Meet the Ollie team
Independently, we’ve been creating inspiring and intuitive products for WordPress for decades. And now, we’ve joined forces to bring you Ollie and Ollie Pro.
Mike McAlister
Hey, I’m Mike! I’ve been creating industry-respected WordPress themes and plugins for 15 years now. I’m a designer, a developer, a writer, a marketer, a creator, a thought leader — tldr; I love making beautiful and intuitive products for the web.
My journey began with Array, a collection of sleek and lightweight WordPress themes that powered millions of websites and trusted by brands such as Facebook, Dropbox, Mozilla, and more. In 2018, Array and my popular Atomic Blocks plugin were acquired.
Now, I’m channeling everything I’ve learned into Ollie and Ollie Pro. I’m also sharing my insights through posts and video tutorials. Follow along below!
Patrick Posner
Hey, I’m Patrick! I’ve been part of WordPress for about 12 years now. I’m a full-stack developer, a conference guy, and a fanboy of RPGs from the ’90s – Chrono Trigger, anyone?
I’ve been building and selling plugins for about seven years, and they have been used by millions worldwide, including world-class brands like Microsoft and Unicef.
I’m bringing my vast experience in development and business to Ollie, ensuring we deliver an outstanding product while still being able to pay the bills.
Why we’re here
We here at Ollie are not just passionate about crafting intuitive, forward-leaning products like Ollie and Ollie Pro; we’re also deeply committed to the WordPress community and its evolving ecosystem.
As WordPress continues to innovate with tools like the new site editor, we envision Ollie Pro as a seamless extension of this modern workflow, empowering users to design with ease and precision.
Our dedication extends beyond the product itself. We’re passionate about education, user experience, and being active members in the shaping of WordPress’s future through contribution and conversation.
Whether you’re a seasoned WordPress developer or a newcomer designing your first blog, we’re here to make your journey enjoyable and rewarding.
We get hyped when someone designs and publishes their first blog with Ollie or learns some huge, time-saving tip from our tutorials! That’s why we’re here — the products are just one part of the experience we aim to provide.
Our goal is to grow alongside WordPress, continuously adapting and enhancing Ollie Pro to fit seamlessly into your workflow and help you achieve your creative vision or business goals.
— Mike and Patrick
We support WordPress with:
Donation
We support the WordPress Foundation with a recurring donation to help fund invaluable programs and education about the importance of open source software like WordPress.
Contribution
We don’t just make products for WordPress, we also help make WordPress by contributing to core, speaking at WordCamps, and engaging in community discussions.
Education
High quality educational content is one of our passions, and we love helping WordPress users learn and adopt the site editor, blocks, and patterns through video tutorials and more.