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60 Minutes to Glory: Building a WordPress Site From Scratch Without Crying (Much)

Ever stared at a blank screen thinking, “I could build a website… if only I had a time machine, a team of developers, AI savvy, and a strong emotional support animal”? Well, good news: you don’t need any of those (except maybe the emotional support animal—no judgment).

In this turbo-charged, caffeine-fueled session, we’ll race against the clock to build a fully functional WordPress site from scratch in under 60 minutes. That’s right—using themes, plugins (the RIGHT plugins - no shady plugins from 2009), and absolutely no existential dread. Just raw creativity, a dash of CSS, and the kind of reckless optimism that makes tech demos, sans sacrifice to The Demo Gods, great.
You’ll learn:
• How to set up WordPress faster than your coffee brews
• Picking a theme that doesn’t scream “I made this in 2007”
• Plugin essentials that won’t break your site or your soul
• Crafting content that’s actually readable (and maybe even fun)
• Basic security tips so your site doesn’t get hacked by a bored teenager

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned dev who just enjoys watching chaos unfold, this talk will leave you laughing, learning, and possibly questioning your life choices. Bring your sense of humor, and a timer—we’re going in.

Stickers will be provided to the survivors.

Louise van der Bijl

Pure UI

Cape Town, South Africa

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