Denise Williams has been working with digital content tools for more than 15 years, producing websites and print publications from alt-weekly newspapers (like the Santa Barbara Independent) to luxury custom publications (like Mercedes-Benz) to iOS Newsstand magazines (like Reader’s Digest). Now at Automattic, she works directly with users to spread WordPress love and learning.

Speaking session

WordPress Media Tools for Creatives in the User / Admin track

What do you want people to learn from your presentation?

Everybody’s needs and audiences are different. I want people to leave informed on how to choose the right audio, video, or visual presentation for their work in particular.

Why did you decide to speak?

I love coaching people on WordPress, and it’s always nice to share with a larger group.

What attracted you to WordPress in the first place?

I’ve been managing publishing in all sorts of formats forever, and as a production manager, I get a little obsessed with the back-end tools and workflow possibilities for editorial and design teams. Even back in the earl(ier) days, WordPress was straightforward, easy to teach and use, and it clearly had a community dedicated to its future progress.

What is your favourite plugin or theme, and why?

For my own self-hosted uses, I am very attached to Advanced Custom Fields. Sleek, well-organized, but not overloaded with features I don’t use.

What are you most looking forward to at WordCamp Toronto?

Over in Montreal, Toronto is just far enough away that there’s not a ton of regular crossover. It’s so nice to join the Toronto WordPress community at least once a year! Looking forward to seeing all the faces.