WordPress Updates Minimum PHP Recommendation to 7.2
In a continued effort to push WordPress sites to use newer, more secure versions of PHP, WordPress recently bumped the minimum recommended version of ...
Bryan Hoffman
Founder & Lead Developer
If there were such a ranking, Bryan would be in the top 10 of WordPress professionals in the country. He dove into WordPress at its inception and hasn't looked back since. He understands the ins and outs of the CMS, and has worked through every single WordPress version, update, bug and fix. He truly is an OG.
Bryan understands all of the technical aspects of hosting, running and managing websites that make most people’s head spin. As a WordPress developer and designer, Bryan has the knowledge and tools to solve any issue you may stumble upon.
What's more, you might even catch him taking support calls from time to time, as he manages all aspects of Cinch support and development.
What’s your philosophy on WordPress?
WordPress has done a lot for the internet and independent publishing. Its open-source nature has enabled millions to create websites with a relatively low barrier to entry and have their voices heard.
What’s your favorite quote?
‘Hello. My name is Inego Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
When I grow up, I want to be…
An astronaut.
Fun fact people don’t know about you?
That I’m a totally open book.
If I could travel or live anywhere in the world, it would be?
I’d like to spend a week on the International Space Station. Claustrophobia notwithstanding.
Why Cinch?
The Cinch team has a unique, diverse pool of knowledge which makes us an invaluable resource to our customers. Of course, we know and understand WordPress and WooCommerce. But we also understand the web and all the small details that make a website work. We understand security, performance and how to manage high-end servers. We love to give advice and guidance, and we won’t nickel and dime you to death.
Bryan's Lifetime Accomplishments:
- Electric skateboard builder
- Thinking about learning to weld
- Theatre Major, University of Minnesota Duluth
- PADI Dive Certified
- Associate of Science Degree, Brown College
- Owner of a table saw and other various power tools
- Associate of Arts Degree, Willmar Community College
- Honorary Doctorate Degree, University of Knockard (not really)
- 3rd line left winger, Park City Hockey Bronze (Beer) League
Articles by Bryan
WooCommerce 4.2.2 Changelog
4.2.2 – 2020-06-23 WooCommerce Fix – Put back the remove element for multiselects on selectWoo. #26849
WooCommerce 4.2.1 Changelog
4.2.1 – 2020-06-22 This is a minor security release. WooCommerce Security – Escape HTML in SelectWoo. WooCommerce Admin 1.2.4 Tweak: reduce asset filename length ...
WooCommerce 4.2.0 Changelog
This is a minor release, meaning it is backwards compatible with previous versions. As always back up your site before updating. 4.2.0 – 2020-06-02 ...
WooCommerce 4.1.1 Changelog
This is another minor release, containing some security improvements for downloadable files and other minor bug fixes. 4.1.1 – 2020-05-19 Enhancement – Added notice ...
Remove WooCommerce Marketing Hub Menu Item
WooCommerce 4.1.0 was released yesterday and among the various updates, there’s now a new Marketing tab below the Analytics menu item. This is a ...
Founders / Leadership Team
Bryan Hoffman
The Supreme leader
Bryan has been around since DOS... just kidding. He has been working with WordPress since the very beginning and was one of the leaders in the movement toward responsive websites.
Chris Opsahl
The guru
Chris is one of those unicorns whose left brain and right brain exist in perfect balance: he's an artist with serious business chops. Chris our well-rounded partner in crime, so to speak.
Kari Moe-Hoffman
The Conductor
Kari keeps the trains on the tracks and running on time – a feat that few others could do with such grace. She handles the day-to-day details so the rest of the team can focus on you.