{"id":3,"date":"2014-03-30T12:14:07","date_gmt":"2014-03-30T16:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2014.charleston.wordcamp.org\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2014-03-31T19:10:42","modified_gmt":"2014-03-31T23:10:42","slug":"sessions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/charleston.wordcamp.org\/2014\/schedule\/sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apart from the wonderful sessions listed below, the event Keynote will be delivered by Andrew Nacin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWeb Design Trends for 2014\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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This session will cover concepts and ideas that most aren\u2019t familar with. We will be covering some more popular topics such as flat design and single page sites, as well as newer development ideas, including mobile-first, content-first and device-agnostic development.<\/p>\n

We also touch on topics such as designing in the browser. You don\u2019t have to be a designer to appreciate this session \u2013 if you are looking to build a site or have a site built, this session will help you become familiar with the trends that might be using on your own site.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAgile Design for Marketing Websites: Building WordPress Content Collaboratively with Startups\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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Attendees of this session will get an in-depth look at how to use WordPress as an iterative prototyping tool for marketing websites. Maggie will demonstrate how designers can use WordPress as a platform to build wireframes, create visual content, setup quick and easy A\/B testing, and perform user research while building towards a simultaneous product and marketing website launch.<\/p>\n

The session will include real-world examples of this content-first approach.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tFighting the Deadline Pressure\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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I would like to talk about ways to focus your efforts in a manner that eliminates some of the deadline pressure bloggers feel by eliminating some myths about certain “rules” of blogging, and talk about the importance of setting a consistent content strategy and using an editorial calendar.<\/p>\n

I’d also talk about what I call the “Blogging Snowball Effect,” which, much like the Debt Snowball Effect we’ve heard about from financial guru Dave Ramsey, can help build some blogging momentum and help you get ahead of the game.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tDon’t Get Hacked\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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As WordPress increases in popularity and use, so to it becomes a more attractive target for hackers. This session will focus on the simple steps you can take to secure your installation so that you don’t fall prey attacks. We will cover the tips, tricks, and best-practices from choosing a host through installation, setup, plugin selection, and upkeep.<\/p>\n

We will also cover backups and what to do in case you do get hacked. These same steps will serve you well against unintentional mishaps and crashes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWordPress Capabilities Magic\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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How to effectively utilize roles and capabilities in WordPress eludes many developers. Working with them can seem tricky and rigid, but it doesn’t have to be.<\/p>\n

This presentation will have a brief overview of roles and capabilities in WordPress and how a developer can create their own. We will then move into a discussion of the user_has_cap<\/code> and map_meta_cap<\/code> filters, which enable developers to precisely manipulate capabilities without having to write anything to the database.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tNo One Cares About Your Content (Yet)\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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We have methods, systems and software; we have books, blogs and white papers\u2014all of which helps us produce well-articulated content and manage the how, when and why of engagement for effective content marketing tactics.<\/p>\n

In this session, though, we’ll take a fresh look at web content by seeing it through the eyes of the user, and we\u2019ll discuss methods of improving users’ experience by employing simple and effective psychology alongside common-sense SEO.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll also explore how methods of effective in-person conversation can be applied to web content strategy. Then, since better prospects will be finding and reading your content, I\u2019ll show you how to engage your target audience sustainably, measure results, and enable you to face the challenge of creating content that people actually care about.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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If you know CSS, then Sass is the next step to create beautiful themes that are coded well.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Since WordPress v1.5 I’ve started and build a handful of WordPress-centric companies (Themes, Content, Consulting Services, iOS and mobile apps), most recently 8BIT, a theme company that was acquired by WooThemes. Needless to say, the sky is really the limit in terms of how you want to implement WordPress into a scalable and profitable business model!<\/p>\n

I’ll share some some techniques to get started as well as how to determine your avenue and approach. I’ll share details on the challenges of growth and scale as well as how to build great WordPress products.<\/p>\n

A robust Q\/A should be available as well. This is definitely a “business-centric” talk and should be quite fun for those interested in venturing into some new territory or for those that want to sharpen their business skillset!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tA Whole New World\u2026brought to you by Forms\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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Contact forms are great, but if that’s *all* you’re using your form builder for, you’re missing out on a whole world of what’s possible with a WordPress custom form builder. Hint: you don’t need an e-commerce plugin to take payments on your site, or that all-in-one directory theme to power your directory-based site, or even a separate scheduling app for appointments.<\/p>\n

Deceptively simple but incredibly powerful, you can likely use a form builder whenever you need to accept submissions on your site and then do something with the submission.<\/p>\n

Fine print: Hugs likely to ensue once you realize the possibilities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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I will go over some of the core content from my book, Responsive Design with WordPress, which teaches you how to leverage WordPress to get the most out of responsive design, implement best practices, automate important processes, and make your life easier overall.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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My WordPress beginnings came out of necessity for two reasons:<\/b><\/p>\n