Organised by Outlandish
Master advanced techniques to secure and optimise your WordPress sites, making them fast, secure, and reliable.
About this event
Security and Optimisation (session 3 of 3)
Master advanced techniques to secure and optimise your WordPress sites, making them fast, secure, and reliable. You'll be prepared to protect your sites against common threats and enhance performance for quick loading times and seamless user experiences.
Please bring a laptop to this session, if you can
Topics covered:
WordPress Security Basics:
- Understanding common security threats to WordPress sites.
- Best practices for WordPress security: Strong passwords, limiting login attempts, and securing the wp-admin area.
- Installing and configuring a security plugin like Wordfence or Sucuri.
Hands-on Exercise: Securing Your Site:
- Setting up two-factor authentication (2FA) for WordPress login.
- Configuring automatic backups for your WordPress site.
Website Optimization Techniques:
- Importance of website speed and performance.
- Installing and configuring a caching plugin (e.g., W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache).
- Optimising images for faster loading using a plugin like Smush.
Hands-on Exercise: Performance Testing and Optimization:
- Using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix to test site performance.
- Analysing results and making adjustments to improve site speed.
Why attend these WordPress masterclasses?
- Wordpress is a free (open source) content management system used widely to build websites.
- Our condensed 2-hour sessions are designed to deliver maximum value in minimum time, ensuring you can fit the masterclass into your busy schedule.
- Participate in interactive exercises, guided tutorials, and real-time demonstrations to reinforce your learning and boost your confidence.
- Walk away with practical skills that you can immediately apply to your website, saving you time and effort in the long run.
Take your skills to the next level and unlock the true potential of WordPress. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to elevate your online presence. Register now for our WordPress Masterclass and embark on a transformative journey to website excellence!
Who are these sessions for?
- Anyone interested in building websites using WordPress
- Novice WordPress users
- Users with some experience in WordPress