August 9, 2018 — In this workshop we will learn about JavaScript fundamentals like the DOM, Events and JSON all using native JavaScript. Then we will introduce the WordPress REST API and look at how to use it in both WordPress themes and stand alone JavaScript applications. Come get a foundation level understanding of this important topic of JavaScript and API driven WordPress development.

Some experience with jQuery or JavaScript is encouraged.

COME PREPARED!
Make sure you come prepared! Come early to make sure you’re ready to go.

For this workshop you will want to have the following:

Laptop
A working local WordPress install with SSL on your laptop (Zac suggests using Local by Flywheel or DesktopServer for easy setup)
A Code Editor

Presentation Slides »

August 9, 2018 — In this workshop we will learn about JavaScript fundamentals like the DOM, Events and JSON all using native JavaScript. Then we will introduce the WordPress REST API and look at how to use it in both WordPress themes and stand alone JavaScript applications. Come get a foundation level understanding of this important topic of JavaScript and API driven WordPress development.

Some experience with jQuery or JavaScript is encouraged.

COME PREPARED!
Make sure you come prepared! Come early to make sure you’re ready to go.

For this workshop you will want to have the following:

Laptop
A working local WordPress install with SSL on your laptop (Zac suggests using Local by Flywheel or DesktopServer for easy setup)
A Code Editor

Presentation Slides »

August 9, 2018 — How To Create Your Entire Website Content Easily And Effortlessly, In 7 Days Or Less, Without Writing A Single Word, For Less Than $1,000

https://2017.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/how-to-create-full-website-content-easily-and-effortlessly-in-7-days/

August 9, 2018 — Impostor syndrome: Make it while you fake it

Wikipedia defines impostor syndrome as a “concept affecting successful individuals unable to internalise their success with a persistent fear of being discovered as a fraud”.

tl;dr: imposter syndrome is your internal monologue telling you that you’re no good at your job.

https://2017.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/impostor-syndrome-make-it-while-you-fake-it/

August 9, 2018 — Für Google steht immer mehr der Mensch im Mittelpunkt. Die User beeinflussen erheblich, WIE die Suche durchgeführt wird und welche Geräte und Technologien dafür entwickelt werden, WAS sie von Google zurückbekommen, und IN WELCHER Reihenfolge die Ergebnisse gelistet werden.

WIE: Das Suchverhalten ändert sich ständig und rasant, von ausformulierten Fragen (remember Ask Jeeves?), hin zu 1-Wort Keywords, und zurück über Mehr-Wort-Keywords bis zu den ausformulierten Fragen der Spracheingabe. Geräte und Dienste wie Google Home, Alexa und Siri beeinflussen stark, wie wir mit Suchmaschinen kommunizieren, aber wir beeinflussen noch stärker, welche Geräte und Technologien entwickelt werden.

WAS: Die Suchergebnisse werden individueller. Nicht jeder User sieht für jede Suchanfrage 10 organische Ergebnisse mit ein paar AdWords Anzeigen darüber oder darunter. Je nach Gerät, Search History, Standort, etc. bekommt man unterschiedliche Ergebnisse geliefert, von direkten Antworten bis zu längeren Listen. Für uns ist wichtig zu verstehen, welche Möglichkeiten auf Sichtbarkeit wir überhaupt noch haben.
IN WELCHER Reihenfolge: Google setzt verstärkt AI (Artificial Intelligence) ein um User-Intention und -Verhalten zu messen und als Ranking-Faktoren in die Reihung der Ergebnisse einfließen zu lassen. Eine gute Nachricht für Website-Betreiber: wir können den User wieder in den Mittelpunkt stellen und uns ganz auf die Qualität der Inhalte sowie die Nutzerfreundlichkeit konzentrieren.

Presentation Slides »

August 9, 2018 — Better Put An “S” On It

The Why, What and How of implementing SSL on your site.

https://2017.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/better-put-an-s-on-it/

August 9, 2018 — With the average attention span shorter than that of a goldfish, it’s important we know how to cut through the cluttered social media space of today. Mel will show you how to create compelling and useful social media content that cuts through in a crowded market.

August 9, 2018 — Remote working often conjures images of beaches, laptops and cocktails, but for some – remote working can be as simple as swapping the office, for a space at home.

Stuart and Tarei discuss some of changes, challenges and benefits when working from home as WordPress engineers for a distributed WordPress agency.

These discussions are for the freelancers, remote workers, digital nomads, misfits and those who are interested in potentially making the move to remote working.

August 9, 2018 — Creating Online Courses With WordPress
In this talk, Geoff Powell will be talking about the rapidly growing world of e-learning and online courses, and the tools and approaches you can take using WordPress as the platform.

https://2017.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/creating-online-courses-with-wordpress/

August 9, 2018 — Google Analytics: Your Secret Weapon For Conversion Focused Websites
In this talk, Paula and Mel will demonstrate the power of Google Analytics to win clients, and help you add value to your website projects.

https://2017.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/google-analytics-your-secret-weapon-for-conversion-focused-websites/