Bryan Hoffman

Bryan Hoffman

Founder & Lead Developer

If there were such a ranking, Bryan would be in the top 10 of WordPress professionals in the country. He dove into WordPress at its inception and hasn’t looked back since. He understands the ins and outs of the CMS, and has worked through every single WordPress version, update, bug and fix. He truly is an OG.

Bryan understands all of the technical aspects of hosting, running and managing websites that make most people’s head spin. As a WordPress developer and designer, Bryan has the knowledge and tools to solve any issue you may stumble upon.

What’s more, you might even catch him taking support calls from time to time, as he manages all aspects of Cinch support and development.

What’s your philosophy on WordPress?
WordPress has done a lot for the internet and independent publishing. Its open-source nature has enabled millions to create websites with a relatively low barrier to entry and have their voices heard. What’s your favorite quote?
‘Hello. My name is Inego Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” When I grow up, I want to be…
An astronaut. Fun fact people don’t know about you?
That I’m a totally open book. If I could travel or live anywhere in the world, it would be?
I’d like to spend a week on the International Space Station. Claustrophobia notwithstanding. Why Cinch?
The Cinch team has a unique, diverse pool of knowledge which makes us an invaluable resource to our customers. Of course, we know and understand WordPress and WooCommerce. But we also understand the web and all the small details that make a website work. We understand security, performance and how to manage high-end servers. We love to give advice and guidance, and we won’t nickel and dime you to death.

Bryan’s Lifetime Accomplishments:

Electric skateboard builder
Thinking about learning to weld
Theatre Major, University of Minnesota Duluth
PADI Dive Certified
Associate of Science Degree, Brown College
Owner of a table saw and other various power tools
Associate of Arts Degree, Willmar Community College
Honorary Doctorate Degree, University of Knockard (not really)
3rd line left winger, Park City Hockey Bronze (Beer) League

Articles by Bryan

How to add an item to an existing order in WooCommerce

We recently had a WooCommerce Support customer ask how they can add an additional item to one of their customers’ orders through their WooCommerce … WooCommerce | Oct 14, 2019

Why we recommend extensions from WooCommerce.com

We support a ton of customers running WooCommerce on their sites, and have seen an equal ton of WooCommerce extensions and plugins on those … WordPress | Oct 14, 2019

How to set up Google Maps API credentials and enable billing

Google updated their Maps API requirements last year, many of our customers are just now finding their maps no longer working. I’m not sure … How-to, WordPress | Oct 8, 2019

30 Minute Fixes

Our 30-minute fixes are the cornerstone of your Essential Support and Performance Plan Subscriptions In life, and in websites, things rarely fix themselves. That … Cinch Services | Aug 28, 2019

Cloud Backups

Website backups are vital to your site’s long-term health. Unfortunately, the free WordPress backups provided by hosting companies typically aren’t enough to reliably restore your site to its full glory after a crash… or in some cases, even restore it at all. Cinch Services | Aug 25, 2019

How to install and enable a WooCommerce extension from WooCommerce.com

Installing a plugin on your WordPress website is pretty straight forward, and can be done in a few different ways. WooCommerce extensions from WooCommerce.com … WooCommerce | Aug 20, 2019

Founders / Leadership Team

Bryan Hoffman

Supreme leader

Bryan has been around since DOS… just kidding. He has been working with WordPress since the very beginning and was one of the leaders in the movement toward responsive websites.

Chris Opsahl

The guru

Chris is one of those unicorns whose left brain and right brain exist in perfect balance: he’s an artist with serious business chops. At Cinch, he’s our well-rounded partner in crime, so to speak.

Kari Moe-Hoffman

The Conductor

Kari keeps the trains on the tracks and running on time – a feat that few others could do with such grace. She handles the day-to-day details so the rest of the team can focus on you.