Hello all! I just returned from three days in Phoenix, Arizona at the 2014 WordPress camp. I got to listen to amazing speakers and gain a whole lot of WordPress knowledge! I would like to tell you what I took away from WordCampPhx:
One: I am not a designer or a developer; I am a marketer.
Two: Building a Website is an art form that takes years of practice to perfect.
Three: I will not be building a php website any time soon.
Now that you know this blog will not be about those three things let me tell you about the event itself. I found this event great for any freelancer or individual who is starting their own business.
Why? Because you are introduced to new technologies and the people who know how to use them. Not only that but, you learn the best practices for web design, content creation, customer engagement, legal issues, branding, and how to ask for the money you are worth. This conference would also be great for anyone who wants to get down and dirty in the world of website design and development. Unfortunately, every time I tried to listen to the masterful designers and developers at WordCamp Phoenix I found myself lost as the content was going in one ear and out the other with no comprehension.
A few things I took away from WordCampPhx:
- Use Google Analytics!
- Scream your call to action and tell your clients what you want them to do. (No really, be bossy.)
- Know what you want from your website.
- Why do you want a website?
- What do you want people to do when viewing your website?
- What do people want from you?
- Where are people when viewing your website?
All of the Speakers did a great job and I want to recognize the few I was able to see this weekend. Thank You for sharing your knowledge and insight:
- Betsy Cohen
- Ken Granger
- Joe Casabona
- Stacey harris
- Joe Manna
- Jennifer Bourn
- Ruth Carter
- Elisa Camahort Page
- Chris Lema
- Heather Hogan
- Troy Dean
- Patrick Rauland
- John Gough
Without all of the camp’s sponsors we would not have been able to attend such a lavish event for the small ticket price of $50.00. I was truly impressed by the event and I would like to thank the event organizers, volunteers, as well because with out their hard work this would not be such a special event.
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