May 3, 2015 — WordPress Discussion screen

May 3, 2015 — WordPress All Users screen

May 3, 2015 — WordPress All Posts screen

May 3, 2015 — Permalinks screen

May 2, 2015 — There are many factors that go into the rates you charge (and it is not all about rates either). In this session you will understand how to position yourself and your company in a different way that allows you to go beyond the average.

May 2, 2015 — Let’s talk “Website Strategy.” If you’re creating content to attract business, position yourself as an expert and grow an online business, you have to blog differently. You have to blog with a strategy. You also need a great website that infuses your style and personality with attractive visual elements. Your site should flow so that visitors can purchase your products or services easily. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Your website can be simple, stylish and strategic. I’ll show how to use WordPress to do just that. Gone are the days where all you need is a cute lil blog and the customers come rolling in. Today there is so much noise online, your competition is fighting for the attention of your potential customers. You need to stand out…and fast! The best way to do that is with a strong website strategy.

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May 2, 2015 — We all know that WordPress just isn’t a blogging platform, right? In this session, we’ll cover how powerful WordPress really is – and some interesting things you can do with WordPress. Maybe you’re a startup and need a MVP? Or you’re a freelancer and need a Basecamp style project management system. Well, WordPress has you covered. No code will be harmed in this talk – but remember to bring your notebooks.

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May 2, 2015 — This presentation looks at different combinations of web server technologies including Apache, NGINX, HHVM, PHP-FPM, and more, it runs load tests on each one of them (all running a WordPress site) in a head to head competition to find out which one is the Last Stack Standing.

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May 1, 2015 — “Visuals are important to engage website users, but often photos are put on a website without sufficient thought. What’s the difference between an average photo and one that wows? What do website users like to see? How do you decide which are the best photos to use from a photoshoot? Does the rise in mobile affect your choices? How do you manage a professional photographer — or get great photos when you have to DIY?

Receive helpful answers from an experienced content strategist trained in visual communication. Get practical tips to improve the photography on your site now and make your websites users happy.

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April 28, 2015 — Only now are SEO specialists finally catching up to what most copywriters have known since the medium first hit the computer screen – content matters more than keyword loading. This talk is a discussion on the elements of high-quality content to generate organic search results and retain visitors. It also shows how this concept will make your social media posts more effective and drive LIKES and new followers to your content.

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