May 20, 2024 — I will share the knowledge that me and my team gathered in over 6 months using WordPress in Multisite mode.

You will learn pros and cons of that specific setup, and together we will try to answer the question – can we use WordPress as a SaaS?

May 20, 2024 — A Veza é uma plataforma de Identity Security que optou pelo WordPress para permitir que a sua equipa de marketing com competências de design e desenvolvimento construa páginas, funcionalidades e conteúdo dinâmico de forma independente. Em cinco meses, a Pixelmatters desenvolveu um design system robusto, alinhado com uma estratégia de rebranding da Veza, e que resultou num sistema completo de blocos Gutenberg totalmente personalizados.

Exploraremos os detalhes do processo de transformação, destacando a importância do design system e a sua implementação com blocos do Gutenberg altamente personalizáveis. Esta abordagem corresponde ao desejo da Veza por elevada flexibilidade da sua equipa de marketing, o que resultou num projecto mais escalável e sustentável, com uma maior independência para fazer mudanças que vão muito para além do copy.
O Gutenberg está a tornar-se numa base sólida para criar experiências web altamente personalizadas e escaláveis, o que reduz a dependência de plugins e de terceiros.

May 20, 2024 — The accessibility of the kingdom is in great danger, and the green-clad elf who usually solves all problems is nowhere to be found.

Hence, you, yes, you brave WordPress user, from this moment on this crucial responsibility rests on your shoulders. You must embark on a journey full of adventures and great dangers. The ultimate purpose of your expedition of virtuous practices shall be the reestablishment of the power of the four sacred principles and thus, the restoration of the divine balance that the WCAG deities gifted us, mere mortals.

In this travel guide, you’ll discover tips and strategies to defeat formidable enemies, restore the equity to Web access, and become the legendary hero—or heroine—of accessibility.

May 20, 2024 — Hey WordPress devs! Ready to jazz up your sites? Let’s talk typography! In this session, we’re diving into why typography is your secret sauce for creating killer WordPress websites.

We’ll keep it real and show you why font choices and spacing ain’t just for looks. They affect how users feel about your site and whether they stick around. Plus, we’ll spill the beans on how to make your text look good on any device, ‘cause nobody likes squinting at tiny font on their phone.

Come hang out, grab some tips, and level up your WordPress game with typography tricks that’ll make your site stand out from the crowd. See you there!

May 20, 2024 — The problem with website performance is that it depends on loads of factors.

It can be that your server resources are not enough for the website’s needs. Or enough, but not configured properly.

It can be media on your website loading at the wrong time, or in the wrong size, or in the wrong format. It can be an icon font loading 300KB of data while it’s only 1 single 1KB icon that is actually being used. It can be an inefficiently built slider, or popup, or media player, or menu module that is loading its assets not at the right time, or loading too many of them. It can be a slow response from the 3rd party that your website depends on to load its data properly.

It can be literally anything. Or a compound effect of a few.

But at the very core, there is just one single reason why your Core Web Vitals are not passing.

I see it all the time with my clients, with both those who are developers and those who are not. Despite the fact that they invest a lot of time and money in website performance, often the results don’t seem to be worth the effort. Most of the disappointment comes from the fact that people are solving problems that have an insignificant to zero impact on website performance. Getting small results creates this frustration around website performance and the stereotype of it being a black box that only a few “chosen ones” can open.

This is absolutely not true. In this talk, I will show how to identify the right problem to fix and target your efforts efficiently to pass Core Web Vitals.

And who knows, maybe afterwards, you would agree that performance optimization is a fun and extremely rewarding game to play.

May 20, 2024 — In a landscape where more than 40% of websites are powered by WordPress, its sheer size makes it an attractive target for hackers. It’s our collective professional duty to enhance the security of the WordPress ecosystem as much as possible, for the sake of our clients and for WordPress itself.

During this talk, Maciej will cover:

1. The Hacker’s Mindset: Ever wondered what drives someone to target a website? Whether it’s for financial gain, the challenge, or just the thrill of it, we’ll explore the motivations of these cyber attackers to help you better protect your site.

2. Securing Your Digital Domain: I’ll share real-world examples of security breaches. Learn from both the successes and mistakes of others to bolster your defenses.

3. WordPress Security Fundamentals: Uncover the essential security measures every WordPress site owner should implement.

4. Best Practices for Enhanced Security: It’s not about heroics; it’s about consistency.

5. Your Security Toolkit: The right tools can make all the difference. Discover the essential security tools

6. OWASP overview and what it can teach your

By the end of this session, you won’t just be aware of the dangers lurking in the digital shadows; you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and practices needed to shield your website.

Get ready to enhance your WordPress security with confidence and perhaps enjoy the process too. Let’s embark on this essential journey to secure our digital assets and make the internet a safer place, one WordPress site at a time.

May 20, 2024 — Why is it crucial to consider performance and optimization? What tools are available for this purpose, and is automation possible?

Examples of actions / tools to avoid and strategies for preventing issues such as server downtime and dissatisfied clients.

How to do it? How to Start a New Routine and Stick To It.

May 20, 2024 — O Doutor Finanças é uma marca maioritariamente digital, em constante evolução e desenvolvimento, em que a sua face mais visível e porta de entrada para o negócio é o seu portal.

Fazer o re-branding de uma marca como esta, que já é considerada uma Love Brand, traz cuidados acrescidos, pois implica pensá-la de forma transversal, garantindo que se criam as bases certas para que ela possa crescer, sem perder coerência. O re-design de um portal com mais de 1,5 milhões de sessões/mês de uma marca já estabelecida tem os seus desafios.

É precisamente essa a história que vos quero contar, a evolução do portal do Doutor Finanças ao longo destes 10 anos de existência, e como esse caminho e o processo actual de re-design tem influenciado a marca.

May 20, 2024 — Recentemente, o WordPress introduziu os block bindings, que essencialmente permitem especificar que um atributo de um bloco não é proveniente do próprio bloco, mas sim de uma fonte externa.

Por padrão, uma fonte externa oferecida é a meta source, que permite, por exemplo, associar o texto de um determinado parágrafo a um campo meta específico.

Nesta apresentação, vamos explorar o que são os block bindings, como criá-los e utilizá-los para oferecer novas interfaces aos utilizadores, simplificando a edição dos seus conteúdos e dados estruturados. Após esta apresentação, serás capaz de permitir aos utilizadores do teu site editar os campos personalizados de forma totalmente visual, utilizando uma interface moderna que tu próprio defines. Em vez de se limitarem a um formulário comum e genérico, os utilizadores terão uma experiência mais intuitiva e eficaz.

May 20, 2024 — Now, in 2024, 43% of the internet is fully editable by users. This milestone was achieved largely thanks to Block Themes – a revolutionary feature that represents a pivotal change in the WordPress ecosystem, transforming our approaches to website construction.

But what makes Block Themes a game changer that’s here to stay? We’ll explore the impact of FSE on theme development, user experience, and the broader WordPress ecosystem. Learn how it fosters innovation, streamlines the design process, and opens up new possibilities for creativity and efficiency.

At this presentation, we’ll dive into the possibilities the Block Themes brought to WordPress, where customization is seamlessly intuitive, profoundly flexible, and accessible to all.

You don’t need to have any technical background. If you are:

A WP user: you’ll see how useful this will be for your web projects
A newcomer: Experience the most widely used CMS in action.
A developer: you’ll see how you can improve your frontend development and optimize your time
Join us to discover the full potential of the Block Themes together!