Easy coding with WordPress

How easy it is to start coding with WordPress!

This session will cover the basic concepts and tools you need to begin programming in WordPress.

I’ll guide you through simple steps and introduce essential resources to help you understand WordPress development.

Perfect for beginners looking to dive into the world of WordPress coding.

Alvaro Torres

Using WordPress as an instrument of value and as a marketing tool

I talk about how technology has changed over the years, how it’s been accelerated by Moore’s law and how it has caused value to shift over the years as a result of demonetization and dematerialization. I talk about what these shifts mean for WordPress users and what the future looks like in that specific context. The topic also covers how WordPress can be used as marketing tool.

Ochau Deogratius

WordPress Plugin Business: Key Insights for Growing Your First Product

Have you ever wanted to create your own WordPress plugin but felt unsure about where to begin? Or perhaps you’ve launched a few but are finding it tough to maintain steady growth? In this session, I’ll share invaluable lessons from my experience in launching and scaling over 30 WordPress plugins, now used on more than 6 million websites.

We’ll uncover the common mistakes to avoid and provide practical strategies for successfully developing, acquiring users, and growing your WordPress plugin business. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your plugins to the next level, this talk will offer the insights and guidance you need to thrive.

Afshana Diya

Benefits of contributing to WordPress open-source project (Five for the future)

In my talk, I’ll share about my 10 years of contribution journey, volunteering contribution to full-time sponsored contributor, benefits that I’m getting and more. I’ll also encourage WordPress to contribute to the WordPress project and also information about five for the future and why it is necessary.

In my talk, I’ll highlight:
1. Why and how I started contributing to WordPress.
2. Early days of contributing and contribution nowadays.
3. 8 years of free contributions and 3 years of paid contribution journey.
4. How I reviewed 5000+ themes in WordPress.org
5. What are the major benefits that someone can get by contributing to WordPress?
6. What is five for the future program and why company should support that and many more.

Ganga Kafle

Automation with WordPress for a greater experience

I will look into discovering how to streamline your WordPress workflow and boost efficiency through automation. We shall get to learn practical techniques to automate repetitive tasks, improve user experiences, and optimize your website’s performance using a variety of tools and methods.

Nashaba Victor

Security best practices: Protecting WordPress sites from vulnerabilities and attacks.

Security Best Practices: Protecting WordPress Sites from Vulnerabilities and Attacks

WordPress, while incredibly popular, is also a prime target for cyberattacks. This presentation will delve into essential security measures to safeguard your WordPress site. We will explore critical areas such as regular updates, strong password implementation, plugin and theme selection, and the importance of backups. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to mitigate risks, prevent breaches, and protect their website’s integrity.

Sodiq Akinjobi

Developing Custom REST API Endpoints for Enhanced Plugin Functionality

This talk will explore the process of creating custom REST API endpoints to extend the capabilities of WordPress plugins. Learn how to design, implement, and secure tailored endpoints that seamlessly integrate with your plugin’s functionality, providing flexible data access and interaction for users and developers. Discover best practices for creating efficient, maintainable, and scalable custom endpoints to unlock the full potential of your WordPress plugin.

Adejoke Haastrup

Blogging for Development

This presentation will spotlight the importance of blogging in democratizing access to information, and on how blogs can be leveraged to spur development in an economy.

Emmanuel Angoda

Why Communities Matter: Encouraging Active Participation in communities

Communities matter because they enhance our lives in numerous ways, from fostering connections and sharing knowledge to driving innovation and providing support. The WordPress community, exemplified by events like WordCamps, is a testament to the power of communities. By participating in and contributing to such communities, we not only enrich ourselves but also contribute to the greater good.

The main focus will be on encouraging attendees to actively participate in their local WordPress communities, attend WordCamps, and contribute to open-source projects.

Mukisa Godfrey