39:52Aleksandar Vucenovic
CEO of Wolf+Bär Agency & CTO of SweetCode
Google Ads, Tracking & AI
E156 · Jun 25, 2026Watch

In WP Legends Episode 70, we dive deep into the journey of Vin Thomas, Founder and Creative Strategist at Fixel, a pioneering design and development agency in the WordPress VIP ecosystem.
Vin shares his story, from hand-coding in the early days to leading a top-tier digital agency that builds enterprise WordPress websites and the power of WP community.
This discussion provides valuable insights for agency owners and tech enthusiasts looking to increase their impact in the digital world.
In WP Legends Episode 70, we dive deep into the journey of Vin Thomas, Founder and Creative Strategist at Fixel, a pioneering design and development agency in the WordPress VIP ecosystem. Vin shares his story, from hand-coding in the early days to leading a top-tier digital agency that builds enterprise WordPress websites and the power of WP community. This discussion provides valuable insights for agency owners and tech enthusiasts looking to increase their impact in the digital world. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Fixel and Vin’s website https://wearefixel.com/ https://vinthomas.com/ Follow Vin on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinthomas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinthomas/ Be sure to check out Cloudways for reliable hosting options: https://www.cloudways.com/en/promo-code.php?id=1188574&data1=seahawkadroll&data2=bfcmpromotion Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Guest Introduction: Vin Thomas 2:25 - Vin's Journey From 2009 to Starting Fixel 3:50 - Focusing on WordPress from Day One 5:31 - Lessons Learned Transitioning to Agency Ownership 7:18 - WordPress VIP Partnership Journey 8:50 - The Difference Between Custom and Enterprise WordPress Sites 10:34 - Why Tech Companies Should Look as Good as They Perform 12:16 - Transition from Designer to Creative Director 15:40 - Community and the Importance of WordCamps 18:16 - Overcoming Creative Block 21:15 - AI's Role in Vin's Business 24:35 - Favorite WordPress Plugin Stack 26:10 - Hosting, Security, and Contact Form Preferences 29:05 - Timeline for Project Delivery 29:53 - Memorable Client Projects and Advice for Aspiring Agency Founders 32:35 - Closing Remarks Music Credits: Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix #VinThomas #WordPress #FixelAgency #DigitalDesign #AgencyLife #WPLegends #Entrepreneurship #SeahawkMedia
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