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Future-proofing your WordPress site - WordCamp Sydney 2014

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It' never been easier to set up a WordPress site - but how do you make sure it lasts into the future?

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Hi, I’m Jordan

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Design & Web

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WordPress

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FUTURE PROOF

image: http://futureion.org/

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FUTURE PROOF

image: http://futureion.org/

YOUR WORDPRESS SITE

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THE WORDPRESS PHILOSOPHY

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https://wordpress.org/about/philosophy/

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OUT OF THE BOX

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DECISIONS,NOT OPTIONS

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CLEAN, LEAN & MEAN

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PICKING FUTUREPROOF THEMES

image: http://melbourne.concreteplayground.com.au/event/119675/smartbar-retro-futurism-.htm

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image: http://melbourne.concreteplayground.com.au/event/119675/smartbar-retro-futurism-.htm

2751THEMES

WordPress Theme Directory

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image: http://melbourne.concreteplayground.com.au/event/119675/smartbar-retro-futurism-.htm

4471THEMES

Theme Forest

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image: http://melbourne.concreteplayground.com.au/event/119675/smartbar-retro-futurism-.htm

1500+THEMES

Template Monster

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THEME LOCK-IN

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The lock-in problem is when a user is forced to continue using a theme

because their data would be lost to them if they switched to another theme.

Justin Tadlock

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CONTENT TYPES

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SHORTCODES

[a_theme_shortcode]

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THEME OPTIONS

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THEMES = APPEARANCE !

PLUGINS = CONTENT

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THEME BLOAT

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image: http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/gifts/gear-and-gadgets-gifts/tools

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TWENTYFOURTEEN = 1.1MB !

AVADA = 15MB

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UNLIMITED SUPPORT

image: http://www.mynrma.com.au/blog/2014/09/18/nrma-in-the-60s-vintage-tech-seatbelts-and-holden-panos/

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PICKING FUTUREPROOF THEMES

image: http://melbourne.concreteplayground.com.au/event/119675/smartbar-retro-futurism-.htm

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SINGLE PURPOSE

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AVOID CUSTOM CONTENT

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REALISTIC SUPPORT

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RESPONSIVE

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SOME GREAT THEME PROVIDERS

Upthemes - https://upthemes.com/

Elegant Themes - http://www.elegantthemes.com/

Press75 - http://press75.com/

StudioPress - http://www.studiopress.com/

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PICKING FUTUREPROOF PLUGINS

image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_switchboard

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33,537PLUGINS

WordPress Plugin Directory

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PLUGINS & PERFORMANCE

image: http://evelknievel.com/

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image: http://evelknievel.com/

PLUGINS & PERFORMANCE

Limit the number of Plugins activated

Single purpose plugins

Watch for added stylesheets and scripts

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PREMIUM PLUGINS

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PREMIUM PLUGINS

BackupBuddy http://ithemes.com/purchase/backupbuddy/

Gravity Forms http://www.gravityforms.com/

Advanced Custom Fields http://www.advancedcustomfields.com/

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STANDARDISED POST TYPES

image: https://paulmullins.wordpress.com/2013/05/

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CONTENT TYPE PLUGINS

Jetpack (portfolio) https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/

Testimonials https://github.com/justintadlock/content-type-standards/tree/master/testimonials

Church Theme Content https://wordpress.org/plugins/church-theme-content/

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CONTENT TYPE STANDARDS

https://github.com/justintadlock/content-type-standards

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READ THE REVIEWS

image: http://theboredzombie.com/2014/03/on-quilt-judging-see-my-results.html

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PICKING FUTUREPROOF PLUGINS

image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_switchboard

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QUESTIONS??

image: http://futureion.org/

www.jordesign.com

@jordesign

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CHOOSING A FUTUREPROOF

DEVELOPER

image: http://galleryhip.com/computer-nerd.html

BONUS!!