Erick Arbé will discuss “WordPress to Static Websites: How Freelancers and Agencies Can Reduce Server Costs and Complexities.”
Arbé started his web agency 10 years ago and has built hundreds of WordPress themes for clients across the country. He also is a PGA golf professional and runs GolfWebDesign.com
He will speak about how to turn your dynamic WordPress website into a statically generated website to make it faster and more secure.
Q: Why is it important for us to learn about this topic today?
A: With the rise in popularity in WordPress, more and more plugins are being improperly used. This often leads to slow, less secure websites.
By using statically generated websites, you can decrease security risks, increase speed and even reduce your carbon footprint!
Q: What is the biggest takeaway from your talk?
A: One of the biggest takeaways is you will know what a statically generated website IS and how to create one from your WordPress website.
Q: Which resources should we follow to stay current on this topic?
A: There are not a lot of resources on the web about this subject because it’s still gaining popularity. However, try searching the web for “JAMStack” and read up on those results.
Netlify, Cloudflare and Smashing Magazine also are a few great resources.