{"id":1868,"date":"2012-08-23T18:36:37","date_gmt":"2012-08-23T23:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2012.chicago.wordcamp.org\/?p=1868"},"modified":"2013-10-14T22:01:51","modified_gmt":"2013-10-15T03:01:51","slug":"interview-with-trafton-esler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicago.wordcamp.org\/2012\/interview-with-trafton-esler\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Trafton Esler"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you use WordPress:<\/strong>
\nIt sounds clich\u00e9 to say that I am \u201cpassionate about business and technology,\u201d but that\u2019s a pretty fair description. I built my first computer when I was 13, and immediately began a small consulting business fixing neighbors\u2019 computers. I went on to do a degree in Computer Engineering and consult on Enterprise Systems, later completing my MBA in Entrepreneurship.
\nMy love for technology is only equaled by my love for people, and so I\u2019ve found balance as a bridge over the gap between nerds and normal people. I can talk tech or break down technology into simple terms that anybody can understand. I have the coolest job in the world, getting to talk about what the smart people at WP Engine are doing to innovate WordPress Hosting every day.<\/p>\n

What will you be speaking about?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m going to be breaking down the world of web hosting for beginners and intermediates<\/a> so that they understand the difference between shared, dedicated, virtual and managed hosting. We\u2019ll look at some of the common uses for each type of platform as well as the advantages, disadvantage or pitfalls contained in each type of service.<\/p>\n

Who will get the most out of your presentation?<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re a beginner and want to know the lay of the land in terms of what \u201cweb hosting\u201d really means, this is perfect for you. If you\u2019re an advanced WordPress user and want to know your options as your hardware needs increase with the amount of traffic your blog sees, come on down. Every wonder what a dedicated IP is and why you might want one? Or maybe you\u2019re doing e-commerce and you wonder why SSL might be important. All fair questions.<\/p>\n

What do you hope the WordCampers will get out of your session?<\/strong>
\nMy hope is that people walk out with lots of questions that they can follow up on in order to make an intelligent decision on what hosting makes the most sense for their needs. We\u2019re going to cover a lot of things at a high level, and by the end of the session you should have a good idea of which bucket your site fits into and what you want out of a host. Then it\u2019ll be time for each attendee to do their own evaluation and a lot of Googling to pick the right host for them!<\/p>\n

What is your favorite WordPress Plugin?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve become quite fond of Chorus by Wordnik. It organizes related content cleanly at the end of each blog post.<\/p>\n

Do you have a WP hero?<\/strong>
\nOh I have several \u2013 but my favorites are the WordCamp organizers that take the time out to build up and educate the community. I\u2019d be hard-pressed to pick the best organizer because you all work super hard.<\/p>\n

Pizza is a food group unto itself in Chicago\u2026 Where is your favorite place to get pizza?<\/strong>
\nChicago Pizza and Grinder Co \u2013 those pies are cool!<\/p>\n

What is your favorite tourist attraction in Chicago?<\/strong>
\nThe Lakeshore running path.<\/p>\n

Tell your favorite WordCamp story!<\/strong>
\nHanging out in a legit brewery (not just a brew-pub) after WordCamp Milwaukee before going for margaritas and Mexican food with a bunch of the Automattic developers. What a night!<\/p>\n

Contact Info:<\/strong>
\nTrafton Esler<\/a>
\ntrafton@wpengine.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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