Chris Lema keynote to open conference at UTA
Wordcamp DFW is coming to UTA on September 12, 2015.
Spend the day learning from WordPress experts
More than 23% of the world’s top websites are built on WordPress, including TechCrunch, Best Buy, Dallas Mavericks, Sony Music and probably your website, too. WordPress has grown from a simple blogging platform to a powerful content management system.
Would you like to learn more about how you can get the most out WordPress for your business or personal website? Yes? Well you’re in luck. WordCamp DFW will be held on September 12, 2015, at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The day-long event has something for everyone, no matter what level of WordPress knowledge you possess. There will be presentations on WordPress for beginners, designers, developers, as well as sessions geared toward freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Featured presentations you can quickly put to use
- Getting Started on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Jon Kendall, Osky Blue
- Hacking your Personal Workflow and the Art of Inbox Zero – Mendel Kurland, GoDaddy Evangelist
- Understanding and Combating Global Censorship with WordPress – John P. Gampa, WP Engine
WordCamp DFW keynote speaker
As the CTO and Chief Strategist at Crowd Favorite, Chris Lema is a popular speaker at WordPress events.
Along with presentations from local and national WordPress experts, the highlight of the event will be the keynote speaker, Chris Lema. Chris brings a wealth of WordPress knowledge and he is sure to share key insights that will feed your inner WordPress nerd.
WordPress for Kids
Another highlight of WordCamp DFW is Kid’s WordCamp. This special day includes workshop-style classes and learning sessions geared toward kids that are 10 and older.
Each child should bring: a laptop with the ability to connect to Wi-Fi and their username and password to an active account on wordpress.com. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Topics to be covered:
- Introduction to WordPress
- Posts vs. Pages (organization)
- Themes
- WordPress Dashboard
- Media
- Plugins
Tickets for Kid’s WordCamp are $20 and include a T-shirt and lunch. Purchase tickets for Kid’s WordCamp.
It’s not too late to register
Get your tickets now for WordCamp DFW. There are less than 100 tickets remaining. When they’re gone, they’re gone! Tickets are $20/person and include access to WordCamp, a T-shirt, lunch, and access to the after-party.
Register at https://dfw.wordcamp.org
Parking is available at no charge in lots F11, F12, and the College Park Garages (see the Campus map to view lots).