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Thank you, Arvest Bank!

Arvest Bank operates more than 250 locations in the tri-state area, and has been serving the people of our region since they started in Bentonville in 1961.

The president of Arvest Bank once explained very passionately why he believed that all students should take accounting, no matter what their major might be. He believed that gaining control of your personal finances is essential to a happy life. “People helping people find financial solutions for life,” is truly the mission of Arvest.

For WordCamp Fayetteville 2018, Arvest is providing something else that brings happiness: a popcorn machine to support our carnival theme. The scent of popcorn wafting through the Big Top should guarantee a festive feeling!

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Thank you, Moxy Ox!

Moxy Ox is back as a sponsor for WordCamp Fayetteville. They’re providing all our printed materials, and we appreciate them!

Moxy Ox is a printing company, but they’re a lot more than that. Creative people with strong local ties, they serve local folks and Fortune 500 companies, too, from their Tontitown location. They’re known for thinking outside the box as well as for their classic high quality printing.

Celebrate magazine has rated Moxy Ox Very Best Print Services and Very Best in Graphic Design. When you come to WordCamp and pick up your badge, take a moment to enjoy their work.

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Thank you, Blue Host!

Blue Host keeps more than one million WordPress websites online, and they’re sponsoring WordCamp Fayetteville, too!

Blue Host is one of WordCamp’s top-tier global sponsors, demonstrating real dedication to the cause of democratization of publishing.

Blue Host is particularly devoted to small businesses and entrepreneurs, a growing community in WordPress. Their cost-effective WordPress hosting solutions are designed for these business pioneers. We appreciate their commitment.

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Thank you, Savoy Tea Company!

The Savoy Tea Company has a location in downtown Fayetteville just off the square. There you’ll find a wide range of tea and tea ware for sale, plus a full menu of specialty teas and coffees, sandwiches, soups, and salads. Watch for special desserts, too. You can even set up a tea party for your favorite child’s birthday.

Their website includes lots of loose tea, from Gentleman and Scholar to Caramel Buttercup. matcha making accessories, and more.

In addition to providing a civilized meeting place for the organizing committee, Savoy Tea is also fueling WordCamp Fayetteville with iced tea in the Big Top. Take a refreshing break between sessions!

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Introducing Fayapuu, WordCamp Fayetteville’s First Wapuu!

This year WordCamp Fayetteville is bringing More Fun, More WordPress, and their very first Wapuu, Fayapuu. Fayapuu’s clown attire fits in perfectly with this fun Carnival-themed WordCamp.

The Wapuu is the WordPress official mascot and WordCamps, companies, and other WordPress related events are sporting them with adorable themes.

“I first fell in love with Wapuus at WordCamp US 2017 in Nashville, TN coming home with a bunch of collector pins. As the new lead organizer for WordCamp Fayetteville one thing I wanted to accomplish was for WCFay to make a mark in Wapuu history.” – Scarlett Isbell, WordCamp Fayetteville Lead Organizer.

Thus the idea for Fayapuu was born. Graphic Designer Rachel Korpella was able to turn this idea into a reality, bringing Fayapuu to life. He received his name as a combination his hometown of Fayetteville and his species, the Wapuu, creating a name that fits perfectly.

The word about Fayapuu is spreading fast. You can find him on the WCFay Speaker Badge, the WCFay 2018 t-shirt, and very soon on the official Wapuu Website. WordCamp Fayetteville will also have exclusive Fayapuu buttons (pictured below) for their attendees on Saturday, June 22nd, quantities are limited so come early.

Fayapuu has really created a lot of excitement and has brought the world of Wapuus to WordCamp Fayetteville.  You can defiantly plan on seeing more of this adorable Wapuu in the future.

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Thank you, Bedford Camera!

Bedford Camera & Video has been serving photographers in our area since 1974. They now have locations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, as well as ecommerce nationwide.

Bedford is providing video equipment for WordCamp Fayetteville 2018, and we are very thankful.

Bedford’s various locations hold photography classes and meetups, from Harley-Davidson photo shoots to photowalks to natural light skills.  They also offer drones and quadcoptors, as well as cameras and accessories.

Go by and visit your local Bedford shop, and tell them you appreciate their sponsorship of WordCamp Fayetteville!

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Sponsor spotlight: 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.” When businesses and organizations can share their story, it gives them a voice.

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’s services now include:

  • Company blog writing
  • Website writing
  • Feature writing
  • Personal bio writing
  • Press release writing (and distribution)
  • Brochure writing
  • Advertorial writing
  • Website audits
  • Seminars about blogging for business and better online writing practices
  • Coaching on blogging for business and better online writing practices
  • Other possible small business-related topics (just ask!)

Jamie has been involved with the WordCamp Fayetteville community since 2010 and Jamie’s Notebook is funding various food and other in-kind donations for the 2018 event. The company is a Bronze level sponsor. 

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Sponsor Highlight: JetPack

With Jetpack, self-hosted WordPress users gain access to all of the most powerful and popular WordPress.com features. Many consider JetPack to be a “one-stop” plugin because it has such diverse features that include social sharing, security, design, and more.

JetPack is a global community, gold-level sponsor for many WordCamps, including WordCamp Fayetteville!

According to the Jetpack website, Jetpack allows you to do all these things (and more!):

  • Keep visitors interested with automatic links to your related content as well as other traffic-boosting tools.
  • Install more than two dozen popular plugins with one click (and update them all the same way).
  • Keep website secure from spammers, hackers, and malware.
  • Engage millions of WordPress.com users, allowing them to interact with your site
  • Boost your site’s performance by taking the load of these features off your servers.
  • Count on regular updates, enhancements, and troubleshooting from the same folks who build WordPress.com.
  • Enables Photon (a global CDN for images)
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Single sign-on capabilities
  • Multiple site management

JetPack also offers an affiliate program. Refer.WordPress.com is a program whereby you can promote WordPress.com and Jetpack to your clients and earn referral rewards for your loyalty. The folks at Automattic (the creators of all thing WordPress) created it for WordPress professionals, including site and plugin developers, designers, and theme creators.

Thank you to Jetpack for being a gold-level sponsor of WordCamp Fayetteville!

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WordCamp 2018 Speakers: Brandon Kelley

Brandon Kelley came to the Natural State from Oakland, California, and is now Brand Director at Vellomedia Strategic, a local brand-focused marketing outfit. Brandon will be presenting the ins and outs of Power Branding with WordPress at WordCamp Fayetteville 2018.

Brandon has extensive corporate marketing experience at a number of different places in the West, preceded by marketing and communications in the performing arts in Copenhagen. A combination of laser-like focus on branding and broad experience makes Brandon an inspiring presenter.

Check out the Vellomedia Guides to Greatness.

Then get your WordCamp tickets so you can experience Brandon’s session on branding with WordPress.

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Sponsor Highlight: The .Buzz Registry

First-time WordCamp Fayetteville sponsor The .Buzz Registry brings more than some of the cutest swag we’ve ever seen.

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 .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.

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.

From their website (because they say it best!): “As a small company, backed by the best registry services partner, we live and support the entrepreneurial spirit. We support the creative entrepreneur as well as the established company reinventing itself, each with a vision for the future and inspiring others along the way.”

Learn more on their website.

2018 WordCamp Fayetteville is over. Check out the next edition!