#WCUS 2026 is a wrap. 🌵 Amanda Ventura of @waymo.bsky.social opened the last day, and @ma.tt and @robertjacobi.com closed it out with a fireside chat, and Phoenix showed up for every minute in between.
Robert Jacobi
@robertjacobi.com
CXO at Blackwall. Formerly, as President of Joomla, Robert Jacobi ran 3.5% of the internet and as Director of WordPress, Cloudways, he was instrumental in the $350 million acquisition of Cloudways by DigitalOcean. Industry analysis at RobertJacobi.com.
The conversations at #WCUS consistently returned to one challenge: the shift from scale to command. From our coffee sponsorship to @robertjacobi.com's closing keynote with Automattic's Matt Mullenweg, the discussion reinforced that good filtering makes all the difference.
Building a digital experience is no longer enough. You need to know who (or what) is actually consuming it. At CMS Connect in Montreal, our CXO @robertjacobi.com led a roundtable on the evolving agency model. If we missed you in Montreal, let's connect.
In the lead-up to #PressConf2026, @matthewmedeiros.bsky.social sat down with @robertjacobi.com for a conversation that's well worth your time. 🙌 youtu.be/O4iEPANO9rI?... #PressConf #WordPress #WPCommunity
Robert Jacobi on bots vs agents in the AI era
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At Checkout Summit 2026 meeting a small, focused gathering of WooCommerce builders — real conversations, no noise. Our CXO @robertjacobi.com was there connecting with the people shaping modern commerce infrastructure.
@robertjacobi.com on stage at Web Agency Summit with Kevin Gibbons. Winning clients today isn’t just about creativity, it’s about control. Performance. Security. Traffic. That’s where agencies differentiate.
Joining the #PressConf2026 lineup: @robertjacobi.com 🚀 CXO at Blackwall and longtime open-source ecosystem leader with over 20 years in strategy and marketing. 📍Tempe, AZ | April 8–11 #PressConf #WordPress
Our CXO @robertjacobi.com hosts a deep look at AI’s impact on the open web, freedom & the future of tech. How do we secure, govern, and grow the web as automation accelerates? Watch 👇 youtu.be/rJ7N_bzfEXQ
Navigating AI's Impact on the Open Web, Freedom, and the Future of Technology
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New podcast episode with @robertjacobi.com ! Our CXO shares how Blackwall sees the future of web security, AI-driven threats, and what platforms must do to stay ahead. Watch here 👉 youtu.be/eKVz5PdU-3s
Robert Jacobi, Chief Experience Officer at Blackwall, on the Future of Web Security & Hosting | E84
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We had an amazing time at #WordCampSofia last week! From @robertjacobi.com keynote alongside Goce Bonev, CTO of ThinkWeb, to sponsoring the coffee station and the afterparty, we were proud to support the buzzing WordPress community in Sofia. Great conversations, people, and event 🚀
We're excited to be at @CloudFestUSA this week. Don't miss @robertjacobi.com keynote and discussion panels on how service providers can turn cybersecurity into a true competitive advantage. If you’re in Miami, stop by and meet us!
What a great time at #DomainDaysDubai! Our CXO @robertjacobi.com delivered the keynote “Security and Revenue: How the OSI Model Empowers Domainers in a Threat-Filled Internet” and joined the panel to discuss the future of @wordpress.com and the Middle East alongisde industry leaders.
We're at @allthingsopen.bsky.social, joining one of the largest open source gatherings in the U.S. to talk about building a safer internet for everyone. If you’re at #ATO2025, be sure not to miss @robertjacobi.com keynote "The 7 Security Layers - One OSI to Rule Them All" later today!
@craftcms.com new to the community. Already in Lisbon for #DotAll … who can / should I connect with 😀👋
Can't wait to meet the folks from @craftcms.com as well as the great #CraftCMS community at #DotAll
Blackwall@blackwall.com · 12mo agoWe'll be at Dot All 2025 in Lisbon! As the @craftcms.com community comes together, we’ll be there to connect, and exchange ideas on how smarter security and infrastructure can empower digital projects. Meet @robertjacobi.com in Lisbon: calendly.com/robert-black...
Today at #OSSummit @joost.blog and I with @fair.pm announced our open call to @linuxfoundation.org members to join a new directed fund to ensure a true #OpenSource #CMS ecosystem for generations to come! Get in touch to Join!
Our CXO @robertjacobi.com has been at Page Builder Summit throughout the week and tomorrow will present the "The #WordPress Security Stack: Things You Never Knew" at 15:00 EST. Be sure not to miss it! Get your free ticket here: pagebuildersummit.com#form
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WP Accessibility Day@wpaccessibility.day · last yr.It's awesome to see past #WPa11yDay speakers continuing to lead conversations in the #WordPress space! Look out for @robertjacobi.com at the Page Builder Summit on May 15, presenting: "The WordPress Security Stack: Things You Never Knew" Check it out:
We're all set for #DigitalSummit Series' second day. In between all the amazing keynotes and activities, be sure to meet our CXO @robertjacobi.com and discover how we're redefining AI-driven security and web infrastructure for the SMB market! Book a meeting: meetings.blackwall.com/meetings/rob...
Let’s connect at Digital Summit Series Chicago this week 🤝 meetings.blackwall.com/meetings/rob... #DigitalSummit
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#WAS5 The Zero to Genius: How AI is Revolutionizing @wordpress.org discussion panel with WordPress legends Pascal Birchler and Joost de Valk is now live and being hosted by our CXO @robertjacobi.com Join the conversation: atarim.io/summit/agenda/
Last day of Atarim and @omnisend.bsky.social's #WAS5 and (you guessed it) @robertjacobi.com is hosting the "Zero to Genius: How AI is Revolutionizing WordPress" with @wordpress.org legends Joost de Valk, James Le Page, and Pascal Birchler Join: atarim.io/summit/ @automattic.com
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Atarim and @omnisend.bsky.social #WAS5 is in full speed! Don't miss our CXO @robertjacobi.com hosting more sessions today: ➡️ Essential automations that will increase your clients’ sales and retention ➡️ No Ads, No Problem: How to Get a Constant Flow of Clients Through Organic Marketing @yoast.com
As you might have noticed, there's no stopping our CXO @robertjacobi.com as he's hosting three more sessions at Atarim's and @omnisend.bsky.social #WAS5: ➡️ 5 Moves That Drive Growth @freemius.com ➡️ Email Newsletters: A founder’s secret weapon ➡️ Balancing AI Efficiency with Human Creativity
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Another day, another session hosted by our CXO @robertjacobi.com at Atarim and Ominsend's #WAS5! ➡️ How Digital Agencies Can Save Time on Hosting Maintenance Using AI with Mohammed Moeez from @cloudways.bsky.social Know more: atarim.io/summit/agenda/
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& Present Web Agency Summit5 Learn strategies that are working right now from top designers and agency leaders to help you scale, adapt, and thrive in the age of AI and digital innovation. FREE Online...
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Atarim's Web Agency Summit #WAS5 is about to start and our own @robertjacobi.com will be hosting a number of sessions throughout the whole day! 🔗 Find some time to meet Robert in between sessions : meetings.blackwall.com/robert-jacobi 🔗 Join the summit: atarim.io/summit/
"I have never been involved with another community that is as welcoming or that has led to the formation of so many wonderful friendships as WordPress." — Donata Stroink-Skillrud #WordPress heropress.com/essays/with-...
Blackwall, formerly BotGuard, and I will be at CloudFest doing a ton of stuff! Catch me MCing The Ring Stage on Tuesday and Wednesday, keynote on Wednesday, and finally the AI panel on Thursday . 🎤 #cloudfest
