April 9, 2024 — Ready to empower your WordPress experience with both design and inclusivity in mind? Dive into the world of Universal Creativity, where Accessibility, Community, and User Experience meet! Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or someone passionate about inclusive design, this talk is your gateway to a future of endless possibilities.

In this presentation we’ll explore:

– Accessibility Unveiled: How to make WordPress accessible for everyone, including BIPOC communities and those who face barriers to tech.
– Community and Culture: Strategies for active engagement and how you can contribute to a sustainable WordPress ecosystem.
– Design with a Purpose: Introducing Universal Themes and how they disrupt the traditional template market, offering multi-functional, high-performance inclusive designs for all.

October 13, 2023 — Join us for an insightful panel discussion on BlackPress, a global WordPress community dedicated to empowering Black individuals worldwide.

Learn about the origins, objectives, and impact of this transformative initiative as we explore the significance of amplifying Black voices within the WordPress ecosystem. Discover why BlackPress emerged, addressing the underrepresentation and limited opportunities experienced by Black individuals in the digital space. Gain insights on how YOU can actively engage and contribute to this flourishing community.

Whether you’re from the Black diaspora or an ally, we invite you to participate, collaborate, and uplift Black voices through mentorship, open-source projects, networking, and showcasing achievements.

September 30, 2023 — Transform your WordPress website with superpowered templates!

Get ready to level up your website game in our ‘Fresh Off The Block’ presentation. You’ll learn how to take your design, speed, and mobility into high performance using 3rd party templates in the block editor.

Say goodbye to boring, slow websites and hello to “hot off the press” freshly baked WordPress sites.

Join me in this session for some strategies and fun while empowering your block editor experience and website!

May 22, 2023 — Step into the future of e-commerce with “Sell Smarter: Use A HEADless Starter” – your ultimate guide to a streamlined online store experience.

Discover the power of SureCart, the headless plugin that enables you to create lightning-fast checkout pages and sales funnels in WordPress, effortlessly.

In this engaging WordCamp presentation, we’ll also unveil SureTriggers, the innovative headless automation plugin to automate transactional information and boost your sales process efficiency.

Learn practical tips and strategies for harnessing these dynamic tools to elevate your e-commerce and automation game, regardless of your WordPress expertise.

May 22, 2023 — Join us for a lively and informative discussion about protecting your website with this NEO WordPress Meetup, “Safeguarding Your Website: Smart WordPress Security.”

I will share tips and tricks for setting up smart security measures to protect your WordPress website from potential threats.

This presentation will be a great experience where you can follow along and learn how to install and/or utilize various security tools.

We’ll delve into these tools and explore basic insights that can help you understand your website’s security status.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced WordPress user, this meetup is perfect for anyone looking to learn about smart WordPress security.

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March 10, 2023 — Are you ready to dive into the world of data and unlock valuable insights about your website’s users? This meetup is just for you!

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console, and Clarity. These powerful tools will take your website to the next level.

I will guide you through the process of setting up these analytics and show you how to use them to gain valuable insights about your website’s users.

You’ll learn how to use GA4 to measure traffic and see how your website is performing, how to use Search Console to improve your website’s visibility and rank in Google search results, and how to use Clarity to gain a deeper understanding of your user’s interactions with your website.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this presentation promises to be both fun and informative.

So come along, grab your drink of choice, and let’s unlock the secrets of your website’s users! Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend and join the conversation. I can’t wait to see you there!

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February 21, 2023 — In this presentation, “SEO Magic: Tricks for Top Rankings,” I’ll reveal the secrets to boosting your website’s visibility and rankings on search engines.

Discover the best practices for keyword research and optimization, high-quality content creation and updates, mobile responsiveness, website speed optimization, and the use of header tags, meta descriptions, and alt tags for images.

Learn how to earn high-quality backlinks, create a user-friendly website structure, optimize website URLs, and utilize SSL encryption.

I’ll also show you how to create and submit a sitemap, track and analyze your website’s performance, and stay up-to-date with the latest SEO algorithms and guidelines.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn the SEO tricks for top rankings! Register now.

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December 19, 2022 — Learn more about the fundamental techniques and tools for using video to increase conversion. Find out how to focus video content on engagement, signup, lead generation, sales, or anything else that is a priority action from your audience.

The presentation also covers using a WordPress video marketing tech stack, including plugins and others services.

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December 17, 2022 — This talk continues Starting fresh on WordPress, Part 1. Both presentations suggest best practices for setting up WordPress and Gutenberg, including customizing settings, adding themes and adding plugins.

Part 2 includes a refresher of some Part 1 topics, then moving on to examine several kinds of plugins:

– blocks
– forms
– security
– backup
– eCommerce
– video
– pixels
– codes
– SEO

At the end of the session, you will have a better understanding of how to get started with WordPress — and how to avoid fundamental pitfalls.

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November 22, 2022 — This presentation explores using a new and free WooCommerce alternative plugin for faster, frictionless sales. Learn more about the potential to increase revenue through conversion optimization and easier setup with SureCart.

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