{"id":1795,"date":"2019-08-17T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T00:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.iloilo.wordcamp.org\/?p=1795"},"modified":"2019-08-17T05:20:49","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T21:20:49","slug":"why-attend-wordcamp-iloilo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iloilo.wordcamp.org\/2019\/why-attend-wordcamp-iloilo\/","title":{"rendered":"Why attend WordCamp Iloilo?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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WordCamp? Never heard of it. What’s it about?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s not a camp. It\u2019s a conference, but one that allows you to let your hair down. It\u2019s filled with presentations and workshops, but it\u2019s one where you can have fun, too. It\u2019s where you don\u2019t just \u201cnetwork\u201d, but it gives you opportunities to make meaningful connections with your fellow attendees, or even make friends with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TL;DR WordCamp is a celebration of everything about WordPress and the wonderful, interconnected global communities that make them so awesome. And one such \u201ccommunity\u201d happens to be located in Iloilo City, too!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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I don\u2019t build nor design websites. Why should I still attend WordCamp Iloilo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I don\u2019t know about you, but from where we\u2019re standing, just about everyone uses the internet today. From selling stuff and services to building their online followings (wassup, influencers???), the internet has made all of these possible. Plus, the Philippines is still the social media capital of the world<\/a>! That should count for something, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next step to all of these is, obviously enough, having a website. If this is a thought that might have occurred to you before, then consider WordCamp Iloilo as your starter course (and more) to the wonderful world of online marketing and entrepreneurship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidenote: if you\u2019re ever curious on how one can make a living off WordPress, <\/em>here\u2019s something our friends from Maven Solutions wrote<\/em><\/a> a while back!
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Fine, fine. I\u2019ll go. The speaker lineup looks intimidating, though.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You know what fixes that? Come along with a friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, that might be a *big* ask for some, but here\u2019s something we\u2019ve devised ever since WordCamp Iloilo Year One: a Happiness Bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you think on it, no, alcohol won\u2019t be served at the venue, so \u201chappiness\u201d won\u2019t come from getting drunk. Rather, it\u2019s an area where our volunteers and presenters hang out. This is where you could ask any questions on WordPress or about the presentations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, because people do not have artificial intelligence, we can\u2019t guarantee that every <\/em>question you ask will be answered. However, what we can do is make suggestions on where you might find those answers. Or, you know, you can just go there to talk with us, because talking to someone is always nice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important: don\u2019t worry if you miss out on anything on WordCamp Iloilo. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The organizers have contracted a crew(volunteers) to film each presentation that will be uploaded to WordPress TV, so don\u2019t stress out about possibly missing some presentation while you\u2019re there.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from that, there\u2019s a reason why we have to point this out: we\u2019re after \u201cquality over quantity\u201d <\/strong>for our type of WordCamps. The human brain can only absorb so much information over two days (three, if we\u2019re gonna include Contributor Day<\/a>), so scheduling breaks in smooth intervals have always been a priority for us. Mental health is #1, fam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Need more info?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve written a post on what to expect for this year\u2019s WordCamp Iloilo here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, all attendees and presenters are expected to adhere to WordCamp\u2019s \u201cCode of Conduct\u201d (read more about it here<\/a>). Essentially, as long as you won\u2019t be a jerk while at WordCamp Iloilo, then there\u2019s no need to worry!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tickets are still available online. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because we want more people to come and attend WordCamp Iloilo, we have decided to accept walk-ins at the event.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re unsure if you want to attend yet, we got you. Just be there on August 24-25 at Iloilo Convention Center and register. No catch, we just want more people to experience WordCamp Iloilo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy WCIloilo Ticket<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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