Mastering Wordpress: Plugins and Enhanced Functionality

Acquire the skills to enhance WordPress functionality through plugins, reinforced by hands-on exercises. You'll gain practical experience with key plugins, such as creating a contact form, boosting security with reCAPTCHA, tracking performance with Google Analytics, and optimising content for search engines using Yoast SEO.

Introduction to Plugins:

• What are plugins? Understanding how they enhance WordPress functionality.
• How to search, install, and activate plugins from the WordPress repository.
• Managing installed plugins: Updates, deactivation, and deletion.

Hands-on Exercise 1: Creating a Form with Contact Form 7:

• Step-by-step guide to installing and setting up Contact Form 7.
• Creating a basic contact form with fields like Name, Email, and Message.
• Embedding the form on a page or post.

Adding reCAPTCHA for Spam Protection:

• Importance of spam protection on WordPress sites.
• Integrating Google reCAPTCHA with Contact Form 7 for added security.

Hands-on Exercise 2: Integrating Google Analytics:

• Installing Google Analytics using a plugin.
• Setting up Google Analytics tracking on your WordPress site.
• Overview of basic Google Analytics reports.

Introduction to Yoast SEO:

• Importance of SEO for WordPress sites.
• Installing and configuring the Yoast SEO plugin.
• Basic SEO optimization: Adding meta descriptions, titles, and keywords.

• Wordpress is a free (open source) content management system used widely to build websites.
• Our condensed 2-hour sessions are designed to deliver maximum value in minimum time, ensuring you can fit the masterclass into your busy schedule.
• Participate in interactive exercises, guided tutorials, and real-time demonstrations to reinforce your learning and boost your confidence.
• Walk away with practical skills that you can immediately apply to your website, saving you time and effort in the long run.

Take your skills to the next level and unlock the true potential of WordPress. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to elevate your online presence. Register now for our WordPress Masterclass and embark on a transformative journey to website excellence!

• Anyone interested in building websites using WordPress
• Novice WordPress users
• Users with some experience in WordPress

Our masterclass are made up of 3 sessions run over 3 months. While you can attend them individually, we recommend coming to them all for the best experience.

1. Introduction to the Fundamentals (Mon 7 Oct 18:00)
2. Plugins and Enhanced Functionality (Mon 4 Nov 18:00)
3. Security and Optimisation (Mon 3 Dec 18:00)

Nico is a web developer with 5+ years of experience in the tech industry. In his spare time, Nico dedicates himself to supporting charities, non-profit organisations, community groups, and freelancers in establishing their online presence. Nico participated in the successful launch and facilitation of the Lift Off project, a collaborative initiative between Outlandish and Founders and Coders. The project aimed to teach WordPress development and empower aspiring professionals to excel in their careers. He actively advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, as part of the Oxford Pride committee, and promotes the representation of BME individuals as the lead developer for Black Artforms and Black Leaders in Healthcare.

Stanley is a passionate and forward-thinking technologist dedicated to transforming the way we live and work through the power of AI. With a deep commitment to leveraging technology for positive change, Stanley is not only focused on pioneering AI-driven systems but also has a strong track record of supporting charities, professionals, and creatives in achieving their digital goals. With a wealth of experience in WordPress development, Stanley has helped countless organisations and individuals build dynamic, user-friendly websites that elevate their online presence. His unique blend of technical expertise and a conscious approach to technology ensures that his solutions are not just innovative, but also tailored to meet the specific needs of those he works with.

SPACE4 is part of Outlandish, a tech worker-cooperative committed to creating social and economic change. Through SPACE4, we activate our local community, small business, and social movements through affordable space, training, and networking events.

This workshop is part of an ongoing programme of masterclasses to upskill our network and community in Islington and beyond.

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