Category Archives: 2011 Blog

WordCamp Chicago 2011 Event Information

July 23, 2011 by Heather Acton • Comments Off on WordCamp Chicago 2011 Event Information

WordCampers!!! We are only DAYS from WordCamp Chicago 2011! Can you believe it’s here already? We want this to be one of the most valuable (and priceless) experiences related to WordPress you’ve ever experienced. Oh, and we want it to be fun for you too =)

Below you’ll find many of the details you’ll need to prepare yourself for the event. If we’re missing anything, shoot an email to chicago@wordcamp.org and we’ll make sure we get it covered.

Table of Contents

  1. Getting to WordCamp and related events
  2. What you should bring to WordCamp (ticket?)
  3. What you should make sure you DO before WordCamp
  4. Will and refreshments, snacks, or lunch be provided?
  5. Will there be free wi-fi?
  6. When are the parties?
  7. Get event badges
  8. See the schedule
  9. Twitter hashtag

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Member Story – Martin Lindsey

July 23, 2011 by Mary DuQuaine • Comments Off on Member Story – Martin Lindsey

I love the flexibility of the WordPress CMS when it comes to template design in particular. I think it is great that designers can create multiple layout options within a template which I can then redesign a million different ways … Continue reading Member Story – Martin Lindsey →

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Interview with Gloria Antonelli

July 23, 2011 by Mary DuQuaine • Comments Off on Interview with Gloria Antonelli

Please share a brief history of your company (or your work with WordPress):

My first computer experiences back in early 90’s spurred an interest that led to a position teaching computer and search skills. That was a far cry from my path as an artist. My interest with the web technology and teaching has never stopped. Web light years ago (1999), I presented on CSS and XML. I moved to Chicago in early 2000 and attended any conferences that came into town – SEO, Flash, HTML, CSS, Web Standards, Content Strategies, UX (user experience) and IA (information architecture). As a technology learning junkie, it was alphabet nirvana. Continue reading Interview with Gloria Antonelli →

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Interview with Shelby Sapusek

July 23, 2011 by Mary DuQuaine • Comments Off on Interview with Shelby Sapusek

Tell us a bit about yourself: My name is Shelby Sapusek and my passion revolves around the way information is shared and the technology behind it. I spent 17 years in the print media industry as a reporter, blogger and … Continue reading Interview with Shelby Sapusek →

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Interview with TJ List

July 23, 2011 by Mary DuQuaine • Comments Off on Interview with TJ List

Tell us a bit about yourself:   Please share a brief history of your company: In March 2009 I was laid off from my engineering job and started looking for a new career. I had done some work as a … Continue reading Interview with TJ List →

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Interview with Brian Richards

July 23, 2011 by Mary DuQuaine • Comments Off on Interview with Brian Richards

Tell us a bit about yourself: I am a graphic designer turned web designer turned web developer. I’m one of those weird ones who can understand the principals of design as well as code. I got a degree in Photography … Continue reading Interview with Brian Richards →

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