“What do you get out of it?” It was Sunday afternoon at WordCamp Columbus. During one of the sessions someone ask how many people had to pay their own way to WordCamps. I was one of a few that raised my hand. Afterward I was standing outside when I was Read more…
It seems much longer ago than September 2014 that Matt Mullenweg wrote about the WordPress Community and giving 5 percent. I had been volunteering as a moderator with WordPress.tv for a few months. When I read Matt’s article, I suddenly realized that I was a part of something so much Read more…
I first read about Matt Mullenweg’s statement about companies contributing five percent of their people to working on the WordPress core on WPTavern. I then read Matt’s post on his ma.tt site. This is a great concept! BUT! What about small companies? What about people like myself who have no Read more…
It has been two weeks since WordCamp Columbus was held on August 1st and 2nd and I have been struggling over writing this post. It was well attended, the venue was very suitable for a WordCamp, the volunteers did a great job and overall it was a great event. That is Read more…
Well, actually my presentation is ready for WordCamp Columbus but it took me a lot longer than I anticipated. I have prepared a new presentation for Columbus. At WordCamps Dayton and North Canton I talked about Finding WordPress Help. I think both talks were well received. Since the August 1st ad Read more…
Choices, WordCamp. Choices, WordCamp. Unless you are a WordPress user or developer, these are not two words that you would normally associate with each other. Living in eastern Ohio, I was very fortunate this year because I have been able to attend three WordCamps so far this year. The first Read more…
So, you have created a WordPress website, found a theme, added plugins & widgets and created some content. Now you want to jazz up your site by making some modifications. Where do you go for help? There are probably thousands of websites offering help to WordPress users but as a Read more…