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Remote Team, Local Meetup: OnTheGoSystems’ Cape Town Get-Together

In a world where remote work is our everyday, there’s something extraordinary about meeting face-to-face. This year, our Cape Town crew decided to shrink the virtual gap and step out from behind our screens to share laughter, stories, and the city's charm, together. The Journey from Solo to Seven About a year ago, I, Dean Jones, was the lone South African at the company. Although I always felt at home alongside my cosmopolitan group of colleagues, I always wondered when...

November 29, 2023

Dean Jones

Community and Events

WordCamp Madrid 2023: Meeting the Community and Each Other

This year, our team had the pleasure of attending WordCamp Madrid, one of the largest WordCamps in Europe with over 600 attendees. It was an excellent opportunity to connect with our Spanish clients and have some fun together. The main venue hall at WordCamp Madrid 2023 Meeting People is Easy - and Fun! With a large WPML community in Spain, we decided to host a booth at WordCamp Madrid. This gave us the chance to talk...

November 10, 2023

Dario Jazbec Hrvatin

Work and Stories

Team Leader’s Survival Guide To a Month-long Sabbatical

An opportunity to take a month off is a great privilege, but can be a bit tricky for team leaders. Here's a story of how it went for our Chief Customer Officer, Amit Kvint, and Content Manager, Dario Jazbec Hrvatin. At OnTheGoSystems, anyone that's been with the company for 7 or more years gets a special benefit - a month-long sabbatical that they can use whenever they like. This is a great way to give people who've been with us...

October 31, 2023

Kathy Banach

Work and Stories

How Radu Constantin Breaks Free from Office Walls with Remote Work 

At OnTheGoSystems, working remotely comes with a multitude of benefits. For our developer Radu Constantin, choosing your workplace represents the biggest perk. Whether sipping coffee in a cozy cafe in Romania or coding away in a bustling coworking space in a different country, Radu’s remote work journey tells a story of flexibility. The beauty of remote work lies in the boundless benefits it offers. It is a gateway to work-life balance, allowing you to tailor your work environment to your...

October 30, 2023

Kathy Banach

Meet our team

Nigel Anderson on Rural Living, Remote Working, and Relentless Learning

Tucked away in the peaceful Irish countryside, our Star of the Month Nigel Anderson shares a slice of his life, his role at OnTheGoSystems, and what keeps his motivation ticking in a remote work setting. Nigel, could you give us a glimpse into your life? I'm English, but live in rural Ireland with my Irish wife, 2 teenagers, 3 cats, 4 hens, and a dog-shaped absence that we hope to fill in the new year. I'm surrounded by green, with...

October 30, 2023

Kathy Banach

Meet our team, Work and Stories

From Support to Systems: Ahmed’s Goal-Scoring Journey at OTGS

Ahmed Mohammed first became an OTGSian in 2014, but a lot has changed since then. Transitioning from the early days of assisting clients to now crafting code for system enhancements, Ahmed’s journey of growth is dotted with learning curves, motivation, and a team that cheers for every win. Ahmed, tell us about yourself. My name is Ahmed Mohammed, though people often call me Nagdy due to the abundance of people named Ahmed in Egypt! I live in October City, just...

October 30, 2023

Kathy Banach

Work and Stories

From Remote Screens to Mediterranean Dreams: A Memorable Meet-up in Mallorca!

When you're part of a global remote team, you mostly communicate through screens and messages. But there's nothing like the magic of meeting face-to-face. And that's precisely what the WPML development team experienced at the recent Mallorca meet-up! The meet-up was a pivotal moment for the WPML development team, providing them with the opportunity to bond with their team members. For many of them, it was the first time they had the chance to meet their colleagues in person.  Beyond...

October 9, 2023

Eloise Brink

Meet our team

Shane Campbell on Navigating the Cloud and the Script for Success

Step behind the screen with Shane Campbell, our latest Star of the Month. From daily dances with code to detecting digital anomalies, Shane lets us in on the ups and downs of ensuring OnTheGoSystems’ infrastructures stay strong and resilient. Congratulations, Shane. How does it feel to be the Star of the Month? It’s truly an honor, especially since I've only been in my current position for a year. It’s rewarding to know I’m already making a big impact on our...

October 9, 2023

Kathy Banach

Meet our team, Work and Stories

Yvette Oliveau’s Recipe for Success: Balancing Passion, Tech, and Learning at OTGS

At OTGS, every team member has a unique story that contributes to our collective success. Today, we delve into the journey of Yvette Oliveau, who's been with us since 2014. Exploring avenues from Support to Custom Retention, Yvette shares her journey, insights, and the key to succeeding in various roles. Yvette, you have quite an international background! Can you tell us about your journey? I’m originally from Southern California and have been living in Europe since 1993. After living in...

October 9, 2023

Kathy Banach

Product News

September 2023 – Powering Multilingual Content with New Features and AI Integration

September 2023 brought key updates to WPML, breakthrough glossary enhancements, and meaningful collaborations in the WordPress ecosystem – all designed to enhance your multilingual WordPress journey. Patch Updates for WPML and String Translation With every WPML version, we aim to provide a smoother, more efficient multilingual experience for your WordPress websites.  In our latest rollout of WPML 4.6.6 and String Translation 3.2.8, we fine-tuned multisite setups to work seamlessly with more than one translator. We also addressed performance problems related...

October 3, 2023

Kathy Banach