Events

  • Add Your Meetup Group to the Central WordPress Account on Meetup.com

    Add Your Meetup Group to the Central WordPress Account on Meetup.com

    If you run a local WordPress meetup, you’re invited to move it under the central WordPress account on meetup.com. Jen Mylo created a form where meetup coordinators can submit their meetup to be included. The awesome benefit is that WordPress will cover the meetup.com dues for your listing. Jen posted a number of simple guidelines…

  • Pressnomics WordPress Ecosystem Survey

    Pressnomics WordPress Ecosystem Survey

    In two weeks, Pressnomics 2 will be underway. Pressnomics, started in 2012 by Joshua Strebel of Page.ly is a conference dedicated to the business aspects of WordPress whether it be software as a service, commercial themes and plugins, or a development agency. The event is three days long where business owners can collaborate, relax, and…

  • WordCamp Speaker Blacklist Is A Bad Idea

    WordCamp Speaker Blacklist Is A Bad Idea

    Chris Lema has put together an interesting post that details the reasons why WordCamp speakers should be reviewed. While Chris attended WordCamp Los Angeles 2013 organized by first timers, he listened to a presenter or two that shared more about themselves rather than their content. He then thought about ways in which WordCamps could better…

  • Why WordCamp Detroit 2013 Was Cancelled

    Why WordCamp Detroit 2013 Was Cancelled

    It looks like the plug has been pulled on WordCamp Detroit 2013. In a blog post published on September 3rd, 2013 TJList one of the organizers has announced that they have canceled this year’s WordCamp. The primary reason given was that they were not ready to put on a high-quality event. Those who have already…

  • My Experience – WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013

    My Experience – WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013

    Things I Learned About The City This event marks the first time I’ve visited Grand Rapids, Michigan. I can say without any doubt that Grand Rapids is a beautiful city. I got the impression while being downtown that I was in a large city but it wasn’t large enough to feel inundated like New York…

  • Open Discussion On Guidelines Pertaining To Non WordCamp Events

    Open Discussion On Guidelines Pertaining To Non WordCamp Events

    There has been a new post published on the WordPress Events site that outlines a set of proposed guidelines for non-WordCamp events that are created by previous WordCamp organizers. With at least two previous WordCamp organizers putting on their own events this year outside of the WordCamp name, these guidelines are necessary to make sure…

  • I’ll Be At WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013

    I’ll Be At WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013

    I’m happy to announce that I’ll be in attendance at WordCamp Grand Rapids 2013 next weekend August 24-25th. Not only will I be in attendance, but I’ve been selected to moderate a panel discussion on commercial themes and plugins. The other speakers participating in the panel are Pippin Williamson, Adam Pickering, Daniel Espinoza, and Jake…

  • A Different Perspective On WordCamp Columbus 2013

    A Different Perspective On WordCamp Columbus 2013

    WordCamp Columbus Ohio 2013 has come and gone but I wanted to point you to an article highlighting the experience from someone who was in a wheelchair. Her experience comes from a perspective that not all of us share. Thankfully, she had a great experience overall and was delighted to see that the room dedicated…

  • My First Ever WordCamp San Francisco Experience

    My First Ever WordCamp San Francisco Experience

    Since I started writing about WordPress in 2007, WordCamp San Francisco has been labeled as the grandest WordCamp of them all. It’s where the first event of its kind took place which started a revolution in WordPress meetups. Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to attend any WordCamps in the San Francisco until this year. The following…

  • Recap Of WordCamp Milwaukee 2013

    Recap Of WordCamp Milwaukee 2013

    This past weekend, WordCamp Milwaukee 2013 took place. If you missed it, Brad Parbs has a short recap of the event complete with links to a bunch of different slides from presentations. With over 300 attendees this go around, I congratulate the event organizers on another successful WordCamp.

  • Local 10th Anniversary WordPress Party Next Week

    Local 10th Anniversary WordPress Party Next Week

    If you live in the Northern Ohio area, make plans to stop by Water Street Tavern in Kent, OH Saturday, May 25th from 7PM-10PM to help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of WordPress. There will be a cash bar, good food and from what I’ve read, there might actually be some WordPress swag. This event…

  • Pressnomics Conference Announces Date For 2013

    Pressnomics Conference Announces Date For 2013

    The folks behind Pressnomics have announced the dates for this years conference. It will be held on October 17th-19th. For those that don’t know, Pressnomics is a conference centered around the services and products that have created a successful and diverse economy around WordPress. Tickets go on sale June 19th at 10am PST and will…

  • First WordCamp North Canton A Success

    First WordCamp North Canton A Success

    Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend WordCamp North Canton located in North Canton, Ohio. The event took place on the Stark State College Campus within the Center for Entrepreneurship and was coordinated by Joe Rozsa. The venue offered plenty of seating, multiple classrooms for sessions and outlets galore for charging electronic devices.…

  • WordPress Foundation Harming Rather Than Helping WordCamps

    WordPress Foundation Harming Rather Than Helping WordCamps

    WordCamp San Francisco 2012 has released their sponsorship package prices and once again, the prices almost demand that you include your first born with the top spot. In 2009, the top sponsorship spot for the event was $15,000. In 2010 the top sponsorship spot would have cost you the same amount, $15,000. Last year, the…

  • Details For WordCamp New York 2012 Emerge

    Details For WordCamp New York 2012 Emerge

    Until now, details regarding WordCamp New York have been scarce to non-existent. However, Steve Bruner has published a post on the official site for the event and has notified everyone that this years event will take place on June 9th – 10th at Baruch College, the same location as 2010. As it turns out, WordCamp…