Category: Speaking
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Craftcation 2014: E-Commerce – Sell Your Sh*t Online
Craftcation!! How I love thee! Craftcation is a four-day conference for handmade makers, micro-businesses and other Creative Makers!! Craftcation is honestly one of the most fun, rewarding and inspiring events I’ve ever attended and hands-down the best conference I’ve ever experienced. This is Craftcation’s third year and I was honored to be asked back to […]
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WordCamp Phoenix – An Introduction to WordPress
WCPHX 2012 was the first WordCamp I ever attended, and it changed everything. No more would I toil alone in front of my computer, with only Google and the codex to share my WordPress highs and lows. Before I even got home from Phoenix, I had found OCWP and I attended the very next meetup. […]
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“Installing WordPress” at WordCamp Phoenix
Back in January I presented a session on installing WordPress at WordCamp Phoenix and it’s on wordpress.tv! I cover the basics of what WordPress fundamental hosting setup and go over three different ways to install WordPress. Then I do a step-by-step install using QuickInstall. You can see the video here: And my slides are here!
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My WordCamp Reno Preso: Make It Work!
Today I presented a talk at WordCamp Reno-Tahoe called “Make It Work: Building an Awesome WordPress Website for your Small Business”. I thought I had 35 minutes, but only had 30 … and finished in 29:30! Gotta make it work! 😀 There was a lot of great Twitter feedback from attendees (thank you!), but my […]
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Reno 411: I’m Speaking at WordCamp Reno!
Woot, I’m speaking at WordCamp Reno-Tahoe next weekend! My talk is called “Make It Work: Developing an Awesome WordPress Website for Your Small Business.” From my description: Make It Work: Creating an Awesome WordPress Website for Your Small Businesswill provide an overview of how small business owners can easily create an effective and efficient WordPress […]
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Crafty, Indie Inspiration, aka Craftcation
I was delighted to be a part of the second Craftcation Indie Business and DIY Conference a two weeks ago! Over four days, I presented three sessions, participated in two panels, held open office hours, and helped live-stream one of the panel sessions. I also participated in two sessions where I learned all about kombucha […]
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Baby steps, baby
Every month, I teach my “Understanding Your Business Website” class at the SBDC at LBCC. In it, I explain very basic concepts about the Internet, websites and website development. And despite the fact that I love teaching people about WordPress and SEO, “Understanding Your Business Website” is truly my favorite class to teach. I have had […]
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The ASBDC conference in New Orleans!
The ASBDC (America’s Small Business Development Center Network) conference in New Orleans was really great! I put together a curriculum about basic web development called “I Need A Website,” answering specific questions that I know SBDC consultants get and addressing specific SBDC concerns, such as liability and meeting limitations.The entire second half of the presentation was […]
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Ooh LA L.A. … I’m speaking in New Orleans and at WordCampLA!
I’m extremely excited about September! First, I get to go to New Orleans, LA, to speak at my very first National Conference! I’m conducting a three-hour presentation on web site development for small businesses at the ASBDC Annual Conference! Incidentally, I had thought ASBDC stood for Association of Small Business Development Centers … however it […]
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WOot! I’m speaking at WordCamp OC 2012!
I just got news that I’ll be presenting at WordCamp OC! I’m so excited! I’ll be presenting an Introduction to WordPress … and making more WordPress converts! Yeehaw! WordCamp OC is sold out already … but sometimes they release more tickets closer to the event, so follow them on Facebook or Twitter to hear any […]