We love hearing about niche WordCamps like WordCamp for Publishers and LoopConf. So we thought of a few more niche WordCamps we’d like to see happen. Tell us what you’d like to see in the comments below.
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Torque Toons: WordCamp Horror Stories
When we first heard about the WordCamp Retreat, a meetup that involves some camping and relaxation with other WordPressers, we immediately imagined a group of folks sharing WordCamp horror stories around the campfire. Well, first we thought of the Fyre Festival, but then we thought of the campfire storytelling thing. Don’t forget to check out …
Torque Toons: How To Avoid April Fool’s Jokes Online
If you hate annoying April Fool’s Day jokes as much as we do, you’ll love this week’s cartoon. Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons!
Torque Toons: Spring Cleaning
Monday was the first day of spring! It’s time to celebrate by cleaning up some of that WordCamp swag. Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons!
Torque Toons: After-party at the Museum
WordCamp US is coming up and we can’t stop thinking about the after-party at the Academy of Natural Sciences. There will be live animals, butterflies, and karaoke! Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons!
New WordCamp Application Status Page Now Available
WordCamp developed a new page that makes the status of each new WordCamp public. Called the WordCamp Application Status page, it lists the conference’s name, location, most recent milestone, status, and last update. It even highlights the applicant’s name so it’s easier to get in touch. Thinking about creating a new WordCamp? Check the list …
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. …
What’s New In WordPress: 10/05/2015
Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at editor@torquemag.io. Remembering Alex King: Matt Mullenweg talks about Alex King, an early WordPress developer and popular speaker at WordCamps. Habits, Skills, And Tools Of WordPress Developers: Git is wildly popular, but what other …
What’s New In WordPress: 9/28/2015
Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at editor@torquemag.io. Rest In Peace, Alex King: “Alex was one of the original WordPress developers, and leaves a lasting legacy and impact on the WordPress community.” WordPress REST API Merge Proposal: After months of …
Fear and Loathing in Miami (WordCamp Edition)
Torque asked me to cover WordCamp Miami. I got the email basically as I was getting off my plane in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and instantly, I felt like Johnny Depp’s character in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (minus the copious amount of drugs and Benicio Del Toro as my lawyer). This was only my …
6 upcoming WordCamps you just have to attend
One of the most satisfying things you can do is get involved in the WordPress community. There hasn’t been a community I’ve been a part of that is as supportive, approachable, and friendly as the WordPress community. I’ve already written about the various ways to become involved in the WordPress community—from helping on support forums, to contributing …
Confessions of a (Former) WordCamp Organizer
I have been fortunate enough over the years to have had many different roles at various WordCamps. I have been a speaker at WordCamps such as Victoria BC and Boston, a sponsor while in my role as a Product Manager for a major Canadian telco, and an organizer for several WordCamps in Toronto. So I think it’s fair to say that …
