Category: WordCamp

WordCamps are locally-organized conferences covering everything related to the WordPress open source project. Sessions on how to use WordPress more effectively, beginning plugin and theme development, advanced techniques and topics, security, community and more.

Another 90 Days: Appearance on The Jeff Large Podcast

Posted on by Joe A. Simpson, Jr.

Jeff Large, an entrepreneur and leading voice in Podcasting space and a fellow presenter sat at a table with a beer and over the next 48 hours we had genuine conversations about family, business, toys, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and our connections to WordPress. We connected over the weekend, hung out at one another’s talks, after parties, then went our separate ways. We stayed in touch over media channels – until he called on me to appear on his show, the Jeff Large Podcast, “Cherish Life Every Day”, September 20, 2018.

Twitter Chatter: WordCamp Los Angeles

Posted on by Joe A. Simpson, Jr.

My first exposure to the concept of a WordCamp was here in Los Angeles, my hometown. The location and faces have changed, but the things that make the WordPress Open Source Project such a cool Community experience still remain and burn as strong as ever. Here is some feedback from those in attendance on social media (Twitter and Instagram):

Twitter Chatter: WordCamp Chicago

Posted on by Joe A. Simpson, Jr.

My return to the very windy, Windy City (after 30+ years) also signaled stepping onstage to speak again, this time at my very first WordCamp. Held at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in the West Loop, it felt emotional and satisfying to continue healing and growing back into WordPress. Here is some feedback from those in attendance on social media (Twitter and Instagram):

Twitter Chatter: WordCamp Orange County

Posted on by Joe A. Simpson, Jr.

Held in the largest room for the WordCamp, the Beach Room was the gateway to the conference, visible to all attendees from the stairs or lift to the second-floor location (see first Tweet below). Large monitors on all sides display messaging, CART services, and slide visuals making a truly immersive experience for my message of hope and motivation. Here is some feedback from those in attendance on social media (Twitter):