Design & Code: Learn Enough WordPress to Get By w/ Marco Cabrera

Who Is This For?

This session is for new users, aspiring developers, or anyone who has ever felt frustrated by a WordPress site they didn't know how to fix. Our goal is to move you from 'guessing' to 'knowing' how to manage the platform confidently.

Agenda

• Mix, Mingle, and Munch

  (25 minutes)

  Grab some food, say hello, and get to know others in the room.

• Keynote Speaker: Marco Cabrera

  (60 minutes)

  Speaker: Marco Cabrera

  Learn Enough WordPress to Get By We aren't just going to look at the dashboard; we’re going to talk about how the pieces fit together so you can troubleshoot, edit, and secure a site. Key topics include: • Admin & Architecture: Navigating the backend. • Themes & Plugins: Understanding the difference and how to vet them effectively. • When Tools Aren't Enough: Using HTML, CSS, and JS to customize when builders hit a wall. • Routing & Structure: Finding where your data lives and how URLs work. • Security: Essential practices for locking down a site. • AI Assistance: Using AI and system prompts to help you troubleshoot and write custom snippets in real-time.

• Community Wrap-Up & Closing

  (30 minutes)

  We'll wind down with conversation, connection, and appreciation for our attendees and speaker. We'll also give some shoutouts for upcoming events and snap a group photo.

Speakers

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Our Sponsors

• Epicenter - providing food.
• Crews Center for Entrepreneurship - hosting us.

Parking Information

Simply park outside. There should be ample street parking close by.