Author: Jen Miller

Jen Miller has spent a lifetime deep in the content trenches - more than 25 years - publishing everything from newspapers, magazines, and books to newsletters, emails, resumes, and websites. As the author of The Book on Content, entrepreneur, blogger, and sales and marketing expert, Jen understands how to use content to build authority, create trust, and forge lasting client relationships. Jen became known in the WordPress world as her company, Need Someone To Blog, published and promoted more than a million blog posts for companies and individuals representing many industries, from real estate and mortgage, executive coaching and leadership, health and fitness, construction, plumbing and air conditioning, insurance and finance, technology and start-ups to non-profits and artisans. Jen has a breadth of website content and business blogging knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Jen launched a course entitled "Create Great Content" in 2015, where she taught clients how to get the same results her company produced for their clients. She has spoken at many WordCamps and, in 2021, began sharing her knowledge as an adjunct faculty member at four universities. Professionally, as Director of Accounts at WebDevStudios, she helps clients find success through WordPress website enterprise solutions. Jen lives just outside of Phoenix, AZ, with her two teen sons and Goldendoodle dog and says she uses her college degree every day, having graduated from CSU, Long Beach, with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, an option in Music and a minor in Journalism. She also earned a Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MSML) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University and is working on a Ph.D. in Business at the University of the Cumberlands. Jen Miller is an active volunteer with her church and other non-profits in her area and has served as an organizer for WordCamp Phoenix, believing that the key to providing value is learning and sharing with her community.
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Develop, Market, Present & Create on Sunday Afternoon at WCLAX

Learn about WordPress at WCLAX

Sunday afternoon promises to challenge you this year at WordCamp Los Angeles! Presenters will cover a variety of WordPress topics, all the while keeping you engaged and wanting more. Our session speakers are committed to delivering the information you need and the lightning talks will present glimpses into more ways you can learn! Review the Lightning Talks so you have an idea of what to expect. It’ll be a great experience!

Our 1:30 p.m. speakers include:

  • Glenn Zucman, speaking on”WordPress for Artists”
  • Karyn Keene, speaking on “From Strategy to Launch: Maintaining Good Client Communication Throughout a Project”
  • Lightening Talks

Our 2:30 p.m. speakers include:

  • Jansen Henshel, speaking on “How To Give A WordPress Presentation”
  • Joshua Giowaya, speaking on “Legos for Developers – A modular approach to WordPress Development”
  • Lightening Talks

Our 3:30 p.m. speakers include:

  • Bridget Willard, Speaking on “You Can’t Charge for Value if You Don’t Understand Your Cost”
  • Roy Sivan, Speaking on “Gutenberg & Custom Applications – How do effectively build apps powered by Gutenberg”

Closing remarks will be at 4:30 p.m.

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WCLAX Sunday Morning Speakers Dig Deeply into WordPress

Learn about WordPress at WCLAX

Our Sunday morning speakers have so much to offer in knowledge, content and practical tips. You’ll be sure to learn something new and make valuable connections through attending the second day of WordCamp LA. Whether you’re new to WordPress or well-versed, you’ll find something to learn as we discuss basics and tools, Gutenberg, GDPR and SEO! Opening remarks start at 8:45 a.m. and sessions begin at 9 a.m.

Our 9 a.m. speakers include:

  • Jarret Gucci, speaking on “How to Make WordPress Your Favorite Marketing Tool”
  • Leo Postovoit, Lara Schenck, Roy Sivan and Matt Cromwell hosting a “Gutenberg Q & A Panel”
  • Arsen Rabinovich, speaking on “SEO 101 for 2018 – 2019”

Our 10 a.m. speakers include:

  • Christina Hills, speaking on “Intro to WordPress Basics”
  • Robert Gillmer, speaking on “Actions and Filters and Mail Hooks and Shopping Trips”
  • Sarah Nicklin, speaking on “Before You Hit Publish; SEO Techniques For Content Optimization”

Our 11 a.m. speakers include:

  • Jen Miller, speaking on “11 Steps to Turn Freelance Projects into Sustainable Businesses”
  • Sam Jadali, speaking on “GDPR Compliance. What is it & how does it affect you?”
  • Rene Ramirez, speaking on “Measuring Success; A Guide to Using and Understanding Google Analytics”

Lunch will be provided from 12-1:30 p.m.

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You’ll Be Sure to Stay for Our Saturday Afternoon Speakers

Learn about WordPress at WCLAX

Saturday afternoon at WordCamp Los Angeles showcases some of the best WordPress experts you’ll find in California. We’re confident that you’ll have a hard time leaving early once you see this lineup!

Our 1:30 p.m. speakers include:

  • Nathan Allotey, speaking on “The Dating Game: Understanding Price Anchoring”
  • Matt Kopala, speaking on “Stop Guessing: Diagnosing & Fixing WordPress Performance”
  • Raquel Smith, speaking on “Creating Dynamic Gutenberg Blocks”

Our 2:30 p.m. speakers include:

  • Matt Cromwell, speaking on “Best Practices on Providing Free Support for your Plugin or Theme”
  • Alicia St Rose, Amber Hewitt, Machielle Thomas and Miriam Goldman, participating in the “Women in WordPress Panel”
  • Behzod Saidov, speaking on “How to start testing an existing WordPress plugin with PHPUnit”

Our 3:30 p.m. speakers include:

  • Joe A Simpson, Jr., Speaking on “Close Your Eyes: Helping See Value in Accessibility”
  • Christoph Trappe, Speaking on “Blogging from your mobile devices: how to write frequent posts – over 500 words”

Our Closing remark begin at 4:30 p.m. and following those, you’re all invited to the After Party at Blue Cow Kitchen sponsored by GoDaddy! Food and drink and a wonderful time will be provided, so make plans to attend!

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You Won’t Want to Miss Our Saturday Morning Speakers

Learn about WordPress at WCLAX

WordCamp Los Angeles provides a consistent mix of knowledge each year and this year is no different. We are incredibly excited to announce our Saturday morning lineup and hope you make time to be in as many sessions as possible. We know you have WordCamp.tv as a backup, but attending the sessions LIVE allows you to personally connect with each speaker. After looking over this list, we’re confident you’ll be anxious to do that! Opening remarks start at 8:45 a.m. and sessions begin at 9 a.m.

Our 9 a.m. speakers include:

  • Andrew Wilder, speaking on “25 things you’re doing wrong on your WordPress site (and how to fix them)”
  • Caity Kelly & Victoria Cole, speaking on “Empowering Women through Design”
  • Dwayne McDaniel, speaking on “Let’s learn Git. No more excuses.”

Our 10 a.m. speakers include:

  • Natalie MacLees, speaking on “1% Better: How little changes add up to a better, stronger business”
  • Cemal Tashan, speaking on “Seniors Unleashed: making your site a senior magnet!”
  • Joseph Dickson, speaking on “Dipping into Child Themes”

Our 11 a.m. speakers include:

  • Gertude Nonterah, speaking on “7 Little Tricks In Your WordPress Settings You Might Be Missing”
  • Konstantin Obenland, speaking on “Gutenberg – Today and Tomorrow”

Lunch will be provided from 12-1:30 p.m. and visiting with our amazing sponsors and chatting in the hallway track or at the Happiness Bar are other Saturday morning options. See you there!

WordCamp Los Angeles 2018 is over. Check out the next edition!