October 1, 2023 — You may already know that GraphQL can be used for building headless WordPress sites. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

GraphQL can be used for plenty of other things too, such as replacing the domain for site migrations, converting image URLs in the database when using a new CDN, sending emails when a comment is added, adding mandatory blocks to a new blog post, synchronizing content across sites, translating posts to another language, automating admin tasks, and more.

Join me to discover how GraphQL could be the single tool you need to interact with all of your WordPress data.

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October 1, 2023 — Aku kena Hack! Macam mana nak recover WordPress site aku? / I’ve been Hacked! How can i recover my WordPress site?

Discovering that your site has been hacked can be distressing experience. But fear not! Help is at hand. This presentation, will guide you through the necessary steps to recover your compromised WordPress site effectively and securely.

This includes delve into identifying and tracing the source of the attack, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how your website was compromised. Then, will outline various recovery methods, emphasizing the importance of backing up your site, restoring the original files, and implementing robust security measures to prevent future breaches.

Apart from that, will share additional security tips to bolster your site resilience against future attacks, such as utilizing security plugin, keeping your WordPress version up to date, and strengthening your password.

If you find yourself in panic due to this, this presentation is totally your go to guide.

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October 1, 2023 — Overview
This workshop will cover the basics of understanding blocking resources, how browser threads work, and how to minimize blocking resources. We will review some examples and analyze submitted sites. Participants will learn to identify and resolve blocking issues on their own sites.

Summary
This workshop will cover the basics of blocking resources, how they affect Core Web Vitals, and how to identify and fix blocking issues on your website.

The workshop will be divided into three sections:

An introductory presentation covering the basics of blocking resources, how browser threads work, and why (and what) resources can be blocking for the browser.

A live analysis review of submitted sites. Workshop participants will submit their website URLs ahead of time and a handful will be selected for analysis. We will go through performance reports and dev tools traces to understand and investigate how to resolve blocking related issues.

A final section where participants will try the techniques they learned in the workshop on their own sites.

The workshop will conclude with a summary of the concepts learned and some interactive polls to see what participants got out of the workshop.

October 1, 2023 — As the digital landscape shifts, WordPress must evolve to stay ahead and remain a leader in website development. For 20 years, it has consistently demonstrated its commitment to growth and innovation. With the introduction of Gutenberg and the block editor, WordPress has undergone a revolution in website building, empowering users to create sites more efficiently than ever.

The introduction of blocks in WordPress has not only transformed the content creation process but also simplified the development process by breaking down complex elements into manageable and intuitive building blocks.

In this workshop, we’ll dive into the world of interactive block development and explore the Interactivity API proposal, which aims to enhance the capabilities of interactive blocks in WordPress. Participants will learn hands-on, step-by-step techniques to combine different blocks and implement the Interactivity API to create engaging user experiences and bring their website designs to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to take your WordPress website to the next level.

So, join us and discover the power of building interactive blocks in WordPress with the Interactivity API!

October 1, 2023 — Participants will learn how to harness the power of the Site Editor in WordPress to create a truly customizable ecommerce experience with WooCommerce. We will cover the process of transitioning from classic shop widgets to a block-based store, extending blocks with hooks, and maintaining backward compatibility with WooCommerce Core hooks.

The participants will have hands-on experience with the Site Editor and understand how it can transform their ecommerce experience. They will also be familiar with the customization options and extensibility features provided by WooCommerce, ensuring they can create a user-friendly and visually stunning online store.

October 1, 2023 — During an interactive workshop we would like to envision an ideal world, in which WordPress and it’s community lead on sustainability.

We invite visitors to collaborate on 4 different themes:

Knowledge about digital sustainability
Collaborating and gathering sustainably
Funding the sustainability initiative
Building a CMS that leads on sustainability

October 1, 2023 — WordPress is one of the original no code tools, providing the ability to build a website or online store without writing any code.

Today, there are hundreds of no code tools to solve pretty much any problem.

In this workshop, we will touch on various no code automation tools available and then work through some practical examples using n8n and several WordPress plugins from the WordPress repository.

October 1, 2023 — Do you want to learn how to change the way your website looks without code? Are you a WordPress user but not a developer? And do you want to learn how to modify an existing theme?

In this workshop, I’ll teach you how to create your custom WordPress theme without code with the Site Editor. You will learn how to modify an existing theme by editing and creating templates and changing layout, colours and typography. Finally, you will learn to export your theme so that you can use it on any WordPress website or share it with others.

This is a no code, hands-on workshop where you will have the opportunity to ask questions. You will be able to follow along and make changes to your theme while we walk through the different steps. Please bring a laptop with WordPress installed and ready.

October 1, 2023 — New technologies are demanding more knowledge and technical skills in areas such as digital accessibility.

The effort is focusing on UX/UI design, data visualization, business transformation, entrepreneurship, innovation, amongst others.

One of the biggest challenges is how can we present the information in a way that will be responsible, accessible, usable, comprehensible, technical and all at once.

Sounds crazy, right?

Thus, If I tell you that there is a portfolio of opportunities to create information that meets all those criteria. Would you dare to attend the session?

October 1, 2023 — The collaboration between shoppers in Generations Z and Alpha, born between 1997 and 2025, respectively, is poised to revolutionize social proof in several ways. These digital natives are the first generations to grow up with digital technologies, and as such, their purchasing decisions are heavily influenced by social media, online reviews, and recommendations from friends and peers. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z and Alpha place more value on recommendations from friends and family than on advertisements or influencer endorsements. They prioritize authenticity and transparency in social proof, ignoring or rejecting content that appears inauthentic or biased.

Moreover, this new focus on collaboration has led to the creation of small online communities, where members can exchange information, reviews, and recommendations. This type of collaboration emphasizes the power of social proof and improves the customer experience.

In conclusion, the collaboration among shoppers in Gen Z and Alpha presents a significant shift in the way we view the social proof. Their emphasis on authenticity, transparency, and community-driven recommendations will continue to shape the digital commerce landscape and provide new opportunities for businesses to engage with customers.

Digital influence: Gen Z and Alpha are the first generations to grow up with digital technologies, and their purchasing decisions are heavily influenced by social media, online reviews, and recommendations from friends and peers.
Value of recommendations: For these generations, recommendations from friends and family carry more weight than advertisements or influencer endorsements.
Increased importance of authenticity: Gen Z and Alpha value authenticity and transparency, and they are likely to ignore or reject social proof that appears inauthentic or biased.
Emphasis on community: Shopper collaboration within these generations can lead to the creation of small online communities, where members can exchange information, reviews, and recommendations. This type of collaboration can increase the power of social proof and improve customer experience.
Overall, shopper collaboration within Gen Z and Alpha will shape the role of social proof in ways that reflect their digital fluency, values, and preferences.