Dan Zakirov

Dear users, I'd like to share my thoughts on the future development of plugins in the official WordPress repository. Currently, I have three plugins published: a SKU generator for WooCommerce, a carousel slider for WooCommerce, and a plugin that allows you to download all attachments. All the plugins I release are distributed for free. Let's dive into each one:

Easy Auto SKU Generator for WooCommerce: This plugin has a significant user base, and many users have requested the addition of SKU generation based on tags and attributes. Additionally, we are working on making it compatible with high-performance order storage (HPOS). We are also addressing minor bugs reported by users on the support forum. Recently, we discovered compatibility issues with WPML, and we are actively working on resolving them.

Carousel Upsells and Related Product for WooCommerce: I released this plugin a while ago, and it hasn't seen updates for some time. However, it is still relevant. I am aware of the essential features users need, such as compatibility with caching plugins, shortcodes for page builders like Elementor, and cross-sells in the WooCommerce cart. Rest assured, I will update this plugin as soon as possible.

AIR Download Attachments: This is a new plugin I recently uploaded to the repository. It's a straightforward plugin that adds a download button for all attachments in a post or page. The plugin was created based on a user request from a WordPress forum. Currently, it lacks settings, simply displaying a download button for all images attached to a post or page. However, I'm working on creating an interface with controls for customization, and I will share more details on this in a future blog post.

In the ever-evolving realm of WordPress, a revelation has become crystal clear: the support and maintenance of free plugins are increasingly demanding, both in terms of energy and time investment. Presently, within the expansive WordPress repository, I have meticulously crafted a mere two plugins, and even for these two, the canvas for implementing my full spectrum of ideas remains incomplete. Beyond this, a multitude of plugin concepts eagerly awaits their turn, poised for me to unleash them freely into the WordPress repository.

Yet, given the constraints of my primary vocation, I find myself unable to lavish copious amounts of time on plugin development, a predicament I yearn to metamorphose. The desire to allocate substantial time to crafting ingenious plugins, however, persists, but alas, without financial backing, this aspiration encounters an arduous obstacle. And so, the genesis of this blog sprouted – a conduit through which users can extend their patronage, offering an avenue for motivation to flourish. This symbiotic connection has the potential to embolden my financial autonomy, permitting an amplified dedication to enhancing the user experience within the realm of my plugins.

Seasoned by years of toil within the web development domain, my repository of experience and pre-fabricated solutions has blossomed. Within the confines of this blog, I shall not only share my ruminations but also extend my hand to guide individuals through their conundrums. Furthermore, I am elated to highlight my collaborations with an array of enterprises entrenched in the realm of WordPress web development. This alliance has endowed me with a trove of exclusive, readily deployable solutions, encompassing plugins and WordPress templates alike. Consider this: if you ever find yourself captivated by the design of an independent template, I stand poised to assist you in discovering its counterpart, ensuring its seamless fusion with your vision. Similarly, should you find yourself in search of a bespoke plugin catering to a specific task, I am more than willing to offer my guidance, with an understanding of subscription being the precursor.