OnTheGoSystems News

What it’s Like to be a WordPress Technical Supporter for WPML

Here at OnTheGoSystems, we like to think of ourselves as a group of people working towards a shared mission and goal. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of the importance of providing only the highest quality of support. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to create a strong set of values that not only binds us together, but also challenges us to continuously improve: Quality first Excellent support Open mindedness and creativity Positive attitude Honesty For our support team,...

July 28, 2022

Tips and Tricks to Working Remotely With Kids at Home

In the remote workforce, it’s important to know how to navigate through distractions and find a work style that aligns with your needs. But how do you adapt to working remotely when your kids are at home with you too? With more and more companies embracing the remote lifestyle, the lines between work and family life have become blurred. We asked some of our team members for their tips on how to stay productive and focused when working remotely with...

July 1, 2022

Christopher Amirian on the Art of Multi-Tasking and Staying True to Your Roots

Star of the Month Christopher Amirian shows us that to-do lists are here to stay and explains why there’s no time like family time. Christopher, tell us about yourself I am from Tehran, Iran but ethnically, I am Armenian. This is the reason behind my move to Yerevan, Armenia, several years ago.  Currently, I am back in Tehran, but I plan to return to my roots by spending a month in Yerevan this summer. I am married and have a...

June 27, 2022

Ivan Larionov on Working Remotely and Ticking Off Travel Bucket Lists

Our developer Ivan Larionov walks us through his recent move to Thailand and shows us that there’s more than one way to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.  Ivan, tell us about yourself I'm a 35-year old developer. Originally, I’m from Russia, but I currently live in Thailand with my wife and our 4-year-old daughter. In the desert near Dubai How do you benefit from working at OTGS? What do you like the most about working remotely?...

June 23, 2022

Happy and Healthy People Behind WPML and Toolset Plugins – Part V

Here at OnTheGoSystems, we offer more than just the freedom to work from wherever. We also give our people the freedom to expand their mindset by pursuing various interests and passions. Our team is made up of 100 people from all over the world and we’re doing our best to embrace each person's individuality. This is why we go the extra mile and provide all OnTheGoSystems members with yearly allowances for things they love to do. The concept of staying...

May 18, 2022

Abdallah Deeb on Removing Obstacles and Why Remote Work Is the Way To Go

Star of the Month Abdallah Deeb tells us about how his love for computers started, working smarter, and who’s the boss in his house. Abdallah, tell us about yourself. I am from Lebanon, born and bred in Beirut city. During my teens, I discovered my interest in technology. PCs were just starting to be affordable, so my brothers and I pooled our allowances together every month to buy a 386 computer in installments. As soon as we bought our computer,...

April 25, 2022

Hanging Out By The Red Sea: A Workation For Our Remote Teams

What happens when you combine adventures and travels with work? Some of our teammates traveled to El Gouna, Egypt to find out. OnTheGoSystems is a born remote company, so it should come as no surprise that we’re strong believers in the benefits of working remotely. Today though, we want to focus on something else: the benefits of meeting your remote teammates in person. Due to COVID, everyone was forced to work from home for quite a while. With more and...

April 4, 2022

The Remote Worker’s Guide to Eating Your Way to Productivity

As a born-remote company, OnTheGoSystems may not have an office kitchen (or an office for that matter). That doesn’t mean we don’t understand the importance of staying healthy in the workplace. You’ve probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But it turns out that eating healthy isn’t just good for your body - it’s also beneficial for your mind. A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes....

April 1, 2022

How We Switched to Functional Programming for Our Flagship Product

We’re always looking for ways to improve WPML. After some thought, we decided it was time for us to make the switch to functional programming. More and more developers are choosing functional programming for large-scale projects because of how predictable it is. If you’ve tried this programming paradigm, you may have found the simpler code easier to debug and maintain. Maybe you’ve seen a shift in your mindset. In functional programming, your focus is on what to do rather than...

March 25, 2022

Raja Mohammed on Clearing the Clutter and Unwinding When Working Remotely

Star of the Month Raja Mohammed tells us how to prioritize tasks to get more done and gives us a small glimpse into the life of a WPML Supporter. Raja, tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu and one of the notable cosmopolitan cities in India. My parents moved to Chennai almost 40 years ago from a small village in the south of Tamil Nadu. I am very proud to...

March 24, 2022