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Converting HTML Templates to WordPress Themes
Presented by Ssebuwufu Moses
Do you have an HTML template but want to switch to WordPress without losing your Design? It’s time you convert your HTML website to a WordPress website. We will be focusing on why you should switch to WordPress and how you can basically achieve that.
January 1, 1970 at 3:00 am EAT in Web Design Hackerthon -
PRE-EVENT: Exclusive SECRETS to 3 Ultimate Freedoms for CREATIVES
Presented by Wampamba
WordCamp Jinja ( jinja.wordcamp.org ) is around the corner (only 2️⃣ weeks away)! As a PRE-EVENT to the WordCamp, we shall be having a virtual meetup on Sunday 28th August 2022 at 4pm EAT, in which Mr. David Wampamba will be sharing with us Exclusive SECRETS to achieving the Three Ultimate Freedoms as a CREATIVE. …
August 28, 2022 at 4:00 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
How to Get and Retain Web Design Clients
Presented by Dumba Stephen
Starting a web design business is the first thing that crossed my mind when I learnt how to use WordPress. But when I started, I realised that there was a greater task of convincing clients to give you business – but that was not all. Keeping the clients after the first year was harder than …
September 2, 2022 at 9:00 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Installing WordPress Locally
Presented by Lutaaya Shafiq
How to Install WordPress Locally (Windows, macOS, Linux). Sometimes it can be more convenient to work with WordPress on your local machine. However, if you’re unfamiliar with how to install WordPress locally, you might be wondering whether it’s something you can manage on your own. The good news is that installing WordPress locally can be …
September 2, 2022 at 9:00 am EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
WEB DESIGN HACKATHON: Opening and Team Formation
Presented by Charles Njala Lwanga and Mohammed Kateregga
During this session, Introductions (Hosts, Organizers, Sponsors, Developers, Volunteers, Startups/NGOs)Pairing Developers and Website Clients
September 2, 2022 at 9:00 am EAT in Web Design Hackerthon -
Awesome WordPress Plugins That Will Transform Your Website
Presented by Christopher Ocen
When developing or managing a website for a small business, you probably know how important it is to have a website that's easy for visitors to navigate and understand. That doesn't mean you have time to be a pro in WordPress to achieve that. That's where these awesome plugins come in. These plugins will help …
September 2, 2022 at 9:30 am EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy
Presented by Cerinah N Kasirye
September 2, 2022 at 9:30 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Creating Portable Static Websites for UNEB Computer Studies Practical Exam
Presented by Rogers Mukalele
The Word's Most Popular Web Design Software – WordPress – can now be used by teachers to teach Web Design to learners preparing for Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Computer Studies Practical Exams, as an alternative to other obsolete tools! During this hands-on session, the speaker will attempt a past examination web design question with …
September 2, 2022 at 10:30 am EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
Making Design easier with the Block Editor
Presented by laurencebahiirwa
WordPress allows for web design customizations as one of its powers. There are things we struggled with in the past in terms of design and making these web components. In 2022, the Block Editor fixes these issues. How can we leverage the Editor to make Design easier?
September 2, 2022 at 10:30 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
WEB DESIGN HACKATHON: Website Setup and Layout Design
Presented by Mohammed Kateregga and Charles Njala Lwanga
Review of submitted Website Data Team discussions on website layout & functionality Login and Creation of main pages Installation & customization of Themes & Menu Installation of plugins (e.g Elementor, contact forms, etc) Header / footer design, social media linking Blog setup and posting of sample blog posts
September 2, 2022 at 10:30 am EAT in Web Design Hackerthon -
Working with Rest APIs and Webhooks in WordPress
Presented by faithimokol
One of the best features of WordPress is the ability to extend its core functionality and the allowance to customize many of its features, plugins, and themes. living in the error of the internet has provided access to a lot of data that is stored in different forms and on different platforms, what happens when …
September 2, 2022 at 11:10 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Github: Time-saving SaaS Shipping Hack!
Presented by Wampamba
WordPress is one of the most powerful no-coding tools in this generation. It empowers Content Creators, Developers, Journalists, Tech Hobbyists and many others. I'm sure you're here because WordPress empowers you or your activities to say the least. You possibly use some Themes and plugins in your WordPress website. How are they shipped? Will discovering …
September 2, 2022 at 11:50 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Graphics Design Principles
Presented by Ssemugumya Jalil
September 2, 2022 at 12:30 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Ecommerce Best Practices: Wooing your customers never got easier
Presented by Kasirye Arthur
Are you selling something online or planning to start an eCommerce business? It is really easy to woo your customers and increase sales with easy-to-follow tips that any WooCommerce store owner can implement today.
September 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
WEB DESIGN HACKATHON: Website Optimization, and User Testing
Presented by Rogers Mukalele and Mohammed Kateregga
Security, Speed, and Search Engine OptimizationWebsite TestingBasic User Training (how to update)
September 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm EAT in Web Design Hackerthon -
Global Opportunities In the WordPress Space
Presented by Julius Wasajja
Discuss the various WordPress opportunities, what it takes to grab them, and how to make the most of remote work.
September 2, 2022 at 2:40 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
How WordPress Changed My Life!
In 2018, I came across an advert from Total that was calling for innovative ideas that would be financially supported to grow forward. I had an tech-oriented idea, but didn't know how to build the website, neither did I have the money to hire anyone. I was desperate. And then I remembered something called WordPress! …
September 2, 2022 at 2:40 pm EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
Custom Payment Plugins for WordPress and WooCommerce
Presented by Mauko Maunde
A brief treatise on mobile payments, and building custom payment gateways and plugins for your Online store. Revisit the M-Pesa success stories with developer relations and ease of integration, as well as adventures in reducing cost of entry for new users.
September 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Using WordPress in School projects & Clubs
Presented by Wamanga Moses
September 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
HOW TO SELL ANYTHING ONLINE
Presented by Sunday Ukafia
The complete guide to selling anything online using the 8 P's (pillars) of a successful online business.
September 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
Pricing and Professionalism in Web Design Business
Presented by Anthony Jermaine
September 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Extra Web Design Lab Practice for School Teachers & Students
Presented by Rogers Mukalele
[Optional evening session at Jinja College School]
September 2, 2022 at 6:00 pm EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
Basic Blogging for Beginners
Presented by Sharon Norah
WordPress is the most popular tool in the world for Blogging. This session is meant for Beginners who are passionate about blogging. The goal is to show them the requirements for setting up and also show them how to create good content
September 3, 2022 at 8:30 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Designing a One-Page Website
Presented by Ayeet Daniel Onyanga
A one-page website is a website made up of just a single page. All the information that visitors need to know about you and your business is concisely presented on this one page. This includes for example your offers, your company profile, your contact information, and a few more things.
September 3, 2022 at 8:30 am EAT in Web Design Hackerthon -
WordPress for E-learning
Presented by Namugwere Betsy Norah
September 3, 2022 at 8:30 am EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
Converting HTML Templates to WordPress Themes
Presented by Ssebuwufu Moses
September 3, 2022 at 9:20 am EAT in Web Design Hackerthon -
Getting Started with Crowdsource by Google
Presented by Akol Francis
Millions of users globally utilize the various Google apps to run errands, do chores and communicate, with the help of Crowdsource by google, we can help train different AI and Machine Learning Models to improve them even better through performing various contributions such as photos, translation etc.
September 3, 2022 at 9:20 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Restricting Content & Selling Membership on a WordPress Site
Presented by Mary Job
September 3, 2022 at 9:20 am EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
SEO for Business
Presented by Ronnie Kamara
The SEO for Business course is for anybody seeking to understand what SEO is in simple and easy-to-understand terms, and what it can do for your business. The topic will cover the definition of SEO, go over some elements of SEO, how to analyze and measure your SEO, the social media aspect of SEO, and …
September 3, 2022 at 10:30 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Web Design as a Side Business for Teachers
Presented by Dumba Stephen
September 3, 2022 at 10:30 am EAT in Teachers Workshop Track -
Contributing to the WordPress Open Source Project
Presented by Rogers Mukalele
WordPress is the great software it is because of people like you! There are many different ways for you to get involved with WordPress and we shall explore the various ways during this session.
September 3, 2022 at 11:00 am EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
Presentation of Web Design Hackathon results
Presented by Charles Njala Lwanga
September 3, 2022 at 11:00 am EAT -
Q&A Panel Discussion –with All Speakers
September 3, 2022 at 12:30 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track -
After Party at the Source of the Nile
September 3, 2022 at 2:30 pm EAT in Diverse Speakers Track