{"id":2184,"date":"2019-07-17T11:30:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T16:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.birmingham.wordcamp.org\/?page_id=2184"},"modified":"2019-07-29T09:15:03","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T14:15:03","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2019\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is #wpyall?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp Birmingham is a regional conference devoted to discussing and exploring WordPress, the world\u2019s largest open-source personal publishing software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What type of people come to WordCamp?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp is a conference for the people, by the people. We are a community of thinkers, creators, and doers devoted to learning, developing, and growing WordPress. If you are a coder, designer, content creator, or small business, then this is your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should I pay to go to a conference?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp is an opportunity to troubleshoot your WordPress issues, learn more about the platform, connect with others, and grow your business. And WordCamp is much cheaper than other conferences. For $50, you get two full days of lectures and events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I need to be an advanced user to attend?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nope! Users of all experience levels are welcome. In fact, we encourage novices to attend. WordCamp is a great place to get started with WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will there be vendors present?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes! Representatives from several of our sponsors will be present, including Bluehost and Knownhost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if the topics covered don’t address my particular needs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re having trouble addressing your specific problems, come see us at the Happiness Bar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the \u2018Happiness Bar\u2019?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Happiness Bar<\/a> is a safe space for bloggers, developers, and small businesses to brainstorm, discuss, and fix their WordPress issues. The bar is completely free \u2013 just grab a seat, pour yourself a coffee, and get to it. Our volunteers are excited to nerd out with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I bring my spouse or a friend and will he\/she have to pay full price?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Spouses and friends will have to purchase their own tickets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are meals provided?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lunch and coffee will be available for everyone on both days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will there be after-hours events?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it will be Saturday evening. Details to be shared soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How should I dress?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Business casual is most appropriate – dresses and ties are not necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get there?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp Birmingham 2019 will be held in Rosewood Hall, in Homewood, AL. Here is their address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2850 19th St S
Homewood, AL 35209
Venue Website<\/a>
View on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re driving, plenty of parking should be available at Rosewood Hall. If you do not have a car, we recommend either renting a car or hiring a Lyft<\/a> or Uber<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there hotels close to the venue?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aloft Birmingham<\/a> is 0.1 miles from Rosewood Hall, and rates are competitive. Other hotels include Embassy Suites (0.6 miles away) and Hampton Inn (0.9 miles away). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that WordCamp Birmingham is not affiliated with any local hotels and isn\u2019t responsible for rates or service, so book rooms at your best discretion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are tickets still available?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely! We have plenty of tickets available – and will be selling tickets right up to the last minute. Click here<\/a> to purchase yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that the final day to secure your spot and receive a guaranteed t-shirt and name badge is July 22nd. Our previous deadline was July 15th, but we\u2019ve managed a little extra time for last-second orders. If you would like a limited edition #wpyall 2019 t-shirt, we recommend you secure your tickets ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have any other questions, we\u2019d love to hear from you. Drop us a line on Facebook<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>. We look forward to chatting with you!\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is #wpyall? WordCamp Birmingham is a regional conference devoted to discussing and exploring WordPress, the world\u2019s largest open-source personal publishing software.  What type of people come to WordCamp? WordCamp is a conference for the people, by the people. We are a community of thinkers, creators, and doers devoted to learning, developing, and growing WordPress. … <\/p>\n

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