This is number 2 in a series of presentations that discuss the hows and whys of building a community around your blog.
Let the comments be your content!
We will illustrate the benefits of adding a community forum to your WordPress blog/site. We will show you how easy it is to add forum plugins/widgets. We will also look at real world examples of high traffic WordPress communities that benefit from these features.
Supplemental Info: Say on Pay and Dodd Frank 20100723PERFORMENSATION
This presentation answers questions asked during the live event July 23, 2010. It also provides additional evidence regarding Pay and Performance in the United Kingdom.
We will illustrate the benefits of adding a community forum to your WordPress blog/site. We will show you how easy it is to add forum plugins/widgets. We will also look at real world examples of high traffic WordPress communities that benefit from these features.
Supplemental Info: Say on Pay and Dodd Frank 20100723PERFORMENSATION
This presentation answers questions asked during the live event July 23, 2010. It also provides additional evidence regarding Pay and Performance in the United Kingdom.
Equity compensation grant trends 20110812 printPERFORMENSATION
What companies are doing, what they should be doing, and what they may want to stop doing
This presentation discusses the influences, issues and trends for equity compensation as of August 2011
Green Buildings - A Primer on Green Building and LEEDOHM Advisors
http://www.ohm-advisors.com - Gary Sebach, Principal and Director of Architecture for OHM’s new division, Bird Houk, explains green buildings. Gary answers the most common questions about green buildings, sustainability and LEED. Sebach also shares a simple six step approach to LEED.
Green Streets: Finding Funding for Stormwater InfiltrationOHM Advisors
Green Streets and Funding presentation delivered at 2009 Tennessee Municipal League conference. Learn simple tips to find and program funds to make water quality improvements, in conjunction with your community’s road projects. Interactive workshop includes:
1. Photos of example projects and funding sources to demonstrate workable ideas
2. A simple planning/funding cycle process to follow
3. Q & A on technical issues such as porous pavement and other infiltration techniques
A Paradigm Shift In How We Think About Education FacilitiesOHM Advisors
Julio Valladares, Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools, Monica Bruaw, Regency Construction Services, Inc. and Gary Sebach, OHM Advisors present about Clark Hall in Gahanna Lincoln High School.
We will illustrate the benefits of adding a community forum to your WordPress blog/site. We will show you how easy it is to add forum plugins/widgets, integrate SSO (single-sign-on), and take advantage of the Vanilla API. We will also look at real world examples of high traffic WordPress communities that benefit from these features.
How to Build a Volunteer Blog with Form & Function Julie Pippert
How does a bare-bones nonprofit manage to create a strong and consistent online and social media presence without spending big $$ and hiring a team? Same way it manages other projects: volunteers!
But every NPO knows that even the best volunteers need support and coaching, and every volunteer project needs management. That can make it seem daunting or, worse, as a resource drain.
This presentation will specifically walk-through how organizations can create and implement a plan for a volunteer-based online presence that builds connections to community, heightens cause awareness, raises funds and brings valuable rewards.
Using a case study compare/contrast of two national nonprofits’ plans for blogs and social media, learn:
Mobilizing and selecting volunteers
Planning and tasking
Organizing with schedules and deadlines Planning content
Pros and cons of models: regular contributors, guest contributors
I speak in takeaways. Audience members will walk away with a sense of can do!
Equity compensation grant trends 20110812 printPERFORMENSATION
What companies are doing, what they should be doing, and what they may want to stop doing
This presentation discusses the influences, issues and trends for equity compensation as of August 2011
Green Buildings - A Primer on Green Building and LEEDOHM Advisors
http://www.ohm-advisors.com - Gary Sebach, Principal and Director of Architecture for OHM’s new division, Bird Houk, explains green buildings. Gary answers the most common questions about green buildings, sustainability and LEED. Sebach also shares a simple six step approach to LEED.
Green Streets: Finding Funding for Stormwater InfiltrationOHM Advisors
Green Streets and Funding presentation delivered at 2009 Tennessee Municipal League conference. Learn simple tips to find and program funds to make water quality improvements, in conjunction with your community’s road projects. Interactive workshop includes:
1. Photos of example projects and funding sources to demonstrate workable ideas
2. A simple planning/funding cycle process to follow
3. Q & A on technical issues such as porous pavement and other infiltration techniques
A Paradigm Shift In How We Think About Education FacilitiesOHM Advisors
Julio Valladares, Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools, Monica Bruaw, Regency Construction Services, Inc. and Gary Sebach, OHM Advisors present about Clark Hall in Gahanna Lincoln High School.
We will illustrate the benefits of adding a community forum to your WordPress blog/site. We will show you how easy it is to add forum plugins/widgets, integrate SSO (single-sign-on), and take advantage of the Vanilla API. We will also look at real world examples of high traffic WordPress communities that benefit from these features.
How to Build a Volunteer Blog with Form & Function Julie Pippert
How does a bare-bones nonprofit manage to create a strong and consistent online and social media presence without spending big $$ and hiring a team? Same way it manages other projects: volunteers!
But every NPO knows that even the best volunteers need support and coaching, and every volunteer project needs management. That can make it seem daunting or, worse, as a resource drain.
This presentation will specifically walk-through how organizations can create and implement a plan for a volunteer-based online presence that builds connections to community, heightens cause awareness, raises funds and brings valuable rewards.
Using a case study compare/contrast of two national nonprofits’ plans for blogs and social media, learn:
Mobilizing and selecting volunteers
Planning and tasking
Organizing with schedules and deadlines Planning content
Pros and cons of models: regular contributors, guest contributors
I speak in takeaways. Audience members will walk away with a sense of can do!
Biznik Business Networking With Social Networking Toolsbiznik
How business networking has changed in the era of social media - using Biznik.com - a community of like-minded independent business people - as an example. (Content for slides 4-23 from Social Media Revolution by Eric Qualman - socilnomics.com.)
Rethinking Audience: Turning Readers into a Thriving CommunityJodi Ettenberg
Jodi Ettenberg and Annemarie Dooling talk community-building, why having a community is more important than general readers and how to deal with negativity and trolls. Presentation is from the TBEX 2013 conference in Toronto.
What is a Blog, and why a winery should have one?FeedbackMP
2nd Annual International Wine Tourism Conference & Workshop, Barcelona Feb 2010
A brief definition of what a Blog is and how it can help wineries in their marketing strategy to enhance wine tourism activities.
The main goal set in this panel is that wineries identify the advantages and disadvantages of creating a blog and make them wonder if they really need one. Because not all wineries should have a blog…should they?
Taking your Site from One to One Million Users by Kevin RoseCarsonified Team
At The Future of Web Apps London, Kevin shares the secrets to digg.com and wefollow.com's explosive user growth. He covers ten unique strategies that turn passive users into passionate advocates.
You'll learn:
1. How to encourage users to tweet about your app
2. The concept of "The Circle of Life" in web apps and how it affects you
3. Growing your userbase: What worked and what didn't for digg, WeFollow and Pownce
4. And more ...
How to Reach the Newsroom with Social MediaIntegrate
Allie Herzog Danziger of Integrate Public Relations presented to CultureMap Connect about how to reach the newsroom via social media and tips for developing a newsworthy social media presence. Using real client examples, Allie showcases best practices for Public Relations in today's social media world.
How to A/B Test with WordPress: Conversions Aren’t Just for Landing PagesBrendan Sera-Shriar
This is not a marketing presentation on how to get more conversions. In this presentation we’ll walk through best practices for integrating A/B testing tools and plugins like Visual Web Optimizer and Optimizely for WordPress. We will also look at how to properly setup template pages, embed tracking codes and how to manage your content and media for testing across multiple devices.
Build a Responsive WordPress Theme with Zurbs Foundation FrameworkBrendan Sera-Shriar
Responsive design is becoming an expected standard for web developers. Your website or blog needs to look good and function on all screens and devices all the time, and just choosing a “responsive” WordPress theme isn’t always the best choice. In this session you’ll learn how easy it is to integrate foundation.css into your WordPress theme and how to get added functionality from their jQuery and zepto libraries. We’ll also dive into the css to understand how “responsivity” works.
Vanilla Forums is an open-source, standards-compliant, customizable, modern, community-building discussion forum.
Over 350,000 sites use Vanilla Forums to manage feedback, spark discussion, and make customers smile.
Vanilla is unlike any other forum software. We believe in building communities. Our software is simple, customizable, and versatile!
In this presentation we will walk through the basic setup and configuration, learn how to use special features such as: SSO, Custom Theme, File Uploads, etc. Learn about the Vanilla community and how to contribute, and look at real world examples of our software in action.
This presentation will discuss the benefits of adding a Vanilla Forum to your WordPress site/blog. We will walk through the basics of Vanilla Connect (Single Sign On) in order to manage users across both platforms. We will also demonstrate the ease of theming and integrating Vanilla with WordPress.
For the seasoned or new to WordPress developer this session will discus the basics of setting up WordPress using WPI (Web Platform Installer). We will walk through the basic WPI setup, WordPress installation, Db configuration and general setup procedures on your localhost.
WordPress is NOT just a blog anymore!
For the seasoned WordPress developer or anyone coding in PHP, CSS, and jQuery, we will look at how you can take your theme to the next level. I will explain how theme architecture works, how to extend this architecture with custom template files, and how to create custom functions. I will also walk through the some interested CSS frameworks, like 960grid, implementing intermediate to advanced jQuery features, and how to customize the back end. Finally I will briefly discuss how to take your theme mobile using WPTouch and WPMobile.
The benefits of integrating Open Source alternatives in their commercial projects by using tools such as WordPress. I will also discuss how to optimize your web presence with Social techniques like twitter and Facebook, how to build a community around your brand, and what it takes to organize and manage large Open Source projects and communities such as PHUG.
Setting up the Red5 environment, building sample applications and integrating with flash. We will look at how Red5 works within the flash IDE and build a sample chat application, video streaming, and multi-user environment.
WordPress Plugin Development- Rich Media Institute WorkshopBrendan Sera-Shriar
“Plug-ins can extend WordPress to do almost anything you can imagine.” In this workshop we will cover the following areas, Extending WordPress, Customizing WordPress Plug-ins, Tips On Writing WordPress Plug-ins, Writing WordPress Plug-ins, and Essential WordPress Plug-ins. Plus, that isn’t enough, we will build a simple Flash plug-in by the end of the workshop that you can take with you!"
In this workshop, we will show the process of taking an HTML & CSS designs and PhotoShop templates and converting them into a fully working WordPress theme. Along the way, we’ll look at the main aspects of WordPress theming, some best practices and a few tricks. WordPress 2.6 and 2.7 makes the whole process easier than ever, so get started making your WordPress site look not like a WordPress site!
“A Full day of WordPress2.5, focused on design and development. We’ll cover the essentials of setup, installation, and management. We’ll learn how to build custom themes using CSS, PHP, and image
architecture. We’ll also jump into custom code and template files, best practices for design and management, integrating Flash, and how to build and install WP and custom plug-ins.”
Exploring the power and benefits of using WordPress plugins, how to build a WordPress plugin in a few simple steps, plus a good solid list of plugin resources.
Exploring the world of Open Source Design, looking at what designers are doing with open source tools like gimp, inkscape, and blender3d. We also look at how designers get creative with interface design using various designer friendly open source languages like CSS, PHP, JS, and more.
PHUG, Open Source Culture, is an open source community whose focus is to bring designers and developers together, both student and professional. It is our goal to raise awareness of open source alternatives, bring open source education to the class room and office place, and collaborate with other open source communities. PHUG offers many FREE Workshops and hosts a wide range of open source events and user groups.
More info http://www.phug.ca
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
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We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
20 Comprehensive Checklist of Designing and Developing a WebsitePixlogix Infotech
Dive into the world of Website Designing and Developing with Pixlogix! Looking to create a stunning online presence? Look no further! Our comprehensive checklist covers everything you need to know to craft a website that stands out. From user-friendly design to seamless functionality, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Check out our checklist now at Pixlogix and start your journey towards a captivating online presence today.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
5. 1 Community is only in
the comments, and that is
ver y limited!
6. 1 Community is only in
the comments, and that is
ver y limited!
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discuss the topic at hand.
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12. Interac tivity engages
readers a nd creates a Readers who like you
positive impression will help you out in
various ways
A sense of community
creates loyal readers
13. Interac tivity engages
readers a nd creates a Readers who like you
positive impression will help you out in
various ways
A sense of community
creates loyal readers
Even if your community is
small, it p rovides you with
an o ppor tunity to get to
kno w your readers
23. Prevent trolling
What a bunch of crap.
This site sucks and your
question is
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for anything
24. Prevent trolling
What a bunch of crap.
This site sucks and your
question is
stupid.don’t bother com
ing here
for anything
R emove noise
Title: How this work?
26. Give members jobs
It’s amazing how many people don’t want to just read and consume
– they want to be a part of building something that matters.
Jobs can be anything from moderators, contributors,
documenters, or recruiters.
30. Answer questions and manage user expectations
Give feedback regularly
Mention milestones in newsletters, etc.
31. Answer questions and manage user expectations
Give feedback regularly
Mention milestones in newsletters, etc.
Remember: The community belongs to the community!
44. What’s inclu ded in the suite
<embed> Vanilla plugin – Allows you to embed your
Vanilla forum into WordPress with a single line of code.
Discussions widget – Displays recent discussions.
Activity widget - Displays recent activity.
Users widget – Displays recently active user profile photos.