This past weekend on March 23rd I was at the WordCamp Torrelodones 2024 event, a must-attend conference for developers, content creators, and WordPress enthusiasts. And the title of this post sums it up in the way I like it best.
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The trip to the WordCamp I made with my friend Fede Padilla, and part of the CLOSE team: Alvaro, Bea and Alex.
I could not attend all the talks, I would have liked to, but in the ones I attended, I share the highlights.
The title of this entry is coined by Juan Hernando in his presentation.
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Change the world with your WordPress – Juan Hernando
.Juan Hernando inspired us with his vision of how WordPress can be a tool for social, economic and environmental change. With a focus on fighting against the monopolization of content by the big tech companies and improving the accessibility and sustainability of our web projects.
My first custom theme with Site Editor – Marta Torre
.Marta Torre shared her experience developing her personal website, highlighting the importance of principles such as accessibility, sustainability and performance. I quite liked the development approach based on Block Themes, and also the custom blocks she made for her website.
WPO with Sentidiño – Carlos Longarela
Carlos Longarela took us through a technical journey on web optimization, focusing on tools and techniques to improve the performance of our pages. His talk was a masterclass in the effective use of developer tools for web optimization.
Discover the Web Design trends in 2024
.In this talk, we discover the latest trends in web design, from the Bento Grid to giant typography to dynamism and asymmetry. These trends mark some paths to follow for innovative and attractive web designs.
WordCamp Podcast Recording
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We also had the opportunity to record a podcast to talk about what will be the next WordCamp Granada 2024. There is an organizing team that I’m on to bring this official WordPress event to our Granada.
Creating websites opens doors you can’t even imagine – Gonzalo Garzo
Gonzalo Garzo reminded us of the power of creativity in web development. His talk was a call to action for content creators and developers, encouraging us to make our work visible and open new professional and personal doors.
Web Accessibility: Lessons and practices – Vicent Sanchis
A fundamental session on the importance of web accessibility, offering practical guidelines to ensure that our sites are accessible to all users, emphasizing the hierarchy of headings, contrast, and the proper use of images.
The impact of AI on web development and analytics
We explore how artificial intelligence has been integrated into our daily work, from code analysis to efficient document and data management. AI emerges as an indispensable tool for optimization and efficiency in web development.
We explore how artificial intelligence has been integrated into our daily work, from code analysis to efficient document and data handling.
Avoiding duplicate content and keyword cannibalization – Lucia and SEO
.Lucía offered us strategies for handling duplicate content and keyword cannibalization, two common problems in SEO. Her focus on practical and strategic solutions is essential for any digital marketer.
This summary covers a selection of the numerous talks and workshops offered at WordCamp Torrelodones 2024, each providing valuable lessons and insights into using WordPress for web development, sustainability, accessibility, and much more. The diversity of topics and depth of knowledge shared reflect the dynamic WordPress ecosystem and its global community.
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Below, I share some of the official photos, taken by Nilo and Fede.
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