October 18, 2019 — The block revolution is undoubtedly here, but not everyone has been able to embrace it yet. If you’ve never used ReactJS before it may seem intimidating, or at the very least time consuming to go all-in on the new editor and create custom blocks for every situation you come across.

https://2019.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/advanced-custom-blocks-creating-customised-editing-experiences-in-a-gutenberg-world-using-advanced-custom-fields-and-the-skills-you-have-now/

October 17, 2019 — This session will explore why WordPress sites get hacked, how you know you have been hacked, what are the implications of a hack, and what are some of your options to fix your hacked site. It will also look at both simple and more complex solutions to reduce your risk to your WordPress website so you never face a similar night of horror.

https://2019.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/the-day-the-hackers-came-what-happened-when-80-of-my-clients-sites-were-hacked-in-one-day/

October 17, 2019 — This talk will skip over the obvious stuff and get stuck straight into techniques and tools that make remote work truly awesome! Learn how you can empower your team to become far more than just a bunch of people connected via a backlog of tasks and a dodgy NBN connection.

https://2019.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/running-a-remote-team-insights-from-a-wordpress-startup-and-a-13-year-old-remote-agency/

October 17, 2019 — Now that WordPress is maturing and the ecosystem is thriving, it may seem overwhelming to start a new business. But you can do it.

https://2019.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/how-i-built-my-wordpress-business-with-almost-zero-investment/

October 17, 2019 — We all know creating engaging content is THE number one way to build trust and authority for any brand. Writing awesome blogs establishes you as a credible expert, helps you build a steady flow of WordPress clients and gives you the opportunity to educate and help your customers.

https://2019.brisbane.wordcamp.org/session/why-no-one-is-reading-your-blog-posts-and-how-to-change-that/

October 17, 2019 — As developers, we are constantly building tools to help make other people’s lives easier. How often have you stopped to focus on making your own job easier?

In this talk we will cover the three pillars of productivity, analyze our workflow for optimizations, and identify key leverage points that will allow us to exponentially increase our output.

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October 17, 2019 — Succeeding as a WordPress publisher entails many elements, including timely and engaging content, knowing your audience, outstanding SEO, listening to your users, amplifying your content, and others. In this talk, we cover the notion of Progressive WordPress which Google has been heavily involved in for the past 3 years. That is, bringing modern open web solutions to WordPress.

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October 17, 2019 — Charles will discuss plugins that he finds work well for donation-based model websites, and share ways to create a user experience to increase donations and awareness. Proper theme selection, SEO, and plugins not only enhance the way we tell a nonprofit’s story, but also build brand awareness and in turn create a sense of comfort for the donor that they are supporting a cause which resonates with them. Whether the cause relates to animal welfare, orphans or trafficking, a properly designed site can attract donor dollars and exposure that the organisation might not have otherwise.

October 17, 2019 — Being a blogger sounds like fun, but not when you are staring at an empty calendar you have committed to filling with content.

April will walk you through planning your content for the next 12 months, so you always know what you are writing about.

Walk away with a solid plan and the confidence to start creating great value for your readers.

October 17, 2019 — Do you have a passion for blogging? Coding? Making silly pictures, GIFs, or videos?

You should get paid for it.

While it isn’t quite the easy-going, picturesque career most influencers proclaim it is, freelance content creation is an incredible job that allows you to express yourself in fun, exciting ways. And Jake wants to help you get started.

In this talk, Jacob Crawford will share how he turned his blogging hobby into a full-time career and examine the pitfalls that plague most freelancers, such as time tracking, finding clients, determining rates, and filing taxes.