October 6, 2013 — This talk discusses how to speed up your site using caching via easy plugins like WP Super Cache and W3 Total Cache, transients, and server site options like Memcache, APC, and Batcache.

October 6, 2013 — This talk takes you through the process of launching a business built with the help and versatility of WordPress. This includes building a simple lead-generation site for your company, selling products through an eCommerce site, as well as making money through different forms of advertising (affiliate marketing, flat-rate ads, AdSense).

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October 5, 2013 — This talk dives into basic UX methodologies before exploring how WordPress already has the functionality to accommodate core UX needs. With the information provided you can create more usable themes, happier users and a better web for all.

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October 5, 2013 — Learn how where to get started, what themes and plugins you should use, which hosting company you should use, and how to get started in a weekend.

October 4, 2013 — Anything and everything you’ve ever wanted to know about bbPress and BuddyPress, a guided Q&A with John James Jacoby.

October 4, 2013 — Developing an effective learning channel, architect the site for findability and engage in quick user testing should be a priority not an afterthought. Stand out with tips on writing, instructional and visual presentation for all types of learner.

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October 3, 2013 — Taking your WordPress skills from newbie to intermediate has its share of hurdles. This talk walks you through some big no-nos when it comes to maintaining your WordPress website or blog.

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October 3, 2013 — This talk evaluates WordPress e-commerce solutions based on features, support, documentation, longevity, how often they update, hackability, and many other aspects to figure out the right e-commerce tool for each job.

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October 2, 2013 — This talk walks you through meta box creation, how to use meta box and custom field data in templates, and custom database tables to accomplish easy of use in the admin with sophisticated display on the front end.

October 1, 2013 — The Customizer has been around since WordPress 3.4, yet it is one of the most unknown and under appreciated features around. Learn what the Customizer is, from where users can access it, and why it is so awesome. Then the Customizer API, how to integrate it in your themes and plugins, and dive into how you can extend existing functionality. Finally cover some tutorials and example implementations, what default themes do with it, and how to encourages its use.

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