November 18, 2023 — One of Pantheon‘s co-founders explains how large scale organizations adopt and get value from WordPress.

November 18, 2023 — This talk explains how to use WordPress as a powerful foundation for creative and unique websites.

November 18, 2023 — Learn how to leverage WordPress’s existing endpoints and create custom ones using PHP without needing plugins. Find out how to use endpoints to power front-end React apps, web apps or even entirely separate websites.

The WordPress REST API was introduced in 2016. It has been part of the WordPress ecosystem for about seven years and is well-documented.

With the introduction of React and Gutenberg blocks, the REST API can take on a new life to help developers create complex apps with relative ease. Where once it was primarily used for basic integrations, developers are now harnessing its full capabilities for ambitious projects. The WordPress REST API can power modern web applications and custom blocks, showing that it remains highly relevant for building on the web today.

November 18, 2023 — This talk answers to some most frequently asked accessibility questions and recommends 10 changes to make your websites more accessible.

Topics include:
– Why is Web accessibility so important?
– Why is WordPress the best platform for web accessibility?
– What difference does it make?
– Where do I start?
– How do I know if I’m doing it right?
– Why a Lighthouse score or a WAVE test isn’t enough.

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November 18, 2023 — Even if selling your WordPress website is not top of mind for you today, every content creator should have an exit strategy. Many online business owners and WordPress publishers do not realize that they are working in ways that are actually lowering the future resale value of their websites.

Business Intermediary Chelsea Clarke explains what makes a website attractive to buyers. Walk away with a clear guideline to prime your website for a profitable exit.

November 18, 2023 — Get people excited to buy your product by speaking authentically about how it will solve their problem. Learn messaging strategies that resonate with your target audience and help you stand out from the competition.

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November 18, 2023 — This talk advocates for creating website designs that are easier to implement in Gutenberg. Reduce turnaround time and improve quality by designing with an awareness of Gutenberg constructs such as block styles, block variations, block patterns, and global style variations.

November 18, 2023 — This talk discusses the IndieWeb movement and explains how you can use WordPress to build your own IndieWeb site.

The IndieWeb is an initiative to take back control of our online identities and relationships. It’s based on the principles of openness, decentralization, and ownership. This may sound familiar to WordPress users!

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November 18, 2023 — In ‘How to Break the Internet: Lessons from the Support Desk’, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of web development support. This presentation delves into the challenges and solutions inherent to managing WordPress sites – emphasizing the crucial role of effective customer support. Drawing from real-world case studies, we will also briefly explore the transformative potential of integrating advanced AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, into the support ecosystem. In this session, we aim to equip attendees with knowledge and ideas to elevate their support strategies in the ever-evolving worlds of our clients.

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November 18, 2023 — I was able to transition because of my WordPress career. The community support, the generally accepting nature of WordPressers, and the wide range of remote work opportunities within WordPress made becoming my true self not only possible but probable.

In this talk, I’ll share how WordPress aided in my gender transition as well as outline how to create local WordPress communities that go beyond acceptance and make transgender and gender-nonconforming people feel safe and welcomed, leading to a better community experience for all involved.

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