T-Shirts Have Been Ordered

WordCamp 2016 T-Shirts have been ordered and they’ll be shipped shortly. The catering details have been finalized. The signage has been ordered and the name badges and programs go to print early next week.

That means we’re only two weeks away from the event!

Getting Ready For WordCamp

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Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be providing you with more details about the event, what to expect, how to prepare, and how to get the most out of your time at WordCamp. We’ll also be providing you with all the information you need to get to the event and pay for parking (it’s $6/day), sharing some exciting news about the event after party, and letting you know how you can get one-on-one help with your own WordPress website or blog.

In the meantime, here are some simple and quick tips to help you kick start your WordCamp Sacramento preparation:

• Check out the other attendees and connect with them via Twitter before the event. Introduce yourself and say hi.
• Look at the venue and location details, including maps detailing how to get to the Alumni Center.
• Review the Code of Conduct.
• Get to know the event organizers by checking out their bios and interviews.
• Review the WordCamp schedule and start planning which sessions you will be attending.
• Take a look at our generous sponsors.
• Get to know the speakers by checking out their bios and interviews.

Get To Know Vasken Hauri

Vasken joined 10up in February of 2013 with over 10 years of experience working in technology in both the public and private sectors. Before becoming a WordPress developer in 2009, Vasken worked at Plymouth State University in several roles ranging from desktop support to systems administration, and occasionally, adjunct faculty member.

Vasken enjoys creating natural, consistent user experiences that enhance and promote interactivity through simplicity. As a developer, one of Vasken’s strengths is his ability to communicate highly technical concepts in a clear, non-technical way in order to build understanding between various project stakeholders. This, along with significant experience across several technology sectors, has allowed him to engineer successful projects within organizations ranging from small, independent businesses to public universities to online publications with millions of unique visitors each month.

A strong believer in open source technologies, Vasken has spoken and hosted panels at numerous WordCamp, NERCOMP, and EDUCAUSE events, on subjects ranging from Green Computing to WordPress-based centralized authentication systems. He currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in German Studies from Haverford College and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Plymouth State University.

We’re thrilled Vasken will be speaking at WordCamp Sacramento 2016 on Tips And Tricks For Debugging Like A Pro!

Continue reading WordCamp Sacramento Speaker Q&A: Vasken Hauri →

WooCommerce is the fastest growing eCommerce software/platform, powering over 30% of all eCommerce stores with over 1 million active installations. It is is built to integrate seamlessly with WordPress, making it the obvious eCommerce choice for existing WordPress users and connects you to the fast-growing WordPress ecosystem which now powers over 25% of all websites on the internet.

With WooCommerce you can start with all the basic tools that any small business would need to start selling online, including product setup, payments, shipping options, and sales reports and as your business grows choose from over 300 premium add-ons available including additional payment processors, shipping methods, inventory systems and marketing tools anyone to sell anything, anywhere from real products and digital downloads to subscriptions, content and even your time.

In July 2015, WooCommerce was acquired by Automattic, the creators of WordPress.com which serves more than 15.8 billion pages a month and also the creators of other popular WordPress services including Akismet, Jetpack, and VaultPress. We look forward to growing WooCommerce to achieve even greater things together with Automattic.

Continue reading Two Thumbs Up For WooCommerce, WordCamp Gold Sponsor →

Get To Know Kevin Howe

Prior to striking out on his own to open Three29 in March of 2010, Kevin worked for two top web design and advertising firms in the Sacramento area. Kevin was responsible for managing client projects, designing and developing specs and creative as well as providing technical direction on a number of projects. That expertise was brought to Three29 when Kevin opened the company and has since built a list of clients including Facebook, Instagram, CBS Sports, iHeart Media, Mikuni Sushi, Trumpette, Ella Dining Room & Bar and many others.

When Kevin isn’t building Three29 he enjoys spending time with his wife Nicole and their sons Bennett and Sebastian, polishing his golf game or preparing his snowboard in eager anticipation of a snowy winter. Kevin often defines himself as nerdy, a bit obsessive (but in a good way), creative, fun and hard working.

We’re thrilled Kevin will be speaking at WordCamp Sacramento 2016 on Freelance to Agency: Peaks and Pitfalls of Growth!

Continue reading WordCamp Sacramento Speaker Q&A: Kevin Howe →

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Experience WordPress as a website builder, including: free pre-built themes, drag and drop editing, integrated image banks, simplified photo editing, built-in staging, automated backups, and so much more.

BoldGrid will have you creating professional looking WordPress sites in minutes!

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Continue reading Much Gratitude For BoldGrid, WordCamp Gold Sponsor →

It’s inevitable. When 350 people buy tickets for an event in advance, there are going to be at least a couple of people who end up not being able to use their ticket.

We know that things get in the way of even the best laid plans — business travel, family obligations, personal stuff, illness, scheduling conflicts, unexpected events, and more. So, if you bought a ticket to WordCamp Sacramento and now you can’t go, we’re super bummed out for you, but we also have a few ideas on what you can do with your ticket!

While we can’t resell your ticket for you and WordCamp Sacramento tickets are non-refundable, we can point you in the right direction:

OPTION 1:
Give your WordCamp Sacramento ticket away. There are many people in our local WordPress community who would love to attend, especially students, who may not have had the $40.00 on hand to buy a ticket. Consider paying it forward and giving your ticket away.

OPTION 2:
Sell your WordCamp Sacramento ticket. Again, while we can’t do this for you, you can sell your ticket and collect the money via PayPal.

Then…

Continue reading What To Do If You Bought A WordCamp Ticket, But Can No Longer Attend →

With 350 Tickets Sold, WordCamp Sacramento 2016 Is Sold Out

WordCamp Sacramento, in only its second year, is proud to announce that once again we have sold out of all event tickets well over three weeks before the event. Sometime late last week the very last ticket for WordCamp Sacramento was purchased, and for those of you who were able to get a ticket, we can’t wait to see you in just a few weeks!

Our 2015 inaugural event sold out in just over two hours and with such a fantastic response from event attendees, we decided to go much bigger this year…

• We moved to a larger venue: The Sacramento State Harper Alumni Center.
• We moved from one day to two days: October 22-23, 2016.
• We increased the sessions and went from 19 speakers to 31 speakers.
• We increased the number of tickets available from 150 in 2015 to 350 in 2016, more than doubling the size of the event.

Continue reading WordCamp Sacramento 2016 Is Sold Out →

Get To Know Timofey Rytikov

Timofey Rytikov develops user interface that improves the way of life of others. Tries to contribute open source projects. He has been developing WordPress applications since introduced to WordPress. He learned Android and now develop native Android applications. Also, he believes that “code is the meaning of pixels on the screen.”

We’re thrilled Timofey will be speaking at WordCamp Sacramento 2016 on WooCommerce Custom Product Types!

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Get To Know Michael Kuhlmann

Michael Kuhlmann codes and pushes pixels around for a living, while spamming his remote co-workers with giphys on Slack. He was introduced to WordPress many releases ago when he got tired of updating individual, static html documents to update a website. Since then, he’s been hooked on the entire ecosystem.

We’re thrilled Michael will be speaking at WordCamp Sacramento 2016 on The Dos and Donts of BuddyPress!

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Get To Know Ozzy Rodriguez

Ozzy Rodriguez is an East Coast soul living in a West Coast world. Hailing from San Jose Ozzy is the Lead Developer at WP Site Care where he works on new project builds, digital products, and supporting customers who need a WordPress team that they can rely on. When he’s not coding you’ll find Ozzy at the ballpark, your local WordPress meetup, or catching the latest Kevin Hart flick at the local theater.

We’re thrilled Ozzy will be speaking at WordCamp Sacramento 2016 on Developer First Design: Make Design Great Again!

Continue reading WordCamp Sacramento Speaker Q&A: Ozzy Rodriguez →