Speaking

I started my “professional” speaking about WordPress and web development in 2014, with my first talk on Customising the WordPress admin at WordCamp Sheffield and since then I have spoken at number of different WordPress related events.

If you would like me to speak at your event, then please complete a contact request here and I will get back you as soon as possible. I can speak about most things WordPress related!

The talks I have given to date are shown below, grouped by talk type. Feel free to click on each for the slides/video and to found out a little more.

WordCamp Talks

WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users. I have attended 9 WordCamps, speaking at 5 of them and even organising one – WordCamp Lancaster in 2013.

The Fundamentals of Creating Sound Plugins

The key principles for creating good WordPress plugins for your clients and others.View Talk

Computing in UK Schools

What computing is taught at Key Stage 1 to 4 pupils in UK schools & WordPress' (our) role.View Talk

Tremendous Taxonomies at WordCamp Manchester

Using, creating & displaying taxonomies, as well as some cool taxonomy related stuff!View Talk

Publishing a Plugin

How to prepare and publish your plugin to the WordPress.org plugin repository.View Talk

WordPress Meetup Talks

There are a number of WordPress meet-up groups around the UK. I am Co-Organiser of WP Cumbria a monthly WordPress meet-up based in Kendal, as well as making appearances at others to speak now and then.