In college I was told that I would never cut it as a graphic designer.
By. My. College. Professor.
And yet another teacher in college told me in my flash web development class that I would never make it as a web developer. (Yes, flash).
So was I really just THAT bad at both design and development in 2001? Well, maybe. Or was it that they didn’t understand why I couldn’t–and even flat out refused to–focus my studies on a single design medium or specialized skill?
Fast forward to today, and the very thing that I was downgraded on has become the key to my success as a UX lead working on multi million dollar software and platforms. Not to mention teaching UX design and web development at the same university 15 years later.
Every day finds you juggling between the tasks you need to accomplish and the things that other people want you to get done for them. When everything starts to feel like a fire, focusing on what’s essential for your success can feel impossible, but it’s not. It’s actually easier to get things done than you think.
In this presentation you’ll learn:
How to remove one of the prime causes of procrastination
A never-fail tool you can use to plan for obstacles that show up in your life
Two ways to control the distractions that hijack your time
Search engine marketing has shifted from being about optimization to user experience and quality of content. We’ll start by learning how to leverage Google Search Console to figure out where to focus efforts. Then we’ll go through a step-by-step process on how to build the best content for bringing in good, relevant traffic. And finally, we’ll discuss why a great user experience is a must for achieving results.
Making websites accessible to people with disabilities has become increasingly important as legal complications from non-accessible sites grow. Despite the rise in lawsuits and in available resources to learn about accessibility, it’s still a topic unfamiliar to many who craft websites. To many unfamiliar with the concept, a dismissive attitude can exist, seeing it as a lawsuit-driven phenomenon. This talk will look at the human side of web accessibility and demonstrate why these often simple changes can make a significant difference in the lives of almost 20% of the population.
Updating WordPress, plugins, and themes keeps your website safe from hackers and bad bots. The latest version of WordPress includes features that allow you to enable automatic updates for plugins and themes. You will learn the factors to consider when deciding whether to enable automatic updates.
In addition, this talk will demystify how hackers exploit websites that have out-of-date versions of WordPress, plugins, themes, and PHP (the scripting language used to run WordPress). You will be empowered to make your website safer with strategies for managing updates.
Estimating can be daunting, especially when you’re asked to estimate a task with lots of risk. This formula can be used by project managers, developers, designers, and yes, even basic humans! Learn to give “ballpark ranges” you are confident in, and a “best guess” that’s statistically realistic.
Visit our sponsor booths (private video chat rooms) to converse with fellow WordPress enthusiasts, get your questions answered, or learn more about their products and services. We can’t wait to see you there!
When you click on the booth links, you will be taken to a Zoom or Google Meet room, so be ready with your microphone and/or camera!
Our team will be at the booth all day so stop by when you can. Join us at noon (lunch break) for some live trivia during the lunch break, and to hang out with other WordPressers. We look forward to seeing everyone virtually.
The GreenGeeks Team will be in the booth 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, August 21. We are excited to have the chance to chat with you! Make sure to stop by our booth and enter to win one of three (3) $100 Amazon Gift Cards.
We are in our booth from 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, August 21. Want an SEO Tip, or participate in the Yoast Image challenge, or you want to hang out with us. Come and join us in our virtual booth. More details here.
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