Christmas in Tasmania and reflections on work with Josh Crawford of Verbb

Episode 9 of the Commerce Minded podcast

Hosted by Stephen Callender

Dec 24, 2018

In this episode of Commerce Minded

Down in the Southern Hemisphere, there’s a web developer with a penchant for building Craft plugins and a keen eye for design. Josh Crawford of Verbb talks about spending his Christmas in Tasmania, how he got into web development, and the future of Verbb and its plugins.

With a number of incredible plugins out there, Josh is not only prolific, but he really sets the bar with his attention to detail and emphasis on user experience. In the world of plugins, when organizations are relying on your work, there’s a big responsibility to the client to produce a reliable, polished product.

Listen to learn about Josh’s plugin development process, how his design background influences his style and approach to user experience, and the importance of working smartly and sustainably.

Key takeaways

  • Josh is the owner and lead developer at Verbb creating incredible plugins

  • A design background has influenced Josh’s plugin style and UX focus

  • Pixel & Tonic have set a high standard in care, quality and attention to detail with Craft

  • Work-life balance can be a struggle