Because I’m all about the details, I’m sending out one final reminder about just where WebTrends is, what you’ll need to know about parking and building access, and some travel advisories we already know about. I’ve sprinkled it with some editorial opinions and advice — if you’re a local, please feel free to [...]
WordCamp Portland Videos Now Appearing on WordPress.tv
Posted By Aaron on September 29th, 2009
WordPress.tv is a project bringing together all sorts of WordPress-related videos, including those from WordCamps around the world. I’m excited to announce that the first WordCamp Portland 2009 videos are now live on WordPress.tv. The Saturday videos are being put online now, with Sunday’s videos to follow within a day or two.
Thanks [...]
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The Streamed Sessions will be Posted Online
Posted By Aaron on September 20th, 2009
We’ve had a lot of questions about if it will be possible to view the streamed sessions at a later date. The answer is yes; we’ll get them processed and posted. We’ll be sure to announce it here, the best way to stay informed is to subscribe to our RSS feed.
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Portland-Based BootsnAll Travel Network: a WordCamp Sponsor
Posted By Aaron on September 20th, 2009
This is a sponsored post as part of BootsnAll’s WordCamp Sponsorship
Title: Portland Based BootsnAll Travel Network: PDX Word Camp Sponsor
Since 1998, the BootsnAll Travel Network has been connecting travelers and travel blogging. A private company based in Portland, Oregon – BootsnAll publishes 1000s of WordPress blogs throughout it’s travel network for Budget Travel, [...]
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WordCamp Portland – Video Stream Information
Posted By Aaron on September 17th, 2009
A big thanks to Joe from Blaze Streaming Media who is providing our streaming services for WordCamp Portland.
View the stream at http://live.blazestreaming.com/wcpdx/.
The plan is to start streaming as the event begins at 9am on Saturday.
Why WordCamp Happens: People
Posted By Aaron on September 17th, 2009
Normally this sort of blog post would follow the event, but I wanted to get this out in the public while folks are still reading this blog.
I’d like to say thank you to the various organizers/volunteers that are making WordCamp Portland happen. The core group of organizers has been actively working on this event [...]
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Changes to Saturday’s Speaker Lineup
Posted By Aaron on September 16th, 2009
We have a couple changes to announce for our Saturday lineup of speakers at WordCamp Portland. Unfortunately Micah Baldwin will be unable to attend, but I’m excited to announce that Shayne Sanderson will now be a featured presenter.
Shayne is owner of S-Tastic Designs where he offers WordPress-related support, design and consulting services. He also [...]
What to Know if You’re Coming to WordCamp Portland
Posted By Aaron on September 12th, 2009
Maybe WordCamp Portland will be your first WordCamp. Perhaps you haven’t been to a WordCamp say, I don’t know, the last WordCamp Portland. You might be wondering what it will be like, what you should bring, and so on. Here a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out [...]
Please Welcome our Premier Sponsor: Microsoft
Posted By Aaron on September 9th, 2009
I’m very happy to announce that Microsoft, creator of the excellent Windows Live Writer blogging tool, is now on board as a Premier Sponsor for WordCamp Portland. While one doesn’t often think of Microsoft when thinking of the open source WordPress platform, the company is no stranger to social media software and it was [...]
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WordCamp Portland Will Be Streamed
Posted By Aaron on September 8th, 2009
While it’s great that we have a sold out event for WordCamp Portland, it means that there are a lot of people who aren’t able to attend in person. Thanks to a new sponsor (more on the sponsor tomorrow), we’re now pleased to announce that we’ll be streaming as much of the event as [...]
Ask WordPress Questions to Matt Mullenweg at WordCamp Portland
Posted By Aaron on August 31st, 2009
We have a great addition to our lineup of presenters at WordCamp Portand; WordPress founding developer Matt Mullenweg will be here to lead a “Town Hall” style Q&A discussion about all things WordPress.
I’m sure the topics will go in a variety of directions once the ideas start flowing, but we’d love to have a few [...]
