R. Brent Wilson

WordPress & Linux Specialist • Webmaster • Entrepreneur

[email protected] 256-316-9678 Huntsville, AL

I’m a dedicated Webmaster and Entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience building and scaling websites and online communities. My skillset spans Linux system administration, front-end/back-end development, QA testing, and strategic monetization.

Work Experience

WordPress Support Technician & QA — Liquid Web

Remote / Huntsville, AL October 2023 – Present

Provide front-line support and quality assurance for Liquid Web’s WordPress hosting clients.

  • Troubleshoot issues from plugin conflicts to server-level performance.
  • Advise on WordPress security, caching, and SEO best practices.
  • Execute QA testing via TestRail, Jira, and Asana for consistent performance and user experience.

Owner — BamaPolitics.com

Huntsville, AL October 2018 – Present

Built and scaled a political platform for Alabama voters.

  • Linux Admin: Centmin Mod LEMP stack, secured with Cloudflare Zero Trust.
  • WordPress: Custom plugin dev + 60k+ pages of structured content.
  • Front-End: Custom Bootstrap 5 theme for SEO and performance.
  • Monetization: Google AdSense + private deals; analytics-driven optimization.
  • Content: Guest editorials + live election coverage and tools.

Freelancer — WordPress, Linux, XenForo

Huntsville, AL Grapevine, TX Chattanooga, TN May 2003 – Present

Providing consulting and implementation services.

  • Manage and secure high-performance Linux web servers.
  • Develop scalable WordPress plugins and themes.
  • Moderate and build custom XenForo-based community platforms.

Chief Operating Officer — Group Net, LLC

Huntsville, AL April 2012 – July 2022

Oversaw operations, growth, and monetization for niche communities.

  • Built and supported high-traffic infrastructure.
  • Led community platforms such as ChristianForums, ReligiousForums, and BaptistBoard.

Tier 1–3 Tech Support — Social Knowledge, LLC

Grapevine, TX September 2011 – April 2012

Provided technical support for large-scale forums with 100k+ users/month.

Owner — MustangEvolution.com

Huntsville, AL May 2003 – April 2012

Founded a global Ford Mustang community from scratch.

  • CEO at 17: Turned hobby into a top-tier automotive forum.
  • Grew platform into full CMS with automotive journalism.
  • Sold to Social Knowledge, LLC in 2012.

Customer Service Rep — Domino’s Pizza

Huntsville, AL September 2001 – May 2007

Handled customer orders and support in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Huntsville, AL September 2004 – May 2007

Attended Calhoun Community College and Athens State University before leaving to pursue MustangEvolution.com full-time. I’ve continued to develop professionally through freelance work and self-directed learning in development, Linux, and online community building.