Building Modern WordPress Products in the AI Era | Vova Feldman (Freemius)

In this live episode of the Melapress Show, Vova Feldman, Founder and CEO of @Freemius, joins us to talk about how AI is changing the way WordPress plugins and products are built, maintained, and supported.

Robert and Vova look past the hype to discuss the real challenges that arise when users, support requests, and day-to-day demands come into play, and why strong engineering practices are more important than ever in an AI-driven world.

We will cover:

- How AI is changing the speed and the risks of building WordPress products
- Why technical debt is growing faster as development gets easier
- The shift from standalone plugins to SaaS-connected, modern WordPress products
- What it really takes to scale support without sacrificing quality
- Why product quality and engineering rigor still matter in an AI era
- Where the WordPress plugin ecosystem is heading and what skills remain essential

This episode is for WordPress plugin developers, product builders, and anyone who builds, manages, or sells WordPress products.

📒 Show notes links:
Our WordPress Security Survey 2026 is live: https://melapress.com/survey/

Timestamps:
3:41 The impact of AI on business operations
14:56 Security and quality concerns
20:11 The rise of micro-entrepreneurship
36:53 Building trust and brand awareness
43:35 The shift to SaaS models
56:22 Advice for new founders

👤 Learn more about the guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vovafeldman/
Freemius website: https://freemius.com
Freemius YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Freemius

🎙️Learn more about the host:
Robert Abela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertabela/
Melapress website: https://melapress.com

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