A common pattern we’ve seen with websites – especially for academic groups – is for them to remain active for several years before funding runs out. Then what? Usually the site disappears from the internet forever. And when this happens valuable research and other useful information disappears with it. Link rot is real: studies have found that 98% of everything on the web is gone in 20 years. For this reason, our agency has started using Arweave to save working static copies of our WordPress websites ‘permanently’. Clients have really appreciated it. And we’ve grown to see the potential of using Arweave’s long-term storage with WordPress. This seminar will unpack the issue of link rot, introduce Arweave, and demonstrate the practical steps for preserving your WordPress website for generations.
From Vulnerable to Viable: Enhancing Your WordPress Security Posture
Ben’s presentation is an essential guide for anyone operating in the digital realm of WordPress, offering a deep dive into the world WordPress security and malware.
He’ll start by shedding light on common security risks, including prevalent forms of malware and recent trends within the threat landscape. Ben will be sure to focus on actionable solutions and practical measures that website owners can take to enhance their WordPress security posture. Ben will detail both fundamental precautions and advanced measures, each aimed at transforming your site from an easy target to a digital fortress.
Join us as we take a look at the world of WordPress security and discuss practical, implementable strategies that will help you build a resilient WordPress site in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Whether you’re a WordPress beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll come away with valuable insights and tools to protect your site against the sophisticated malware threats of today and tomorrow.
Extending WordPress using the SlotFill system
Being able to extend and customize the editorial experience for users has been a part of any WordPress developer’s toolbox since hooks were introduced in WordPress 1.2. We have come a long way since then and now with the Gutenberg Project, we have a new tool available to us – SlotFill.
The SlotFIll system can be used to extend blocks and the UI for the Block Editor and Site Editor screens making it a critically important tool for any WordPress developer. This talk will take a deep dive into how this system works, show how and where you can currently extend WordPress, and finally how to create your own custom SlotFills!
Fighting Your Own Demons: How to Deal With All Your WordPress Problems At Once
In the process of building a WordPress site, we will encounter many types of problems. Some of them will be technical, such as when your site appears to be totally borked. Some of them will be interpersonal, like when your client or your developer just don’t seem to understand what you want. This talk will address how to troubleshoot any and all of these issues, and slay all your WordPress-related demons in one fell swoop.
Snippets To Boost Your WooCommerce Website
Barry will focus on how to find code snippets, how to correctly add the snippets to WordPress, and how to troubleshoot code snippets that add/change the functionality of WooCommerce. He will discuss the importance of creating a child theme and using the functions.php file along with the Code Snippets plugin. He will also discuss the importance of testing on a local development server and how to recover from coding errors in snippets. Finally, Barry will talk about the problems experienced when adding code snippets. The bulk of the presentation will be on code examples that he has used in the past on client websites along with before and after screenshots to show what the snippet does. There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentation.
Accessible Websites Benefit Everyone
Inclusion is just one of the reasons why accessibility should matter to all, but has it ever occurred to you that not all disabilities are permanent? Some are temporary or situational. So it stands to reason that everyone will be affected by a disability while navigating the web at some point. Making choices to improve the accessibility of your website will enhance the overall user experience for everyone. In this talk, receive real-life, relatable examples of how website accessibility affects user experience. Afterward, you will have a clear understanding of the importance of ensuring your website meets accessibility guidelines and how doing so benefits all of your users and your business.
Unlocking the Potential: Taking Your Business from Startup to Multi-Million with WordPress & WooCommerce
In this presentation, I will dive deep into the world of WordPress and WooCommerce, two powerful tools that can revolutionize digital presence and propel businesses to new heights. Starting from just a few orders a month, we will explore how businesses can strategically leverage these platforms to scale their online store into a multi-million dollar businesses.
Discover the key strategies and techniques that successful businesses have employed to maximize their growth using WordPress and WooCommerce. I will explore topics such as designing and customizing your online store to create a visually appealing and user-friendly interface, implementing effective e-commerce functionalities, and optimizing your website for search engines to increase visibility.
Learn how to develop a comprehensive digital marketing strategy tailored to your business, utilizing various online channels to attract and engage customers. We will delve into the world of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and PPC (Pay-Per-Click) campaigns, uncovering the secrets to driving targeted traffic and maximizing conversion rates.
Throughout the session, I will showcase real-world case studies of businesses that have successfully transformed their online presence, going from humble beginnings to achieving remarkable success in the competitive digital landscape. Viewers will gain valuable insights, actionable tips, and best practices to implement in their business journey.
Whether a startup aiming to establish a solid foundation or an established business looking to take their e-commerce game to the next level, this presentation will be a must-attend. Join me and unlock the potential of WordPress and WooCommerce to transform businesses into a multi-million dollar success story.
Tailwind CSS for WordPress Developers
Tailwind is a utility-first CSS framework that has made my life as a WordPress developer significantly better, and I think it could make yours better, too. But the best way to get started with WordPress and Tailwind isn’t immediately obvious, and you may encounter some pitfalls along the way. Learn the basics, then see how Tailwind can work alongside WordPress themes, plugins and the block editor to reduce development time, improve the developer experience, and allow you to finish more projects in less time (and more easily revisit the projects you’ve already completed).
Exploring block themes
This session provides an exploration of block themes, the modern approach to building in WordPress. We will examine how block themes differ from traditional PHP-based themes and highlight their core components, including theme.json. Reviewing the advantages of block themes and how they empower users to easily customize the visual appearance of their websites without touching the code. This session offers valuable insights into the world of block themes and their impact on the future of WordPress development.
Demystifying Decoupled WordPress With Next.js
A decoupled or headless architecture of WordPress adds flexibility and allows content to be used on multiple platforms such as mobile apps and the web. However, it also adds a layer of complexity and cost to manage your project.
In this talk, we will learn under what scenarios a Headless WordPress is the right choice. How scalable is a headless site with tons of posts and what value it adds to the business and end-users?
We will also discuss which react frameworks are considered the best when building Decoupled WordPress at an enterprise level.