Presentation prepared for WordCamp Atlanta 2012 held Fri/Sat February 3rd, 4th at SCAD. This is the 2nd edition after an early peer review suggested that I make it higher level.

1. Cool Tools for
Customizing
Firebug, Firepicker and Filezilla
Kris McInerny @NotesFromKris
Thursday, February 2, 12

2. WP SUPER USERS
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Who should use it, Why should you use it, What tool
should you use, How is it best utilized?
who
DEVELOPERS
Thursday, February 2, 12

3. •To alter style
•To create consistency
•To test your css code
•To preserve live site
why
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4. Install Firebug
Firefox Only
Tools > Add-ons
Search...
and Firepicker
Install
Restart Firefox
what
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5. • Toggle F12 / Rt Mouse
• Revert by Ctrl/Cmd R
• Test
• Repeat
• Let’s see...
how
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6. Hey Kris - this is where you show this realtime...hint hint
how
Thursday, February 2, 12

7. ?
why can’t I just update the css in the editor
can I use it with other browsers
do I really have to learn CSS
Thursday, February 2, 12

8. •File Transfer Protocol
•WordPress installs
•Theme installs
•Bulk uploads
•Favicon uploads
• Do I have to?!
why
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9. • File > Site Manager
• Connect
• Local vs Server
• BACKUP!!!
Install Filezilla
what
Thursday, February 2, 12

10. Hey Kris - this is where you show this realtime...hint hint
how
Thursday, February 2, 12

11. ?
why can’t I just use File Manager
can I use it on a Mac or PC
do I really have to learn this
Thursday, February 2, 12

12. Cool Tools for
Customizing
Firebug, Firepicker and Filezilla
Kris McInerny @NotesFromKris
Thursday, February 2, 12