Speakers: Wes Theron

  • Applying duotone filters to change color effects

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    October 17, 2023 — In this tutorial, we will learn how to apply and clear duotone filters to images, create a custom duotone filter, add duotone to videos, and lastly add duotone filters globally in the Site Editor.

  • Choosing and installing a theme

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    October 9, 2023

  • Building a home page

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    October 3, 2023 — In this session, we will build a home page:

    1. Select a static home page.
    2. Choose a template.
    3. Create a header and footer using patterns.
    4. Delete the Title block from the relevant template.
    5. Build a page using the block editor and patterns.

  • Using page templates

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    October 2, 2023 — A template provides the structure for how a page is displayed. In this session, we will differentiate between pages and templates, modify one of our base templates, learn how to add a new template, and lastly, how to assign a custom template to a page or post.

  • Using block patterns

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    September 18, 2023 — Use a pattern to add a beautifully designed, ready-to-go layout to any WordPress site.

    In this Tutorial, we will explore how you can utilize patterns to save time and enhance design and creativity. We will also take a closer look at creating custom patterns, using built-in patterns from certain blocks, and managing template part patterns.

  • Creating your own custom synced or non-synced patterns

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    September 12, 2023 — In this session, we will differentiate between synced and non-synced patterns and explore how to create and add them within the post editor and site editor.

  • Using the navigation block

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    September 12, 2023 — The Navigation block is used to display a menu of links to help visitors navigate around your website. This session will discuss using, managing, and customizing your navigation menus.

  • Intro to the Site Editor

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    September 4, 2023 — This video tutorial provides an overview of accessing and using the Site Editor. You can create and launch your entire site within the Site Editor.

  • Embedding media and third-party content on your website

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    August 15, 2023 — In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to add media or third-party content to your site using Embed blocks or by pasting the relevant URL into your site.

  • Exploring some of the new 6.3 WordPress features

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    August 9, 2023 — In this online workshop, we will discuss the WordPress 6.3 release and explore some of the new features that have been included:

    1. Navigating the new layout of the Site Editor.

    2. Utilizing the Command Palette.

    3. Activating distraction-free mode.

    4. Previewing block themes before activating them.

    5. Using Styles Revisions.

    6. Setting aspect ratios for images.

    7. Adding and using the Details block.

    8. Adding footnotes to your content.

    9. Resizing the Site Editor to view your site on smaller screen sizes.

    10. Top toolbar enhancements