January 4, 2015 — This talk covers a few key “Aha” moments that you should have about the way WordPress works. Michael talks about things like the template hierarchy, what’s going on in wp-config, where WordPress content is stored (the database vs file system), how posts and pages and custom post types are represented in the database, what folks are talking about when they talk about hooks and filters, and just generally review the “behind the scenes” mechanics of how WordPress works

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January 3, 2015 — This presentation will show you how to do the following things without the help of a plugin:

Connect Google Analytics, Install Mailing, List Forms, Implement Google Fonts, Add PayPal Buttons, Display Social Media Profile Icons

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January 2, 2015 — This presentation covers the basics of podcast production, and most importantly, how to optimize your WordPress site in a way that helps you build you listenership at the same time you build a sturdy and sustainable platform.

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January 1, 2015 — WordPress heavy users know that there are some great plugin options for SEO in WordPress. With indicators such as green and red lights, they even help you in your own SEO execution. But what’s the best strategy behind the on-page execution? And does SEO extend beyond just the URLs of my website?

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January 1, 2015 — Protecting our WordPress sites is important to all of us; this talk will help provide you with the tools to secure your server. Learn the best practices to follow in securing your WordPress site, and the common pitfalls to avoid. This is for both new users who are setting up a WordPress installation from the ground up, and also experienced WordPress users for hardening their existing sites.

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January 1, 2015 — This presentation discusses established usability principles that can help inform your decisions on content and layout, including important things that must be remembered for those looking at your website on mobile platforms.

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December 23, 2014 — Scaleability mit WordPress – Spontansession auf dem WordCamp Hamburg 2014

December 23, 2014 — This session was for users who were looking to expand their knowledge of WordPress hooks for theme and plugin development. Ian Wilson walked users through what hooks are, first and foremost, the WordPress core page load (ie when certain hooks fire), the anatomy of the various hook functions, and finally some examples of common ways they are used.

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December 22, 2014 — Chciałbym opowiedzieć jak wdrożyliśmy i testowaliśmy serwis newsowy Zipnews oparty o WordPressa. Nie chcę skupiać się na kodzie, tylko pokazać kilka rozwiązań, które pozwoliły nam zdobyć całkiem duży ruch (500.000 odsłon) jak na kilkumiesięczną stronę: 1. samoopłacająca się kampania reklamowa, 2. wtyczka wysyłająca naszą treść do innych WordPressów i ściągająca ruch z dużych stron do nas (np. swiat.lm.pl), 3. sposób w jaki doszliśmy do aktualnego układu elementów na stronie, który pozwala nam generować o 150% więcej odsłon na wizytę niż w tradycyjnym układzie, 4. wykorzystanie tagów do ściągnięcia darmowego ruchu z Google. Efekt jest świetny: pół miliona odsłon w pół roku od uruchomienia i dwie oferty kupna serwisu (za więcej niż pół miliona.

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December 22, 2014 — Consultant en Sécurité Web et Expert à Miami WordPress, j’interviens dans différents projets pour faire de la prévention sur la sécurité web et créer des fonctionnalités avancées via des extensions WordPress. Je dévore le core et le codex tel un ogre. Et j’ai toujours faim !