Building Trust Online: Domains, Hosting, and the Foundations of a Secure Digital Presence

Track: Warrior

  • Building Trust Online: Domains, Hosting, and the Foundations of a Secure Digital Presence

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    Rashid Migadde

    The session will guide participants through the essential building blocks of establishing a credible and secure online presence. It will explore what domain authenticity means, why it matters for trust, branding, and security, and how choosing the right domain type and hosting solution impacts website performance, ownership, and long-term growth.

  • From Local Clients to Global Projects: Growing a Career from Africa:

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    Zachary Kanda Moseti

    Many tech professionals in Africa begin by serving local clients, often with limited resources and exposure. With the right approach, these early experiences can become a strong foundation for working on global projects. This talk shares practical lessons from growing a tech career in Africa, starting with local work and expanding to international clients and…

  • Designing for Everyone: Accessibility as a Core WordPress Skill

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    Okwanga Oscar

    Accessibility is no longer a “nice-to-have” feature, it is a fundamental pillar of modern web development. This session explores how to move beyond basic compliance to make inclusive design a central part of your WordPress workflow. Mastering accessibility isn’t just about following rules; it’s about ensuring the web remains an open, usable space for every…

  • Strategies for story tellers in WordPress

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    Joan Namunina

    Africa is rich with stories, personal histories, community memories, cultural practices, creative expressions, and lived experiences. Yet many of these stories are shared informally, get lost on social media, or remain undocumented altogether. This talk explores how WordPress can be used as a powerful storytelling platform to preserve, structure, and grow authentic African narratives into…

  • Ethical considerations while building WordPress sites

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    desireasiimwe

    As WordPress professionals, the choices we make go beyond design and functionality—they directly affect users, businesses, and communities. This talk explores the ethical responsibilities involved in building WordPress websites and making decisions that put people first. We will discuss topics such as user privacy, data protection, accessibility, responsible use of plugins and themes, transparency with…

  • UI/UX Design in WordPress

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    Peter Bulafu

    This short talk highlights practical UI/UX design principles that can be applied immediately when building WordPress websites. It focuses on creating user-friendly, accessible, and performance-aware experiences using real-world examples from everyday WordPress projects. The session will briefly cover layout clarity, navigation, accessibility basics, and design decisions that improve usability without adding complexity. Attendees will also…

  • WordPress Security

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    Atugonza Benjamin Mukindo

    Installing WordPress the Right way and securing it from Day One Security starts at installation, not after a website has been hacked. In this talk, we’ll walk through the correct way to install WordPress and set it up securely from day one. The session will cover practical steps such as choosing secure hosting, setting proper…

  • From Website to Revenue: Practical Digital Marketing for WordPress Businesses in East Africa

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    Jesse Mwangi

    Many WordPress websites look great but fail to deliver real business results. This session focuses on how WordPress users in East Africa can turn their websites into consistent revenue-generating assets using practical and affordable digital marketing strategies. Drawing from real client work and community experience, the talk breaks down how website structure, content, SEO, and…

  • Women leading Sustainable growth in WordPress:

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    Sheba Ayinzabyonna

    This session will highlight how women can boldly lead, breaking barriers that block participation, from imposter syndrome and gender bias to resource gaps while building confidence, becoming more resilient to endure progress, transform and inspire more generations to come. Join the movement, women aren’t just shaping WordPress, they’re powering the future.

  • Contributor Session

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    Moses Cursor Ssebunya

    Join hundreds of WordPress enthusiasts and top engineers at the Murs Country Resort for an afternoon devoted to making meaningful contributions to the platform. The Teams Available Starting your contribution journey is a breeze! Simply visit this link to access our orientation tool. It’s the exclusive way to guide you in selecting a table, ensuring a smooth…