Many of us active in planning WordCamp RI have been sharing thoughts on how to get the most out of your time at WordCamp (Sep 25 and 26 at New England Tech). \u00a0Today we’ll hear words of wisdom from around the world.<\/p>\n
A great place to start, especially if this year’s WordCamp RI will be your first, is with California blogger Bridget Willard who has a website entitled \u00a0“BRIDGET WILLARD – YOU, TOO, CAN BE A GURU. \u00a0I’m not an expert; just opinionated.” \u00a0That title totally sums up her laugh-out-loud philosophy. \u00a0She may be funny, but her advice is down-to-earth. \u00a0Such as \u00a0“(I)f you want to learn, you can. Just because you\u2019re not a website developer, doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t go. Many small businesses use WordPress to DIY their website, not to mention the fact that many social media professionals are themselves small businesses who blog.” \u00a0http:\/\/bridgetwillard.com\/wordcamp-what-is-it-why-should-you-go\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Carrie Dils from Texas advises “WordCamp sites will post a schedule ahead of time and usually have a printed schedule at the event. Just pick out the sessions you want to attend and roll with it.” \u00a0Her blog has good information\u00a0given in a light-hearted way. \u00a0You’ll be happy to learn that Dils firmly believes WordCamp is more fun that the camp you went to as a kid. \u00a0Read all her tips at \u00a0“http:\/\/www.carriedils.com\/wordcamp-tips\/<\/a>.”<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alex King, from Denver CO says “Aggressively seek out people you want to connect with.” \u00a0He finds he often gets the most benefit from one-on-one conversations he initiates throughout the day. \u00a0You can read all his tips at\u00a0http:\/\/alexking.org\/blog\/2010\/07\/06\/how-to-get-the-most-from-wordcamp.<\/a><\/p>\n Canadian Al Davis has some really good, practical advice for planning your WordCamp experience even before the day of the event. \u00a0His overview: “WordCamps are open to everyone with an interest in WordPress regardless of ability, and that\u2019s an important piece to remember. WordCamps are attended by many different people: from those who\u2019ve just discovered the software, to those who make a significant living working with it. They all gather together under the same roof with a common goal in mind: to learn and to help others learn.” \u00a0Get his how-to-plan guide at http:\/\/torquemag.io\/expect-first-wordcamp\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Anil Gupta from India has some detailed insider tips. \u00a0And I mean detailed! \u00a0He’s figured out the best places to sit in each WordCamp session and has included a diagram in his blog post. \u00a0Read his thoughts on what to do before, during, and after WordCamp at\u00a0https:\/\/pune.wordcamp.org\/2015\/2015\/07\/24\/20-things-you-should-do-to-get-the-most-out-of-wordcamp-pune\/.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n And rounding out this list of good advice is\u00a0Austin Gunter of WPEngine.com. \u00a0His blog post \u00a0http:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/events\/making-most-wordcamps\/<\/a><\/span>\u00a0covers a lot of ground: what to wear, what to bring, how to build your business, and more.<\/p>\n What about you? \u00a0Share your advice in the comments below. \u00a0We want this WordCamp RI to be the best ever! \u00a0Tell us how WordCampers can get the most out of their experience?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many of us active in planning WordCamp RI have been sharing thoughts on how to get the most out of your time at WordCamp (Sep 25 and 26 at New England Tech). \u00a0Today we’ll hear words of wisdom from around … Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of WordCamp<\/span>