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In fact, you might be surprised by WordPress positions out there that suit your niche and you never thought of before. One where you\u2019ll say, \u201cHey! I\u2019d be perfect for that.\u201d<\/p>\n You might think of WordPress as just a popular CMS with some flashy plugins and themes that you can create websites with. Well, you\u2019re right. But beyond that, it\u2019s a lot more.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also not just coders, developers, or designers that are in the driver\u2019s seat, keeping WordPress growing.<\/p>\n The WordPress community is extremely diverse. It\u2019s made up of individuals who represent many different backgrounds, ages, races, skill sets, and talents.<\/p>\n And I\u2019m not talking about working at just WordPress itself. This is about the expansion of companies that have developed from WordPress.<\/p>\n Think of us, for example. We here at Incsub<\/a> (WPMU DEV) have a lot going on. Our company isn\u2019t awesome (patting ourselves on the back) just from WordPress alone. Sure, it\u2019s the bread and butter of what we do. After all, we make life easier for businesses that use WordPress to help other businesses grow<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, beyond just a digital business, we\u2019re also a digital publishing platform for commentators, observers, trainers, teachers, educators, writers, translators, video creators, documentation experts, and more.<\/p>\n We were started back in 2005 as Edublogs<\/a> and Incsub<\/a> as a development company for clients who were looking for Multisite setups. Around 2008, WPMU DEV became a premium membership site and grew into what it is today. You can read more about the WPMU DEV history here<\/a>.<\/p>\n This has created positions for customer service, HR, sales, account managers, tech support operators, marketers, illustrators, QA, business development professionals, cartoonists (hey, that\u2019s me!), accountants, and plenty of other jobs.<\/p>\n Then, we obviously have our developers, designers, coders, and the tech-savvy team. They develop our plugins and keep our sites, hosting<\/a>, and more up and running.<\/p>\n Plus, Incsub is more than just WPMU DEV. We also have Campus Press<\/a> and, as mentioned, Edublogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve opened the door to new creative approaches, ideas, and concepts.<\/p>\n It takes an army for us to function at what we do.<\/p>\n As you can see, it has brought on many opportunities when it comes to working in this industry. Even for those who don\u2019t know a lick about code!<\/p>\n Of course, we\u2019re not the only company out there that\u2019s devoted to WordPress. There are many more (and I\u2019ll be showing you some specific ones coming up).<\/p>\n In a nutshell, WordPress is growing. Working for a growing industry — that\u2019s a good thing :)<\/p>\n And that goes for every aspect of WordPress; from plugins to professional development.<\/p>\n Here are some specific examples:<\/p>\n Your favorite brands? Many of the most popular ones out there are using WordPress. That includes Mercedes-Benz<\/a>, The Walt Disney Company<\/a>, and even 007 himself, James Bond<\/a>!<\/p>\n Let\u2019s talk about plugins. Over 1,250,000,000-plus total plugin downloads<\/a> have happened so far on WordPress.org. That\u2019s, well, a lot.<\/p>\n WordPress is growing rapidly and it\u2019s not going away anytime soon. This makes it a great industry to be a part of right now and for the future — which makes us happier than an updated theme.<\/p>\n With rapid expansion, popularity, and a bright future, WordPress has become an industry on its own. Whether you\u2019re looking for freelance work, employment, contract, full-time, or part-time work, there are definitely opportunities for you working in a WordPress-related position.<\/p>\n So, are you ready to start work in the WordPress community? Or, maybe you already have worked in WordPress and are wanting to start a fresh new gig? Maybe start your own WordPress service<\/a> for additional income?<\/p>\n There are many ways to make money with WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you want to go the route of working with an established company, I\u2019ve compiled a list of great companies and resources to explore various WordPress opportunities.<\/p>\n Since your work revolves around WordPress, you can typically work from anywhere in the world, which leaves the playing field wide open. Earth is a pretty decent sized planet.<\/p>\n Most of these companies offer remote options, so you can easily go to work on your sofa in your boxers, lounge by a pool, or head over to your favorite Starbucks and toss on the headphones during your workday while sipping on that venti cappuccino.<\/p>\n Just make sure you have decent wifi\u2026<\/p>\n I\u2019ll start with WordPress-friendly companies. These are specific companies that hire skilled professionals directly on their payroll. Then, I\u2019ll cover a couple of other job boards to check out.<\/p>\n So, have your resume tweaked, iron that shirt for a Zoom interview, and get ready to land that new dream WordPress job.<\/p>\n Incsub<\/strong> Incsub<\/a> needs no introduction. We\u2019re always looking for new talent and constantly have openings for various roles in development and other careers.<\/p>\n We have over 130 employees. Most of us are remote, however, we do have an office in Melbourne (where we\u2019re based) where several people work. Plus, WordCamps<\/a> bring us together from time to time in person.<\/p>\n As of the date of this writing, we\u2019re looking for a video\/content producer, technical document writer, marketing warrior, sales enthusiast, and support superhero.<\/p>\n Instead of a formal interview, we believe in giving folks the chance to show us what you\u2019re made of. So, we typically have a task we\u2019ll ask you to complete during the application process. From there, there\u2019s usually a trial period to make sure we\u2019re a good fit for you and you\u2019re a good fit for us.<\/p>\n Be sure to check the job <\/a>board for the latest positions.<\/p>\n Automattic<\/strong> Automattic<\/a> is behind WordPress.com<\/a>, WooCommerce<\/a>, Jetpack<\/a>, Simplenote<\/a>, and many other companies.<\/p>\n They have 1,191 Automatticians (they call themselves) in 75 countries. They have a Grand Meetup once a year for seven days so that everyone gets a chance to know each other. These meetups happen all over the world in various locations.<\/p>\n At this time, they have openings for positions in engineering, design, business development, marketing, HR, accounts payable, and more.<\/p>\n When you make it past the interview stage with Automattic, they\u2019ll do a project with you on a contract basis that typically lasts between 2-6 weeks (subject to change).<\/p>\n Check out the job board<\/a> for current openings.<\/p>\n Codeable<\/strong> Codeable<\/a> is a great opportunity on a freelance basis if you\u2019re a developer or designer. They vet professionals to work on specific WordPress projects that come in on a regular basis from around the world.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll get paid fairly. Their pricing system starts at $70 per hour for freelancers. 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