Marc Benzakein is a seasoned professional in the online and technology sectors, with a career spanning back to the mid-1990s when he started as a Network Administrator for a small, independent ISP in Southern California. Over the years, Marc has engaged in nearly every facet of technology, marking a significant milestone in 2009 when he began developing with WordPress, first for personal projects and then extending his expertise to clients. His involvement with WordPress deepened in early 2013 when he joined ServerPress, LLC, the company behind DesktopServer, a local development tool designed for WordPress designers and developers. His presentations at WordCamps highlight his commitment to the WordPress community, emphasizing the importance of giving back to a community that has provided so much to him.
Currently, Marc is involved with two companies: SiteDistrict, a managed WordPress hosting company, and MainWP, a self-hosted WordPress site management plugin.
At SiteDistrict, a managed WordPress hosting company, Marc joined the team after being impressed by the platform’s advanced features for site performance, reporting, and security during a conversation at WordCamp US in 2022. His decision to become part of SiteDistrict reflects his commitment to enhancing WordPress hosting solutions and his belief in the platform’s ability to deliver exceptional results.
In addition to his involvement with SiteDistrict, Marc plays a pivotal role at MainWP, a self-hosted WordPress site management plugin. This platform is designed for users who manage multiple WordPress sites and seek to streamline their processes from a central dashboard. Marc’s engagement with MainWP underscores his dedication to the WordPress community, focusing on providing tools that simplify site management and enhance productivity for WordPress professionals.
Marc’s approach to technology is community-focused, believing strongly in the power of community to support business growth and ethical conduct.