Robert Windisch

For the people in the back: "Themes aren't the future of WordPress"

At the @cloudfest hackathon hacking away. Working on the Block2Doc project with @DjevaLoperka @remkusdevries Johannes and JJ Adding automation to documentation to make it easier to maintain. #ecscited #CFHack #CFHack2026 #CloudFest

Today I used AI to extract the domains where one of our plugins was activated this year and analyze the most common use cases. We'll use this to make sure our sales page screenshots, wording, and demo speak directly to the audiences most likely to buy. Next, I need to do the same for our other plugins.

🔥 Debunked! The instability myth around WordPress Multisite @WordPress Multisite isn’t just for devs, it’s a business growth tool. If you’re juggling brands, languages, or clients, Multisite gives you control, consistency, and speed. Check out the full episode with @jakob__Trost and Robert Windisch, a.k.a. @nullbytes - CIO at @syde_gmbh, it's listed in the first comment!

Today’s squares are 9 and 4. Does this help you figure out what we’re announcing? Make a guess.

There are always a few loud voices who like to grumble about WooCommerce. There are always loud voices about everything. It is one of the great constants in life, like gravity or the existence of socks that vanish in the wash. Back when I ran face to face WordPress training courses, I used to finish the day with the plugins session. This was already the point when half the room was wondering if their brains had turned into warm porridge. Then I would say, very casually, that we were going to build an online store in about five minutes. Five minutes. People would stare at me the way you stare at a magician who claims he can pull a live alpaca out of a hat. Then I would open WooCommerce, click a few buttons, and boom. Store. Every time I did this, the reaction was the same. Gasps. Shock. The kind of expressions normally reserved for witnessing a royal wedding or discovering a forgotten doughnut in the kitchen. It is easy to forget how life changing WooCommerce has been for millions of people. You see it up close though and you never forget it. Something that takes roughly as long as making a cup of tea suddenly gives someone a shot at independence or a way to support their family or a reason to believe that their idea might actually work. That isn’t just impressive. It is the sort of quiet magic that changes the course of real lives.

🚀 WordPress Multisite lets you run unlimited sites from one core, but it comes with complexity. Our Senior Web Engineer, Dennis Plötner, breaks down what works, what doesn’t, & how Multisite can evolve. 💡 Find out more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qgmJH0

“Hacktoberfest has become a recurring highlight in my year and reminds me why I’m committed to open source & enjoy being part of Syde." Erika’s new post reflects on Hacktoberfest and how it connects to our values of an open heart, mind, & source. 🌱💚 eu1.hubs.ly/H0q7mZ90

🔥Multisite, the perfect solution for franchises! WordPress Multisite isn’t just for devs, it’s a business growth tool. If you’re juggling brands, languages, or clients, Multisite gives you control, consistency, and speed. Check out the full episode with @jakob__Trost and Robert Windisch, a.k.a. @nullbytes - CIO at @syde_gmbh, it's listed in the first comment!

@Richardvd In Position 👌

@nullbytes Power socket ✅

Day 1 of @WordCampNL is over. Great to catch up with #WordPress friends, and meet new faces. Always good seeing @danielebesana, @akshatc, and @jdevalk. Thanks for the great conversations @nullbytes. On to day 2! 👋 If you spot a @melapressHQ t-shirt, come and say hi.

Your website is business-critical. A smart relaunch helps you align teams, set clear KPIs, protect SEO & speed, and strengthen security and compliance, all while preparing for AI-driven growth.✨🚀🛡️ 📘 Get our free Relaunch Playbook: 👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0pZVfl0 #WebsiteRelaunch

Black Friday and Cyber Week are coming up! If you missed our WooCommerce prep guide the first time, now’s the moment to revisit it. ⚡ Faster pages 🛒 Better conversions 🔒 Smooth checkout Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0pWnC80 #WooCommerce #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #CyberWeek

🌐 From the power of open source to the critical role of goal setting, Josh Koenig, Co-Founder of Pantheon, shares why iterative 🔄 improvements are key to driving enterprise web success. 🎧 Tune in for the full episode on the latest Syde Effect Podcast: eu1.hubs.ly/H0pRzvW0

Watch the full episode about WordPress Multisite as a business strategy, with @nullbytes and @jakob__trost: youtu.be/YicT-sRp2Gc

Translating text ≠ building multilingual WordPress. 🗺️ Dennis Plötner, our WordPress Engineer, shares how developers can prepare their code for i18n & L10n, structure a multilingual architecture, & scale globally with real code from #WCEU2025. 🚀 🔗 eu1.hubs.ly/H0pBqXq0

💡 Think WordPress Multisite is inflexible or unstable? Think again! In this talk, Syde’s Robert Windisch (@nullbytes) breaks down Multisite myths, showcases real-world use cases, and shares tips for scaling efficiently. Watch it now!→ eu1.hubs.ly/H0pwK6D0

Don’t let a scary website drive away your customers. 👻 A smooth, reliable, and secure site can make all the difference—no tricks, just a seamless experience for everyone who stops by. 🕸️ Learn more at eu1.hubs.ly/H0pfZz50 #WordPress #DigitalExperience #WebsitePerformance

🕒 Tired of spending hours setting up WordPress test environments? What if you could spin one up in seconds, right in your browser? 🎥 Danny Dudzic, Senior Web Engineer at Syde, shows you how → eu1.hubs.ly/H0pd6-v0 #WordPress #WordPressDevelopment #wordcampgdynia

Someone wise at @automattic said something about AI this week that really stuck with me: “It doesn’t matter what keyboard you type on, it matters whether it’s good.” That’s the heart of creativity. Tools are just tools. So I just bought this beautiful little synth, because creativity comes in all shapes and sizes.