It Takes a Team to Do a WordCamp
By Lorelle VanFossen, posted May 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In WordCamp Tips
While the decision makers of a WordCamp event should be restricted to one to two people, the event cannot work well with only one person doing everything. If you can get a team of volunteers and helpers to pitch in, the event will be easier to manage and increase the likelihood of success. The number [...]
WordPress Event and WordCamp Speakers Rights Release Form
By Lorelle VanFossen, posted January 11, 2009 | 4 Comments »
In WordCamp Tips
If you are hosting a WordPress event or WordCamp, it is in your best interests to have all speakers and presenters sign a Speakers Release Form, often called a Image and Content Rights Release or Media Rights Release, or a variety of similar names. By signing the rights release form, the speaker agrees to the [...]
It's What Happens After the Event That Counts
By Lorelle VanFossen, posted October 19, 2008 | No Comments »
In WordCamp Tips
While you may be putting all your energies into preparing for your WordCamp event, don’t forget that what happens after the event counts just as much. Use Simple Tags and Hashtags People attending a WordCamp event get all excited about what they are learning and who they’ve met and want to share that information with [...]
What You Need to Consider When Planning a WordCamp Event
By Lorelle VanFossen, posted October 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In WordCamp Tips
Aaron Hockley put together a summary of the lessons he learned from producing WordCamp Portland recently, a fantastic collection of tips that everyone considering a WordCamp should know, including: * Plenty of wifi and power – bloggers need to plug in and get connected. * Have a schedule; stick to it – we kept pretty [...]
