This document provides information about WordPress and WordCamp conferences from the perspective of John Parkinson. It introduces John and his experience with WordPress. It then discusses WordPress resources like wordpress.org and wordcamp.org. It provides details about WordCamp conferences, highlighting aspects like planning, venues, speakers, volunteers, and offering technical support through a Happiness Bar. Additional recommended WordPress websites, tools, and tips are mentioned. The document encourages connecting with others and exploring new resources to continue learning about WordPress.
6. WordPress user for 5 years
I am a user not an expert!
Personal, work and a club websites.
Also, helped setup 2 other websites for a
911 center and an Emergency
Management Agency (EMA).
23. WordCamps are approved by WordCamp Central
Core group of organizers
Planning process takes several months
Venue, refreshments, t-shirts, speakers,
volunteers, sponsors, swag, name tags, after
party, speaker dinner, etc.
30. The Happiness bar is a live help desk, where
WordPress professionals sit, and wait, for you to
ask them a question. Often populated with
WordCamp speakers, organizers or volunteers, a
group of WordPress professionals are always
around to HELP YOU WITH WHATEVER YOU
NEED.
56. Beginner Tip
Before you ask a question about WordPress on a
forum, Twitter or Facebook group, do a search
about your issue.
There is a very good chance that your issue has
been addressed and answered somewhere.
57. And a warning!
Be careful when downloading free themes,
plugins or widgets that are not in the WordPress
repository.
Check the reputation of the developers and
website.