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Speaker Spotlight: Patrick O’Keefe of iFroggy Network

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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: Dave Moyer of Bitwire Media

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Dave is a blogger, podcaster, web developer, radio host, actor, YouTuber, musician and photographer. He’s the founding President of Bitwire Media, the producers of blogs, podcasts and new media programming including WordCast and Making My Life.

Recent speaking credits include:
– WordCamp Developers (Vancouver, BC)
– Library of Congress Teacher Librarian Day 2011
– CSIA DEMOGala 2010
– OpenCamp Dallas 2010
– WordCamp Reno 2010
– WordCamp Raleigh 2010

When not on the road, Dave resides in Denver, CO. He’s also 18 years old.

Dave will be presenting on the topic of WordPress Multisite: The Why and How of WordPress Blog Networks in the Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Dave:

Since version 3.0, the multisite functionality of WordPressMU is built into every WordPress install. Do you know how and why to create a network of sites? In this session, we’ll take a look at the basics of WordPress multisite. More importantly, do you understand how to take advantage of multisite technology to turbocharge your content? We’ll review the mistakes and misconceptions that make so many multisite installs irrelevant and painful wastes of time. Networks aren’t just for the geeks anymore! Use this power for good.

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

Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Jorbin of Clearspring

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Aaron is an engineer with Clearspring where he works on AddThis and a WordPress Core Contributor. He has spoken to multiple User Groups and at WordCamps in four time zones. When he’s not busy creating and fixing bugs, Aaron helps run an educational simulation conference for over 1500 college students. He’ll gladly toast to the GPL any day of the week and happily will discuss whisky, quality beer, or the upper peninsula of Michigan with anyone that wants.

Aaron will be presenting on the topic of Debugging and filing bug reports for WordPress in the Developers track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Aaron:

Debugging is one of the most important skills that any developer can have. It doesn’t matter what your niche, if you write software, you’ll face bugs. In this presentation I will go over tools for debugging, common types of bugs, and testing methods.

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

Discounted hotel rate ends tomorrow!

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If you haven’t booked your hotel accommodation yet and you’re looking to stay at the Sheraton Raleigh for WordCamp then you may want to visit Sheraton Reservations for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 today.

The special event rate of $109.00 per night ends tomorrow so take advantage of it while you can.  The Sheraton is a beautiful hotel with very comfortable accommodations and excellent service.  It’s situated in the heart of downtown Raleigh and is the location for the conference.

We look forward to seeing you in 3 weeks!

WordCamp Raleigh 2011 dates announced

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Spring is almost here and soon it will be time for WordCamp Raleigh 2011.  Planning has begun in earnest for this year’s event and just like last year we hope you will find this the best forum for learning about WordPress.

I'M ATTENDING WordCamp RaleighWe are pleased to announce that the dates for WordCamp Raleigh have been confirmed as Saturday 21st May and Sunday 22nd May.  This is the same weekend as last year and we’re pleased that the location for the conference is also the same.

Sheraton Raleigh Downtown will again be the location for WordCamp Raleigh.  This exceptional hotel in the heart of downtown Raleigh was the perfect location for last year and will be again this year.

We are excited to be lining up a first class lineup of speakers to present on a wide range of WordPress topics.  Check the Speakers and Schedule pages as we add presenters and build the schedule for the one and a half day conference.

Visit the Registration page to buy your tickets and use the coupon code EARLYBIRD to get a $10 discount (limited number of tickets available).

We do hope you can attend this year and we look forward to welcoming you to WordCamp Raleigh 2011.