{"id":410,"date":"2012-06-24T21:26:36","date_gmt":"2012-06-25T01:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2012.montreal.wordcamp.org\/?post_type=wcb_session&#038;p=410"},"modified":"2012-11-21T05:27:46","modified_gmt":"2012-11-21T10:27:46","slug":"passionate-about-plugins","status":"publish","type":"wcb_session","link":"https:\/\/montreal.wordcamp.org\/2012\/session\/passionate-about-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"Passionate About Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoonini.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-525\" src=\"https:\/\/2012.montreal.wordcamp.org\/files\/2012\/06\/KathrynPresner_0556_web-102.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn Presner\" width=\"102\" height=\"102\" \/><\/a>The huge range of community-contributed plugins (nearly 20,000) is one of the most valuable features of WordPress.org. But how do you determine what&#8217;s a safe and effective plugin without being overwhelmed by choice? In this session we&#8217;ll discuss how to make an informed decision about which plugin to use &#8211; and look at how to troubleshoot any conflicts that may crop up. I&#8217;ll also present a few recommended plugins, including security tools that help protect your site against malicious intruders. From simple plugins to the more complex, we&#8217;ll look at how to set them up, what they do, and pitfalls to watch out for. Feel free to bring your favourite plugin to share with the group during the Q&amp;A period.<\/p>\n<p><em>No technical knowledge needed. Geared to beginner-level users and designers. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/zoonini\/passionate-about-plugins-wordcamp-montreal-2012\">View slides on Slideshare &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>About Kathryn Presner<\/h3>\n<p>Kathryn Presner of <a title=\"Zoonini Web Services\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zoonini.com\">Zoonini Web Services<\/a> takes a holistic approach to web design and development, building unique sites that work well, look great, and are easily found in search-engine results by the target market. Kathryn is passionate about helping people avoid common website pitfalls and as an enthusiastic WordPress user, gives back to the open-source community by answering questions as a volunteer WordPress support-forum moderator and presenting at events like WordCamp, Podcamp, and Girl Geek Dinners. Non-web pastimes include cooking healthy and delicious food, pondering which of her three cats is the most human-like, and eagerly awaiting her first crop of homegrown organic garlic. Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/zoonini\">@zoonini<\/a> on Twitter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The huge range of community-contributed plugins (nearly 20,000) is one of the most valuable features of WordPress.org. But how do you determine what&#8217;s a safe and effective plugin without being overwhelmed by choice? 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