Sal Ferrarello is a WordPress consultant who is passionate about code and web development. Sal’s previous experience as a Magician/Juggler, Computer Science & Mathematics Educator, and Radio DJ makes him an entertaining and engaging speaker.
PHP[world] – October 23, 2019
- Enforcing Coding Standards with PHP_CodeSniffer
- Object Oriented Primer: Inheritance, Abstract Classes, Traits, & Interfaces
WordCamp Philly 2019
Getting Started with Transients [Slides]
WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2019
Owning Your Website (keynote) [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Lancaster 2019
Introduction to the WordPress Database [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Philly 2018
Introduction to Post Meta [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2018
How to Avoid Mucking Up Your DNS [Slides & Resources]
php[tek] 2018
Gutenberg Comes to WordPress
June 1, 2018
WordCamp Philly 2017
Create Your First Shortcode [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Baltimore 2017
Making Your Code Easy To Extend [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2017
Getting Started with Transients [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp DC 2017
Introduction to Post Meta [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Lancaster 2017
Making WordPress Filters Work for You [Slides & Code Samples]
WordCamp US 2016
Blogging – The Best Thing I’ve Done as a Developer [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Baltimore 2016
How Responsive Images Work in WordPress [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2016
Best Practices for Creating Custom Post Types [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Lancaster 2016
How to Avoid Mucking Up Your DNS [Slides & Resources]
Philly Burbs Meetup 2015 – November
WordCamp Philly 2015
Getting Started with Composer [Slides & Resources]
WordCamp Philly 2014
How to be a Designer that Developers Love [Slides & Resources]
What People are Saying
Always a great speaker!
— Jacob Mishkin (@mishkinChi) August 18, 2019
Kicking off WordCamp Lehigh Valley, Sal Ferrarello @salcode – Sometimes you really need to read the instructions! #WCLVPA pic.twitter.com/poX2N3OuvX
— Paul Taubman (@WPSiteHelp) August 17, 2019
One of the best at this “simplify the complex” skill is @salcode. A PHP developer, Sal's WordPress-focused talks break down advanced technical items and concepts into digestible, not-scary, and learnable materials.
His talks are ALWAYS worth watching. https://t.co/8wFkUACUy7
— Liam Dempsey (@liamdempsey) July 8, 2019
very constructive talk that make database tables better understood by database-shy user (me) https://t.co/RZScr3pMZS
— Thomas Knoble (@tknoble) April 27, 2019
Mark @salcode’s latest talk for watching in @WordPressTV https://t.co/HpdM6tEY4v
— Eileen Violini (@_iviolini) April 27, 2019
I just realized my talk at @WordCampLanc is right before @salcode, and I'm eternally grateful to the WordCamp deities for it. Sal is a tough act to follow. He has a gift for making technical concepts and code not only comprehensible but engaging. #wclanc
— Susan Walker (@SusanWroteThis) April 5, 2019
Post meta with @salcode Always a great attending one of your sessions #wcphilly pic.twitter.com/qnNTqijTjT
— mary (@einsteinsboi) October 27, 2018
@salcode Really well done presentation! One of the best beginner sessions I’ve seen in many years.
— Michael McGlynn (@reignition) October 27, 2018
Another great talk from @salcode! #wcphilly #WordPress #opensource https://t.co/CLtcuU8EXu
— Freddie Mixell (@FreddieMixell) October 27, 2018
This is a #mustattend session. Trust me, you won't be disappointed by what @salcode has to offer. https://t.co/BOcTB0LJp7
— Matt Ryan (@MattRyan_co) September 25, 2018
Lots of awesome knowledge gained on shortcodes with @salcode's session #wcphilly
— mary (@einsteinsboi) October 28, 2017
@salcode Thanks for the great talk on shortcodes at @WordCampPhilly and really appreciate your thoughts on using Booststrap! – PK
— mangoblogger (@mangoblogger) October 28, 2017
Thank you! Great presentation.
— Christine (@EmptyNestCoach) October 28, 2017
Wow, @salcode is a super engaging and energetic presenter. Need to get him to speak a future @phparch conference! 🙂 #wcbalt pic.twitter.com/vhu5pnxDCK
— Eli White (@EliW) October 14, 2017
Amazing talk by @salcode . "Don't hack WordPress plugins/core". Going to use mu-plugins moving forward! @wordcampbalt #WCBalt pic.twitter.com/u8rAyUxPC7
— Neha Gupta Goyal (@nehagupt) October 14, 2017
Really enjoyed your presentation yesterday. Clear and concise walk through that sparked a few ideas. See you next time!
— Jon Whitney (@sira_ulo_ko) October 15, 2017
Great real-life examples of transients from @salcode! Makes it easier to relate to the info. Thanks! #wclvpa
— Terri Tutich (@BTOTerri) August 19, 2017
With Sal Ferrarello @salcode explaining transients at #LV2017 #WCLVPA. Wonderful and so helpful. pic.twitter.com/UyRmPXRm4r
— Cecilia Caldas (@ChichiCaldas) August 19, 2017
@salcode great talk 🙂
— Natwar Maheshwari (@natwar86) July 14, 2017
Great info! Thanks Sal👏🏼 https://t.co/hY5MlMqnys
— Eileen Violini (@_iviolini) July 14, 2017
Great talk Sal, thank you for presenting!
— BlueSkyPhoenix Design (@bsp_design) July 14, 2017
Thank you! So nice of you to share the resource, but I wouldn't have missed your talk for anything.
— KAOS O'Dead (@websitemgmt) July 14, 2017
I have no doubt it will be a great talk! @salcode is great speaker and very knowledgeable! https://t.co/QRBu6OoRWG
— Ken Kramer (@kkramer2195) July 14, 2017
Here are some of @anthonydpaul's favorite WordCamp speakers. pic.twitter.com/PJUwX4EW84
— WordPress DC (@WordPressDC) April 19, 2017
.@salcode is a brilliant speaker. Breaks down complex concepts into understandable components with passion and humor. #wclanc
— Andy Stitt @ #wcphilly (@andystitt829) March 4, 2017
Have seen @salcode speak 3 times at WordCamps and he never fails to deliver a great talk. Informative and entertaining. #WCLanc
— Andrew Gehman (@AndrewGehman) March 4, 2017
Notes from a great talk by @salcode. Would definitely recommend you check it out! #wcus https://t.co/IY7wTlRAlG
— Payette Forward (@payetteforward) December 3, 2016
Great talk by @salcode at #wcus2016. Brisk talk, with valuable take-aways #WordPress https://t.co/4q9Bfua7hX
— CJ Andrew (@cjwebstudio) December 3, 2016
Thank you, @salcode for speaking about why developers should blog at @WordCampUS. I'm totally inspired to start a personal blog! pic.twitter.com/cUJ1vmkeKn
— David Needham (@davidneedham) December 3, 2016
Think about blogging as a way to invest in yourself, your brand, your future, and to help others. Funny, engaging, & helpful @salcode! #WCUS pic.twitter.com/90cIWdYV5q
— Cate DeRosia (@mysweetcate) December 3, 2016
As a former teacher @salcode doing a great job handling tech difficulties and still nailing his talk on importance of blogging #wcus pic.twitter.com/xfmqrKfsc7
— Greg Davis (@gregdavispsu) December 3, 2016
Clear, engaging, and FUN talk about responsive images in WordPress from @salcode at #WCBalt #WordCamp #WordPress
— Erica Palmisano (@eapalmisano) November 20, 2016
The best talk of #WCBalt so far! Thanks @Salcode https://t.co/DDj0z0Iu7R
— Isabelle García (@aicragellebasi) November 20, 2016
Feels like a whole new world has opened up after @salcode's talk last night. pic.twitter.com/YkQmgV2ixW
— Lauren Pittenger (@laurenpittenger) May 13, 2016
Absolutely loved @salcode's talk at @WPLanc on How to Avoid Mucking Up Your DNS! Be sure to check it out once the video goes live. #wclanc
— Nina Cross (@crossnina) March 5, 2016
Leave it to Sal Ferrarello to give us the perfect after-lunch session to keep us awake, laughing, and learning…
from Deborah Edwards-Onoro’s post Takeaways from WordCamp Lancaster 2016
Who knew that a talk on DNS can be so entertaining? Props to @salcode! #wclanc
— Kostas Nicolacopoulos (@KostasNi) March 5, 2016
Hello @salcode just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your Hooks and Filters talk for #genesiswp – I will definitely keep up with you!
— Josh TechDev Walker (@JWTechDev) November 17, 2015
If you're just getting into (or want to get into) coding with Genesis, this is a must watch from @salcode. https://t.co/t7KKRhJgsT
— GenesisWPguide (@GenesisWPguide) November 13, 2015
@salcode great presentation last. First time I've heard Genesis explained in a manner I understood!
— 21xdesign (@21xdesign) November 3, 2015
.@salcode is killing this composer talk #wcphilly
— CamDEATH (@ccccamden) June 13, 2015