August 12, 2010 6:00 PM - 40 attended
Simple Yet Powerful WordPress Hacks Workshop
In spite of appearances, WordPress is a powerful CMS with virtually endless possibilities for customization. With a basic understanding of how the platform works and how to edit themes you can take your plain old WordPress site and make it extraordinary.
In this workshop web designer and WordPress Adept Morten Rand-Hendriksen (www.pinkandyellow.com and www.designisphilosophy.com) demonstrates some simple yet powerful WordPress theme hacks that anyone can implement to bring that extra little something to their site. The rundown of topics are not finalized yet so feel free to post suggestions on what he should cover in this forum thread: http://www.meetup.com...
Preliminary Topics:
- Swap out the header text for an image?
- Enable the new WP3.0 menu feature?
- Add a second custom menu?
- Add your tweets without a plug-in?
- Add a second sidebar?
- Widgetize a new area?
- Adding thumbnails to posts with the built in thumbnail feature?
** These are preliminary topics that may change in the coming weeks.
Prerequisites
These hacks are implemented on a self-installed WordPress site. Members must have their own self installed WP site in order to implement these hacks. Basic knowledge of editing template files would be beneficial.
Workshop Sponsorship
A thank you to our sponsor, The Network Hub, for providing space for our monthly workshops! The Network Hub is a beautiful co-working space located in the heart of Vancouver. Check them out at www.thenetworkhub.ca
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Morten
@mamush Unfortunately I don't have time to do a duplicate workshop on this topic now. We might consider doing one in 6 months or so.
However, because this workshop has become so popular I'm working on a plan to publish all or at least part of it online as well so it can be accessed by those not able to attend. More info to come on that front.
Posted August 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM -
Ronald Lee
Dang! I may not be able to make it this night. Can someone audio or video record it?
Posted August 10, 2010 at 11:45 AM -
Ronald Lee
In fact, I'll even loan you my HD camera as long as someone agrees to take care of it during the event.
Posted August 10, 2010 at 11:47 AM -
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Georgina
Really a shame that you have so many interested people but can't accomodate any more (I am 17 out of 18 on waiting list) Sure hope all the people who say they will come, do come :)
Posted August 11, 2010 at 3:01 PM -
Vanessa Chu
Sorry for the space limit. If you are not able to get into this workshop, please watch for notes to be published. Thanks.
Posted August 11, 2010 at 5:31 PM -
A former member
With the excess demand and the lack of time to run more seminars, I feel privileged to be able to attend. I won't be publishing my notes or thoughts, but if anyone connects via meetup.com, I'll be happy to share what I picked up and how it'll work for me.
Posted August 11, 2010 at 9:47 PM -
Vanessa Chu
All code snippets presented this evening are available here: http://www.designisphilosophy.com/events/vancouver-wordpr...
Posted August 16, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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Vanessa ChuEvent HostCo-OrganizerWhat a fantastic turnout! We packed the house at the Network Hub. Thankyou Morten for the terrific presentation. I know everybody is buzzing with code now and will have lots to digest and explore in the weeks to come! Big thank you to the folks at the Network Hub for their generous hospitality. Remember, all code snippets can be found on http://www..... Slides and additional notes to come soon. Thanks everybody who made it out, and see you in 2 weeks at our monthly social!
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PaulMorten demonstrated the flexibility and range of the Wordpress software in such a well prepared presentation that even though most of the content was over my head, the lecture was still entertaining. Amazing accomplishment.
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CarlaExcellent presentation by Morten! Sometimes all it takes is one little tweek to make a big difference. Morten presented a number of "tweeks".
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Eoin BatesGreat Presentation...
Very well put together and lots of great information.
I even got a super Design tee-shirt so 10/10 for Morgan and the venue was a great choice also... Well Done organizers...
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OliverAlways looking for new tricks. I am new to Wordpress. Looks like I will diving into Codex. Sink or swim, right? Loved the footnotes on tools and sites. Nice to see mor10 juiced up. 8p
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