Keeping WordPress Sites Healthy & Visible

We’re back with two talks focused on a reality every WordPress site faces: things change, and the way we create and support websites has to change with them.

This month we’re looking at two sides of that coin, how to keep WordPress sites running smoothly long after launch, and how modern content (especially video) is shaping the future of search.

Come along to pick up some new ideas, meet some local WordPressers, and, as always, have a good excuse to get out, eat pizza, and talk WordPress.

Why WordPress Sites Don’t Stay “Done” (and What to Do About It)
Our first speaker is Adam Tachauer-Yates from WP Agency Support, long-time WordPress support specialists and one of our fantastic sponsors.
WordPress sites aren’t static. Updates, security issues, performance drift, and changing client needs mean the real work often starts after launch.
Adam will share insights from the support side of the ecosystem, common patterns seen across many sites, and practical ways to think more proactively about ongoing care, stability, and performance.

How video is the future of SEO
We’re also excited to welcome Daphne Monro, Head of Website & Content at **Hosting.com**, where she leads SEO, content, performance, and user experience.
Video is quickly becoming one of the strongest forms of rich content for search. Combined with transcripts, structured data, and helpful supporting resources, it helps search engines, and AI systems, better understand your pages while giving users faster, clearer answers.
You’ll learn:

• How to turn long-form content into multi-channel marketing assets
• How transcripts and schema help search engines understand your content
• Why video builds trust and improves engagement
• What tools and approaches her team uses in practice

Schedule
6:30 PM – Doors Open — Pizza, Refreshments and Networking
7:00 PM – Welcome!
7:15 PM – Adam Tachauer-Yates: “Why WordPress Sites Don’t Stay ‘Done’ (and What to Do About It)”
7:45 PM – Short Break & Networking
8:00 PM – Daphne Monro: “How video is the future of SEO”
8:30 PM – Wrap-up and Social

After we finish, we’ll be heading to The Walrus pub for more conversation — come along and join us!

A massive thank you to WP Agency Support for being a premier sponsor of WordUp Brighton. They provide end-to-end maintenance services for agencies looking to offload day-to-day WordPress management and support.
👉 https://wpagencysupport.com/
Thanks also to **Hosting.com** for their support. They provide WordPress hosting focused on speed, security, and simplicity for serious growth — handling updates, caching, backups, and security while you focus on clients.
👉 https://hosting.com/

As always, a big shout-out to Pizza Pilgrims for their more-than-cheeky discount to get Brighton’s best pizza at WordUp 🍕