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WordCamp Seattle 2013 Tickets on Sale Today

by eric on April 24th, 2013 in: WordPress

WordCamp Seattle 2013 is on June 8th this year, and tickets go on sale this morning at 10am.  Pick up your tickets at:

http://2013.seattle.wordcamp.org/tickets/

If you’re into WordPress, it’s an outrageous deal for just $20.

WordPress 2.9 is Out!

by eric on December 18th, 2009 in: WordPress

WordPress 2.9 has just been released and it’s another great step in the right direction.

I’ve already upgraded two sites using the automatic update from within the WordPress Dashboard and everything went off without a hitch. :)

There are a slew of new features and under-the-hood optimizations making WordPress even more pleasurable to develop with and use.

Check out the new WordPress 2.9!

5 Free Ways to Bulletproof Your WordPress Site

by eric on October 21st, 2009 in: WordPress

These notes correspond with my WordCamp Seattle 2009 presentation of the same name. You can also view video of this presentation at WordPress.tv.

What Does “Bulletproof” Mean to me?

A bulletproof site is:

  • Usable
  • Accessible
  • Secure

Most importantly, a bulletproof site provides both your users and you with a satisfying experience, regardless of browser type, network speed, physical abilities, or preferences.

I’m going to highlight some easy tools to help you:

  1. Keep on top of backup and maintenance
  2. Tighten up security
  3. Speed up performance
  4. Identify usability & accessibility issues
  5. Increase usability by improving search

Read more…

WordCamp Seattle Looking for Ignite Speakers

by eric on September 4th, 2009 in: WordPress

WordCamp Seattle has put out a call for Ignite session ideas and speakers.

They’ll be filling an hour with some focused, five-minute presentations that zero in on a WordPress-specific topic.

More info at:
http://www.wordcampseattle.com/2009/09/ignite-wordcamp-seattle-speakers-needed/

Register for WordCamp Seattle 2009

by eric on August 19th, 2009 in: Open SourceWordPress

The first official WordCamp Seattle is now open for registration and you can save on registration fees before September 1, 2009.

WordCamp Seattle Speaker

WordCamp Seattle is September 26th, 2009 and there’s already an impressive line-up of speakers.

WordCamps are informal conferences where you can learn about the world’s most popular blogging platform, WordPress.- WordCamp Seattle

I’ve registered – if you’ll be there and want to connect, contact me.

More details at www.wordcampseattle.com

Edit: I’ll be giving a 5 minute Ignite presentation at WordCamp Seattle entitled “5 Free Ways to Bulletproof Your WordPress Site” – hope to see you there.