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Saturday, April 16<\/h2>\n

9:00 am – User<\/h3>\n
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Getting Started with WordPress<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Sheila Oliver<\/a> in User.<\/p>\n

WordPress powers more than 22% of the web \u2013 50,000 new WordPress websites are added daily. Few companies have impacted digital marketing like WordPress. It\u2019s easy-to-use and free content management system, plus the extensive variety of plugins and themes levels the playing field for creating awesome websites without the awesome price tag!<\/p>\n

Come find out how easy it is to use and how to get started using the #1 content management tool to create any kind of website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

9:00 am – Design<\/h3>\n
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Tips from the Hall of Fame: Making engaging, responsive websites<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Georgina Lewis<\/a> in Design.<\/p>\n

The world is rapidly changing the way we access the internet and we must change with it by creating creative and interactive websites. The main purpose of a website is tell your story in 5 seconds or less, engage the visitor, and convert them into a client. Can yours?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll look at the design aspects of a good looking, functional, responsive, \u201cmobile-ready\u201d website, how to engage visitors with simple call-to-action triggers, and the best practices for the user experience, slide shows vs. a hero picture, and pitfalls to avoid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

9:00 am – Development<\/h3>\n
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Introduction To the Rest API<\/h4>\n
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Presented by David Bisset<\/a> in Development.<\/p>\n

This talk will help introduce developers to the current state of the WordPress API, and how it\u2019s been newly integrated with the latest version of WordPress. We\u2019ll start by outlining the basics of the API and show you how you can start using it. The talk will then go on to discuss the future of the API and then show how it can be used to create some unique themes and applications. This presentation is aimed for developers regardless of experience with APIs \u2013 even if you haven\u2019t worked with an API deeply \u2013 now is a perfect time to start. We\u2019ll explore how easy the API is to work with and give guidance how to customize it. The REST API is going to be one of the most exciting additions to WordPress Core for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

9:50 am – User<\/h3>\n
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Turning Your WordPress Blog into an eBook for Fame and Profit*<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Lisa Melegari<\/a> in User.<\/p>\n

If you have a WordPress blog then you already have the basis for a great eBook – all you have to do is assemble it! Learn how to identify your most popular and book-worthy blog posts and craft them into a publishable marketing tool. You’ll see how eBooks can be used to develop an email marketing campaign or newsletter to strengthen your following – all without dealing with pushy publishers clamoring for a cut of the action!<\/p>\n

*fame and profit not guaranteed<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

9:50 am – Design<\/h3>\n
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Conditional Love: Using WordPress conditional tags to write more effective themes<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Christian Nolen<\/a> in Design.<\/p>\n

When you start developing WordPress sites, you quickly learn that page templates are a pretty awesome tool. But, you can\u2019t build a house with just a hammer. In this talk, I\u2019m going to introduce you to the screwdriver in your development toolbox: Conditional Tags. You\u2019ll see how you can leverage conditional tags to extend core functionality and avoid bloating your theme with unnecessary templates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

9:50 am – Development<\/h3>\n
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Do WordPress Better with the WordPress REST API<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Josh Pollock<\/a> in Development.<\/p>\n

With the popularity of WordPress, the expectations of what WordPress can and can\u2019t do \u2014 from the perspective of our clients and our end users \u2014 has solidified, for better or worse. The WordPress REST API provides an opportunity to break those expectations and use WordPress to deliver better experiences for end users and site administrators alike.<\/p>\n

In this talk, I will cover many of the possibilities for using WordPress in new and exciting ways as well as to improve how we build the most common elements of a WordPress site. There will be practical examples of how to use the REST API and wild speculation to encourage you to imagine fun new ways to use WordPress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

10:40 am – User<\/h3>\n
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Be a Google Analytics Master<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Chris Edwards<\/a> in User.<\/p>\n

Learn how to go beyond just dropping Google Analytics code onto your website. This talk will dive into the depths of Google Analytics, and show you how to setup Goals, eCommerce, segmentation reports, custom dashboards, advanced filters, referral spam filters and segments, virtual page views, Gravity Forms AJAX funnel tracking, and much more. You will also learn about the difference between Google Analytics, Mixpanel and Kiss Metrics and when you should use these other tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

10:40 am – Design<\/h3>\n
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From Generalist to Specialist: How to be successful by nailing down a design niche<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Derek Hart<\/a> in Design.<\/p>\n

The end of the jack of all trades, master of none era is upon us. With so many designers out there, the best way to stand out is to serve a niche market. It may sound like a bunch of limitations, but you\u2019re actually opening up a world of possibilities when you make the decision to go from generalist to specialist.
\nThis speech will show you how to find your niche as well as show you the amazing things that can happen to your company when you start niching.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

10:40 am – Development<\/h3>\n
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The Modern JavaScript Developer\u2019s Toolbox<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Micah Wood<\/a> in Development.<\/p>\n

JavaScript tools and frameworks are a dime a dozen. Don\u2019t let yourself become overwhelmed or think you need to learn them all.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start with an overview of the types of tools available and why you might want to use them. Then we\u2019ll take a look at the most popular tools and offer pragmatic advice on which may work best for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

11:30 am – User<\/h3>\n
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WordPress Hosting: Happily ever after<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Gary Kovar<\/a> in User.<\/p>\n

Much like finding a perfect mate, finding the perfect host is easier for some folks than it is for others. \u00a0We\u2019ll discuss what really matters when choosing a host, what you should ask on your first date, how to live with their flaws, and strategies for a happy life together. \u00a0A strong relationship needs open lines of communications. \u00a0Discover what lines of communication are available and how to openly discuss the difficult topics! Hopefully after some soul searching you can be on your way to \u201cHappily Ever After\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

11:30 am – Design<\/h3>\n
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WordPress Dev for the Rockstar Professional<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Kenny Harper<\/a> in Design.<\/p>\n

Join professional speaker and author Kenny Harper for an entertaining presentation as he shares 5 Strategic Tips to Increase Your Profits, Ensure Your Clients are Happy and Operate as a Rockstar Professional.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/kennyharper.rocks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

11:30 am – Development<\/h3>\n
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JavaScript Q & A<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Micah Wood<\/a>, David Bisset<\/a>, Josh Pollock<\/a> in Development.<\/p>\n

You’ve spent all morning learning about JavaScript and the REST API. You understand more than you did yesterday, but you still have questions. Now is the time to begin asking those questions to put the final pieces in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

12:30 pm – Lunch<\/h3>\n

1:40 pm – Keynote<\/h3>\n
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Accessibility: Empathy in action<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Robert Jolly<\/a> in Design, Development, User.<\/p>\n

We all want our sites to have great usability. However, we often don\u2019t think about our sites\u2019 accessibility, especially if we haven\u2019t had firsthand experiences with disabilities. This talk will explore empathy and how it relates to building more inclusive, accessible sites. You\u2019ll leave with tools to use to experience your sites in ways that will help you improve their accessibility and usability and ultimately reach more people with your site\u2019s message and products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2:30 pm – User<\/h3>\n
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Page Builders Showdown<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Aaron Reimann<\/a> in User.<\/p>\n

As a developer I\u2019ve never been a big fan of page builders. If you want something done, do it yourself was my mindset. Now, I can\u2019t build as quickly as a client wants I have been forced to use page builders and I kind of like some of them. I\u2019ll be comparing some of the good, bad and ugly ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2:30 pm – Design<\/h3>\n
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Designing and Developing for Mobile (and the Future)<\/h4>\n
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Presented by Mike Herchel<\/a> in Design.<\/p>\n

You know the drill: Mobile devices are outselling traditional computers by a wide margin. The internet is rapidly changing. How is your website coping?<\/p>\n

It’s no longer an option to have a website that doesn’t look its best on all devices.<\/p>\n

This session will get you started down this path. We’ll cover a multitude of topics including:<\/p>\n