Do More With WordPress: Registration Now Open for DE{CODE} 2024!

Discover new tools, enhance your skills, and expand your network at this year’s must-attend WordPress developer event! As the WordPress ecosystem continues to grow and change, it’s brimming with innovative tools that are transforming the web. If you’re looking for a great way to dive into this evolving world of WordPress, look no further than DE{CODE} 2024, WP Engine’s flagship virtual developer conference. Now returning for its fifth year, DE{CODE} 2024 is scheduled for March 19 in the U.S. and APAC and March 21 in EMEA. You can find more details and register for this year’s event, for free, here. […]

Don’t Miss Out on the WPMRR Virtual Summit

Monthly Recurring Revenue, or MRR, is crucial for any business. The more passive income you can generate, the more focus you can put in other parts of your operation. If you are looking to generate more money in general, the WPMRR Virtual Summit is for you. Hosted by Joe Howard of WP Buffs, this free summit lasts three days and will walk you through how to get more MRR and keep it. Each day follows a different topic: Day 1: Sales, Marketing, and Content Day 2: Operations and Systems Day 3: Website Management Experts such as Brad Williams, Carrie Dills, […]

State of the Word to Stream Live

Every year at WordCamp US, Matt Mullenweg delivers a speech detailing where WordPress has come over the last year and where it’s going in the upcoming year. A lot has looked different in 2020, and the State of the Word will too. This year’s speech will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter on Thursday, Dec 17th, 2020 at 1600 UTC. If you have a burning question, take a minute-long video on your phone or computer in landscape format and send it in. According to the announcement, “To submit your question, upload it as an unlisted video (YouTube works great for this) and send a […]

State of the Word 2017 Recap

WordCamp US 2017 in Nashville wound down as Matt Mullenweg walked on stage to deliver his annual State of the Word address. The speech delivered the latest WordPress news as well as what to expect for 2018. Gutenberg A huge focus of last year’s State of the Word was Gutenberg. This year was no different. Mullenweg said Gutenberg has been the longest feature development WordPress has ever had. It’s been 11 months since the kickoff. In that time it’s had over 4.302 commits. “It’s really drawn together the community in a really cool way,” said Mullenweg. It has gone through […]

The Art of Speaking at a WordCamp

Last month I spoke at WordCamp Los Angeles. Though I had given the same talk before, this time felt much more successful. Not only was I more relaxed, I learned a lot from the first time around. It got me thinking about what public speaking tips and tricks could be applied to giving WordCamp talks, but I’m in no way an expert, so learn by trial and error. I wanted to start thinking more about how to get better at this type of speaking, so I asked several of my WordPress friends for their best advice. Speaking at a WordCamp […]

WCEU Organizers Write Letter to President of France

A couple weeks ago, Emmanuel Macron was elected president of France, as the entire world watched. Now, he is being called upon to make WordCamp Europe easier to attend. In a letter sent to the office of the president, WCEU organizers explained that some attendees were experiencing problems with their visas. “It has come to our attention that our friends from some countries are having problems with their Visas being rejected on the ground that ‘a 40€ entry fee can not justify international travel,’ something that makes this conference accessible to all,” the letter said. The organizers go on to say […]

5 Niche WordPress Conferences You Can’t Miss In 2016

We’ve come a long way since the first WordCamp in 2006 in San Francisco. In 2015, 89 WordCamps were held in 34 countries with over 21,000 attendees total. That’s just WordCamps alone. There were 2,000 other meetups around the world attended by 40,000 people. Over the past few years, WordPress has seen a rise in niche conferences. And, as WordPress grows to be more dynamic, they will likely continue to gain popularity. Here are five niche conferences to look out for in 2016. A Day Of REST The WordPress REST API has gained momentum over last year and will be fully merged […]

2015 State Of The Word: Celebrations, Stats, And The Future Of WordPress

Over the weekend, roughly 1,800 people from all over the world attended the first ever WordCamp US at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. One of the biggest highlights of the weekend was the 10th annual State of the Word, delivered by WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg. The room is filling up for @photomatt‘s State of the Word. #WCUS pic.twitter.com/7tMUanUQOl — WordCamp US (@WordCampUS) December 5, 2015 Mullenweg kicked off the address by showcasing some WordPress statistics and other highlights that illustrate the platform’s tremendous growth and power. Later, he dug into what to expect from WordPress 4.4, Calypso, the […]

What Happens At WordCamp Vegas, Hopefully Won’t Stay In Vegas

A few weekends ago I attended WordCamp Las Vegas. I had a great time, made new friends, learned some new things, and managed to keep my gambling losses to $50. In this article, I’d like to share a little bit about WordCamp Las Vegas — especially some of the unique things I’d like to see more of at other WordCamps. After the event, I spoke with organizer Russell Aaron about what motivated him to deviate from the traditional WordCamp format. WordCamp Las Vegas didn’t follow the traditional track styles most WordCamps adhere to, and, unlike most WordCamps, it also ended […]

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