Build (or deconstruct) a Gutenberg Block

The presentation is available here. Nate is back this month with the following: 1. Blocks: what are they, how do find them, how do we get more?2. Modifying available blocks with CSSand, if there’s time,3. Making our own blocks: the Blocks API and the ACF Blocks...

More Secure API Requests with WP Helper Functions

The presentation is available here. Making API requests with JavaScript is something web developers do every day. API services often require you to keep API keys out of the browser or route your requests through a server to secure the request. These requirements are...

WP and HTTPS

The presentation is available here. HTTPS is the future of the internet, providing security, getting that cozy “Secure” lock on your browser and enabling a speedy future with HTTP/2. Forcing HTTPS helps secure our content and gives our users confidence to use our...

WP and WPML

The presentation slides are available here. Amit Kvint will share tips and hints for creating multilingual WordPress sites with WPML – how to do it right, we’ll cover: – Choosing the right settings – Following Google’s directives – Making it...

Customizing WP

The presentation is available here. Nate Finch will regale us with his extensive knowledge on the topic of customizing WP. Everyone wants a unique web presence. WordPress makes this easy by allowing us to customize our website to our heart’s content. BUT, where do you...

Theming WordPress

Presentation slides are available here. Want to create your own custom design for WordPress, but don’t want to rebuild all the awesome features that your favorite theme already has? Need to create something unique, but need to stay upgrade-safe? You need a child...