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A Voice for Community, Growth, and Digital Media
I’m Roger Williams, a WordPress community speaker, digital media strategist, and advocate for open-source collaboration. For more than 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and community building. Today, I help organizations connect their people, processes, and platforms so they can grow with confidence.
My career has taken me from running my own media business to leading community and partnerships at Kinsta, where I built programs that scaled globally:
- Agency Partner Program – Designed and launched a growth engine that helps agencies connect with enterprise-grade hosting while unlocking new revenue opportunities.
- WordPress Community Program – Structured sponsorships and contributor support to strengthen the open-source ecosystem.
- Events & Public Speaking – Delivered talks and workshops at WordCamps, SaaS conferences, marketing summits, and community events across North America and Europe.
Why I Do This
I believe in the power of open source, collaboration, and shared knowledge. My philosophy is simple: the hard thing done today makes tomorrow easier. Whether it’s helping agencies streamline workflows, showing founders how to own their platforms, or guiding contributors into leadership, my goal is always to equip others to succeed.
Where You’ll Find Me
- 🎙 Hosting the Kinsta Talks interview series, where I explore how people build with WordPress and open-source software.
- 💬 Sharing insights on LinkedIn, where I write about partnerships, community, and digital growth.
- 🎤 On stage as a WordPress community speaker, delivering keynotes and workshops that inspire audiences to rethink how they build, scale, and connect.
A Personal Note
When I’m not speaking or building programs, you’ll likely find me in the mountains of Colorado; hiking, biking, or camping with my wife and our dogs. The outdoors keeps me grounded and reminds me that balance is part of growth.
What Others Say
“Roger spent more than three years in my teams in multiple roles. First as a migrations engineer, Roger was a strong force of positivity on the team. He skillfully migrated WordPress sites onto the Kinsta platform while ensuring every customer he interacted with was highly satisfied with their migration experience. In his Head of Client Experience role, Roger was never afraid to think outside the box and propose new ideas and ways for us to continue devoting energy in our quest to maximize our customers’ happiness and satisfaction with our services. ” – Tom Sepper
