When it comes to shaping the future of WordPress, few areas are as crucial as the WordPress Site Editor and Block Editor. At Greyd, we don’t just see them as an option. We believe they are the one true direction for WordPress.
That’s why our entire product is built exclusively on WordPress Core, embracing the power of the Site Editor and Block Editor to offer a truly flexible, scalable way to build websites.
This isn’t just about developers; it’s about giving agencies, businesses, and creators the tools to work more efficiently and unlock new possibilities. By actively driving these editors forward, we’re ensuring that WordPress remains the most powerful and accessible open-source platform for the future. Investing in their development means empowering users with better design capabilities, streamlined content management, and the freedom to create without barriers, whether for complex projects or everyday site updates.
And when it comes to shaping that future, there are few people who have had as much impact as Tammie Lister and Jessica Lyschik.
Tammie Lister: Pioneering User Experience in WordPress
If you’ve been in the WordPress community for a while, chances are you’ve come across Tammie Lister’s work, whether you realize it or not. Tammie has been deeply involved in the evolution of the WordPress experience for years, focusing on how people interact with the software, particularly through themes, patterns, and the block editor.
She has a background in both psychology and design, which has shaped her human-centered approach to WordPress development. Her contributions have always been about more than just code. She’s been a key voice in discussions about usability and ensuring that WordPress remains a tool that empowers people to create, rather than a system that frustrates them.
Tammie has contributed to improving the WordPress editor to make it more intuitive and flexible. She has long been an advocate for structured, pattern-based design that enables better workflows for developers and users alike.
Last year, she took her knowledge a step further and published a book: “WordPress Styling with Blocks, Patterns, Templates, and Themes.” It’s a practical guide to modern WordPress design, covering everything from block styling to full-site editing. And it’s not just a technical manual, it’s an exploration of what makes WordPress design truly work.
Jessica Lyschik: Pushing WordPress Forward with Code and Contribution
Jessica Lyschik is another powerhouse in the WordPress ecosystem. A frontend developer with nearly two decades of experience, she has made major contributions to core WordPress projects and theme development.
Jessica was the co-lead developer of the Twenty Twenty-Four theme, which shipped with WordPress 6.4. This wasn’t just another default theme, it was a major step forward in modern, flexible WordPress theme development, leveraging block-based design principles in a way that allows users to truly customize their websites.
She has also been deeply involved in WordPress core contributions, advocating for better performance, accessibility, and developer-friendly improvements. Jessica is one of those rare developers who not only builds great things but also works to make sure others can do the same, whether through her code contributions, her leadership in the community, or her work as a technical reviewer on Tammie’s book.
Her involvement doesn’t stop there. Jessica has been an organizer for WordCamp Germany, volunteers in various community projects, and has even taken on WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg in a Speed Build Challenge, which she won. The prize was the right to choose where $5,000 would be donated to. She selected Girls Who Code, further demonstrating her commitment to empowering the next generation of developers.
When Jessica joined Greyd a little over a year ago, it was clear from the start that us supporting her for her work for WordPress would be part of that. It was never the question if we would back her contributions, but how. Now, we’re incredibly happy to push that forward and give her the time and resources to focus even more on shaping WordPress from the inside.
Why We’re Sponsoring Them
At Greyd, we believe that contribution isn’t just a nice thing to do. It’s essential. If you rely on an open-source platform, you have a responsibility to support the people who make it better. Both Tammie and Jessica are driving forces in the evolution of WordPress, and their work directly impacts how developers, agencies, and businesses use the platform. That’s why we’re sponsoring their contributions.
We want to see WordPress continue to grow, not just for today’s users but for the next generation of developers, designers, and business owners who will build their futures on it. And that means stepping up, not just talking about what needs to be done, but actively supporting the people who are doing the work. We’re incredibly proud to back both Tammie and Jessica in their contributions to WordPress. The best time to invest in the ecosystem? Right now.
If you’re a company that benefits from WordPress, consider how you too can support the people who make it better. The future of WordPress depends on all of us.
