Speaking session
About Elida’s presentation
My talk is about a simple technique that adds great efficiency to website planning: wireframes! Many people just dive in and start building a WordPress site on the fly. This all-in technique is great for learning, but can actually become inefficient as you go along. Using wireframes is smart planning – it can save loads of time and energy. It’s important to start out with the right tools in your toolbox.
What do you want people to learn from your presentation?
People who come to my talk will come away with a solid grasp on how and when to use wireframes.
Why did you decide to speak?
I’m kind of new at this speaking thing, but so far whenever I do a talk the feedback is enthusiastic. Many seem to resonate with the content and way the ideas are communicated, so why not keep sharing? Toronto, you’re next!
What attracted you to WordPress in the first place?
In comparison with other options available at the time, the famous “5 minute install” really broke down the learning barrier. It was rewarding to bypass the tricky manual install. Getting get that far with less effort or technical knowledge meant more immediacy in getting to the “good stuff”. The documentation and strong community support and simpler user interface is what encouraging my continued interest.
What is your favourite plugin or theme, and why?
Still loving the Backup Buddy. Can’t live without it.
Migration, backups and basic security scans, all simplified.
What are you most looking forward to at WordCamp Toronto?
Sharing and discovering among familiar and new faces. Common, let’s face it, we love geeking out with fellow NerdPressers, in a way that other friends don’t understand.