I started designing websites in my youth. I taught myself HTML and CSS using online tools. I thoroughly enjoy website design and started learning WordPress in 2006, and loved it. In addition to website design I also enjoy working with Computers, Circuit Boards, and 3D Printers. Sometimes all at the same time…
Speaking session
How to take a free theme and make it yours in the User / Admin track
About your session
This presentation will show you how to customize any theme with only a little coding knowledge. You will learn how to locate the section, and how to use CSS to change an element.
We will cover using Chrome and Firefox to inspect the code, and how to easily change the code to suit your needs.
What do you want people to learn from your presentation?
The attendees should be able to use a browser inspection tool to locate elements in the code of the website, and be able to redefine those elements to change the look and feel of their website quickly and easily.
Why did you decide to speak?
As I was volunteering in the happiness bar at the Ottawa WordCamp, I realized I had a wealth of knowledge in regards to WordPress. I felt inclined to give back to the WP community, and I thought that this subject would be good for my first WC Workshop.
What attracted you to WordPress in the first place?
I first used WordPress because I had a client who wanted a blog on his website, and I saw that it had good reviews. I really enjoyed using WordPress, and shortly after WordPress evolved into an amazing CMS and I have been using it ever since.
What is your favourite plugin or theme, and why?
My favourite plugin is S2member, because you can use it to monetize your website without the use of advertisements. It allows you to charge members for a subscription to your website, and it handles all the finances for you through various payment gateways.
Very well written, and very customizable.
What are you most looking forward to at WordCamp Toronto?
I am looking forward to meeting like-minded people, and attending all the workshops I can.