January 21, 2021 — In the last 18 months, we’ve seen rapid developments with Gutenberg and with the introduction of the block editor into WordPress core, there is no time like now to be looking at how to use the new block editor with your sites. This session is set to cover a brief understanding of the history of the editor in WordPress, but more importantly to look ahead and see how the block editor paired with the right tools can provide site builders the ability to build a site without the need for writing any code. Together we’ll be covering specific free and paid plugins that provide additional blocks or enhance your experience with the block editor, to create a truly no-code experience with WordPress. By the end of this session, you’ll want to start taking advantage of the new block editor and these plugins to update your existing sites and create new ones.

October 30, 2020 — Not having enough time or energy to manage all our systems and processes is one of the biggest stress inducers for freelancers. In this talk, Allie takes a look at how useful automation tools can sometimes be overused to the point of disconnecting us from our work entirely and how that ultimately causes more stress for freelancers. We will then explore how to find a healthy balance so that automation can be a friend, not a foe.

April 2, 2020 — Come hear how a community of downtown business owners in small-town Michigan joined forces to combat the big box stores with their own eCommerce Marketplace shop. They needed a way to collectively work together, highlighting each of their store’s unique qualities, while allowing them to individually manage all parts of the eCommerce shop. We captured the features they needed to create the best shopping experience for customers, as well as all the management tools for each individual business. You’ll hear how they handle aspects like shipping, orders, and inventory, all while running their own retail store fronts.

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February 24, 2020 — Come hear how a small community of small businesses joined forces to combat the big box stores with their own eCommerce Marketplace shop. You’ll hear how they handle aspects like shipping, orders, inventory, all while running their own retail store fronts.

February 24, 2020 — Come hear how a small community of small businesses joined forces to combat the big box stores with their own eCommerce Marketplace shop. You’ll hear how they handle aspects like shipping, orders, inventory, all while running their own retail store fronts.

June 10, 2019 — Looking Back at 10 Years of WordPress Hosting with our hosting panel:

AJ Morris – Liquid Web
Tessa Kriesel – Pantheon
Ronnie Burt – WPMU
Josh Heicorn – CTO Pagely
Tara Wellington – Godaddy
Tony Gilharry – WP Engine
Chris David Miles – Bluehost
Chris Wales – Greengeeks

May 10, 2019 — Come hear how a small community of small businesses joined forces to combat the big box stores with their own eCommerce Marketplace shop. You’ll hear how they handle aspects like shipping, orders, inventory, all while running their own retail store fronts.

January 4, 2019 — From idea to developing a product delights you as a developer. But how do you get it out there for others? How do you market and sell your product? How do you know what to price it at or how to support it? Enter the world of product management and in any software business this is a fundamental necessity to making your new product into a successful venture.

December 22, 2018 — There’s so many things to think about when you first start your site. The biggest item on your list should be how are you going to get people to read what you write, buy what you’re selling. In this session, we’ll take a look at what tools are out there to help you build an email list and generate qualified leads.

August 30, 2018 — Do you have a great idea but not sure where to get started? Helping to launch more than 100 sites over the last 8 years, AJ has experienced it all. Let’s walk through the journey together to understanding hosting, domain selection, WordPress Theme and Plugin selection.