{"id":591,"date":"2016-07-17T05:22:44","date_gmt":"2016-07-17T05:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2016.rhodeisland.wordcamp.org\/?p=591"},"modified":"2016-07-01T23:33:38","modified_gmt":"2016-07-01T23:33:38","slug":"591","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.wordcamp.org\/2016\/591\/","title":{"rendered":"A First-Timer’s Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kaitlyn Pescatello is the Client Coordinator at Linchpin and joining the WordCamp RI organizing team for the first time.<\/div>\n
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Q:
\nWelcome Kaitlyn! You’ve joined the WordCamp RI organizing team this year.\u00a0 What are your first impressions?<\/div>\n

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A: Everyone is so welcoming and dedicated. It seems like a great event that provides a chance for all skill levels and is a peek into the world of WordPress.
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\nQ:
\nIn your professional life, when you’re not helping to organize WordCamp RI, what do you do?\u00a0 What role does WordPress play?<\/div>\n

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A: I\u2019ve helped a few of my friends get setup on WordPress.com sites. I\u2019m definitely a beginner, but I learn something new every day. Attending WordCamp will provide an opportunity to learn even more.
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\nQ:
\nHave you been to any WordCamps?<\/div>\n

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A: This will be my first WordCamp and I\u2019m excited to learn more about the new and different ways people are utilizing WordPress.
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\nQ:
\nYou have the inside track of what will happen this fall.\u00a0 What highlights would you draw to the attention of attendees?<\/div>\n

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A: The real draw for me is getting the chance to hear from professionals in the industry. From business owners, to bloggers, I\u2019m interested in seeing other people\u2019s work with WordPress, and also getting the chance to hear about how these professionals have developed solutions using WordPress along the way.
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\nQ:
\nWhat tips and tricks do you recommend?\u00a0 What should I bring?\u00a0 What should I do?\u00a0 Does it matter if I look at the schedule posted on the WordCamp RI website a day or two before I attend?<\/div>\n

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A: I would definitely look at the schedule beforehand, and maybe think of some questions you have for any speakers. Plan on using WordCamp as opportunity to meet and engage with as many people in the WordPress community as possible, especially if you\u2019re new to it like me.
\nAside from bringing an apparatus to take notes, I suggest that attendees should bring business cards, along with any cool company swag to swap with others.<\/div>\n

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Kaitlyn Pescatello is the Client Coordinator at Linchpin and can be reached at:
\nEmail: kaitlynp@linchpinagency.com
\nPhone: (401) 305-5228<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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