This summary provides an overview of how to set up and customize the WordPress Conference Template for customers. The template is designed to create a fully functional and customizable conference website using WordPress.
Download the conference theme for WordPress here!
1. Initial Setup
Install WordPress: Begin by setting up WordPress. You can use WP Engine, WordPress.com, or any other WordPress instance.
Upload and Activate Theme: Navigate to
WP Admin > Appearance > Themes. Upload the provided conference theme and activate it.
2. Customization
Theme Customization: Click on the “Customize” button to access various customization options:
Branding: Change the site title, tagline, and upload a logo. You can adjust the logo's size to fit your design.
Fonts: Select from Google Fonts for different text elements (headings and body). You can also upload custom fonts if needed.
Colors and Backgrounds: Set global brand colors, switch between light and dark themes, and customize background images or colors for different sections.
Navigation Bar: Customize the background color, add shadows, and choose between rounded or sharp button styles.
We highly encourage you to take advantage of the customization options to align your conference landing page to your brand!
3. Content Creation
Create Sessions: Sessions are created automatically using the Sequel 1-click integration. This is to ensure the registration URL, embed code and date are all in sync. Here is how to integrate 1-click:
Save the full URL of the website, eg
https://sequeltest.wpenginepowered.com/Login to Sequel and navigate to Integrations ➝
Custom CMS webhooksAdd the following links using the full URL from step 1:
Create ➝
SITE_URL/webhook-listner/v1/eventUpdate ➝
SITE_URL/webhook-listner/v1/update-eventDelete ➝
SITE_URL/webhook-listner/v1/delete-event
Add Speakers: Add speaker profiles manually, including their name, LinkedIn profile, photo, and other relevant details. These will appear on the speaker list.
It is important to successfully integrate Wordpress with Sequel for seamless session management! Please be sure you follow the above steps properly.
4. Advanced Features
Registration Forms: Embed registration forms (HubSpot, Marketo, etc.) on the site. These forms can be linked to sessions for seamless registration.
Networking Hub: Optionally include a Networking Hub by adding a specific ID from Sequel. This feature can be toggled on or off as needed.
Tracking and Analytics: Add tracking codes (e.g., Google Analytics, 6sense) for monitoring site performance and user engagement.
5. Live and Dynamic Updates
Real-Time Updates: The template automatically updates session information on the front end based on the data entered in Sequel.
Session Navigation: Users can navigate between sessions via a built-in timeline, showing live and upcoming sessions. These sessions change depending on the session date in Sequel.
6. Final Steps
Review and Publish: After customization and content creation, review the site and publish it. The template is designed to be fully responsive and user-friendly.
That's it! You have set up our 1-Click Wordpress integration and have a conference template up and running to host your sessions powered by Sequel!
We highly suggest that you test your site thoroughly before going live with your conference to ensure all integrations and customization is working as expected!