WP4A - Themes, Widgets, and Plugins

★11:00 - 11:30 - Brunch and Art Viewing ★11:30 -
11:45 - Introductions & Appreciations ★11:45 - 12:15 - Intro to Themes ★12:15 - 12:30 - Break/Refreshments/Networking ★12:30 - 1:00 - Widgets and Plugins ★1:00 - 2:00 - Happiness Bar with WordPress Experts Welcome to the second Sunday Schedule Thank you to our awesome sponsors: Sorry Catered by: Shawn Hosner

Media Temple // 8520 National Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★11:00 - 11:30 Brunch and Art Viewing ★11:30 - 11:45 Introductions & Appreciations ★11:45 - 12:15 WordPress Theme Introduction ★12:15 - 12:30 Break/Refreshments/Networking ★12:30 - 1:00 Widgets and Plugins ★1:00 - 2:00 Happiness Bar with WordPress Experts Schedule

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Suzette Franck with a “ck” ★(mt) Media Temple WordPress Evangelist ★Born in Hollywood, Calif., Lives in Simi Valley ★19+ Years Coding & Web Development @mt_Suzette

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Suzette Franck with a “ck” ★(mt) Media Temple WordPress Evangelist ★Born in Hollywood, Calif., Lives in Simi Valley ★19+ Years Coding & Web Development ★9+ Years Thinkspace Gallery Webmaster @mt_Suzette

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Suzette Franck with a “ck” ★(mt) Media Temple WordPress Evangelist ★Born in Hollywood, Calif., Lives in Simi Valley ★19+ Years Coding & Web Development ★9+ Years Thinkspace Gallery Webmaster ★5 Years Freelancer Developing Artist Sites @mt_Suzette

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Suzette Franck with a “ck” ★(mt) Media Temple WordPress Evangelist ★Born in Hollywood, Calif., Lives in Simi Valley ★19+ Years Coding & Web Development ★9+ Years Thinkspace Gallery Webmaster ★5 Years Freelancer Developing Artist Sites ★Slides: speakerdeck.com/suzettefranck @mt_Suzette

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Sponsors and Volunteers ★ (mt) Media Temple ★ Thinkspace Gallery ★ Shawn Hosner (Caterer) ★ Ken Flewellyn (Gallery Manager) ★ Amy Gottstein (Video) Appreciations Without our sponsors, experts, volunteers, and rad stores, we could not have this meetup. Please join us in thanking them by patronizing them when you can.. WordPress Experts: ★ Natalie MacLees ★ Beebe Lee ★ Se Reed ★ Greg Douglas ★ Lucy Beer ★ Alex Vasquez Thank you to our awesome sponsors: Catered by: Shawn Hosner

#wp4a @ThinkspaceArt @mediatemple Thank you for the awesome WordPress meetup
and delicious brunch! Media Temple // 8520 National Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 / 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Please Tweet This:

WordPress Theme Introduction Suzette Franck WordPress For Artists Thinkspace Gallery
Sun., Sept. 29, 2013 Media Temple // 8520 National Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 / 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★Developed by Steve Carnam ★3 Test Sites w/Free ★Meetup Discount: 30% off http://serverpress.com/wp-for-artists/ $34.95 with code WP4A Local Environment (your computer) Desktop Server by ServerPress.com

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Appearance > Themes ★Change Themes ★Customize Themes ★Widgets (sidebar) ★Menus (navigation) ★Header (depends on theme) ★Theme Options ★Editor = Pure Evil

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple WordPress Themes A WordPress Theme is a group of template files stored on your server that make up the “look” of your site and can be installed and customized from the Dashboard

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Theme Tips to Remember ★style.css is only required file for a WordPress Theme ★Contents of themes will vary ★.PHP files add functionality

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Theme Tips to Remember ★style.css is only required file for a WordPress Theme ★Contents of themes will vary ★.PHP files add functionality ★.CSS files add styles or look

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Theme Tips to Remember ★style.css is only required file for a WordPress Theme ★Contents of themes will vary ★.PHP files add functionality ★.CSS files add styles or look ★Both .PHP and .CSS files are plain text files!!!

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Theme Tips to Remember ★style.css is only required file for a WordPress Theme ★Contents of themes will vary ★.PHP files add functionality ★.CSS files add styles or look ★Both .PHP and .CSS files are plain text files!!! ★Can be viewed/edited with any text editor: Sublime Test 2, Notepad++, Notepad, Text Wrangler

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for a Theme ★Not all themes are created equally ★Do not search Google for free themes (malware) ★WordPress Repository is best for free themes

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for a Theme ★Not all themes are created equally ★Do not search Google for free themes (malware) ★WordPress Repository is best for free themes ★Avoid Theme Forest (complicated, hard to customize)

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for a Theme ★Not all themes are created equally ★Do not search Google for free themes (malware) ★WordPress Repository is best for free themes ★Avoid Theme Forest (complicated, hard to customize) ★Trusted Premium Theme Shops: WooThemes, Elegant, etc.

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple Recommended Premium Themes ★WooThemes ★Elegant Themes ★Graph Paper Press ★DevPress ★Okay Themes ★If you like to gamble, Theme Forest

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★11:00 - 11:30 - Brunch and Art Viewing ★11:30 - 11:45 - Introductions & Appreciations ★11:45 - 12:15 - WordPress Theme Introduction ★12:15 - 12:30 - Break/Refreshments/Networking ★12:30 - 1:00 - Widgets and Plugins ★1:00 - 2:00 - Happiness Bar with WordPress Experts Please freshen your plates and cups! Sunday Schedule Thank you to our awesome sponsors: Sorry Shawn Hosner Amy Gottstein Special thanks to:

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★11:00 - 11:30 Brunch and Art Viewing ★11:30 - 11:45 Introductions & Appreciations ★11:45 - 12:15 WordPress Theme Introduction ★12:15 - 12:30 Break/Refreshments/Networking ★12:30 - 1:00 Widgets and Plugins ★1:00 - 2:00 Happiness Bar with WordPress Experts Schedule

WordPress Plugin Introduction Suzette Franck WordPress For Artists Thinkspace Gallery
Sun., Sept. 29, 2013 Media Temple // 8520 National Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 / 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple

What is a Plugin? + A WordPress Plugin is a
group of php file(s) stored on your server that add functionality, features, or applications to your site

How Many Plugins?

As few as possible! How Many Plugins?

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for Plugins ★Not all plugins are created equally ★Know your sources! ★WordPress Repository is best for free plugins

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for Plugins ★Not all plugins are created equally ★Know your sources! ★WordPress Repository is best for free plugins ★Many free plugins have a pro or premium version

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for Plugins ★Not all plugins are created equally ★Know your sources! ★WordPress Repository is best for free plugins ★Many free plugins have a pro or premium version ★Check last updated, compatibility, rating and other info

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for Plugins ★Not all plugins are created equally ★Know your sources! ★WordPress Repository is best for free plugins ★Many free plugins have a pro or premium version ★Check last updated, compatibility, rating and other info ★Code Canyon is a good source, look for trusted authors

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple When Searching for Plugins ★Not all plugins are created equally ★Know your sources! ★WordPress Repository is best for free plugins ★Many free plugins have a pro or premium version ★Check last updated, compatibility, rating and other info ★Code Canyon is a good source, look for trusted authors ★Trusted Premium Plugin Shops: Gravity Forms, WPMU, etc.

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★Developed by Steve Carnam ★3 Test Sites w/Free ★Meetup Discount: 30% off http://serverpress.com/wp-for-artists/ $34.95 with code WP4A Local Environment (your computer) Desktop Server by ServerPress.com

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★Developed by Steve Carnam ★3 Test Sites w/Free ★Meetup Discount: 30% off http://serverpress.com/wp-for-artists/ $34.95 with code WP4A Plugins > Add New

Types of Plugins ★Free, listed in WP Repository, strict standards,
made by volunteers, may not have support, GPLv2, may have “Pro” paid version w/additional features ★Premium, not listed in WP Repository, no standards, made by anyone, typically do include some support, license varies

WordPress Plugin Repository ★FREE! GPLv2 (General Public License) ★Will not
spam your website with advertising ★Includes readme.txt ★No obfuscated (hidden) code ★Cannot disable functionality or annoy to force you to buy ★No unauthorized collection of data ★No banner or advertising, sponsored links

Search by Name or Keyword Browse by clicking on Category
& Tag Links

Finding a Plugin in the WordPress Repository ★Plugin Name &
Version ★Star Rating ★Number of Times Downloaded ★Last Updated ★Requirements & Compatibility ★Authors & Donation Page ★Support Forum

Search Results

Plugin Details

WordPress Plugin Page

WordPress Favorites

Favorites Page

Accessing Favorites

Free Plugins for Every Site ★WP-Help (Documentation) ★Akismet (Spam blocker)
★Jetpack by WordPress.com (Everything) ★WordPress SEO by Yoast (SEO) ★My Page Order (Reorder pages) ★WordFence Security (Security) ★WP-Optimize (Optimize your DB) ★BackUpWordPress (Backups) ★Google Analyticator (Statistics)

Premium Plugin Sources ★Gravity Forms (gravityforms.com) ★VaultPress (vaultpress.com) ★Code Canyon
(codecanyon.net) ★WPMU Dev (premium.wpmudev.org)

Updating Plugins Always keep your plugins up-to-date! Run a Backup
first!

Update Available Update one-by-one or bulk update

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ★Read the readme.txt

Troubleshooting ★Read the readme.txt ★Deactivate all plugins, activate one-by-one

Troubleshooting ★Read the readme.txt ★Deactivate all plugins, activate one-by-one ★Rename
plugin folder using FTP (will deactivate it)

Troubleshooting ★Read the readme.txt ★Deactivate all plugins, activate one-by-one ★Rename
plugin folder using FTP (will deactivate it) ★Use Support Forum on WordPress.org

Viewing readme.txt

★Go to Plugins > Editor Viewing readme.txt

★Go to Plugins > Editor ★Select plugin from drop-down menu
Viewing readme.txt

★List of files on the right, click readme.txt Viewing readme.txt

★List of files on the right, click readme.txt ★View on the left Viewing readme.txt

★List of files on the right, click readme.txt ★View on the left Viewing readme.txt X

WHITE SCREEN OF DEATH

WHITE SCREEN OF DEATH RAWR!

Questions?

@mt_Suzette Questions? Tweet Me! [email protected]

Next Meetup/ Networking Event Saturday, Oct. 12th 6pm-9pm Barnsdall Art
Park BeyondEdenArt.com

Next Meetup at Thinkspace Gallery Sunday, Nov. 17th 11am-2pm Setting
up Galleries & Simple Store Catered by: Shawn Hosner Thank you to our awesome sponsors:

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★11:00 - 11:30 Brunch and Art Viewing ★11:30 - 11:45 Introductions & Appreciations ★11:45 - 12:15 Setting up a test website locally ★12:15 - 12:30 Break/Refreshments/Networking ★12:30 - 1:00 The Absolute Beginning of WordPress ★1:00 - 2:00 Happiness Bar with WordPress Experts Schedule

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple WordPress / Marketing / Graphics Experts ★ Suzette Franck - WordPress & CSS Goddess ★ Natalie MacLees - WordPress & JQuery Goddess ★ Beebe Lee - WordPress Princess ★ Se Reed - WordPress and Small Business Goddess ★ Greg Douglas - WordPress & Graphics Guru ★ Lucy Beer - WordPress & Training Goddess ★ Amy Gottstein - Video and Photography Goddess

/ 877-578-4000 / mediatemple.net / @mt_Suzette © 2013 (mt) Media Temple ★11:00 - 11:30 - Brunch and Art Viewing ★11:30 - 11:45 - Introductions & Appreciations ★11:45 - 12:15 - Setting Up a Test Website Locally ★12:15 - 12:30 - Break/Refreshments/Networking ★12:30 - 1:00 - The Absolute Beginning of WordPress ★1:00 - 2:00 - Happiness Bar with WordPress Experts Please ask the experts some questions! Sunday Schedule Thank you to our awesome sponsors: Sorry Catered by: Shawn Hosner

WP4A - Themes, Widgets, and Plugins

WP4A - Themes, Widgets, and Plugins

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