Mark
Szymanski

I originally reached out to Mark after finding his YouTube course on custom post types. He reassured me that the data architecture I had in mind was achievable, though it would require transitioning from ACF Pro to JetEngine. Mark offered a clear, practical, no-shortcode-reliant path forward—unlike other developers I’d spoken with—and then guided me through migrating my data architecture to the new system. What I appreciated most was that Mark stayed committed to the final outcome rather than being strictly bound by the original estimate. When we hit an unexpected hurdle, he explored several solutions on his own time and ultimately developed a custom, Claude-assisted plugin to resolve the issue. I also appreciated him following up after our sessions to check in on the site’s deployment. In addition to his unquestionable expertise in data architecture and his effective use of modern tools, including AI, Mark is personable, easy to work with, and brings a great sense of humour to the process. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone dealing with complex data challenges.

Ania Bogacka

Founder and Publisher

Good job Mark! This is really slick!

In response to

My Client Wanted A Web App. I Built It In 8 Hours with AI.

@ReubenHochstetler

Hey Mark, I'm watching your vid, in the first hour I noticed your process is much different than mine. I tend to start with the front end and then uncover what's needed next as I go then solve problems and made decisions along the way. Just the first part I saw was interesting to spend the time up front thinking through the app at a high level. Interested to see what your process is like as you're actively getting things built so I'm going to keep watching for sure. It's very helpful to see other developers processes and just wanted to say thanks for doing it!

In response to

RAW: I Built a Web App for Content Generation (9 HOURS)

@noejunior-nocode

I reached out to Mark after seeing his content, and he immediately understood the mess I was in with my travel website's data structure. He put together a clear proposal and got to work that same week. Destinations, attractions, articles, all interconnected through JetEngine relations. He understood the hierarchy I was trying to build (country, region, city) and not only set up the queries and relationships, but wrote custom code so the system automatically classifies content by level when I publish. Over 10+ hours of advisory sessions, he solved problems I didn't even know how to articulate, from relational queries to display logic to front-end dynamic content. I trusted his judgment so much that when he suggested a better builder, I was ready to migrate the whole site. The data architecture is set up perfectly now, and I can scale to hundreds of destinations without the system breaking. If you need someone who genuinely understands how content systems and data architecture work at a deep level, Mark is that person.

Ian Lewis

Founder of TopExplora

We are definitely entering a new era with AI. After stumbling into Mark's videos on youtube, I decided to get on an advisory call with him regarding a specific project that involves several approaches with web apps, wordpress, etc. He helped me put my head around it all, and gave me several suggestions on how to approach all this with Claude Code and really, an overall look at how to approach these things in todays age. He was extremely honest, caring, and, as all this is new, enjoyed putting his thinking cap on to talk things through. If you are on the fence, or just a little hesitant on how to get things going with these new AI approaches, I highly recommend one of these advisory calls.

CG

Cito Giulini

Owner

I didn't even realize I had a workflow problem and a speed problem until I started watching Mark's content. That's what pushed me to take the course. Before, it took me forever to develop a website and put together proposals. Now it's so much easier. I used the course structure with a new client and it was beautiful and fast. I'm getting a ton of ideas and all the content has been incredibly helpful. I just wish he could put everything into a course so I can follow along from A to Z.

Tricia Gatia

WordPress Developer & Course Student

Mark's course has been an absolute game-changer. I was hesitant about the rapid changes in our industry, but this course has completely shifted my perspective. It's taught me how to embrace AI as a vital, everyday assistant rather than something to fear. The practical impact on my workflow has been massive. I’ve completely streamlined my operations, allowing me to take on more client projects in half the time, without sacrificing quality. Mark provides an incredibly solid, modern framework for planning and building client sites in 2026. The course has also given me the strategies I needed to manage client expectations and eliminate scope creep. If you want to future-proof your agency or freelance business and scale efficiently, I cannot recommend this course enough.

John Jobling

Webmaster

@MarkJSzymanski That's why I like following your posts Mark, you're not about the hype you're about real world application.

Noe Junior

muh man - I cannot even begin to say how much I appreciate your videos! Seriously helpful stuff! Been sending your channel to clients (albeit yes, not Bev but more technical ones) :) and the feeback and our workflows are on another level.

In response to

Claude Code for Beginners (How I'd Start in 2026)

@sumerianbrother

i think this is the most detailed explanation i have seen on this subject. But I still have a tiny issue, i have a project post type, but not every single project page has the exact same kinds of information. Some projects have more information of with a slightly different layout. im not sure if its possible to create a single post template for the projects and be able to have slightly different layouts?

In response to

WordPress Dynamic Data Fundamentals - Part 4: Archive and Single Templates

@kimzia1540

I originally reached out to Mark after finding his YouTube course on custom post types. He reassured me that the data architecture I had in mind was achievable, though it would require transitioning from ACF Pro to JetEngine. Mark offered a clear, practical, no-shortcode-reliant path forward—unlike other developers I’d spoken with—and then guided me through migrating my data architecture to the new system. What I appreciated most was that Mark stayed committed to the final outcome rather than being strictly bound by the original estimate. When we hit an unexpected hurdle, he explored several solutions on his own time and ultimately developed a custom, Claude-assisted plugin to resolve the issue. I also appreciated him following up after our sessions to check in on the site’s deployment. In addition to his unquestionable expertise in data architecture and his effective use of modern tools, including AI, Mark is personable, easy to work with, and brings a great sense of humour to the process. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone dealing with complex data challenges.

Ania Bogacka

Founder and Publisher

Good job Mark! This is really slick!

In response to

My Client Wanted A Web App. I Built It In 8 Hours with AI.

@ReubenHochstetler

Hey Mark, I'm watching your vid, in the first hour I noticed your process is much different than mine. I tend to start with the front end and then uncover what's needed next as I go then solve problems and made decisions along the way. Just the first part I saw was interesting to spend the time up front thinking through the app at a high level. Interested to see what your process is like as you're actively getting things built so I'm going to keep watching for sure. It's very helpful to see other developers processes and just wanted to say thanks for doing it!

In response to

RAW: I Built a Web App for Content Generation (9 HOURS)

@noejunior-nocode

I reached out to Mark after seeing his content, and he immediately understood the mess I was in with my travel website's data structure. He put together a clear proposal and got to work that same week. Destinations, attractions, articles, all interconnected through JetEngine relations. He understood the hierarchy I was trying to build (country, region, city) and not only set up the queries and relationships, but wrote custom code so the system automatically classifies content by level when I publish. Over 10+ hours of advisory sessions, he solved problems I didn't even know how to articulate, from relational queries to display logic to front-end dynamic content. I trusted his judgment so much that when he suggested a better builder, I was ready to migrate the whole site. The data architecture is set up perfectly now, and I can scale to hundreds of destinations without the system breaking. If you need someone who genuinely understands how content systems and data architecture work at a deep level, Mark is that person.

Ian Lewis

Founder of TopExplora

We are definitely entering a new era with AI. After stumbling into Mark's videos on youtube, I decided to get on an advisory call with him regarding a specific project that involves several approaches with web apps, wordpress, etc. He helped me put my head around it all, and gave me several suggestions on how to approach all this with Claude Code and really, an overall look at how to approach these things in todays age. He was extremely honest, caring, and, as all this is new, enjoyed putting his thinking cap on to talk things through. If you are on the fence, or just a little hesitant on how to get things going with these new AI approaches, I highly recommend one of these advisory calls.

CG

Cito Giulini

Owner

I didn't even realize I had a workflow problem and a speed problem until I started watching Mark's content. That's what pushed me to take the course. Before, it took me forever to develop a website and put together proposals. Now it's so much easier. I used the course structure with a new client and it was beautiful and fast. I'm getting a ton of ideas and all the content has been incredibly helpful. I just wish he could put everything into a course so I can follow along from A to Z.

Tricia Gatia

WordPress Developer & Course Student

Mark's course has been an absolute game-changer. I was hesitant about the rapid changes in our industry, but this course has completely shifted my perspective. It's taught me how to embrace AI as a vital, everyday assistant rather than something to fear. The practical impact on my workflow has been massive. I’ve completely streamlined my operations, allowing me to take on more client projects in half the time, without sacrificing quality. Mark provides an incredibly solid, modern framework for planning and building client sites in 2026. The course has also given me the strategies I needed to manage client expectations and eliminate scope creep. If you want to future-proof your agency or freelance business and scale efficiently, I cannot recommend this course enough.

John Jobling

Webmaster

@MarkJSzymanski That's why I like following your posts Mark, you're not about the hype you're about real world application.

Noe Junior

muh man - I cannot even begin to say how much I appreciate your videos! Seriously helpful stuff! Been sending your channel to clients (albeit yes, not Bev but more technical ones) :) and the feeback and our workflows are on another level.

In response to

Claude Code for Beginners (How I'd Start in 2026)

@sumerianbrother

i think this is the most detailed explanation i have seen on this subject. But I still have a tiny issue, i have a project post type, but not every single project page has the exact same kinds of information. Some projects have more information of with a slightly different layout. im not sure if its possible to create a single post template for the projects and be able to have slightly different layouts?

In response to

WordPress Dynamic Data Fundamentals - Part 4: Archive and Single Templates

@kimzia1540