This document discusses various tools that can help with writing for WordPress. It covers brainstorming tools, themes designed for writers, writing tools included with WordPress like Zen Mode and the kitchen sink, plugins like Jetpack and Edit Flow, and tools for distributing content like WordTwit and the Facebook plugin. The goal is to provide resources to help overcome excuses and start writing content for a WordPress site or blog.
Drupal: Northeastern University Libraries websiteiFactory
A closer look at the Drupal side of our Northeastern University Libraries website redesign//Drupal build. Presented by Lisa Sawin to the Rice University Library Drupal Group on June 5, 2012.
Designing & Developing for Content in WordPressdiane_kinney
Wordcamp Tampa presentation on Designing and Developing for Content in WordPress. Leverage design patterns, custom post types and custom field tools to take content to the next level.
This presentation was part of the Wharton Web Conference: whartonwebconf.com
We all know that WordPress is an awesome blogging platform, but under that bloggy exterior lurks a fully operational Content Management System.
During this presentation we take a look at some sites you might not think run on WordPress, install a bunch of plugins to make WordPress an even better CMS, learn what Custom Post Types and Taxonomies are and how to use them, plus cover custom menus and conditional widgets.
Is your site ready for the mobile web? Are you sure? Go ahead, check it on your phone, and your kid's phone, and a tablet, and some Android dealies, and a Bleakberry. And a TV or two. I'll wait.
That was an eye-opener, right?
Web design and front end development has never been more complex than it is now, and it's likely to get worse before it gets better. Should you design your site "Mobile First"? How about "Adaptive" or "Responsive"? What's the difference between those again? I want to talk about why you might want to choose these approaches to your project.
CSS is also not really up to the task of managing all this complexity. Sure, it *can* do it, but pure CSS strains almost to the breaking point under the pressure. So let's welcome Sass to the party. Sass is a CSS preprocessor that gives CSS authors the tools we've been aching for in creating and managing large and complex CSS projects. We'll cover a few of the Sass basics, but the real value here is in the more sophisticated tools that let you manage all the moving parts necessary in creating all this new-fangled wizardry.
We'll cover:
- Mobile First
- Adaptive Design
- Responsive Design
- Stand-alone mobile options
- Sass
- Mobile-focused tools
- Compass
- Survival Kit
- Susy
Drupal: Northeastern University Libraries websiteiFactory
A closer look at the Drupal side of our Northeastern University Libraries website redesign//Drupal build. Presented by Lisa Sawin to the Rice University Library Drupal Group on June 5, 2012.
Designing & Developing for Content in WordPressdiane_kinney
Wordcamp Tampa presentation on Designing and Developing for Content in WordPress. Leverage design patterns, custom post types and custom field tools to take content to the next level.
This presentation was part of the Wharton Web Conference: whartonwebconf.com
We all know that WordPress is an awesome blogging platform, but under that bloggy exterior lurks a fully operational Content Management System.
During this presentation we take a look at some sites you might not think run on WordPress, install a bunch of plugins to make WordPress an even better CMS, learn what Custom Post Types and Taxonomies are and how to use them, plus cover custom menus and conditional widgets.
Is your site ready for the mobile web? Are you sure? Go ahead, check it on your phone, and your kid's phone, and a tablet, and some Android dealies, and a Bleakberry. And a TV or two. I'll wait.
That was an eye-opener, right?
Web design and front end development has never been more complex than it is now, and it's likely to get worse before it gets better. Should you design your site "Mobile First"? How about "Adaptive" or "Responsive"? What's the difference between those again? I want to talk about why you might want to choose these approaches to your project.
CSS is also not really up to the task of managing all this complexity. Sure, it *can* do it, but pure CSS strains almost to the breaking point under the pressure. So let's welcome Sass to the party. Sass is a CSS preprocessor that gives CSS authors the tools we've been aching for in creating and managing large and complex CSS projects. We'll cover a few of the Sass basics, but the real value here is in the more sophisticated tools that let you manage all the moving parts necessary in creating all this new-fangled wizardry.
We'll cover:
- Mobile First
- Adaptive Design
- Responsive Design
- Stand-alone mobile options
- Sass
- Mobile-focused tools
- Compass
- Survival Kit
- Susy
In this presentation the following topics are covered: How to use different formats in WordPress, Configuring WordPress, Selecting a template, Creating privacy, discussion and permalink settings and also deciding on a content strategy along with how to choose concise keywords for a blog.
A presentation on the strength and value of WordPress as a content management system (CMS). Delivered as part of a webinar to non-profits (organized by Tech Impact).
What Is WordPress and Why Is Everyone Talking About ItBobWP.com
From a workshop I do - This workshop is perfect if you are a beginner or still on the fence. We'll look at the major issues you should consider before diving into the WordPress waters.
http://www.pointit.com - This presentation covers some true stories of SEO campaigns gone wrong; from penalties caused by keyword stuffing to duplicate content, bad backlinks and more. You'll learn what SEO tactics can get your site penalized in search engines and what to do instead.
On Images and Blogs - Summer 2014 Workshop at Highland Park Public LibraryLeora Wenger
Learn how to add images to blog posts. Learn about blogging. Resize images to fit your blog theme. Some photo editors are free. Art blogs and blog platforms among topics covered in this workshop.
The Non-Designer’s Guide to WordPress (Making Your Site Look Awesome)Mykl Roventine
You don’t have to be a designer to make your WordPress site look good. In fact, no matter what theme you’re using now there are lots of easy ways to make it look better. Mykl (who IS a designer BTW) will share tips and tricks to take your site design from just acceptable to downright awesome.
Trish Perkins' new slide show for her popular TechThursday series in the Triad area of North Carolina. The WordPress show is an introduction to the important Content Management System, open source and free WordPress.
In this presentation the following topics are covered: How to use different formats in WordPress, Configuring WordPress, Selecting a template, Creating privacy, discussion and permalink settings and also deciding on a content strategy along with how to choose concise keywords for a blog.
A presentation on the strength and value of WordPress as a content management system (CMS). Delivered as part of a webinar to non-profits (organized by Tech Impact).
What Is WordPress and Why Is Everyone Talking About ItBobWP.com
From a workshop I do - This workshop is perfect if you are a beginner or still on the fence. We'll look at the major issues you should consider before diving into the WordPress waters.
http://www.pointit.com - This presentation covers some true stories of SEO campaigns gone wrong; from penalties caused by keyword stuffing to duplicate content, bad backlinks and more. You'll learn what SEO tactics can get your site penalized in search engines and what to do instead.
On Images and Blogs - Summer 2014 Workshop at Highland Park Public LibraryLeora Wenger
Learn how to add images to blog posts. Learn about blogging. Resize images to fit your blog theme. Some photo editors are free. Art blogs and blog platforms among topics covered in this workshop.
The Non-Designer’s Guide to WordPress (Making Your Site Look Awesome)Mykl Roventine
You don’t have to be a designer to make your WordPress site look good. In fact, no matter what theme you’re using now there are lots of easy ways to make it look better. Mykl (who IS a designer BTW) will share tips and tricks to take your site design from just acceptable to downright awesome.
Trish Perkins' new slide show for her popular TechThursday series in the Triad area of North Carolina. The WordPress show is an introduction to the important Content Management System, open source and free WordPress.
Supernova Media shares some of our favorite WordPress Plugins. A plugin is a piece of code that extends the functionality of WordPress. Plugins extend that functionality. Think event calendars, photo gallery, social sharing, forms, message boards... anything you need to make your website awesome!
The March offering for TechTuesday, the monthly romp through the world of nonprofit technology presented by Trish Perkins of HandyCapable Network for members of the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium...and others.
WordPress is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL. Features include a plugin architecture and a template system.
Should I DIY or BUY a new WordPress website? Jennifer Novak
St Pete WordPress Meetup group 6/21/18
Should I hire a Designer/Developer to build my website versus doing it myself? It depends!
We will touch on basics you need to know, such as:
• Do you need to outsource building your website?
• Resources for learning WordPress.
• Overview of steps to building a website.
• Determining the goals for your website.
• What to look for in a web designer/developer.
You will learn tips and resources to successfully build a site you can be proud of and/or what you need to hire someone to build a website for you.
Featured Speakers Elaine Simmons & Jennifer Novak:
Elaine creates mobile friendly WordPress websites, landing pages, maintain websites and refresh existing websites. (http://elainesimmonsdesign.com).
Jennifer currently does digital marketing including social media, AdWords, e-mail marketing and, of course, building and managing WordPress websites. (http://nextrise.co)
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 :)
Word press for bloggers in Trinidad and TobagoImanuel Gittens
A high level overview of the blogging features of WordPress, some Trinidad and Tobagonian bloggers and some superb plugins to supercharge your blog.
Plugin Links:
Contact Form 7 - https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/
JetPack - https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/
WordFence - https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/
W3 Total Cache - https://tt.wordpress.org/plugins/w3-total-cache/
Yoast SEO - https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/
Duplicate Post - https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicate-post/
WooCommerce - https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/
Really Simple Captcha - https://wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-captcha/
Akismet - https://wordpress.org/plugins/akismet/
TinyMCE Advaced - https://wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-advanced/
Google Analytics Dashboard for WP - https://tt.wordpress.org/plugins/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/
Updraft Plus - https://tt.wordpress.org/plugins/updraftplus/
Social Share Buttons by Supsystic - https://tt.wordpress.org/plugins/social-share-buttons-by-supsystic/
BuddyPress: A Social Network for your ClassroomJustin Shreve
The blogging and social network worlds are quickly growing in industries all over and education is no different. This session will allow attendees to learn how to safely set up an environment for both students and teachers to blog, communicate and learn. Attendees will be able see the setup and configuration of BuddyPress, hear use cases to take back to their classrooms and learn about new plugins that can really allow communities to take off.
How My Shortcomings in WordPress Make Me a Better ContributorLisa Melegari
Want to get involved with WordPress but don't think you have the technical skills or know-how to do so? ANYONE, and I mean ANYONE can contribute to the overall success of the WordPress project!
2. About Me: Jess Jurick
• Senior Web Strategist @ 10up, a WordPress
development & strategy agency
• Over 4 years of experience developing
interactive strategies for top brands, non-
profits, and start-ups
• Dozens of clients, from universities like URI to
WordPress.com VIP clients like Universal
Sports and TechCrunch
• @jessjurick
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3. What is this session about?
• Exploring offline and online tools to help you:
– Brainstorm topics for your blog or website
– Produce great content for your audience
– Distribute that content to your online
communities
• Getting you writing right away. Yes, today.
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4. What keeps us from writing?
• Finding the right theme
• Finding the right plug-ins
• Waiting for an audience
• Not enough time
• Writer’s block
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6. Brainstorming
is a creativity technique used by a group or
individual to find a conclusion for a specific problem
by spontaneously gathering a list of ideas.
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8. Plinky.com
• Provides random,
daily writing
prompts
• Integrates with
WordPress.org or
WordPress.com
• Community of
writers
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9. The Daily Post at WordPress.com
• Weekly writing
challenges
• Tips for exploring
different writing
methods
• Community of
active readers and
writers
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10. Exercise
Create a list of 3 things you hope to learn about
or experience at WordCamp Providence today.
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11. Producing Content
is creating a story with words, photos, and / or
video. Stories often express an idea, recount an
event, and / or profile a person or thing.
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12. Themes: What To Look For
• Content first
• Post formats
– Different visual presentations for specific content
types
– Asides, Gallery, Link, Image, Quote, Status, Video,
Audio, and Chat
• Easy to use Appearance options
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22. MOAR TOOLS
• PressThis (Tools > Available Tools)
• Publish Box
– Status
– Visibility
– Scheduled Posts
• QuickPress
• Mobile applications
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23. Need More? Plug-ins, perhaps?
• Pro Tips:
– Be selective
– Keep your plug-ins up
to date
– Avoid plug-ins that
replicate core
functionality
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24. Jetpack
• Carousel
• Spelling and
Grammar
• Sharing
• Subscriptions Carousel
• Extra widgets
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25. Edit Flow
• Calendar
• Custom Statuses
• Editorial
Comments
• Editorial Metadata
• Notifications Calendar
• Story Budget
• User Groups
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27. Exercise
How many of these tools have you heard of before?
How many of these tools have you used before?
How will you use these tools to tell your first story?
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31. What keeps us from writing?
• Finding the right theme
• Finding the right plug-ins
• Waiting for an audience
• Not enough time
• Writer’s block
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32. Exercise
Now:
Write a quick post about your day so far using a
WordPress mobile application.
Later:
Write about your full-day experience on your blog
and share your post with me at jessjurick.com.
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34. Resources
• Sherri Bigelow – Little Known Facts About
Publishing with WordPress:
http://designsimply.com/2012/08/08/little-
known-facts-about-publishing-with-
wordpress/
• The Daily Post at WordPress.com -
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/
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35. Writing Tools for WordPress
@jessjurick
Slides will be posted at 10up.com.
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