The voting for participation in our giveaway has closed!

We’re excited to share that the winner of our 10th WPKitchen lunch giveaway, proudly sponsored by Adnan Hyder, will be revealed in our next post!

Adnan Hyder Pervez is a seasoned PHP and WordPress developer with over 8 years of experience in building web applications using Laravel, WordPress, and other modern technologies. He is the Founder and CEO of XpertCodes.com and an official WordPress plugin author. Adnan specializes in API integrations, e-commerce solutions, and scalable frontend and backend development. He has worked with both local and international teams, delivering high-quality software products and creative web solutions.

Learn more: XpertCodes.com

ABOUT THE GUEST

Brian is the co-founder of forgemedia.io and the former CMO of Kinsta. With over 17 years of hands-on experience in the WordPress ecosystem, he specializes in creating actionable, experience-based content and building performance-focused plugins. A self-taught learner and prolific writer, Brian has authored 5,000+ blog posts and helped websites scale to over 1 million organic visitors per month.

Brian will be our Honorary Guest for Giveaway #010, helping us select the winner of our 10th Lunch Giveaway!

🔗 Learn more: https://forgemedia.io

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ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY

We like to keep things easy and honest — no tricks, no pressure to perform. Just a quick poll with our 190+ freelancer friends on WhatsApp and another one on LinkedIn. A total of 16 real people voted. And here we are!

📅 Giveaway ends: Thursday, 10th July 2025
📊 LinkedIn Poll: https://lnkd.in/dQ-TsK4S

Even a warm lunch can quietly say, “You matter.” After hours spent squashing bugs, managing deadlines, and balancing client work, a simple, homemade meal becomes more than just food—it becomes a pause. A moment of care. A subtle but powerful reminder that in the hustle of digital life, someone sees you. This isn’t about giveaways or free meals. It’s about creating a space where recognition feels personal, and connection feels real.

Today marks our 10th giveaway lunch—a small act that carries big meaning. These aren’t just meals; they’re moments of care, shared with real people from the WordPress world. With each step forward, our community grows closer. That’s why we’ve welcomed trusted voices from WordPress to help us choose the next winner, not as guests, but as part of our family. Scroll down and feel the heart behind the last few meals. This is what kindness looks like.

We’re showcasing each participant with a photo, name, title, and link to make the selection feel more personal and thoughtful. Since our guest selector may not know everyone, a simple title like “WordPress Plugin Author” adds context and makes the process more meaningful—it’s not just about picking a random name.

And who knows? If a guest wants to connect later, this page makes it easy to reach out. One friendly lunch could be the start of something bigger.

Giveaway #010 — 10 July, 2025

Meet the Participants

Abdullah Adil
Won Twice

Hamza Ehsan
Won Once

Adnan Naeem
Software Engineer

Zuhad Babar
E-commerce VA

Fiza Adil
Won Once

Usama Javed
Junior UI/UX Designer

Hasnain Akbar
Graphic designer

Muazzam Ali
WordPress Developer

Hammad Rasheed
Wordpress Developer

Mohsin Ali

Maria Shahnawaz
Investment Analyst

Dastgir Sabri
Won Once

Waleed Hanif
SEO Specialist

Ameen Khan
WordPress Developer

Syed Ali
SEO Expert

Sanam Ullah
Rising Freelancer

We’ve scheduled this update to notify Brian on X.com (formerly Twitter) sometime between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM EST. He’ll take a moment to scroll through each name and face, and choose the one that stands out to him.

And who knows—he might even share what caught his attention. Maybe a quick note, a short story, or just a spark that made someone shine.

Fingers crossed! Sometimes, the smallest gestures lead to the most unexpected joy.

Stay tuned—our next post will reveal the winner of the 10th lunch giveaway. Good luck to everyone who took part!