WordCamp US 2016 took place over the weekend in the heart of Philadelphia. Let’s look back at the Twitter highlights from day two of the event. [View the story “WordCamp US 2016: Day 2 In Tweets ” on Storify] Check out our recap of day 1 in tweets here!
On the whole, consumers are taking to mobile platforms as their medium of choice for online shopping, web browsing, and interacting on social media networks. Given the huge growth in mobile app usage, it’s a prospect that could have you rubbing your hands in glee at the money-making potential available to you. However, there are certain myths circulating about building a mobile app that could stop you in your tracks. Luckily, these myths are just that. In reality, it’s important to grasp the potential of mobile apps – especially given the advent of the WordPress REST API. Debunking these myths is paramount to increasing […]
Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. We’ve just wrapped up another WordCamp and Doc Pop has a quick recap for you here. Be sure to also catch all of our video interviews from WordCamp US 2016 here. Love WordCamps, but couldn’t make it to Philly? This is Doc Pop’s News Drop. We are in Phladelphia the WordCamp US 2016. This year’s event had nearly 1,900 attendees, with nearly that many watching on livestream. We’ve posted 10 video […]
After two full days of talks, parties, and networking, WordCampers lined up to fill the massive room at the top of the conference center. It was Matt Mullenweg’s 10th annual State of the Word address, in which we learn about the last year in WordPress and what’s to come. Mullenweg began by thanking the city of Philadelphia, sponsors, the 200 volunteers, and organizers saying, “this has been the smoothest WordCamp ever.” WordPress Meetups This year was huge for WordPress events. There were 115 total WordCamps in 41 countries, with 36,000 tickets sold. 750 organizer worked on those camps and 2,056 […]
I joined the WordPress community four and a half years ago and have since had the privilege to watch it grow. I just wrapped up my talk at WordCamp US on how to make friends offline and grow your professional relationships in real life. Although the CMS has grown in popularity, now powering 27 percent of the internet, the tight-knit nature of the community hasn’t changed. People are always willing to answer questions, give business advice, or just chat. Meeting new people can be daunting. It can feel weird to walk up to a stranger and put yourself out there. […]
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