July 9, 2025 — Picture this: I formed a one-person LLC whose only product was “getting owned online.” I did exactly that. My reward? A personal masterclass in turning my website into a carnival of spammy content. Grab a seat while I walk you through the funny (and painful) mistakes so you can leave with a plan to prevent that in real life.

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July 9, 2025 — The latest WordPress editions bring some real treats for developers. We’ll look closer at the innovative HTML Tag Processor and Interactivity API as the most significant game changers in todayu2019s WordPress development, with a splash of WP-CLI magic for faster, more fun development.rnrnThere might be a surprise or two.

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July 9, 2025 — In October 2024, our usual bug bounty hunt resulted in receiving 1570 valid reports and closing almost 1000 plugins from the official WordPress repository. This huge number looks scary and seems once again to prove the fact that WordPress ecosystem security is poor. But is it? Let’s dive deeper into how it all happened, what were the consequences, and what we can learn from this.

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July 9, 2025 — In this session, we’ll introduce the AI WordPress Troubleshooter — a tool designed to automatically detect and fix website errors using the power of AI. You’ll also see how AI can be used to optimize website performance with minimal effort. The goal is to spark ideas and demonstrate how AI can be used to make managing WordPress sites faster, easier, and more user-friendly.

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July 3, 2025 — Session: No Internet? No Problem – Offline AI Pair Coding with Ollama
Level: Intermediate
Track: Developer

14-15 Jun 2025 // WordCamp Brisbane
https://brisbane.wordcamp.org/2025/schedule/

July 3, 2025 — During the first part, we explain how to set up a local WordPress development environment and apply patches for testing purposes. It’s outlined the process of cloning the WordPress repository, installing dependencies, building the project, and using Docker to create a working installation.

Moreover, details how to find suitable patches to test, apply them using different methods (for GitHub and regular patch files), and importantly, how to interact with the WordPress ticketing system by adding keywords to indicate issues like the patch needing refreshment or more information.

The discussion also covers the workflow for contributing to WordPress development through testing and reporting.

For the second section, we work on running and testing PHP unit tests within the WordPress system environment. We go through the process of setting up the environment using Docker and NPM commands, explaining how to execute both the full test suite and individual test groups or specific tests.

Then we do a demonstration reproducing a failing test, highlighting how to apply a patch to address the issue and re-run the tests to verify the fix, noting potential troubleshooting steps. Finally, we discuss on modifying existing unit tests to improve coverage and prevent future regressions, suggesting that testing and development often overlap.

July 1, 2025 — Most WordPress users install a security plugin and assume they’re fully protected—but that’s only part of the story. In this session, we’ll explore what security really looks like across thousands of WordPress sites, based on real-world insights from the WPStaq hosting platform. You’ll learn the security configurations that actually work, from caching strategies to firewalls to CDN setups like Cloudflare and AWS CloudFront. We’ll bust myths, highlight common mistakes, and provide actionable tips that go beyond the plugin level.

June 29, 2025 — This session provides a step-by-step, actionable strategy for driving your first 1,000 visitors to a new WordPress site. Designed for business owners and marketers, the talk covers essential tools, foundational SEO setup, effective content creation, and simple promotion tactics. Live demonstrations will show exactly how to implement each step using free or low-cost WordPress plugins and tools.

June 29, 2025 — Many web designers are told that SEO is all about “adding keywords”—but in reality, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re building beautiful WordPress sites but they’re vanishing into the Google abyss, it’s time to level up your SEO game beyond the basics.
This session will unpack the three core pillars of SEO that every web designer should understand:
🌐 Technical SEO – How speed, structure, and crawlability affect your rankings
📝 Content – How to format and write content that serves both users and search engines
🌟 Authority – Why off-page trust signals matter more than ever
You’ll learn how to spot SEO red flags before launch, structure your sites for maximum visibility, and support clients with smarter strategies (whether you DIY or refer it out). If you want your sites to rank and convert—without becoming a full-time SEO—this session is for you.

June 29, 2025 — In a world full of pre-made themes and page builders, it’s easy to forget the value of custom design. This talk explores why unique, purpose-built designs still play a crucial role in building high-performing WordPress websites. We’ll dive into the importance of clean code, and well-structured architecture, and how custom builds… whether traditional PHP code or headless (Next.JS) can dramatically improve performance, SEO, and overall user experience. You’ll walk away with practical insights on how thoughtful design and development lead to better results for both Google and your users.