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The Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024, hosted at the ICT Innovation Hub, showcased students’ creative use of WordPress to solve real-world problems. The event featured workshops, expert panels, and awards, promoting digital skills and innovation among Uganda’s youth.

By Mukisa Godfrey The National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa is an ideal place of opportunity … Continue reading “Explore Opportunities at the National ICT Innovation Hub – The Host for Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024”

A pitch is a guide for presenting your project, focusing on simplicity and storytelling. Essential slides include Title, Problem Statement, Solution Overview, Project Features & Demo Video, Revenue Model, and Call to Action & Contact Information. Emphasize confidence, conciseness, and a clear message. Good luck with your pitch!

Exciting news! The #WebsiteCompetitionUG shortlist is here! Out of 16 outstanding submissions, our adjudicators have selected 10 projects to pitch!” Congratulations to all! To those not advancing to finals, thank you for responding to our call for projects and we urge you to try again next time!

David Kuteesa discusses the importance of mobile-friendly websites due to rising global mobile internet usage. He highlights his experience adapting to Google’s 2015 mobile-friendly update and emphasizes selecting responsive WordPress themes, using plugins, testing with Google’s tool, optimizing loading speeds, and simplifying navigation. Continuous improvement and monitoring are also crucial for maintaining a mobile-optimized site.

Create a compelling pitch deck, practice effectively, and ensure to support others and learn from each experience. This will enhance your chances of success and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. After the competition stay positive, continuously refine your project, and continually pursue excellence. Read more for tips!

By Kasirye Arthur. “Have you ever considered turning your hobby into a successful online business? For … Continue reading “WordPress for E-Commerce: Building Your Online Store”

By Joan Logose. Often, we design stunning websites in Uganda, but run into challenges when it … Continue reading “Payment Gateways for Ugandan Websites”

As students fine tune and finalize submitting their projects for the Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024 before the 20th June 2024 deadline, focusing on creating both high-quality and abundant content will be key to their success, in addition to other factors mentioned in our earlier article on the evaluation criteria. Remember, in the world of website design, CONTENT IS KING!

In the heart of East Africa, a new wave of innovation is sweeping through the digital … Continue reading “The Impact of the Uganda Website Projects Competition on Uganda’s Digital Future”

We are excited to announce that we’ve collaborated with the ICT Teachers Association of Uganda ( … Continue reading “PDF Download: Invitation Letter for Schools, ICT Clubs available for Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024”

Organized under the theme, “Problem Solving With WordPress”, Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024 is a dynamic Next Gen WordCamp event … Continue reading “Evaluation Criteria: Preparing Your Winning Entry for the 2024 Uganda Website Competition”