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Making Sense of Security, Legal Liabilities, and Saying No – On Tap for WordCamp

Speaker Spotlight

“Are you including website security as part of your project proposal and scope?”

Adam Warner joins WordCamp Birmingham 2018 with the session, Making Security Makes Sense to Clients, to help you find your answers to this question.

“As website owners, we understand the value of putting a strong security plan in place. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes difficult to communicate the value of the security to our clients. My hope is that freelancers and agencies will follow website security best practices for themselves, and their client projects to bring peace of mind to all involved.”

Attendees for this session will learn about including core software, plugins and theme updates as part of your maintenance plans. You will also learn how to educate your clients on website security and increase your value and revenue opportunities.

Warner wants to be sure that you take away this top idea:

My hope is that freelancers will follow simple website security for themselves and their client projects to proved everyone peace of mind.

“The WP Community is where I found myself long ago and I continue to grow because of all the wonderful people I meet.” Warner encourages you to invest in WordCamp, WordPress, and the connections you will make through both.

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There is legal liability involved in operating every kind of business – but there are ways to mitigate the risks.”

Anna Blanch Rabe wants to help you educate yourself and seek out advice to prevent problems before they happen with her session, 5 Things WordPress Users Need to Know about Copyright and Intellectual Property.

“You want to protect yourself and your business.” Rabe wants to be sure you come away educated about legal topics including liability risks, intellectual property, and illegal marketing.

You don’t want to miss out on this session that can serve as a foundation for building up your business success. Rabe also wants you to know the value of the WordPress family. “The WordPress community is a vibrant group of people who are some of the most helpful around.”

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It has been said that ‘n’ and ‘o’ are two of the most powerful letters in the alphabet when you find the courage to put them together.

David Zimmerman has learned how to say ‘no’ to clients and is bring that knowledge and experience to WordCamp with the session, The Most Important Thing You’re Not Telling Your Clients.


“While I often tell my clients ‘no,’ I noticed that some partners don’t. This makes their lives, the clients’ lives, and my life difficult. I’m just trying to make things better for everyone.”

Zimmerman wants you to remember that it is okay to say no to clients because it can even help them in some cases.

Just don’t say no to WordCamp. Come meet the speakers, enjoy these sessions, and begin building the relationships that will help you grow up possibilities.

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Determine the Best Post Length – a #WPYall Quote

One of the top asked questions about content concerns the length of posts. The great news for those not happy with the current trend is that it’s a lot like Alabama weather. It’s going to change if not by this afternoon then by tomorrow.

In other words, the length of your post should not be determined by the going trend.

“If nobody is listening then stop talking!”

 

 

WPYall quote - length of posts

 

Words can be tough enough to come by. Avoid wasting your words just creating filler.

Just Tell the Story

    • Write to the end. Write the story until you have told the whole story. It will not be perfect and it is not supposed to be perfect. Just write it.

 

    • Read what you wrote. Read over the whole story to read it. This is a chance for you to take it all in full.

 

    • Read what you wrote with a red pen in your hand. (It’s probably a good idea to print out a copy if you are doing your first drafts on the computer or else use a red editor shortcut in your software.) Make notes about places where you need to add, remove, or maybe even break up the content.

 

    • Write a new draft around the notes you made. Again, write until you get to the end.

 

    • Now let the fun begin. Remove filler words. Replace weak words. Tighten up the fluff. Download your free download of editing tips at the Successful Freelance Writer.

 

  • Take time for one more read through. Read it aloud this time. Reading it aloud makes it easier to spot any flow issues.

Walking through these steps will help you create the best content you can – no matter what length is currently the flavor of the month.

 

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WordCamp Birmingham offers even more ways to learn about the right length for your content.

Join us for an amazing weekend of Words, WordPress, and Fun!

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The Best Conference for Writers You May Never Have Heard Of

Writers and authors stay on the lookout for ways to get the word out about how to get their words out. Finding platform-building solutions and writing encouragement are just some of the needs they seek. If you are a writer or an author and you are searching for word support, do we have some news for you.

WordCamp Birmingham offers a plethora of writing inspiration and business growing sessions – perfect for the wordsmith seeking to build up writing success.

Past Sessions Focused on Writers

WordCamp Birmingham has had some fantastic sessions for writers. And they’re only going to get better this year. Take a look at the kinds of topics you can expect:

In other words, the organizers of WordCamp understand the first part of the name matters. It takes words to build a website. They are dedicated to finding speakers to help promote word development as much as they are to promoting design development. There will be plenty of great sessions that writers can use to grow their writing skills, expand their business, or just figure out how to surf the noise of the web.

Growing a writing life can be a challenge. Finding new or unique tools to build that life can be vital to creating flexibility for the writing life as you pursue success.

Why WordCamp Matters to Writers

You get better at writing when you write. It is as simple as this. Creating posts for a blog, writing for social media, and even developing content for other sites not only pushes you to write but often pushes you to write outside your normal niche or comfort zone as well.

Attending WordCamp Birmingham will provide you will tips for taking your writing to the next level and building your online presence. Even more important, you will build connections with others that have a passion for words (even if the words are used in a different form than you may be used to).

Dare to look beyond the box. See the possibilities of a conference focused on WordPress but really about so much more. Make an investment into WordCamp Birmingham and make an investment into your writing journey.