{"id":17029970,"name":"Saroj Khanal","url":"https:\/\/sarojkhanal.com","description":"I am Saroj Khanal, founder and CEO of Websitepasal.com, a passionate web developer, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner based in Kathmandu, Nepal. My journey with WordPress began in 2014, and since then, I have established myself as a dedicated developer and IT entrepreneur committed to delivering innovative web solutions and empowering others through knowledge sharing.\r\n\r\nWordPress Journey & Achievements:\r\nSince starting as a self-taught WordPress developer in 2014, I have continuously expanded my expertise in custom theme and plugin development, site optimization, and WordPress security. My pursuit of excellence earned me recognition as one of the top Certified WordPress Developers at TemplateMonster.\r\n\r\nWith my entrepreneurial mindset, I founded Website Pasal to bring user-focused and results-driven WordPress solutions to businesses and individuals. I remain committed to creating high-quality, clean, and intuitive websites that help clients achieve their digital goals.\r\n\r\nCommunity Contributions & Public Speaking\r\nSharing knowledge and fostering community growth is at the heart of my career. I have actively contributed to the WordPress ecosystem, dedicating around 5 hours per week to teams such as Community, Design, Photos, Polyglots, and Support.\r\n\r\nTraining & Speaking Engagements:\r\n\r\nDelivered WordPress training sessions and talks at WordCamp Pokhara, WordCamp Bharatpur, and WordCamp Nepal, helping newcomers and professionals alike deepen their grasp of WordPress development.\r\nJoined the organizing team for multiple WordCamps and regularly participate as a speaker, most recently at WordCamp Pokhara 2025 and WordCamp Bharatpur 2025.\r\nTeaching & Industry Involvement\r\nBeyond WordPress, I am a lecturer and trainer in areas like media research, photography, graphic design, and journalism. This multi-disciplinary engagement allows me to bridge creative and technical fields, nurturing well-rounded digital professionals.\r\n\r\nTechnical Skills & Interests\r\nKey Skills:\r\n-Custom theme and plugin development\r\n-SEO and Google Analytics integration\r\n-Site performance optimization and security enhancements\r\n-Advanced custom fields and custom post types\r\n-Responsive and accessible WordPress design\r\n-Debugging and troubleshooting\r\n\r\nPhilosophy:\r\nDriven by determination, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence, I believe in the power of open source community-driven growth. My mission is to make a positive impact in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, helping others thrive through quality education and top-tier web solutions.","link":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/author\/khanalsaroj083\/","slug":"khanalsaroj083","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c914657513e8bd5f48ac0ea8e1f784f2089adedf97637d898cb7d32e3b61bfed?s=24&d=mm&r=g","48":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c914657513e8bd5f48ac0ea8e1f784f2089adedf97637d898cb7d32e3b61bfed?s=48&d=mm&r=g","96":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c914657513e8bd5f48ac0ea8e1f784f2089adedf97637d898cb7d32e3b61bfed?s=96&d=mm&r=g","128":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c914657513e8bd5f48ac0ea8e1f784f2089adedf97637d898cb7d32e3b61bfed?s=128&d=mm&r=g","256":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c914657513e8bd5f48ac0ea8e1f784f2089adedf97637d898cb7d32e3b61bfed?s=256&d=mm&r=g","512":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c914657513e8bd5f48ac0ea8e1f784f2089adedf97637d898cb7d32e3b61bfed?s=512&d=mm&r=g"},"meta":{"jetpack_donation_warning_dismissed":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17029970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}