Language: English
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Monte Martin: Optimizing for Business Performance
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: Monte MartinOctober 8, 2013 — So how do you determine if your site is living up to potential? This talk tackles that question and discusses ways to gather and analyze information about how visitors interact with a site. It also discusses how to use that information to answer important questions that will help you optimize sites for (business) performance.
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Chris Klosowski: Honey, I Shrunk the Logs
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: Chris KlosowskiOctober 8, 2013 — This talk goes over the recommended best practices of debugging with WordPress, some helpful plugins, and some of the ways you can help reduce bugs in your code.
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Christoph Trappe: How Businesses, Non-profits, and Bloggers Can Use WordPress
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: Christoph TrappeOctober 7, 2013 — This talks is about implementing a topical homepage strategy to build community in the non-profit world.
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Jeff Bowen: Learning to Love JavaScript
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: Jeff BowenOctober 7, 2013 — Learn how to leverage the JavaScript libraries and APIs included in WordPress core to build rich, interactive user experiences on your sites.
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Topher DeRosia: Caching: Absolute Beginner to Wizard
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: Topher DeRosiaOctober 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.
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David Veldt: Making A Living Through A WordPress Based Business
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: David VeldtOctober 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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Ross Johnson: Using WordPress’ Built-in Theme Capabilities for Better UX
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: Ross JohnsonOctober 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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AJ Morris: Building Awesome in WordPress
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: AJ MorrisOctober 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.
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John James Jacoby: Everything You Want to Know About bbPress and BuddyPress
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: John James JacobyOctober 4, 2013 — Anything and everything you’ve ever wanted to know about bbPress and BuddyPress, a guided Q&A with John James Jacoby.
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Gloria Antonelli: Road Map to Great User Documentation
WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013Speaker: Gloria AntonelliOctober 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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