It’s almost here, party people. WordCamp Los Angeles is, like, less than 24hrs away and I couldn’t be more terrified about the whole thing! Kidding, kidding. A lot of effort and planning has gone into making this thing happen and the community has really rallied around us in support of those efforts and that has been awesome!<\/p>\n
You guys are going to love WCLAX! Well. Are you? To help everyone get ready for what’s going down this weekend, I’ve made a list of things to note:<\/p>\n Your beautiful brain and yourself of course! There’s going to be a ton of content to cover and while you may find that you want to bring all of your electronics, you really only need to bring your phone and a notepad; I’d say a laptop\/tablet isn’t actually necessary and can even be cumbersome to lug around all day and could hinder your ability to socialize and network. Just my two pennies there.<\/p>\n I find that attending these events is similar to drinking a milkshake too fast. It hurts and can be discombobulating. That is, there’s going to be a ton of content to cover on both days. Really. Ask yourself “what do I want to learn” and start jotting down questions; ask them of your speakers, peers, strangers and more. Having a strategy or an idea of what you want to know can help you get more out of your WordCamp…<\/p>\n What makes WordPress such a great platform really is the community that drives it. Anyone who is a part of this community will tell you as much. If you’re new and just coming into it, you’ll find it’s unlike most other communities you’ve been a member of. So jump on in, the water is fine!<\/p>\n That said, to get the most out of a WordCamp is simply to partipate<\/p>\n Participation in WordCamps events, for attendees, sponsors, speakers and volunteers, is an elective endeavor for most. People participate for a variety of reasons: to learn; to connect; to give back; to share… If you see a sponsor or a speaker at the event, be sure to give em a quick ‘thank you;’ they, along with our attendees and speakers make these events possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s almost here, party people. WordCamp Los Angeles is, like, less than 24hrs away and I couldn’t be more terrified about the whole thing! Kidding, kidding. A lot of effort and planning has gone into making this thing happen and … Continue reading Are You All Ready for WordCamp?<\/span>
\nSome of the tips below come from this post<\/a> on WPcandy.<\/p>\nAre you prepared?<\/h2>\n
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What should I bring?<\/h2>\n
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What do you want to know?<\/h2>\n
That’s great, but how do I get the most out of this thing?<\/h2>\n
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What else do I need to know?<\/h2>\n