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JetPack Helps to Make WordCamp Birmingham 2017 Great

WordCamp Birmingham welcomes Jetpack – as a Gold Sponsor for #WPYall 2017.

Jetpack is always working for you as well. It enhances millions of sites worldwide – for free!

About Jetpack

Jetpack is the ultimate toolkit for WordPress. It gives you everything you need to design, secure, and grow your site in one bundle.
With Jetpack, you can:

  • Fully customize your site with free themes, image tools, and rich content.
  • Increase your traffic through automatic social sharing, related content, and faster load times.
  • Get a safer, stronger site via secure logins and protection from brute force attacks.

All these core features are free. Advanced features like daily backups, spam protection, and SEO tools can be added with one of three simple and affordable plans.
Best of all, Jetpack’s features are provided and hosted by WordPress.com — so there’s never any extra strain on your server when you activate or use a new tool.

Thanks to Jetpack for supporting WordCamp Birmingham 2017.

Time is running out for you to be a part of #WPYall this Saturday and Sunday, October 21st and 22nd, for only $40.

WordCamp Bimringham is Waiting for You

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WooCommerce Supports WordCamp Birmingham

WordCamp Birmingham welcomes WooCommerce – as a Gold Sponsor for #WPYall 2017.

WooCommerce seeks to be the ultimate WordPress toolkit provider so that you will be empowered to build greater things with WordPress.

About WooCommerce:

What started in 2008 as three WordPress enthusiasts from different countries sharing ideas over email is now an international team of designers, developers, support ninjas and marketing people, catering for a passionate and constantly growing community of hundreds of thousands of users.

From humble beginnings selling a handful of commercial WordPress Themes we now offer a range of themes and plugins to extend WordPress experiences, including WooCommerce. Proudly bootstrapped and built around a firm belief in work-life balance we have big ambitions to become the ultimate WordPress toolkit provider.

Thanks to WooCommerce for supporting WordCamp Birmingham 2017.

Time is running out for you to be a part of #WPYall this Saturday and Sunday, October 21st and 22nd, for only $40.

WordCamp Bimringham is Waiting for You

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BoldGrid Builds Better By Support of WordCamp Birmingham

WordCamp Birmingham welcomes BoldGrid – as a Gold Sponsor for #WPYall 2017.

BoldGrid supports WordCamp Birmingham, and WordCamps all around, as a Global Gold Sponsor.

BoldGrid has set a target to create WordPress usability like other user-friendly, drag-and-drop builders. The company was invented by a dedicated team with years of practical application building thousands of websites by hand.

BoldGrid used those experiences to build a two-stage development process:

Stage One is the Inspiration Phase – this gives you a chance to explore designs and find the functionality you want and need.

Stage Two is the Customization Phase – this allows you to choose specific elements that will work for your website.

About BoldGrid:

BoldGrid works on top of WordPress as a website builder to make CMS intuitive. Tedious tasks are now automated and the entire WordPress workflow is reimagined to save you time and frustration.

Thanks to BoldGrid for supporting WordCamp Birmingham 2017.

Be sure to join the WordCamp Birmingham team and BoldGrid for #WPYall this Saturday and Sunday, October 21st and 22nd, for only $40.

WordCamp Bimringham is Waiting for You

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KnownHost Takes WordCamp Birmingham to the Gold Level

WordCamp Birmingham welcomes back KnownHost – our local Gold Sponsor for the second year in a row.

KnownHost has been in business since 2005 and now operates through four data centers across the globe. The innovative technology their team has put in place combines on-demand capabilities with top-of-the-line service. That means that you and your company will have what you need when you need it.

You receive unparalleled uptime, fast professional support, and high-performance hosting.

About KnownHost:

KnownHost is a privately held web hosting company based in the United States. With customers from over 150 countries, we continue to be one of the most recognized hosts in the world with data centers on the East Coast, West Coast, Central (Texas), and in Amsterdam, NL. By using state of the art technology and networks, we’re able to provide a premium hosting service at an affordable price. With unparalleled uptime, fast professional support, and high performance hosting as our core focus we’re confident you’ll feel at home when hosting with us.

Quality hosting matters because on a poor quality server your site can run slow or it can even crash. Your site could be impacted by the other sites on the server. You need a quality hosting company. KnownHost will work for you and with you to help you create the impact you need from your website.

Thanks to KnownHost for being an amazing support to WordCamp Birmingham. Be sure to join us and KnownHost for #WPYall this Saturday and Sunday, October 21st and 22nd.

Get your ticket now for only $40 (and this includes lunch)!

WordCamp Bimringham is Waiting for You

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Dynamite Developers Track for WordCamp Bimingham

Developers help to build the foundation of the WordPress platform and create the tools to keep sites running smooth. Even developers need some encouragement and guidance to find the ideas for the next great functionality leap.

The support you need may be found right in your back yard. WordCamp Birmingham 2017 has gathered some informative and exciting sessions for the Developer Track.

WordCamp Birmingham Developer Track

  • Dwayne McDaniel – WP-CLI: Don’t Fear the Command Line

  • Joshua Gilmer – Task Runners + Theming: Automating Your Workflow

  • Doug Cone – Multidev, Multi-Platform Development with Docker

  • Bill Robbins, Micah Wood – Introduction to the WordPress REST API

  • Micah Wood – A Developer’s Guide to WordPress REST API

  • Bill Robbins – Build Your Own Web App with the WordPress REST API

Get ready to take developing to the next level.

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10 Ways WordCamp Birmingham Creates New Opportunities for Blogging

10 Things learned at WordCamp Birmingham

This article comes from one of our speakers, Kathryn Lang. She shared her WordCamp experience with her readers on her website in 2016. Do you have WordCamp experiences you would like to share? We would love to hear from you. Let’s get the WORD out about how amazing these events are!

Are you looking to learn how to grow your website and build your content? WordCamp provides a number of ways to learn, to grow, and to share!

WordCamp offers more than tips on using WordPress – although those are abundant as well. WordCamp brings together a community of sharing individuals that love words and are working together to find better ways of getting the words before readers.

My experience with WordCamp began in 2013, and each year I have gained more from attending and then volunteering. Wordcamp Birmingham 2016 was no exception.

10 Things I Learned from WordCamp Birmingham 2016

  1. I learned that the key to everything- in business and in life – is to know your purpose. Unless you know why you are doing what you are doing you will struggle in the doing. Cory Miller was the keynote speaker and he kicked off the event by reminding us that the two keys to future success are having the ability to pivot and the focus of purpose.


  2. I learned that one of the biggest challenges I face is a crisis in confidence. Nathan Ingram shares ideas to help me see past what I deem my limitations (by only focusing on those ahead of me) and to see my proficiencies by looking around at those that are behind (and those that are beside me as well.

    “Crisis of confidence will steal joy and satisfaction” @nathaningram #wcbham

  3. I learned that the way to know what I am good at doing is to take the time to look at what I am doing. Nathan Ingram again opened my eyes to the understanding that where I stand out from the crowd is usually the place that is most natural to me so that leaves me wondering why anyone would ever pay me to do it. He suggested that if I take time to look at what I am doing and be alert and aware of what I am doing then I will be in a position to discover my greatest proficiency.

  4. I learned that time doesn’t necessarily equal money – which made sense but was still a challenge to understand. Kyle Johnson shared thoughts on ways to separate the time aspect out of the income equation. He recommended focusing more on things that didn’t require additional time to help increase income potential.

  5. I learned that my brand is an experience – and if I want people to be brand ambassadors then I better make sure that the experience is a positive one. Kristi Oliver at FlySoloMedia.com shared some amazing tips on how to define a brand and create that experience. She said that when people understand what you are about then they are drawn to you and they have an experience with your business that meets their expectations.

  6. I learned that I need to keep learning. Kristi Oliver kept pushing me to be more than I am right now. She challenged me to perfect where I am but to keep investing in learning – even within the craft that I had perfected.

  7. I learned that not all learning goes on in a classroom – or session. Amazing lunch conversations with the dynamic duo from Junior Davis & Associates, Inc. provided me with some information to chew on and also some challenges for moving forward.

  8. I learned that the after party is not just about having a party. I had the chance to visit and engage in a way that doesn’t always get to happen in a rush between sessions during the meat of the conference. These engagements reminded me that when I laugh and share I connect in a way that will build foundational relationships that allow me to continue to build and grow on this journey.

  9. I learned that we are all struggling in something. A developer may not understand (or want to understand) the content side, and vice versa. And not only are we all struggling but we all have something to offer each other – so if I am willing to learn then there is always something to learn from everyone that I encounter.

  10. I learned that I am not always as funny as I think I am – at least others may not think I am as funny as I think I am – but I also recognized that it’s okay because that just makes me want to laugh more and try more because it all is better with a little laughter thrown in.

WordCamp Birmingham provides more than conference information. It creates a platform for engaging and connecting with others. If you have never attended a WordCamp, now is your chance. Tickets are on sale for WordCamp Birmingham 2017, and this year has all the makings of the best WordCamp ever.

See you there.

Kathryn

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Powerful Business Track Lineup for WordCamp Birmingham 2017

Business Track for WordCamp Birmingham 2017

It may start with the words, but it continues and grows with the right plan. The Business Track sessions for WordCamp Birmingham 2017 are designed to help you build your business by utilizing the tools of WordPress and the power of the internet.

Technology has made things easier for entrepreneurs and business owners. At the same time, it has also made things more challenging. Not only do you need to put the technology to work for you in a way that works for you and your customers, but you have to find a balance that keeps you in your business.

These sessions and speakers are sure to help you find your way through.

WordCamp Birmingham Business Track

  • Gordon Seirup – Entrepreneurship: Living the Dream or the Tower of Terror?

  • Kathy Drewien – Psst! Client’s Aren’t Telling You the Truth

  • Luke Camara – Help Me Help You (or the one where I sell your services and we both get paid)

  • Melanie G Adcock – Upping Your Freelance Game

  • Mickey E Trivett – Outsourcing with WordPress

  • Mitzi Eaker – Pivotal Steps to Digital Rebranding

Get ready to take the next step for your business success.

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How to Make Plans for Five to Make the Most of WordCamp Birmingham

5 Tips for Making the Most of WordCamp

WordCamp Birmingham 2017 put together a great schedule for business leaders, writers, and developers. The way to make the most of your conference time is to start right now.

Before the WordCamp Conference

1.  Determine to learn five new things. Review the conference schedule and think about what you want to learn and how the sessions and workshops can help you move forward in these areas.

 

2. Determine to meet five new people. Review the list of conference speakers and invest some time researching their businesses, their websites, and their online engagement. Be watching social media for people that share they will be attending the conference. Be sure to connect with WordPress Birmingham online (Facebook and Twitter). Make a list of people that you want to meet at the event and even send them a message or email letting them know you are excited to see them.

3. Determine to attend five amazing activities – whether it is a session, a table talk, or a workshop. Write out what you expect to gain from these activities (this will give you a measuring point after the conference). Also, write out any questions you have concerning the topics.

You can attend the WordCamp Birmingham 2017 conference OR you can make the conference work for you. By taking a little time now to prepare for the event you will be in a position to put it (and us) to work for you.

Are you ready?

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Introducing the Speakers that Complete the Blogger Track

You asked for it – you got it! The speakers at this year’s WordCamp Birmingham will offer you the tips and strategies you need to take your website to the next level.

And it starts with the words!

To make the most of WordPress, words will be involved. The WordCamp Birmingham Blogger Track will offer sessions to challenge the new writer as well as push the experienced writer to the next level. The Blogger Track will also offer presentations for those learning to maneuver the website building process.

Words have power. Put these sessions to work for you so you can position yourself to wield your words for the success of your website and your business.

Announce WordCamp Birmingham Speakers

WordCamp Birmingham Blogger Track

  • Kathryn Lang – Who, What, Why, and When of Blogging

  • Mickey Mellen – Blogging Strategies for 2018

  • Andrew Podner – They Ask, You Answer, They Trust

  • Javacia Harris Bowser – People Not Pageviews

  • Katie Ford – Demystifying the Domain Registration

  • B.J. Keeton – How to Leverage Your Soft Skills into Hard Opportunities

The Time is NOW!

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Get the Full Schedule for WordCamp Birmingham

So many great speakers and even more amazing topics – that’s what you will find at WordCamp Birmingham 2017. Our goal was to present you a large variety of topics and information so that you could get the most from your WordCamp Birmingham experience.

WordCamp Birmingham Schedule

Every year, we begin searching for the top speakers, best presenters, and most powerful ideas to offer you. This year we wanted to give you even more than before.

WordCamp Birmingham Wants You

And it all starts on Saturday, October 21st with sessions broken into three tracks: Business Development, Developers, and Bloggers. The great news is that you can cross tracks. This is your learning time and we want you to find the way to make the most of it.

You will also get to hear a fabulous keynote that will inspire and challenge you.

As if that wasn’t enough . . .

New to this year’s conference – TABLE TALKS! Speakers and presenters will be available during lunch to share even more information and to answer your questions on Saturday!

Also new to this year’s conference – Sunday Workshops. These will be longer and offer a hands-on approach to the materials.

Full Weekend Schedule

It’s never too soon to start planning your conference weekend. Click here to view the full schedule.

What are you most excited about? We want to hear what sessions have your wheels turning! Shout out on your website or social media and be sure to tag us!

WordCamp Birmingham 2017 is over. Check out the next edition!