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Lisa holds a degree in computer animation and design, specializing in PHP (code language), mySQL (databasing), and the customization of WordPress plugins. Her Internet technology experience extends 18+ years. Lisa is self-motivated and enjoys staying current with her technical skills.

Graduated Kaplan University, Magna Cum Laude June 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Multimedia and Animation
Graduate, Leadership Charlotte 2023
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-baird-10140021b
Proficient with WordPress, PHP/MyAdmin, WHM, domain (DNS) management, ADA Compliance, mobile-responsive website build, UI/UX

Interests

My interests lie in both community service and a deep connection with the great outdoors. I dedicate my time and expertise to causes I truly care about. As the Charlotte School Foundation Board Treasurer, I’m committed to supporting education and ensuring responsible financial management. Serving as a Charlotte Soil & Water Conservation District Board Supervisor reflects my passion for environmental preservation and sustainable practices. My 14 years with Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) nurtured my love for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, kayaking, and canoeing, and instilled in me a desire to mentor and guide young people. Ultimately, I’m an advocate for both education and the environment, and I strive to make a positive impact in these vital areas.

WordPress Origin Story

In 2011, I embarked on a transformative journey with WordPress that would shape my career for years to come. Joining CeJay Associates, LLC, a well-established website design company, we faced a pivotal decision between WordPress and Joomla. Drawing from my prior experience with both platforms, I advocated for WordPress, recognizing its user-friendly nature and alignment with our clients’ needs.

This decision proved to be a turning point. WordPress’s intuitive interface and robust capabilities perfectly matched our customers’ requirements, leading us to adopt it as our primary platform. Over the next decade, I immersed myself in the WordPress ecosystem, crafting approximately 100 websites and honing my skills in both design and development.

As my expertise grew, I began to leverage my programming background, particularly in PHP, to venture into plugin development. This transition allowed me to create custom solutions for specific client needs, although my initial attempt at publishing a public plugin faced challenges due to the lengthy approval process and a subsequent purge.

Today, my focus lies in developing smaller, specialized plugins tailored for in-house use. These bespoke solutions, while not designed for public distribution, demonstrate the versatility and power of WordPress as a platform for custom web development. My journey with WordPress has not only showcased its evolution as a CMS but also highlighted its capacity to adapt to diverse client requirements and developer innovations.

  • Member Since: October 6th, 2013
  • Location: Port Charlotte, FL
  • Website: cejaywebsites.com
  • GitHub: cejayassoc
  • Job Title: Web Developer, Programmer, Digital Designer
  • Employer: CeJay Websites
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  • Created a topic, Not all events show, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
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    Thanks! It still took me a minute to find it, but I see it now.…

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    Hello, I have two questions: Is there a way to cha…

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  • Posted a reply to FacetWP Support, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    Thanks for replying, I will try Twitter; I haven't done that yet.

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    My FacetWP subscription expired, but I can't get logge…

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    I have the free option and I wanted to see the forecas…

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    I have the pro plugin version, it says it is on 4.4.0.…

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    Thanks, the instructions left a bit to be desired and I was unclear on this…

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    Here's the script that I was deferring/loading synchronously (both methods inhibited the loading of Hustle.)…

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    Thanks for your reply Adam, you've pointed me in the right direction. I was seeing…

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    Hi there, This was working last week, but now my pop-…

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    It only shows in debugging mode, so I'm not really concerned. Just letting you know…

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    Thanks, I also found that error reporting was turned on. Turning it off resolved the…

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    Recently, when working on a login issue, I disabled an…

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    URL in e-mail confirmation of e-mail change doesn't work.