthFocus, a web solutions agency that today is powered by a passionate team of over 10 professionals, proudly serving more than 300 clients across 8 countries.

The journey from a curious blogger to a full-fledged agency owner has been truly fulfilling — and it’s all thanks to WordPress, the platform that turned a personal passion into a lifelong purpose.

Contributions Sponsored

ForthFocus sponsors vgnavada to contribute 12 hours per week to the following teams: Community, Core, Marketing, Photos, Polyglots, and Test.

Member Since: December 29th, 2011
Location: Kundapura, Karnataka
Website: forthfocus.com
GitHub: vgnavada
Job Title: Founder & Director
Employer: ForthFocus™
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Contribution History

Core Contributor
Meetup Organizer
Photo Contributor
Photos Team
Plugin Developer
Test Contributor
Translation Contributor
Translation Editor
WordCamp Organizer
WordCamp Speaker

Activity
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Courses
Translations

Mentioned in [62412] on WordPress SVN:
Administration: Change code tags to regular text for dimensions in “Site Icon” help text.
2 hours ago
Translated 11 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
2 days ago
Reviewed 5 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
2 days ago
Received props from @amykamala in Slack:
Props to @huzaifaalmesbah @narenin @azharderaiya @riko910 @Bhavik Panchal @dhavalkapadane @vishitshah @jigar9998 @vaibhavsweb @hage @shailu25 @Valer1e…
2 days ago
Translated 10 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
4 days ago
Reviewed 164 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
4 days ago
Translated 96 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
7 days ago
Reviewed 270 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
7 days ago
Translated 25 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
2 weeks ago
Reviewed 91 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
2 weeks ago
Wrote a comment on the post PTE Request for Disable Admin tool Bar, on the site Translate WordPress:
@yusufmudagal, I also took some time to review the existing 15 strings. I would suggest…
2 weeks ago
Translated 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
2 weeks ago
Reviewed 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
2 weeks ago
Wrote a comment on the post PTE Request for Disable Admin tool Bar, on the site Translate WordPress:
Namaskara @yusufmudagal, Your PTE access for Kannada (kn) has been added successfully. I also noticed…
2 weeks ago
Translated 2 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
3 weeks ago
Reviewed 9 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
3 weeks ago
Wrote a comment on the post Month in Test: April 14, 2026, on the site Make WordPress Test:
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1 month ago
Translated 65 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
1 month ago
Reviewed 612 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
1 month ago
Mentioned in [62211] on WordPress SVN:
Admin: Limit scope of admin notice link design.
2 months ago
Mentioned in [62202] on WordPress SVN:
Admin Reskin: Change color picker height to match new design system.
2 months ago
Mentioned in [62200] on WordPress SVN:
Admin: Limit scope of admin notice link design.
2 months ago
Mentioned in [62191] on WordPress SVN:
Admin Reskin: Change color picker height to match new design system.
2 months ago
Translated 62 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
2 months ago
Reviewed 212 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
2 months ago
Created a topic, Request for hCaptcha / Cloudflare Turnstile, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello, Could you please provide alternative options…
2 months ago
Translated 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
2 months ago
Is the 159th person to arrive at WordCamp Mukono 2026
2 months ago
Mentioned in [61614] on WordPress SVN:
Site Health: Allow direct linking to site health check result.
3 months ago
Gave props in Slack:
Props to @shodhanp for successfully executing the very first WordPress Campus Connect at St. Philomena…
4 months ago
Translated 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
4 months ago
Reviewed 102 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
4 months ago
Translated 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
5 months ago
Reviewed 172 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
5 months ago
Translated 17 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
5 months ago
Reviewed 47 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
5 months ago
Reviewed 9 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
5 months ago
Reviewed 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
5 months ago
Translated 12 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
5 months ago
Wrote a new post, WordPress Udupi Community Empowers 300+ Students Across Coastal Karnataka Through Campus Connect, on the site WordCamp Central:
As the lead organiser representing the WordPress Udupi Community, I had the incredible opportunity to…
6 months ago
Mentioned in [61123] on WordPress SVN:
Site Health: Improve messaging for PHP version status.
7 months ago
Joined the organizing team for WordCamp Asia 2026
7 months ago
Translated 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
7 months ago
Wrote a new post, IMJ Institute of Science & Commerce – 70 Students, 70 Websites in a Day!, on the site WordPress Campus Connect Udupi 2025:
The 4th edition of WordPress Campus Connect – Udupi took place on Saturday, October 25,…
7 months ago
Wrote a new post, Dr. B.B. Hegde College, Kundapura – 65 Students Take Their First Step into WordPress, on the site WordPress Campus Connect Udupi 2025:
On Friday, October 24, 2025, the 3rd edition of WordPress Campus Connect – Udupi came…
7 months ago
Wrote a new post, 120 Students, 120 Websites: WordPress Campus Connect Lights Up Bhandarkars’ College!, on the site WordPress Campus Connect Udupi 2025:
The WordPress Udupi team hosted another successful WordPress Campus Connect event at Bhandarkars’ Arts &…
8 months ago
Wrote a new post, 50 Students, 50 Websites – A Big Thank You to SGS College Bhatkal, on the site WordPress Campus Connect Udupi 2025:
Saturday, September 20, 2025, will stay with us for a long time. On this day,…
8 months ago
Wrote a new post, Call for Facilitators, on the site WordPress Campus Connect Udupi 2025:
Join as a Workshop Facilitator We are looking for passionate facilitators who love to share…
8 months ago
Wrote a new post, Call for Colleges, on the site WordPress Campus Connect Udupi 2025:
WordPress Udupi Campus Connect 2025 is now accepting applications from colleges eager to provide their…
8 months ago
Joined the organizing team for WordPress Campus Connect Udupi 2025
8 months ago