May 19, 2025 — You work hard. You take calls, troubleshoot issues, write content, design and develop websites. But at the end of the month, your invoice total doesn’t reflect all that effort. If you’re constantly wondering where your billable hours went, it’s time to take a closer look at your workflow and toolset. This talk challenges everyone making money with the creation of WordPress websites to stop accepting inefficiency as the cost of doing business. You will start to see how the wrong tools drain your time, limit your profits, and force you into unpaid maintenance work, for example.

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May 19, 2025 — In many cases, design before implementation is perceived as a duplication of work or a waste of time. In this talk I will break with that belief and show you how taking the time to plan and structure properly before acting can save resources, avoid mistakes and guarantee a much more polished result. We will see how an organized plan from the beginning can transform complex processes into clear and successful solutions. If you have been thinking that too, I invite you to discover why designing is an investment and not a cost.

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May 19, 2025 — In the realm of task scheduling within WordPress and broader system environments, selecting the appropriate scheduler can significantly impact performance, reliability, and scalability. This talk will provide an in-depth comparative analysis of three popular scheduling mechanisms: crond, wp-cron, and Action Scheduler. By understanding the strengths and limitations of each, developers and system administrators can make better decisions tailored to their specific needs. First part of the talk will start with brief introduction to task scheduling, followed by anatomy of crond, offering a exploration of crond as a Unix-based task scheduler, its advantages for server-level task automation, and its limitations in the context of WordPress-specific tasks. Next, we delve into wp-cron, how it operates, and its integration into the WordPress ecosystem, along with the challenges and limitations it faces, especially for high-frequency or resource-intensive tasks. Unlocking the potential of Action Scheduler, we introduce its role within WordPress/WooCommerce and highlight the key features that set Action Scheduler apart from crond and wp-cron. Second part of the talk will cover practical implementation of action scheduler, problems as well as introduction to concept of webhooks that are designed to trigger action scheduler and various actions. Handling large data volumes is addressed by discussing the limitations and challenges of processing large datasets with Action Scheduler, supported by a real-life example of syncing up to 100,000 products daily with a single Action Scheduler worker. To sum it all up, expected takeaways of this talk would be main differences between crond, wp-cron and Action Scheduler, and ways how and why those 3 work best together, as well as general remarks and best practices for maintaining data consistency across systems and when to search solutions outside of the box and when to bring more boxes to your box.

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May 19, 2025 — Custom meta fields have been a go-to solution for WordPress developers for a well over a decade. Before the Site Editor and block templates, it was the ONLY way to store and access information that was not part of the content of the post or page being displayed. For this reason, custom fields and their associated meta boxes have permeated WordPress development, and entire frameworks have been created to manage them. In this talk, we’ll explore ways that you can natively connect your custom meta to the WordPress Editor experience. We’ll cover: – Reading and writing custom meta with Core APIs. – Building alternative UIs to integrate meta. – Integrating frameworks such as ACF, SCF or Pods into the editor. – Connecting Core blocks to custom meta for a truly integrated editorial experience. – Using block bindings to connect native blocks to meta.

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May 19, 2025 — Drawing inspiration from Symfony’s Live components, this API is built for speed, extensibility, and server-side rendering and is tailored to seamlessly integrate with the WordPress ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a WordPress enthusiast, this talk will empower you to create dynamic, interactive user experiences with ease and clarity. Showcasing fresh new features in real-life examples during a live coding session, who knows what we might end up with by the end of it. But you’ll definitely want to build it yourself.

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May 19, 2025 — Presented at EmpowerWP Bhopal 2025, a special Women’s Day event celebrating women in tech and WordPress, this session by Purva Kushwah dives into the everyday impact of User Experience (UX)—beyond just screens and interfaces.

UX influences how we scroll through social media, shop online, or engage with brands—and its effects go deeper than we realize. In this session, Purva explores real-life examples of UX in action, highlighting how thoughtful (or poor) design affects our choices, behaviors, and emotions. She makes a compelling case for why businesses and creators must prioritize user-centric design to build trust, engagement, and success.

With over 5 years of experience across SaaS, IoT, embedded tech, and automotive industries, Purva Kushwah is a Senior UX Designer and digital entrepreneur. From being a Microsoft Student Partner to leading UX teams and building businesses, her journey reflects a passion for strategy, innovation, and empowerment.

Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, designer, or simply curious about digital strategy, this session offers practical insights into creating better experiences—for yourself and others.

May 13, 2025 — Session will open by establishing the significant role the WordPress community currently plays within Nepal’s broader IT landscape. It will highlight how this vibrant group of developers, designers, business owners, bloggers, and enthusiasts contributes to the growth and accessibility in Nepal. The presentation will showcase the community’s existing strengths, such as knowledge sharing through meetups and online forums, collaborative projects, and the provision of local expertise and support. It will emphasize the tangible impact of these community-driven initiatives on Nepali businesses, individuals, and the overall digital ecosystem, demonstrating how WordPress, fueled by its local community, empowers innovation and digital literacy across the nation.

The second part of the keynote will delve into the specific challenges the Nepali WordPress community faces, including infrastructure limitations, the need for more localized resources and Nepali language support, and the importance of fostering greater participation and contribution. Building upon these challenges, the presentation will then outline a potential roadmap for the future. This roadmap will focus on strategies to strengthen community engagement, promote skill development and training, encourage contributions to the global WordPress project, policy contribution and foster collaborations with other stakeholders within Nepal’s IT ecosystem. The keynote will conclude with an inspiring call to action, urging attendees to actively participate in shaping the future of the WordPress community in Nepal and to collectively work towards realizing its full potential in driving digital transformation and innovation within the country.

May 13, 2025 — This panel explores the diverse business opportunities within the WordPress ecosystem, from running an agency to building successful products—or even combining both approaches. Industry experts will share their experiences, discussing key topics such as scalability, revenue models, client relationships, marketing strategies, and the evolving role of AI and automation.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of different business models, helping them make informed decisions about their own WordPress journey. This session is ideal for freelancers, agency owners, product creators, and anyone looking to build a sustainable WordPress business.

May 13, 2025 — As eCommerce continues to grow, so does the risk of fraud, making security a top priority for WooCommerce store owners. This session dives deep into advanced strategies and practical tools to protect your online store from the most common fraud scenarios, including fake orders, account takeovers, and payment fraud.

We’ll begin by exploring how fraudsters target WooCommerce websites and the signs that your store might be at risk. Attendees will learn how to leverage WooCommerce’s built-in security features and extend them with advanced techniques such as device fingerprinting, behavior analytics, and custom risk scoring.

The talk will also cover:

Best Practices for Fraud Prevention: Easy-to-implement strategies that reduce vulnerabilities.
Integrating Advanced Tools: How to incorporate fraud prevention plugins, APIs, and SDKs to enhance your store’s security.
Real-World Examples: Case studies showcasing how stores have successfully mitigated fraud.
Optimizing Customer Experience: Balancing strong security with seamless user experiences to ensure genuine customers are not impacted.
By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to proactively secure their WooCommerce stores against evolving threats and confidently manage online fraud risks. Whether you’re a store owner, developer, or WordPress enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights to safeguard your business and boost customer trust.

Join us to explore cutting-edge strategies and take your WooCommerce security to the next level!

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May 13, 2025 — In today’s digital age, business trust is crucial for sustained growth and customer loyalty. As a WordPress site owner, protecting your website from cyber threats isn’t just about securing data; it’s about preserving your brand reputation, maintaining customer trust, and ensuring business continuity. This is where forensic security comes in as a powerful tool to not only defend against cyberattacks but also to create a foundation of trust with your customers.

Forensic security involves proactive measures, advanced threat detection, and post-incident analysis that allows businesses to identify, investigate, and mitigate security breaches in real time. By implementing forensic security on your WordPress site, you ensure that any malicious activities, whether they are data breaches, hacking attempts, or malware attacks, are quickly detected and addressed, minimizing damage and downtime.

Why is this important for business? When your WordPress site is protected by forensic security, customers feel more confident in interacting with your business. They know that their personal data is safeguarded, transactions are secure, and their experience is not compromised by hidden vulnerabilities. This level of trust is not only essential for maintaining your current customer base but also for attracting new leads who prioritize security in their purchasing decisions.

Moreover, forensic security can help restore business operations quickly after an incident, reducing potential losses caused by breaches or downtime. By ensuring that your WordPress site is protected at every level, from login attempts to file integrity monitoring, forensic security enables you to recover from security events faster, minimizing their impact on your bottom line.

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