Speakers: Rade Jekic

  • From Enthusiast to Active Contributor: How (and Why) to Give Back to the Community

    WordCamp Sofia 2025Speaker: Rade Jekic

    February 14, 2026 — Open source projects like WordPress thrive on the passion and dedication of their contributors. But how does someone move from simply using WordPress to becoming an active contributor who helps shape the platform’s future? In this session, we’ll explore the personal and collective benefits of contributing to WordPress. You’ll learn why giving back matters, how even small contributions make a big difference, and what steps you can take to get started. Drawing from my own journey as part of the WordPress Training Team, the group behind learn.wordpress.org site, I’ll share real examples of contribution in action: from writing lessons and translating content to mentoring newcomers. By the end, you’ll see that contributing is not just about improving WordPress; it’s about growing as an individual, connecting with people around the world, and being part of something bigger than yourself.

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  • Kako pojedinac može vratiti zajedinici i doprineti – od entuzijaste do aktivnog člana

    WordCamp Vršac 2025Speaker: Rade Jekic

    October 13, 2025 — Rade će sa publikom podeliti svoje iskustvo u zajednici: od početnih koraka u radu sa WordPress-om, preko predavanja i prenošenja znanja, do aktivnog učešća u radu globalnog WordPress Training tima.

    U izlaganju će govoriti o:

    ličnom razvoju kroz učešće u zajednici;
    svakodnevnom radu na platformi learn.wordpress.org;
    trenutnim projektima i budućim planovima Trening tima;
    značaju WordPress Campus Connect-a za događaje nove generacije.
    Predavanje pokazuje kako angažovanje u zajednici ne doprinosi samo profesionalnom razvoju pojedinca, već i jačanju WordPress ekosistema u celini.

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  • Building a Robust WordPress Multisite Network: Strategies for Success

    WordCamp Sofia 2024Speaker: Rade Jekic

    August 18, 2025 — Discover how to build and maintain a strong WordPress Multisite network, with practical tips and strategies for every stage of your journey. We’ll cover essential techniques for setting up, managing, and optimizing your network, while also exploring the latest features and tools that can help you overcome common challenges. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your existing network, you’ll leave with actionable insights to enhance your Multisite experience.

  • Multisite demistified – can we use the WordPress as a SaaS?

    WordCamp Porto 2024Speaker: Rade Jekic

    May 20, 2024 — I will share the knowledge that me and my team gathered in over 6 months using WordPress in Multisite mode.

    You will learn pros and cons of that specific setup, and together we will try to answer the question – can we use WordPress as a SaaS?