July 16, 2024 — This is part 2 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.

July 15, 2024 — WordCamp Europe 2024 closing remarks

July 15, 2024 — WordCamp Europe 2024 opening remarks by global leads

July 15, 2024 — By the end of our session, you will walk away with a toolkit of practical strategies to transform project management from a routine task into your ultimate competitive advantage.

We’ll dive into the art of creating an experience through effective planning and budget monitoring, something your clients can truly “feel.”

You’ll gain actionable insights on how to stand out in a saturated market.

This isn’t just about theory – we’re giving you real-world techniques to elevate your project management game, set your company apart, and leave a lasting impact.

Get ready to level up your skills and make your projects the talk of the industry!

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July 15, 2024 — When creating a website, white space is essential for balancing visual elements, guiding visitors’ focus, and enhancing user experience.

If you want to understand what white space is and how it influences website design, this brief discussion is perfect for you.

We’ll define the concept, highlight its advantages, and share best practices and examples to illustrate how to effectively integrate more white space it into your own site.

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July 15, 2024 — Dalla parte giusta della storia is a citizenship reform network is composed by a group of mainly foreign-born activists and professionals who, individually or grouped in associations have decided to promote coordinated campaign actions to support the reform of Law 91/1992.

The current law is incapable of representing Italy and today’s Italian’s lives, deliberately discriminating disproportionately against citizens with a foreign origin.

I built this website with WordPress using a Astra template and Elementor – it was a dedicated website to simulate voting for people who weren’t legally able to do it during the last Italian elections.

There are almost 1 million people that don’t have a right to vote, the website received more than 80.000 votes that time using a form I built directly inside the site that allowed people to vote only once.

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July 15, 2024 — A quick and insightful 10-minute talk about using AI-generated images in your business.

We’ll look at challenges like limited originality, understanding context, and ethical considerations.

Learn about keeping your brand consistent and how it affects user engagement.

Leave with a little insight when to use AI-generated visuals and when not to.

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July 15, 2024 — The HTML API in WordPress is redefining how developers create, find, and modify HTML.

It eliminates the never-ending hassle of half-baked or over-complicated regex matching code while providing a safe and convenient interface.

This workshop will introduce the HTML API and demonstrate how to use it in common situations.

We’ll work in groups to refactor existing code and explore what the new API offers, where it’s strong, and what its limits are.

The content in this workshop is relevant to anyone working with HTML, whether in block code, site editing code, plugins, theme development, or WordPress itself.

Use of the new HTML API will categorically eliminate some of the most common security and data corruption issues within WordPress.

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July 15, 2024 — Discover the transformative power of command line automation in e-commerce with this workshop.

Dive into the WordPress CLI (WP-CLI) and WooCommerce CLI (WC-CLI) to unleash efficiency. Learn the ins and outs of WP-CLI installation and configuration, ensuring a seamless blend with plugins, themes, and translations.

Then, shift gears to WC-CLI, where we’ll cover essential elements of e-commerce management, from shop configuration and payment methods to taxes, shipping methods, and the streamlined handling of products, orders, and customers—all executed swiftly from the command line.

Explore the time-saving benefits of CLI automation, reducing manual workload and minimizing errors while maintaining scalability. Witness the potency of WC-CLI in handling massive data imports and exports, a crucial tool for maintaining consistency and optimizing the efficiency of your online store.

Elevate your e-commerce operations with these essential insights into mastering WooCommerce through the CLI.

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July 15, 2024 — Have you ever wondered if your website is useable for people with disabilities or those using assistive technology? Would you like to make your plugins or themes more accessible? Not sure if your website complies with the European Accessibility Act? This workshop is for you!

Learn how to test websites for accessibility problems using automated testing tools, keyboard testing, and screen readers so you can make your website better for people with disabilities and compliant with the European Accessibility Act. No dev skills are required!

We’ll show ways that anyone can quickly find accessibility problems, many of which can be fixed directly in the content area.

Bring a computer and headphones – this session will be interactive and include time for practicing testing.

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