WordPress Community, Progress Planner & Open Source Stewardship

In Episode 27 of WPLegends, we feature Taco Verdonschot, a beloved connector in the WordPress community, former Head of Relations at Yoast, and now co-owner of Progress Planner.

Taco has worn many hats in the WordPress ecosystem, from his unexpected start at Yoast to leading community efforts at Emilia Capital, he has become one of the most recognizable and respected community connectors.

Progress Planner Plugin: A WordPress plugin designed to track website activity and provide guidance for site improvement. By turning website management into an engaging and structured experience, Progress Planner helps users maintain their sites more effectively while keeping motivation high.

Whether you’re a WordPress professional, agency owner, or contributor, this episode is full of practical lessons on community building, open-source collaboration, and creating sustainable WordPress products.

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Visit us: https://seahawkmedia.com

Explore Progress Planner: https://progressplanner.com

Follow Taco Verdonschot:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacoverdo/

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Introduction to Taco Verdonschot
2:18 - Taco’s journey to Yoast
6:55 - Emilia Capital and projects
10:10 - Healing Steps and growth
14:46 - Good Quality plugins and competition
15:52 - Local WordCamp and WP Accessibility Day
18:20 - WordPress Translation
21:25 - Assume Positive Intent (API) Mantra
24:00 - Fun Questions

Music Credits:
Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin
Live Like Legends by Ruelle – Nightcore Remix

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