At Yoast, we optimize websites. Not just one aspect of websites, but every aspect. We make websites more usable, easier to navigate, faster and more reliable. In other words: we make websites work. Not just for the owner, but for the visitor. The added bonus is that if you do all that right, a website becomes easier to find too.

Total People is one of the largest suppliers of work-based learning in the North West of England.

In the next 5 years 745,000 Digitally Skilled workers will be required and 1/5 (182,000) of these jobs will be suited to digitally savvy 16-25 year olds.

A Digital or ICT Apprentice with Total People will give your business the skills and experience it needs to support development and growth in roles associated with computer programming; technical support; web design and social media. We can develop your apprentices right up to Level 4 (Foundation Degree Equivalent)

Total People have worked closely with employers and Manchester Digital, to develop a range of innovative apprenticeship programmes to meet the current shortage of digital skills within this growing sector.

Total People is proud to sponsor WordCamp; Manchester which aims to celebrate all things WordPress from bloggers to professional developers

For more information about Creative; Digital and IT Apprenticeships, visit www.totalpeople.co.uk

Zed1.com is a web development company specialising in WordPress-based web site solutions. Services offered include site development, site setup, WordPress training, custom themes, custom plugins, support, and consultancy.

Zed1.com is run by Mike Little, the co-founding developer of the WordPress project.

We developed and continue to enhance the award-winning “I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here” site for our client Gallomanor. We have worked on a number of UK government WordPress sites, most notably we enhanced and supported the No10 Downing Street site for the Cabinet Office from 2008-2010.

Magma Digital Ltd are PHP experts who not only initiate and complete new projects but also relish the challenge of adopting existing or failing projects. We apply our skills, abilities and confidence into all our projects to create world-class web applications that will meet the needs of SME and Enterprise organisations alike. No matter what troubles clients have, we can help you solve them!If you think you can handle it – come and join our team!

Magma Digital have been instrumental in organising PHPNW events and conferences since their inception in 2008. Our motivation for getting involved in PHPNW is that we strongly believe in supporting the local web community and promoting best practice within our wider industry. We hope you have a great time at Word Camp Manchester!