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WordCamp Greenville For Me

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Excited about WordCamp

For several years, I’ve been involved in the Greenville WordPress meet-up group.  I knew Clifton, our meet-up organizer wanted to host a WordCamp in Greenville.

During WordCamp Greenville 2018 Clifton said, “it is amazing to see a dream come to fruition.”  With an excellent list of speakers and a sold out event, Clifton and his team orchestrated a smooth one-day conference.

As a blogger and user of WordPress, this was my second WordCamp conference.

Why I attend WordCamp

WordCamp provides speakers sessions where I can broaden my knowledge and enhance my skills.  I learn something new at every session.

WordCamp Greenville scheduled a “user/beginner” program and a “developer” program.  I attended the “user” sessions.

Chad Warner provided one of the most informational presentations, “Maintenance of Your Website.”

Not only is management of your site important, but having the best security plugins is equally imperative.

For small businesses who use WordPress, Lauren Jeffcoat’s session on customer support was invaluable, along with Ben Meredith’s presentation on “How to Get Better Support.”

Three representatives from Engenius, a web design agency in Greenville, presented “Top 10 Things They Learned Doing Website Design.”  If you are an aspiring WordPress website designer, their information was priceless.

Although I do not sell anything on my WordPress site, April Wier’s presentation was applicable to any small business owner.

Jason Blumer’s process of pricing projects was enlightening.

Benefits of WordCamp

Besides informative presentations, attendees have the opportunity between sessions and during the catered lunch to network, share ideas and exchange business cards.

I made a few promising connections and made a few new acquaintances.

I am looking forward and hoping for a 2019 WordCamp Greenville.

April Wier

April Wier, “Repetition is the king of sales comfort.”

Chad Warner

Chad Warner explains ManageWP, MaintenanceWP and JetPack

Jason Blumer

Jason Blumer says, “focus on your clients’ wants, instead of needs.”

WordPress Community Thrives in Greenville!

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WordCamp Greenville can be declared an official success!  Organizers are so grateful to all sponsors, volunteers, speakers and attendees.

Although larger cities hosting WordCamp events may attract larger crowds, our one-day event in Greenville SOLD OUT and enticed attendees  from North Carolina, Georgia and as far away as Charleston, South Carolina.

Most WordCamps are locally organized to bring together WordPress users and developers, in order to educate, share ideas and network.  Hundreds of these events occur world-wide, throughout the year.

Anyone, from beginning bloggers to professional website developers are welcome at any of the WordCamp events.  Please check the website for available conferences at https://central.wordcamp.org/schedule/.

If you live in the Greenville area, please visit one of our upcoming WordPress Meet-Ups.  Greenville, SC WordPress Meet-Up Group.

If you participated in WordCamp Greenville 2018 – THANK YOU and please share your experience with us, through our survey at https://central.wordcamp.org/wordcamp-attendee-survey/.

                                                                                           -Thank you!

 WordCamp Greenville 2018 Organizers

 

What did you think of WordCamp Greenville 2018?

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The organizers and sponsors of WordCamp Greenville 2018 would like to say…

THANK YOU for attending our inaugural event!

Did you find the sessions informative?
Did you enjoy the after party?
What could we have done better?
If you attended WordCamp Greenville 2018, please take our survey.

 

 

Thanks again for attending WordCamp Greenville 2018 and making it a success!

Welcome #WCGVL18 Attendees:

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We are so glad you are joining us for the inaugural WordCamp Greenville event.

Make sure you bring the following:

  • Your photo ID if you wish to drink at the after party
  • Your business card / contact information for connecting with your fellow campers
  • A refillable water bottle or coffee mug
  • A fully charged laptop/tablet, or pen and paper for note taking – recommended/not required

Here is what you need to know:

PARKING:

Free parking is available at 66 Richardson Street, Greenville, SC 29601 – Richardson Street Garage.  This is a multi-level parking garage, located adjacent to Bank of America.  Enter parking garage from Richardson Street. Exit the parking garage through the back side (facing Main St.). When you exit the garage walk right towards the water fountain and then left at the water fountain. ClemsonOne Building will be on your right on Main St.

Click for Map

7:45 AM REGISTRATION OPENS

The registration desk is located just outside the elevators.  Volunteers can point you in the right direction.  Give your name at the desk and you’ll be given your badge and t-shirt.

WordCamp Greenville 2018

8:45 AM OPENING REMARKS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Make sure you arrive in time to hear Adam Sliver give the keynote at 9 AM.

LOCATION

ClemsonOne is located at 1 North Main Street  Greenville, SC 29601 and is a campus extension, for their Master of Business Administration program.

ClemsonOne Virtual Tour

SCHEDULE

9 AM – 12 NOON – SESSIONS

12 NOON – 1 PM – LUNCH

1 PM – 5 PM – SESSIONS

5 PM – CLOSING REMARKS

5:45 PM -THE AFTER PARTY

The 2018 WordCamp Greenville After Party will be at the Growler Haus at Village of the West Greenville in downtown Greenville, SC. We will have a private room so ask for the WordCamp Greenville Party.

The Growler Haus partnered with WordCamp Greenville 2018 and is paying for your first drink.

So come and enjoy a great time with like minded folks.

Growler Haus at Village of the West Greenville
12 Lois Ave
Greenville, SC 29611

WordCamp Greenville 2018

 

 

 

 

Want to Share Your WordPress Knowledge?

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WordCamp Greenville 2018 Accepting Speakers

The mission of WordCamp Greenville is to bring together WordPress users and developers, for information-sharing within an educational forum.

If you would like to share your WordPress skill and knowledge, in order to build the platform, network with your peers and meet potential clients; this is the event for you.

As a selected speaker, you will receive full complimentary access to WordCamp Greenville 2018.

Free access to the WordCamp Greenville after party.

We are looking for speakers who can deliver quality information to WordPress users.

APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31ST

This is an  incredible opportunity, to share your appearance throughout social networking platforms.  Speakers who are active online and promote the event could impact a whole new audience.

Please complete the simple application:

WordCamp Greenville 2018 Speaker Application

We look forward to seeing you at WordCamp Greenville 2018!

 

 

Want to Sponsor WordCamp Greenville

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We are looking for businesses and companies to support our inaugural WordCamp Greenville 2018 event. We invite your organization to share our goal, keeping WordCamp affordable for attendees. WordCamp Greenville will be a one day event and will bring a large crowd to the Greenville area. Sessions during WordCamp cater to casual users/begginners to core designers/developers of the Open Source Software, WordPress, used by millions around the world.

We hope our Greenville event encourages, educates and enlightens many of the existing and potential creatives in the community.

Potential Impact of Sponsorship

Various levels of sponsorship are available.

  • Sponsors will be acknowledged as the trusted and recommended expert in your field.
  • Raise your brand awareness.
  • Gain significant recognition for being a supporter of local community events.
  • Your initiative will make a lasting impact on attendees and speakers.

We hope you will work with us to make this a successful and annual event.  Click to find out more WordCamp Greenville Sponsor Packages