\u201cWe are working hard to provide a broad range of valuable content for all types of WordPress users,\u201d said Christopher Spencer, founder of WordCamp Fayetteville. \u201cThis year\u2019s WordCamp Fayetteville brings several new features as we expand our programming.\u201d<\/p>\n Founded in 2010, WordCamp Fayetteville joins similar conferences held all over the world each year that provide valuable resources and information about utilizing WordPress<\/a>, which is open source web software that allows users of all skill levels to create blogs or fully developed websites. WordCamp Fayetteville is Arkansas\u2019 only conference dedicated to WordPress<\/a> and web fluency.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s conference will feature four tracks:<\/p>\n Megan Perez<\/a> of Sharp Hue Web Design<\/a> will head up the WordPress 101 track. He realized it was necessary to add a beginner’s track after speaking to several people at the 2011 conference.<\/p>\n \u201cMany people from last year’s WordCamp simply wanted to know how to get started,\u201d he said. \u201cThey wanted to know the difference between a page and a post, how to upload an image, how to change the name of their site, add new user accounts and so on. That’s when I knew we needed a different track; a track dedicated to beginners.\u201d<\/p>\n WordPress 101 will cover all of the basic mechanics from start to finish: managing user accounts; navigating the dashboard; writing, editing and publishing posts; creating pages; managing the media library; working with links, menus, themes and widgets; using plugins; security precautions; and backup strategies. The track will also cover front-end aesthetics and marketing strategies: choosing color palettes; finding free images, logos, and icons; RSS feeds and social media integration.<\/p>\n WordCamp Fayetteville will also feature a Friday night (July 27) session for beginners to give them a primary introduction to the web software. This session will be held at The Iceberg CoWorking Space <\/a>in Fayetteville from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. There will also be a meetup for all WordCamp participants at a Fayetteville restaurant, which will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n The primary conference day is Saturday, July 28 at the Don Reynolds Center on the University of Arkansas campus. The four tracks will have sessions throughout the day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The individual workshop sessions were shortened this year to allow more time in between for people to ask questions and help each other.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s one of the best parts of WordCamp, the collaboration between participants and people learning from each other,\u201d Spencer said. \u201cIt can be a bit like a job fair with all the local tech companies scouting for new talent.\u201d<\/p>\n The Iceberg<\/a> will also host an after conference party on Saturday the 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The weekend activities will conclude on Sunday the 29th with one-on-one consultations with the WordPress Wizards at The Belford Group<\/a> in Fayetteville.<\/p>\n For more information about WordCamp Fayetteville-related activities, visit wordcampfayetteville.com<\/a> or contact one of our volunteer staff members:<\/p>\n Founder, WordCamp Fayetteville Beginner’s Track Coordinator, WordCamp Fayetteville Marketing Committee Chair, WordCamp Fayetteville, angiealbright@thebelfordgroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For Immediate Release May 15, 2012 WordCamp Fayetteville 2012 to Offer Free ‘on ramp’ For Beginners: Free Friday Program Dedicated to Novice WordPress Users Fayetteville, Ark.\u2014This year\u2019s WordCamp Fayetteville will be bigger and better than ever with the addition of … Continue reading WordCamp Fayetteville 2012 to Offer Free ‘On Ramp’ for Beginners<\/span> ![\"2012](\"https:\/\/2012.fayetteville.wordcamp.org\/files\/2012\/05\/WPFayetteville2012-ProPic.png\" "\\"2012")
Fayetteville, Ark.\u2014This year\u2019s WordCamp Fayetteville will be bigger and better than ever with the addition of a beginner\u2019s track that caters to WordPress<\/a> newcomers. The three-day event will be held from July 27-29 at various locations in Fayetteville, Ark. Tickets are on sale now for $30 and can be purchased online at https:\/\/2012.fayetteville.wordcamp.org\/tickets\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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Christopher Spencer<\/h3>\n
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Angie Albright<\/h3>\n