Speaking Sessions
WordPress 101 in the User / Admin track
About your session
In this presentation, I’ll demystify WordPress for the new user . Should you use WordPress.com or .org? Whats a theme? Whats a plugin. I’ll also address some of the common misconceptions that have arisen out of my classroom teaching. And tell a few bad cat jokes as well.
What do you want people to learn from your presentation?
I expect people to walk away with a bit more of a comfort level in regards to Using WordPress and at the very least be able to ask the right questions to help their projects move forward
Why did you decide to speak?
Toronto is home and it wouldn’t have felt right not speaking at this WordCamp, despite taking the year off from speaking.
What attracted you to WordPress in the first place?
As a Product Manager for web hosting companies, I had never really gotten behind a product until WordPress. Watching it maturation and it’s development geared towards both developers and new users is a very unique thing to see in the software world.
What is your favourite plugin or theme, and why?
Gravity forms, hands down.
What are you most looking forward to at WordCamp Toronto?
Reconnecting with Friends I haven’t seen in a year!