In reply to Jonathan Denwood.

Thanks for the kind words.

The Tavern writers wouldn't be the ones to make decisions on ads. However, one of the things I like about working here is that we don't have advertisements. It allows us to be free from potential conflicts of interest or at least the perception that we are beholden to third parties. I think this is generally a good thing for one of the biggest publications in the WordPress space.

Finding that balance can be tough sometimes, like you said. One of the things I like to do is showcase smaller projects or those from folks who are not well known, providing a break from stories around the bigger players. It's one of my favorite parts of the job.