Hurray! Another WordCamp Halifax complete! Crystal, Mike and I would like to personally thank all the volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to help us with everything from photography to taping down extension cords. Without you guys, Wordcamp Halifax wouldn’t have run as smoothly as it did.
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WOW! With our second WordCamp in Halifax under our belts, we are so happy that so many amazing people attended the event yesterday. What am amazing positive response that Crystal, Mike and I received from so many people yesterday. We’ll all be buzzing from the positive energy and new knowledge for days!
I’d like to send out another HUGE thanks to all the sponsors that helped make this event possible. Without your generous sponsorship, this event could not have been as amazing as it was. Many might not know it, but its through sponsorship that allows us to keep WordCamp tickets affordable!
Thank you sponsors!
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One of my favourite moments of WordCamp Halifax 2017 was the panel. Now, I might be a little biased because I was on that panel and I made a great location based joke and got a good laugh, but I wanted to take the time today to share why I think people should attend (and where possibly sit on) panels at conferences like WordCamp Halifax.
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There’s nothing worse than showing up to a conference and realising that it might not be the right place for you to learn, so it’s no surprise that the question we get most is ‘Is WordCamp right for me?”
The short answer is: If you have a WordPress site, are thinking of starting a WordPress site or are looking to connect with new clients who could have a WordPress site (i.e. any small business in any field), then WordCamp Halifax is for you.
If you’re still not sure, we’ve come up with a short list of our top reasons why WordCamp is definitely for you.
The WordPress community spans the globe and includes thousands of people who are interested in WordPress. If you have an interest in WordPress, you’re a part of the community!
We’re working on creating an inclusive WordCamp Halifax, with the aim of increasing the diversity in our community. We truly want to create an event that anyone with an interest in WordPress can attend and get a lot out of.
We believe everyone should feel welcome to join in the WordPress fun and have access to the many opportunities this community provides.
WordCamps are one such opportunity. Organized entirely by volunteers, they’re a chance for the community to get together, learn, exchange knowledge and celebrate WordPress.
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Last year was my first ever WordCamp. I’ve been using WordPress for about 4 years now and last year I got to sit on a panel and share with the Halifax WordPress community what it was like running a business that was based mostly on building within the platform. I’d like to think that everyone learned something. I know that I did so I thought that I’d share a few unique things with you.
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Are you a freelancer or company with less than 5 employees looking to reach a special group of prospects? Have you exhausted your usual networking haunts? Are you looking for an event to connect more directly with prospects in a less formal setting? Maybe a micro-sponsorship with WordCamp Halifax 2018 is perfect for you!
On June 16, 200 people will attend WordCamp Halifax 2018, Atlantic Canada’s only WordPress related conference. These 200 people represent a wide variety of businesses and industries who use WordPress to publish content on the web. With a group this diverse in a friendly un-conference style you can be sure that your brand will be seen by attendees in a variety of ways.
So why would a business owner wish to sign up for a Microsponsorship with WordCamp Halifax? Read on!
Whether you are just starting your first WordPress website or have been using the platform professionally for years, there is one event in the WordPress community that you can’t afford to miss.
We’re talking about WordCamps. These are locally organized, 100% volunteer-run conferences that are hosted by the WordPress community, for the WordPress community.
If you’re not sure what you would get from attending a WordCamp, check out the list below for our top 6 reasons you should make your way to a WordCamp near you. And for our Atlantic Canadians: WordCamp Halifax is happening June 16th and is the only WordPress conference east of Montreal. So, you know… attend!
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WordCamp Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is over. Check out the next edition!