On my 2017 vision board, I posted specific words and images that would provide visual reminders to beef up my knowledge of utilizing WordPress as my blog’s hosting tool. Last Saturday, I checked off that box when I attended WordCamp in Amish Country.
I compare WordCamp to the Amish community because both are unassuming. We all know the Amish maintain a primitive lifestyle. They shun modern conveniences like electricity and cars. Does anyone remember the 1985 movie Witness? The film provided a chance to peek into the Amish community.
On the other hand, WordCamp in Amish Country was hosted at an Intermediate Unit School Building in Lancaster. The class cost $20.00 and provided healthy lunch choices (snacks, too!) for 150 attendees (give or take) from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
The WordCamp setting was low-key. Nevertheless, the significant sponsors made the event worthwhile. Sponsors included Bold Grid, Woo Commerce, JetPack, and Blue Host, as well as Go Daddy, Redx Wed Design, WPML.org, DreamHost, SiteGround, Paid Membership Pro, SiteLock, and Pantheon.
I attended my first WordCamp in Philly in 2015. It opened my eyes to the behind-the-scenes aspect of using WordPress.org. However, I was still wet behind the ears and did not understand what I needed to know.
This time around, except for the coding sessions, I get it. A Saturday day devoted to all things WordPress, including Plug-ins, Filters, Rest API, and writing excellent website copy, to name a few. I made a full day of notetaking but, more importantly, access to the experts to ask specific questions about my concerns.
I ended the day with a one-on-one sit-down with one of the experts critiquing my blog. I shared my Google Blog Scorecard ratings; one area of my concern is the visitor mobile experience with the Age of Grace. Shari Medini from Push Pull Sales made vital recommendations I plan to implement. Stay tuned for changes!
If you would like to check to see if WordCamp provides classes in your area, visit the WordCamp site or view the entire list of sessions offered by WordCamp in Amish Country.
Have a fabulous, stylish, and fierce week.
What a fabulous look! You look amazing in that ensemble!
Edwige | http://www.hynozglam.com
Edwige A.,
Greetings! Thank you for your kind words!
You look so pretty!
Chan,
So sweet of you to stop by, thank you😍
Love your outfit! The white piped boots and jacket especially! I am now using SquareSpace, but would gladly go to a conference that taught how to utilize it better. Good for you to go, and how i would love to visit Amish country!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/blog/
Elle,
Hi! Thanks for stopping by Elle. SquareSpace, I’m not familiar with that platform to blog, but I’m sure they offer some classes to learn more. Amish country, yes, Elle, an interesting place to see plain people shopping and riding in their horse-drawn buggies.
My Nappa white piped boots; I shopped my closet, they are very old. The velvet jacket, ready to wear something spring but went with velvet, because of cold and wind the day my hubby took this photo.
I wanted to get around and thank you for this post. I just changed over to WordPress in January and know that I know hardly anything. I did some investigatiing and found a group in KC and now am on their email list for notificaions for seminars-yea!
Terri,
Hi! I find the WordCamp’s amazing! As I mentioned in the post, the cost to attend the camp, only $20.00 for access to information and experts. I hope you get a chance to attend one of the sessions in KC. Thanks for stopping by The Age of Grace, Terri.