Speaker Spotlight: Justin Seeley of iThemes

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Steve M

Justin is a creative professional living in Murray, KY. Over the past few years he’s spent his time authoring software training titles on a variety of digital imaging topics. He’s also the creator/host of the Photoshop Quicktips Video Podcast, Founder of SeeleyTraining.com, an Apple Fanboy, and WordPress Junkie. Justin works for iThemes and WebDesign.com.

Justin will be presenting on the topic of Designing for the Social Web in the Users track. Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Justin:

With so many social networks out there that allow for profile customization/website integration, it’s hard to keep it all straight. However with some strategic branding concepts and design ideas, you can create a social media campaign that broadcasts an intriguing and unified message across all spaces.

Topics will include Mapping out your Social Strategy and deciding what your target networks will be, Creating a unified design to be used on those networks, Putting the plan into action: Twitter, Putting the plan into action: Facebook, The importance of “Social Cross Pollination”, and Integrating your social presence into your website/blog.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Justin. Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @justinseeley

Speaker Spotlight: Justin Sainton of Zao Web Design

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Steve M

Justin is the founder of Zao Web Design, LLC, a web firm based in Portland, Oregon USA. Working exclusively with WordPress and an array of other open-source technologies, Justin and Zao have provided creative and effective solutions for a wide variety of companies and associations ranging from Targus to Pitney Bowes to the National Education Association to HTC. When not managing Zao or enjoying his beautiful wife and lovely one-year-old daughter, Justin can be found enjoying the finest coffee Oregon has to offer.

Justin will be presenting on the topic of WordPress e-Commerce & Group Deals in the Power Users track. Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Justin:

The story of Group Deals Plugin, the latest premium Plugin from Zao & GetShopped, is a classic example of the power of the WordPress community. While presenting on WordPress E-Commerce at WordCamp Philadelphia, someone in the audience asked if anyone had made a “Groupon” WordPress plugin. We hadn’t, but that was the spark for the WP Group Deals plugin.

First, I’ll be discussing some of the new features in the recently released WordPress E-Commerce 3.8. Then we’ll talk about the new Group Deals plugin, what people are doing with it and why WordPress make perfect sense for becoming a Groupon competitor.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Justin. Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @JS_Zao

Speaker Spotlight: Patrick O’Keefe of iFroggy Network

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Steve M

Patrick is the founder of the iFroggy Network, a network of websites covering various interests. He has been managing online communities since 2000 and is the author of Managing Online Forums, a practical guide to managing online social spaces. He has been responsible for the cultivation of communities like phpBBHacks.com, KarateForums.com and PhotoshopForums.com. He blogs about online community at ManagingCommunities.com, his favorite record label at BadBoyBlog.com and more at patrickokeefe.com.

Patrick will be presenting on the topic of Comment Moderation 201 in the Power Users track. Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Patrick:

You know how to use the default functionality in WordPress to moderate comments and how to remove comments that you don’t want on your site.

In this presentation, we’ll discuss how you can step up to the next level. This includes the creation of comment guidelines, enforcing guidelines and how to ensure that your comments section matches the tone and spirit of your publication.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Patrick. Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @iFroggy

Speaker Spotlight: Patrick O’Keefe of iFroggy Network

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Steve M

Patrick will be presenting on the topic of Comment Moderation 201 in the Power Users track. Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Patrick:

You know how to use the default functionality in WordPress to moderate comments and how to remove comments that you don’t want on your site.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Patrick. Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @iFroggy

Speaker Spotlight: Andrew Nacin of WordPress.org

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Steve M

Andrew is a core developer of WordPress. As a member of the core team, he wrangles contributions, develops new features, and tries to fix more bugs than he creates. He lives in Washington, D.C., and works as a Tech Ninja at Audrey Capital, where he works on WordPress.org and other projects. He’s @nacin on Twitter (and just about everywhere else). He prefers decisions over options.

Andrew will be presenting on the topic of How Not to Write a Plugin in the Developers track. Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Andrew:

Andrew will share a series of best practices for extensible plugin development, as well as advanced techniques and APIs. The end goal: Putting you well on your way to writing stronger, scalable, and secure code.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Andrew. Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @nacin