Michael R. Hunter started learning HTML & CSS at the age of 15. In 2010, Michael founded an internet marketing company, Entourage Marketing, and has helped build WordPress websites for dozens of small businesses, authors, experts, & speakers.

In 2013, Michael founded CodingOptional.com, a WordPress video tutorial website and help forum for entrepreneurs, experts, authors, & speakers. He now has students from 7 countries around the world and is helping people learn how to use WordPress every day.

Michael also has a plugin in the WordPress Plugin Directory with over 5,500 downloads.