🇺🇬 WordCamp Lira 2024

Introduction to Web Technology: HTML & CSS” is a beginner-friendly session designed to introduce attendees to the foundational technologies of web development. This presentation will cover the basics of HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), demonstrating how these two essential languages work together to create and style web pages. Participants will learn how to structure web content with HTML and enhance its appearance with CSS, through practical examples and live coding demonstrations. By the end of the session, attendees will have a solid understanding of how to build and style their own web pages, providing a strong foundation for further exploration into web development. This session is ideal for beginners, bloggers, content creators, and anyone interested in understanding the core technologies behind websites.

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Installation of WordPress in xamp

This presentation explores the evolution of economic value creation, tracing the transition from the Agricultural Age through the Industrial Age to the current Digital Age. It highlights how technological advancements have shifted the importance of different economic factors—land, labor, capital, and enterprise—over time.

This presentation details how Emmanuel Angoda, has effectively used WordPress for activism, and to mentor young people in Lango subregion. Ten years ago, WordPress and website use was not widespread in the region, and digitization was seen as a Kampala thing.

Due to his consistent use of his blog to raise and advocate for educational issues, he has inspired many to start blogging.

Emmanuel will also use this session to introduce the WordCamp Lira organizing team, and also introduce other WordCamp, and WordPress leaders in Uganda, and beyond.

This presentation is about how we can use WordPress to maximize profits in the marketplace.

Dive into the world of WordPress Full Site Editing to transform your web design experience. Our workshop focuses on teaching you how to leverage the Full Site Editing features to build and customize WordPress websites from the ground up. You’ll gain practical skills in manipulating templates, blocks, and themes, ensuring your ability to craft a unique and responsive site that stands out. Perfect for beginners and experienced developers alike who are looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving WordPress landscape.

Are you ready to take your WordPress skills to the next level? Join me for an engaging session where you’ll learn how to create your very first WordPress plugin from scratch. I’ll guide you through the basics of plugin development, including setting up your development environment, understanding the WordPress Plugin API, and writing your own custom functionality. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to extend WordPress to meet your unique needs.

My topic is on digital content creation, The aims is to equip participants with knowledge on how to sell their expertise and time through digital content creation by creating local contents in various forms such as digital arts, ebooks, audio & music, one’s knowledge, etc

This talk is about how we can support girls and young women in the tech sector to embrace and succeed with WordPress. Despite their interest in tech, girls and women face unprecedented challenges, which prevent them from thriving in the tech market place.

There is a myth that one has to design and modify the website entirely online,which may seem expensive, especially to places of limited or no network connection.

It is possible to design a website locally using local servers like xamp, wamp, localwp etc, which don’t require internet, then later host the site to an online server of the hosting company.

Having trouble with your SEO efforts? This guide dives into common pitfalls and offers playful, yet practical, tips to help your website stop hiding and start shining in search results. Ideal for small business owners, bloggers, and digital marketers, this guide includes tips on optimizing keywords, improving site speed, and creating engaging content to boost your SEO success.

As a WordPress website developer, mastering Copywriting can lead to creating more compelling, user-friendly websites that achieve business/institution objectives.
Additionally, understanding copyright ensures that all content is used legally and ethically, protecting both the developer and their clients from potential legal disputes.

This session dives into connecting your WordPress site to a reliable email service for sending transactional emails (like password resets and contact form submissions), crafting effective email campaigns, and avoiding common pitfalls that land emails in spam.

This session will delve into the exciting world of innovation and entrepreneurship, tailored specifically for the youth. We will explore how young aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs can leverage digital tools and platforms to turn their ideas into reality. The talk will cover essential skills for digital innovation, strategies for successful entrepreneurship, and real-life examples of young entrepreneurs who have made significant impacts. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, resources, and the inspiration needed to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys in the digital era.

This topic explores how individuals can start contributing to WordPress. It covers various ways of getting involved, from core development to community support, and emphasizes the benefits of engagement and personal growth, hence enhancing the WordPress ecosystem through collaborative efforts.

In the realm of website design, the adage “Content is King” remains as relevant today as ever. While aesthetics, user experience, and technical aspects are crucial, the content holds a paramount place in defining the success of any website. Quality content not only engages visitors but also drives traffic, boosts SEO, and builds brand credibility. Look out for this session in which we’ll share more experiences and inspiration on succeeding with quality content publishing.

This topic tells how digital journalists have made it with the WordPress. As a web content management system, how can journalists overcome technical issues when it arises?