In this presentation, I will share the lessons I learned from building a plugin that I rejected for years, which eventually became one of my most successful plugins with over 2000 downloads and more than five paying customers. In its first year, it generated over $300 in revenue.
Track: Hackathon and Hands on Labs Track
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.
WordPress: What It Is, What It Was, and What It Will Be In The Future
Let’s get reflective for a moment.
A review of the history of WordPress, along with some thoughts on what it is and what it could become.
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.
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.
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.
Website Hackathon: From Concept to Launch
Join us for an interactive Website Hackathon session, where we pair developers with website clients to collaboratively create fully functional WordPress websites. This session, a staple at WordCamp Jinja, offers participants a hands-on experience in website development, covering the entire process from initial concept to launch.
Key Activities Include:
Pairing Developers and Website Clients: Kick off with introductions and team formations.
Review of Submitted Website Data: Analyze client-provided data to understand requirements.
Team Discussions on Website Layout & Functionality: Plan the structure and key features of the websites.
WordPress Setup and Creation of Main Pages: Install WordPress and set up primary site pages.
Posting of Sample Blog Posts: Demonstrate content management by creating blog posts.
Installation & Customization of Themes & Menus: Select and customize themes to match client needs.
Installation of Plugins: Enhance site functionality with essential plugins like Elementor and contact forms.
Header/Footer Design: Craft visually appealing and functional headers and footers.
Security, Speed, and SEO: Implement best practices for site security, speed optimization, and search engine visibility.
Website Testing and Basic User Training: Conduct testing and provide basic training to clients on site management.
This session is perfect for developers looking to enhance their practical skills and clients wanting to understand the website creation process and get started with their own websites.
We had this session during WordCamp Jinja 2023, and it was a resounding success. You can view highlights from the 2023 session here: https://youtu.be/x-KJWohbChs?si=HQJ81nBTN2rlgeh6
We look forward to bringing the same energy and expertise to WordCamp Jinja 2024.
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.
WP-CLI: Getting Jinjered to Command the WordPress CommandLine Interface
Ready to take control of your WordPress development workflow with the precision and efficiency of a commander through the dark lines? Join us in this session as we dive into the world of WP-CLI, the powerful command-line interface for WordPress.
this talk will equip you with the knowledge and skills to master WP-CLI and streamline your WordPress management tasks. We’ll cover:
Introduction to WP-CLI: What it is and why it’s a game-changer for WordPress developers.
Essential Commands: Learn the most useful WP-CLI commands for everyday tasks.
Advanced Usage: Explore how to automate complex workflows, manage multisite installations, and easily perform bulk actions.
Custom Commands: Create your own WP-CLI commands to tailor your development environment.
And many more.
This session will empower you to command your WordPress projects Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to the command line.
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.