An Introduction to WordPress Multisite

WordPress Multisite can be a powerful tool, whether you’re looking to open up a network to the public, or just looking to run more than one site on your own. But actually diving into Multisite for the first time can be overwhelming to even the most experienced WordPress administrator.

This session will cover the major differences between running a single WordPress install and a Multisite install. We’ll also go over some of the most common problems people encounter when using Multisite, and how to solve them. We’ll also cover some of the best practices for managing a Multisite Network, and if time permits, we’ll get into some of the more creative ways that others are using Multisites.

Content Isn’t King—It’s The Ace Of Spades

Many say “content is king today”. But the truth is, content has always the dominant driver of trends, truth and the American way. The session will compare how traditional power magazines like Time, Newsweek and People compare today’s power brokers: Mashable, Business Insider and Wired.

Network Unavailable: Creating an Offline Medical Records System using WordPress

Most of us take it for granted that we have consistent access to an Internet connection.  However, in some parts of the world, the reality is that your access to an Internet connection may be limited or completely unavailable.  In those cases, accessing a WordPress server running in a remote data center may be an impossible task.  Fortunately, several features in HTML5 allow us to build applications that work well offline.  Join me as I walk through the development of an Offline Medical Records System using WordPress that is deployed throughout Africa.  We will talk about key HTML5 features as well as how WordPress can be used as more than a blogging platform.

Lets Make Lots of Money. Unsucking e-Commerce

Any developer worth their salt will tell you e-Commerce sites just suck. Systems are confusing, never do exactly what you want, and costs balloon quickly before you even utter the words “what do you *mean* you don’t have a gateway for the People’s Bank of Outer East Duluth.. they have awesome rates!”   Every developer you talk to will give you a different opinion on what you should do and how you should do it. But we’re WordPress people… so lets unsuck it. We’ve got 40 minutes to jumpstart your dainty leap into the vast briny depths of WordPress and e-Commerce and we’re gonna rock this bitch.

  • Who should bother setting up a store rather than use existing systems
  • Should you use WP vs proprietary software or e-Commerce systems
  • What do you need to get going?
  • The 10 things you really ought to know about e-Commerce sites

Oh yeah, and we’ll TOTALLY SET UP A STORE. This isn’t a hands on session (and I can set the landspeed record for words per minute and you’ll want your eyes up front since I’m known to throw things at attendees) but you can definitely follow along. Hop on board, peeps. I’m about to show you where they keep the $$

Custom Post Types for Right-Brained Folks

Many front-end designers wish they could build site functionality without the help of a PHP programmer. Luckily, WordPress makes that possible with Custom Post Types (CPTs) — even for people who know HTML and CSS, but not PHP. This presentation will explain what custom post types and taxonomies are, why they are awesome and how to build them. In a designer-friendly language and teaching style, attendees will learn how to code (yes, code) CPTs from scratch and use them to create dynamic front-end content managed by a user-friendly back-end admin. The end of the session will include time for questions and links to helpful resources. This session is perfect for front-end designers familiar with HTML/CSS and editing code using a text editor and FTP. Users with no HTML/CSS experience who only use WordPress via the back-end admin may be lost and people who already know how to make CPTs may find the information too basic.

Freelance like a Rockstar

How to keep your freelance game tight by managing client expectations and targeting high quality projects, all the while staying sane by minimizing work hours.

What the !$#% was this plugin for anyway?! Maintaining a sustainable WordPress Multisite install

Plugins and themes offer exciting possibilities, but too many can equal too much excitement, especially in Multisite. We’ll discuss best practices to promote stability and ease of upgrading, while supporting user needs. We’ll also share tips on cleaning up WordPress, based on our experience of weeding plugins and themes, and on taking advantage of 3.0′s nifty new features.