Back in March 2024 we took a deep dive into creating Woo sites with Block theming.
Thirteen months on, where are we at?
In this talk I’ll get you up to speed with Woo and Block Themes for 2025, show you how to build out a block-based shop super fast along with sharing my top 10 tips for success with Woo with Block Themes.
This April 24th… it’s “Woo Block Theming 2025!”
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A lighthearted presentation on 7 common mistakes I find when I take over client WordPress websites.
I will cover a range of issues across UI/UX design, SEO, marketing and WordPress setup that really rattle my cage, and how to fix them to improve your website.
The session will be useful for beginner to intermediate WordPress users, and for those using WordPress for their own businesses.
For the experienced developers in the audience there will be an open forum to share their common website grievances, adding the final 3 points to the list of 10 Things I Hate About You(r Website).
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Get ready to dive deep into the real-world challenges and triumphs of product development. This isn’t just another talk on product-market fit; it’s a behind-the-scenes exploration of what it truly takes to turn a vision into a thriving product. Aaron will reveal the critical strategies and decisions that can make or break a product, using recent examples from projects at A2.
Join Aaron as he shares insider knowledge on:
You’ll walk away with actionable tactics for:
Whether you’re steering a startup, managing a product, or dreaming of launching your own, this session will arm you with the practical insights and tools you need to succeed in the competitive world of product development.
As WordPress workflows are becoming more complex, the tools we use as developers are evolving rapidly. Automation is becoming increasingly relevant to many parts of the development workflow and Pantheon has a unique approach to automation in WordPress. This talk will focus on several ways that WordPress developers can leverage automation using 3rd party systems, platforms and open source tools. We will explore automation via Scripting, WP-CLI and Terminus during the development workflow as well as executing post deployment tasks with Quicksilver Hooks.
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Designing and developing accessible WordPress websites for clients is essential. Louise will discuss why making accessibility a priority is non-negotiable for your clients, how it creates better experiences for everyone, and the steps to integrate it seamlessly into your workflow.
This talk will cover key accessibility standards like WCAG, simple browser tools and plugins that can help and the process that Indigo Tree uses to design and develop inclusive WordPress websites.
Let’s change the question from “Why do this?” to “Why not?” and give you the confidence to make websites that work for everyone.
This will be a joint talk with both myself and Keith Devon presenting.
Recently we launched our first full site editing WordPress site when we built a new website for Kimbolton School.
In this talk, we can share an overview of how the site was built, focusing in on some of the major challenges we faced and how we solved them with this like custom blocks, block styles and some very cool CSS.
Two WordPress pros, Dan Maby and Jamie Marsland, will go head-to-head in a 30-minute live challenge to recreate a surprise website using only the WordPress Block Editor. Expect creativity, speed, and some friendly competition. We’ve turned the format on its head with Jamie stepping up to do a build, so it’s all hosted by the ever-engaging Nathan Wrigley. The audience will help decide who takes the crown, so come ready to cheer for your favourite!
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David will explore practical strategies to help agencies increase recurring revenue and build a more sustainable business model. We’ll cover key areas such as choosing the right tools, shifting from project-based work to retainer or subscription models, identifying and packaging scalable services, and improving client retention through value-driven relationships.
“My website? Who’d want to hack that?” – If you’ve ever had this thought, you’re not alone – but you might be surprised. Welcome to “WordPress Security 101: Mind the Hack”, where we’ll challenge one of the most common misconceptions of website owners: that small or new websites are safe from cyber threats. The truth is that when it comes to WordPress hacking, everyone’s a target.
In this session, we’ll pull back the curtain on the dark world of WordPress hacking. You’ll discover why your site – yes, yours – is a tempting target for cybercriminals, regardless of its size or content.
Join us as we uncover:
But fear not! This isn’t just a parade of digital horrors. Our main focus is arming you with a toolkit of practical, easy-to-implement security measures. Whether you’re a code-savvy developer or a WordPress newcomer, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to fortify your site immediately.
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