Getting any plugin on the WordPress.org forum can be a lot of work. Taking a plugin like iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) to more than 1.8 million downloads when it isn’t your full-time job can seem nearly impossible. This talk will discuss how I built iThemes Security to one of the largest plugins on WordPress.org including what I have done right and what I haven’t done as well at. Specific tips will involve handling support, marketing the plugin and squashing bugs when you wear all the hats (developer, marketer, teacher, project manager, etc). This session will help to equip you with the tools you will need to not just get your plugin out there but also to make sure it is successful.

Chris is the developer of iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) and has been working on WordPress security for over 5 years. Previously a captain for a small airline, Chris’ interest in security began on his first day as an employed pilot, 9/11 and gradually evolved over the years to helping individuals and smaller organizations protect their websites from many of the common methods attackers use to compromise their victims. When not coding Chris loves to teach and has taught computer security for St. Edward’s University as well as other courses ranging from computers to aviation.”