Exploring the WordPress Dashboard and How to pick & install plugins.
We go back to basics in our WordPress Beginner's Series. First getting familiar with the WordPress backend Administration screens and then moving on to how to pick plugins and install them.
Image Handling: Understanding the Basics of WordPress MediaRich Plakas
Good photos, logos, icons and other images on a site are key to a website's appeal, popularity and conversion rates. Rich Plakas will review uploading images in pages and posts, including the media settings, size options, as well as default image sizes – resizing images, creating thumbnails and the value of the alt tag and captions for SEO.
The presentation will also demonstrate how to use the WordPress built-in image alignment features and help attendees understand how images interact with the text; and will include wrapping text around images, changing margins, padding and borders around the images within the content and when and how to use the ‘Featured Image’ option. Photoblogs and Galleries will also be discussed, as well as some of the best plugins to use to manage and/or display images. We will close with a Q&A.
This session is designed to support those new to WordPress and is being repeated based on membership requests. Bring your laptops and your questions. See you there!
Reminder: As this is a class designed for those new to WordPress. We will not be discussing advanced image handling techniques. If you have advanced questions please save them for the Q&A at the next general WordPress Meetup. Thanks!
A beginners guide to understanding setting up a WordPress site and the administration dashboard. Provides an overview of all the menus and their roles. Also provides some recommended settings for WordPress sites
Tony Zeoli's presentation deck, "Getting Started With Wordpress" for the Wordpress Westchester Meetup Group. Install, Themes, Plugins and other resources.
UCBCHL - Guide to creating your online presence with Wordpress Dan Cohen
Wordpress in a nutshell for health and public health organizations. Use wordpress to get your messages out to your key audiences quickly and work within the rapid-fire world we live in. #UCBCHL
Updated Wordpress Multimedia deck with Brightcove, Polls, WP-Geo and more. Originally presented at Wordcamp Raleigh 2010. Presented at WordcampNYC 2010.
WordPress A CMS for Beginners, Geeks and Those In-BetweenHeidi Cool
Slides used in presentation to the Cleveland Digital Publishing User Group at their August 30th 2012 meeting. The presentation was designed to give a broad overview of WordPress to users of varying skill levels including coders and non-coders alike.
Image Handling: Understanding the Basics of WordPress MediaRich Plakas
Good photos, logos, icons and other images on a site are key to a website's appeal, popularity and conversion rates. Rich Plakas will review uploading images in pages and posts, including the media settings, size options, as well as default image sizes – resizing images, creating thumbnails and the value of the alt tag and captions for SEO.
The presentation will also demonstrate how to use the WordPress built-in image alignment features and help attendees understand how images interact with the text; and will include wrapping text around images, changing margins, padding and borders around the images within the content and when and how to use the ‘Featured Image’ option. Photoblogs and Galleries will also be discussed, as well as some of the best plugins to use to manage and/or display images. We will close with a Q&A.
This session is designed to support those new to WordPress and is being repeated based on membership requests. Bring your laptops and your questions. See you there!
Reminder: As this is a class designed for those new to WordPress. We will not be discussing advanced image handling techniques. If you have advanced questions please save them for the Q&A at the next general WordPress Meetup. Thanks!
A beginners guide to understanding setting up a WordPress site and the administration dashboard. Provides an overview of all the menus and their roles. Also provides some recommended settings for WordPress sites
Tony Zeoli's presentation deck, "Getting Started With Wordpress" for the Wordpress Westchester Meetup Group. Install, Themes, Plugins and other resources.
UCBCHL - Guide to creating your online presence with Wordpress Dan Cohen
Wordpress in a nutshell for health and public health organizations. Use wordpress to get your messages out to your key audiences quickly and work within the rapid-fire world we live in. #UCBCHL
Updated Wordpress Multimedia deck with Brightcove, Polls, WP-Geo and more. Originally presented at Wordcamp Raleigh 2010. Presented at WordcampNYC 2010.
WordPress A CMS for Beginners, Geeks and Those In-BetweenHeidi Cool
Slides used in presentation to the Cleveland Digital Publishing User Group at their August 30th 2012 meeting. The presentation was designed to give a broad overview of WordPress to users of varying skill levels including coders and non-coders alike.
New to WordPress? Don't worry. This presentation helps you to understand every aspect of the most used blogging platform - WordPress. We've also prepared an infographic with all the keyboard shortcuts in WordPress. This is very useful for anyone having a WordPress blog or website. You can check it here: https://www.techwyse.com/blog/website-design/wordpress-tips/
Presentation on WordPress and Social Media integration given at WordCamp Raleigh on May 22, 2011. Sharing tools, techniques, and technology to implement social media tools into WordPress CMS.
New to WordPress? Don't worry. This presentation helps you to understand every aspect of the most used blogging platform - WordPress. We've also prepared an infographic with all the keyboard shortcuts in WordPress. This is very useful for anyone having a WordPress blog or website. You can check it here: https://www.techwyse.com/blog/website-design/wordpress-tips/
Presentation on WordPress and Social Media integration given at WordCamp Raleigh on May 22, 2011. Sharing tools, techniques, and technology to implement social media tools into WordPress CMS.
SingTel: Finding fans and keeping them loyalMiguel Bernas
I was invited to speak at the Malaysian Media Conference 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the last 12 months, SingTel's Facebook community has grown from about 8,000 fans to over 108,000 fans in a year's time. In addition, we maintain high engagement with our community with over 50% of the fan base visiting the Facebook page every week.
Last December, SingTel also launched its Youtube channel with a weekly made-for-Youtube programme, TGIS. The show has found its own audience with some episodes exceeding 230,000 views.
Web development is the building and maintenance of websites; it's the work that happens behind the scenes to make a website look great, work fast and perform well with a seamless user experience. Web developers, or 'devs', do this by using a variety of coding languages
Guest lecture for Pre-Press Publishing 1 for the Bachelor Of Writing and Publishing at NMIT (North Melbourne Institute of TAFE) Fairfield Campus.
'Getting to Know WordPress' provides you a quick overview of the powerful content management and blogging system, WordPress.
Creating a new cadre of skilled Pakistanis with internationally recognized technical qualifications, opening up a new world of opportunities.
i.e. A SKILLED PAKISTAN
MISSION
To initiate a movement to skill the motivated illiterate, semi-literate and literate: To provide technical training ‘with a difference’ in quality of skills as well as ethical, social and moral values.
VALUES
Integrity
Ownership
Continuous Improvement
To be a self-sustainable model through:
Providing marketable skills which are internationally accredited and that will help to improve the image of the trades in society.
Providing customer-oriented and industry specific skills.
WordPress Development Introductory Speech presentation slide. from this Slide you get the idea what will you need to be a good wordpress developer and how to start your wordpress journey :)
Web development is the work involved in developing a website for the Internet (World Wide Web) or an intranet (a private network). Web development can range from developing a simple single static page of plain text to complex web applications, electronic businesses, and social network services.
As presented to the 2009 Nonprofit Bar Camp on November 14th in Austin, Texas, this presentation outlines building a WordPress powered Website. WordPress can be used as a feature rich CMS to power your entire Website. And, since it has built in RSS technology and is widgetized, it can help you build both a search engine and social media optimized Website.
This presentation demonstrates example WordPress powered Websites, the anatomy of a WordPress site, and outlines a best-practice plan for you to follow to build your own WordPress powered Website.
This 7-second Brain Wave Ritual Attracts Money To You.!nirahealhty
Discover the power of a simple 7-second brain wave ritual that can attract wealth and abundance into your life. By tapping into specific brain frequencies, this technique helps you manifest financial success effortlessly. Ready to transform your financial future? Try this powerful ritual and start attracting money today!
APNIC Foundation, presented by Ellisha Heppner at the PNG DNS Forum 2024APNIC
Ellisha Heppner, Grant Management Lead, presented an update on APNIC Foundation to the PNG DNS Forum held from 6 to 10 May, 2024 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
# Internet Security: Safeguarding Your Digital World
In the contemporary digital age, the internet is a cornerstone of our daily lives. It connects us to vast amounts of information, provides platforms for communication, enables commerce, and offers endless entertainment. However, with these conveniences come significant security challenges. Internet security is essential to protect our digital identities, sensitive data, and overall online experience. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted world of internet security, providing insights into its importance, common threats, and effective strategies to safeguard your digital world.
## Understanding Internet Security
Internet security encompasses the measures and protocols used to protect information, devices, and networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and damage. It involves a wide range of practices designed to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Effective internet security is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike, as cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale.
### Key Components of Internet Security
1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to access it.
2. **Integrity**: Protecting information from being altered or tampered with by unauthorized parties.
3. **Availability**: Ensuring that authorized users have reliable access to information and resources when needed.
## Common Internet Security Threats
Cyber threats are numerous and constantly evolving. Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting against them. Some of the most common internet security threats include:
### Malware
Malware, or malicious software, is designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a device, network, or service. Common types of malware include:
- **Viruses**: Programs that attach themselves to legitimate software and replicate, spreading to other programs and files.
- **Worms**: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
- **Trojan Horses**: Malicious software disguised as legitimate software.
- **Ransomware**: Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for the decryption key.
- **Spyware**: Software that secretly monitors and collects user information.
### Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack that aims to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Attackers often masquerade as trusted entities in email or other communication channels, tricking victims into providing their information.
### Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
MitM attacks occur when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. This can lead to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive information.
### Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Multi-cluster Kubernetes Networking- Patterns, Projects and GuidelinesSanjeev Rampal
Talk presented at Kubernetes Community Day, New York, May 2024.
Technical summary of Multi-Cluster Kubernetes Networking architectures with focus on 4 key topics.
1) Key patterns for Multi-cluster architectures
2) Architectural comparison of several OSS/ CNCF projects to address these patterns
3) Evolution trends for the APIs of these projects
4) Some design recommendations & guidelines for adopting/ deploying these solutions.
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Wireless communication involves the transmission of information over a distance without the help of wires, cables or any other forms of electrical conductors.
Wireless communication is a broad term that incorporates all procedures and forms of connecting and communicating between two or more devices using a wireless signal through wireless communication technologies and devices.
Features of Wireless Communication
The evolution of wireless technology has brought many advancements with its effective features.
The transmitted distance can be anywhere between a few meters (for example, a television's remote control) and thousands of kilometers (for example, radio communication).
Wireless communication can be used for cellular telephony, wireless access to the internet, wireless home networking, and so on.
Exploring the WordPress Dashboard and How to Pick & Install Plugins
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The Austin WordPress Meetup Group
Presented By: Rich Plakas
2. A Little Bit About Me
★ IT Background going back to the days of DOS &
Novell
★ Began “messing” with WordPress in 2007.
★ Switched my focus from IT to WordPress in 2011
★ I was tired of doing Windoze Updates & changing
Printer Toners :-)
★ Joined the Austin WordPress Meetup Group In 2012.
★ I love BBQ & Craft Beer.
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The WordPress Administration Screen is composed of:
The top ToolBar
Left Main Navigation
The WordPress Dashboard.
The Dashboard comes with 5 WIDGETS by default.
Welcome
At a Glance
Quick Draft
Activity
WordPress News
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As you install new Plugins,
your Dashboard & Navigation options will
change.
Some themes will also add their own
Navigation & Dashboard options.
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You can control which widgets are displayed in the Dashboard
without having to delete or modify the plugin associated with it.
Click on the SCREEN OPTIONS arrow:
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You can control some of the Administration Screen colors and
options in your User Profile:
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The Toolbar
The Toolbar mostly contains shortcuts to
create New Posts,Pages Media, and Users.
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Is this the only way you can Create a New post or Page?
NO!
You can also do it from the Navigation Menus!
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The Setting Menu
One of most important options in the Navigation
is the Settings Menu:
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The Setting Menu - General Options
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The Setting Menu - Writing Options
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The Setting Menu - Reading Options
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The Setting Menu - Discussion Options
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The Setting Menu - Media Options
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The Setting Menu - Permalinks Options
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The Appearance Menu - Themes, Widgets & Menus
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The Appearance Menu - Widgets
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The Appearance Menu - Menus
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The Appearance Menu - THE CUSTOMIZER
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The Appearance Menu - THE CUSTOMIZER
LIVE DEMO TIME!
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
What are plugins?
“Plugins are tools to extend the functionality of
WordPress. The core of WordPress is
designed to be lean, to maximize flexibility and
minimize code bloat. Plugins offer custom
functions and features so that each user can
tailor their site to their specific needs”
— http://codex.wordpress.org/Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
What are plugins really?
Plugins are apps or programs composed of
PHP scripts that extend the functionality of your
WordPress site.
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
Some plugins are free and others you must pay
for.
You can find thousands of free plugins in the
WordPress Plugin Directory:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/
There are over 40,000 plugins there!
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
Examples of Plugins:
Backup Plugins
Ecommerce Plugins
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Plugins
Photo Gallery Plugins
Analytics Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
How Many Plugins Can I Run on my
WordPress Website?
There is no definitive answer.
It depends on how resource intensive those
plugins you installed are.
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
How Can I Tell if a Plugin is OK to Install?
Check how many active installs.
Check the Ratings & Reviews.
Check how many support requests have been
resolved and how quickly.
Check when it was last updated.
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
What Out for Abandoned Plugins!
Check the Last Updated Date!
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
Before Installing a Plugin Make Sure You
have a Backup of Your WordPress Website!
You should also have FTP (or SFTP) access to
your website before installing a Plugin.
FTP File access will give a quick way to disable
the plugin if your site crashed and becomes
unreachable.
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
What Can Go Wrong?
Worst Case:
A new plugin you install can conflict with another
plugin or with WordPress itself and render your
WordPress website unreachable.
Not as Bad:
Your website will slow down or act “Weird”
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
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How to Pick and Install Plugins
LIVE DEMO TIME!