{"id":1869,"date":"2013-06-08T10:38:13","date_gmt":"2013-06-08T15:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2013.chicago.wordcamp.org\/?p=1869"},"modified":"2013-10-14T21:58:56","modified_gmt":"2013-10-15T02:58:56","slug":"speaker-interview-heather-acton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicago.wordcamp.org\/2013\/speaker-interview-heather-acton\/","title":{"rendered":"WordCamp Chicago 2013 Speaker Interview: Heather Acton"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Heather
\nHeather Acton – \"WordPress<\/a> \"twitter<\/a> \"facebook<\/a> \"LinkedIn<\/a> \"Google+<\/a><\/h2>\n

I’m the founder of and developer at Helio Interactive<\/a>, a fresh WordPress development shop in Chicago, IL. We specialize in custom themes and user experience, and pride ourselves in providing unparalleled client services. When I’m not brainstorming with a client or building a site, I’m likely cuddling with my kiddos, sipping a craft beer, or at a Dave Matthews Band concert.<\/p>\n

She will be a part of the\u00a0WordPress Business Owners Panel<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Interview with Heather:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Why do you use WordPress?<\/b>
\nI use WordPress to feed my family, improve myself, and build others’ businesses.<\/p>\n

What do you like best about WordCamps?<\/b>
\nI love catching up with all of my friends in the community. Typically we’re all holed up in our offices and rarely get the opportunity to spend a whole weekend talking and learning about our favorite CMS.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite tip or resource for a new WordPress user?<\/b>
\nBackup all the things! Update them too!<\/p>\n

What is a common problem you see in WordPress sites, and how would you avoid it?<\/b>
\nToo many plugins! I coach clients to not pimp out their site too much. For newer developers, I coach them to not use plugins that can easily be replaced with a few lines of custom code.<\/p>\n

Do you have any advice for a person who’s building a business around WordPress design\/development?<\/b>
\n1) Do great work over and over again. 2) Always be a joy to work with. 3) Be patient while repeating 1 & 2 over and over, and great things will come to you and your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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