WordCamp Fayetteville 2018
More Fun. More WordPress.
June 22-24, 2018
WordCamp Fayetteville is returning for its 9th year and it will be even more fun and more WordPress than ever before!
“We are gathering under the Big Top for this year’s Carnival-themed WordCamp Fayetteville. We’re keeping the atmosphere fun and the content fresh! WordCamp Fayetteville 2018 will be better than ever.” -Scarlett Isbell, WCFAY lead organizer
What’s up with WordCamp Fayetteville?
WordCamp Fayetteville is the closest WordCamp within 200 miles and the only WordCamp in Arkansas. What is WordCamp, you might be asking? It is an informal, community-based conference where people who love and use WordPress gather for a bit of learning and fun. We encourage, inspire and empower each other through sharing knowledge about the content management system WordPress.
Here are the basics:
When: June 22-24, 2018 (yes, it’s earlier this year!)
Locations:
- Friday Night Social 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Veteran’s Park Pavillion at 4451 N Vantage Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72701). There will be a covered pavilion. Get ready for a fun cookout complete with hot dogs (veggie dogs available of course), chips and snacks. More importantly, this event is to introduce yourself to other WordCampers. No alcohol is allowed at the pavilion. - Saturday Conference Day 8 a.m. registration. Sessions start at 8:45 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. (Don W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development on the U of A campus with parking across the street at Harmon Parking Garage. The RCED is at 145 N Buchanan Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701). We will have a sack lunch from Green Submarine and lots of fun swag! Registration is 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and door prizes will be given at the end of the day so stick around for all the fun! - Saturday After Party at Arkadia Retrocade (1478 N. College Ave. Fayetteville AR 72703 in the Evelyn Hills shopping center). We will have a great taco bar and time to enjoy the retro arcade games.
- Sunday Jam Session 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (StartUp Junkie Consulting Center Space at 1 E Center St Suite 270, Fayetteville, AR 72701). Come get free help or simply take some time to concentrate on making changes to your site based on what you learned on Saturday.
How much?
Tickets are cheaper than ever! All regular tickets are $20 but if you register before June 9, you will get commemorative swag and a lunch. We also have new options for Micro-Sponsorship (enhanced) tickets!
You can purchase Tickets (and Micro-sponsorship Tickets) at our Ticket Booth page.
Have questions? Let us know. We will be adding info as details are determined. You don’t want to miss this!
Thank you to our sponsors!
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WooCommerce
28% of all online stores are powered by WooCommerce. Built on WordPress, WooCommerce is a fully customizable, open source eCommerce solution.
Whether you’re selling a few handcrafted items to a niche market, taking an existing business online, or going global with an enterprise level eCommerce business – WooCommerce will get you set up and selling fast and scale securely as you grow. Plus your content will be forever yours and customizable down to the finest button color.
Developed and supported by a distributed team, WooCommerce is powered by Automattic, the creators of WordPress.com.
Jetpack
Transform how you work with your WordPress sites and rest easy knowing they’re always firing on all cylinders. Jetpack connects your site to the global services, community, and support provided by WordPress.com so you can focus on the stuff that matters.
Jetpack automatically shields your site from the unwanted attention of spammers, hackers, and malware, while real-time sync and backup means you don’t have to worry about data loss. Straightforward traffic-building tools help you attract the attention of readers and search engines. Pages and videos are delivered at high speed from a global, ad-free content delivery network.
With Jetpack’s Affiliate program you can earn 20% for every sale of Jetpack to your customers and clients. And with unlimited referrals, the sky’s the limit! Refer as many clients and contacts as you can, and get paid for every sale you generate.
Make your site work for you. Get your Jetpack today at Jetpack.com
Bluehost
Bluehost has been a WordPress partner since 2005 and powers over 1 million WordPress sites worldwide. Their objective is to help customers, whether novice or pro, create a thriving online presence at an affordable price. With a team of in-house tech experts available 24/7, Bluehost dedicates time and resources to providing the best support and services in the industry. Join millions of other site owners and see what Bluehost can do for you and your online presence.
Bedford Camera and Video
Bedford Camera & Video was founded in 1974. As an authorized dealer of many different brands, they focus on sales of cameras, lenses, camcorders, and accessories. Beyond their range of photo and videography gear, they also offer repair services, photo restoration, and printing services. They have seven locations across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, as well as an e-Store that ships nationwide.
The goal at Bedford’s is to inspire and educate while working to make their customers feel like they are part of a community – a network of photographers all sharing and learning from each other. They teach a variety of classes at our stores throughout the tri-state area, sponsor local events, and host annual photo expos.
Bedford provided two high-quality cameras and related equipment for us to video sessions throughout WordCamp and they also took time to train our AV team on how those cameras work.
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GoDaddy
GoDaddy Pro offers a robust suite of free tools to web developers & designers to help them save time managing all their clients and sites. With GoDaddy Pro, you can easily shop for your client, monitor their sites, and manage all their WordPress websites from one place. Exclusive time-saving tools let you update WordPress core, plugins and themes with one click, as well as automate WordPress backups, cloning and migrations. Get real-time performance, security and uptime monitoring across all your websites. Additionally, your free membership includes advanced 24/7 technical support.
When you pair GoDaddy Pro with GoDaddy hosting products, the benefits are even greater.
DreamHost
Since 1997 DreamHost has helped individuals, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers worldwide bring their dreams to life on the Internet. A leader in Managed WordPress hosting, over 400,000 customers trust DreamHost to be their online home. Supporting the open source community with dedicated resources and a passionate team, DreamHost believes in the power of the Open Web and the people that make it happen. Learn more at DreamHost.com.
Sharp Hue
Founded in 2006, Sharp Hue designs, builds, maintains, and hosts: websites, web applications, and custom software. They are very much like an agency in capability though operate nimbly as a boutique software development firm with significant expertise in design and usability.
Like many of their clients, they are entrepreneurially minded. Along with supporting their clients and their businesses, Sharp Hue their expertise to build and support their products such as Agent SITE, RegWiz, and SecureMyWebsite.
“Our form and function approach to websites is the reason we trademarked the phrase Beautiful Websites that Work! ®“
La Huerta Mexican Restaurant
Since 1994, La Huerta’s restaurants have been bringing delicious, authentic Mexican food to Northwest Arkansas. Now with four locations (2 in Fayetteville, 1 in Siloam Springs, and 1 in Gentry), La Huerta can be found in both Benton and Washington counties.
We appreciate La Huerta providing us with a delicious taco bar for our Saturday Night After Party!
Simplemachine
Simplemachine is a family owned and operated marketing company here to connect clients and their brand directly to their customers. They work with clients to make sure they are reaching their goals and most importantly, reaching their customers. Whether you need them to work on one aspect of your marketing plan, or if you desire a complete and thorough promotional campaign, they have the tools and insight to create memorable solutions that work.
The folks at Simplemachine are creators through web design and web development, graphic design and logo design solutions, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM/Google Adwords), content marketing and social media advertising.
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BoldGrid
BoldGrid is a website builder powered by WordPress. It is a free set of WordPress plugins, themes, and other content that allows site creation and management similar to non-WordPress website builders. By placing WordPress more in line with DIY site builder solutions on the market, our mission is not only to make WordPress more accessible and easy for beginners to utilize, but also automate and streamline typical WordPress tasks to provide a fast, creator-friendly platform that even web professionals will appreciate.
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!
Jamie’s Notebook
Jamie’s Notebook, a writing services agency based in Northwest Arkansas, gives small businesses, new entrepreneurs and organizations “a voice with the written word.”
Through working with the team at Jamie’s Notebook, clients gain a better understanding of who they are as a company and how to express that identity through their various marketing and communications efforts.
Founded in 2009 by Jamie Smith, Jamie’s Notebook started with a hodgepodge of communication services. Jamie’s Notebook services now include writing, consulting and workshops. Jamie has been involved with the WordCamp Fayetteville community since 2010 and is funding various food and other in-kind donations for the 2018 event.
Hampton Inn Siloam Springs
Whether you find yourself in Siloam Springs on business or are here to visit family and friends at the nearby University or college, stay at the Hampton Inn Siloam Springs hotel for a central location and easy access to everything you need.
Practice your swing at the nearby Siloam Springs Golf Club or explore the nearby National Registered Historic Districts of downtown Siloam Springs and Cal’s Addition. The Hampton Inn Siloam Springs sets you in prime position, whatever your reason for visiting the area.
Close to many corporations and offices in this vibrant business community, traveling executives will appreciate the location and special amenities for a successful trip to Arkansas. Enjoy free high-speed internet access and a 24-hour business center to help you stay connected while you’re on the road.
Ideal for short and extended stays in Siloam Springs, the modern surroundings and comfortable conveniences at the Hampton Inn Siloam Springs hotel offers an abundance of special extras to help you make the most of your visit. Guest Rooms, Study Rooms and Suites offer all the comforts of home in spacious, clean and comfortable surroundings.
Enjoy Hampton’s free hot breakfast, or a Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bag, available Monday to Friday when you’re on the move. An indoor pool and fitness center are ideal for relaxation after a long day or if you’d rather exercise outdoors, pay a visit to the nearby Natural Falls Park.
The Hampton Inn Siloam Springs is an in-kind sponsor and is purchasing our coffee carafes, cups, napkins, etc.
Savoy Tea Company
Savoy Tea Company is a place where you can travel the world right from Northwest Arkansas. Their Fayetteville location on The Square is one of our in-kind sponsors and are providing our delicious tea (both sweet and unsweet!).
Savoy Tea is owned by the Beyer family and they have some of the finest teas from all over the world. A simple sampling in each of their locations will delight your senses and expose you to blends from all over the globe.
You can purchase real tea leaves in their various locations or directly from their website.
Arvest Bank
Anyone who lives in Northwest Arkansas (or anywhere there is an Arvest Bank location) knows what special days Fridays are at Arvest. It’s popcorn day! Arvest is letting us borrow one of their popcorn poppers and they are donating the popcorn bags to WordCamp Fayetteville. We figure with our carnival theme, every day should be popcorn day!
You can find all about their banking and other financial services on their website, but we wanted to share about their commitment to community and their customers:
“The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders, an intense dedication to focusing on the customer above all else. This philosophy has remained the same during our growth from a small bank to a network of community banks able to provide a complete range of financial services.
Staying true to these principles has been the common thread throughout our history. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve and we will work to put the needs of our customers first as we continue to fulfill our mission – ‘People helping people find financial solutions for life.'”
MoxyOx
They are a printer focused on helping brands, people, and products create meaningful experiences. They are an in-kind sponsor of WordCamp Fayetteville 2018 and are providing all our printed materials.
GreenGeeks web hosting
GreenGeeks was founded in California and they offer a web hosting platform that is specially engineered to perform while being environmentally friendly.
The GreenGeeks management team has more than 40 years of experience in providing high quality, affordable website hosting, according to the company’s website. GreenGeeks client accounts will have a positive energy footprint on the environment as they replace, with wind power credits, three times the amount of energy most websites will use.
Doomsday Coffee & Roasterie
Founded in 2017, Doomsday Coffee & Roasterie has quickly become a popular location for fresh roasted, fresh ground coffee. This veteran-owned business is providing WordCamp Fayetteville with freshly ground coffee to fuel our fun throughout the day.
The .BUZZ Registry
The .Buzz Registry is an online communication platform for individuals, businesses, and organizations. .buzz offers an alternative to the shrinking namespace of existing top-level domains, such as .com, .net, and .org.
With a .buzz domain name, you can share news on your company’s products and services, broadcast your community outreach, and most importantly, build popularity and buzz for your work.
The company says that their clients “inspire others to think differently” and that they are the home of the internet platform that fuels community interest, excitement, and new experiences. If you have an inspirational message to deliver, .buzz is the perfect stage to engage your audience.
Learn more on their website.
StickerGiant
StickerGiant was founded by John Fischer in 2000. After several thousand sticker sales, StickerGiant was born with the goal of being “the Amazon of Stickers.” The company grew quickly, selling all sorts of stickers in an online retail store.
Over the years, customers started asking StickerGiant to have their own custom stickers printed. In 2010, the company transitioned to manufacturer and printer of custom stickers with the goal of providing premium quality stickers, fast turnaround and excellent customer service. Over the years their product offerings have grown, and they’ve navigated our way into the business of printing custom labels for products.
Media
WP Top Hat
WP Top Hat was founded by Wolf Bishop, a WordPress enthusiast who has designed dozens of sites, spoken at many WordCamps, and has taught people all over the country how to use WordPress. Wolf created WP Top Hat because he has a unique understanding of the struggle small businesses face every day in order to compete with large corporations that have unlimited resources.
Wolf will be live streaming portions of the event, including interviews with speakers, sponsors, and attendees.
Check out his growing list of WordCamp Fayetteville 2018 blogs.