July 9, 2024 — This is part 1 of a 3-part series for beginners and new users to block themes and the Site Editor. I will use the WordPress default theme 2024 to demonstrate different block settings and styling.
Workshop included:
– design prep: creating a mockup, finding color palette, ideas
– creating a home page
– editing the page template
– setting global styles

July 9, 2024 — As WordPress evolves, the gap between the Post and Site Editors is narrowing. In WordPress 6.6, slots and extensibility APIs are unified in the @wordpress/editor package global variable, simplifying the integration of extensions across editors for developers. The user interface is also becoming more standardized.

In this Developer Hours session, we explored how these updates can streamline your development process and enhance extensibility like never before. You will learn how to:

– Extend the Post and Site Editor using slots and why you might want to do so
– Display content only when specific conditions are met, such as when editing a custom post type
– Update existing extensions to work in both the Post and Site Editor
– Ensure updated extensions are backward compatible with WordPress 6.5 and lower

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July 8, 2024 — In this lesson, we will learn about caching, a technique that improves website performance by storing frequently accessed data for quick retrieval. Caching occurs at multiple levels, including browser caching for static files, server caching for commonly accessed data, and CDN caching to load files from the nearest server. By implementing caching with plugins like W3 Total Cache, you can optimize your WordPress site, resulting in faster loading times and a smoother user experience.

July 8, 2024 — We will explore how to create and add template parts to your theme. With this lesson, you will: describe template parts and how they work, define template part areas, and add template parts to your theme.

July 8, 2024 — We will take a deep dive into the details of how WordPress loads templates in a browser. With this lesson, you will: explain how WordPress uses the query string, briefly explain the template hierarchy diagram, and describe the template hierarchy for a given page being queried.

July 8, 2024 — We will cover the purpose, structure and loading of templates. With this lesson you will: describe the purpose and structure of a template, list the sequence templates are loaded by WordPress, and with theme starter files in place, create a template from scratch.

July 3, 2024 — In this lesson, you’ll delve into the world of WordPress custom post types. Learn how to define, create, and display custom content types tailored to your site’s needs, enhancing content organization and user experience. Whether you’re setting up product listings, event calendars, or portfolio showcases, mastering Custom Post Types will empower you to leverage WordPress’s flexibility and scalability effectively.

July 3, 2024 — In this lesson, we will explore how to use WordPress taxonomies to enhance your site’s organization and user experience. You’ll learn the difference between categories and tags, how to create and manage them, and the benefits of custom taxonomies.

July 3, 2024 — The WordPress community opens its arms to first time attendees and we want to hear your feedback on WCEU 2024. We have created a list of questions to start the discussion and invite you to share about your experiences during the conference. The WordPress project needs influence from new contributors just as much as seasoned vets so we ask you to join us during the last session in Track 2 to contribute your ideas about our future flagship WordCamps.

July 3, 2024 — Gutenberg and the rise of visual builders are democratising web design, making it accessible to a wider audience. Small businesses and clients increasingly feel the need to autonomously create web pages for their activities.

In this concise guide, we’ll delve into prevalent challenges, offering insights on effectively managing website content through fundamental visual communication principles.

Tailored for content managers and non-designers, this talk provides a mini-guide to sidestep common mistakes.

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