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Check in at WordCamp Raleigh with TriOut

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TriOut is coming to WordCamp Raleigh and they’ve got an offer for you!

TriOut helps you meet people, find new places and discover things to do in the Triangle. Their location-based services application helps you explore the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas and discover its cultural treasures. You can check-in to more than 2,000 locations and connect with community members to share your favorite places to go.

If you are attending WordCamp Raleigh and you live in North Carolina then check out TriOut. Members who check-in from WordCamp on Saturday and Sunday will receive 10 points and a special check-in badge. Also for TriOut iPhone app users, open the events icon in the  app to see other events listed where you can collect badges and points.

TriOut founder Lawrence Ingraham and Wayne Sutton, Business Development/Marketing Strategist for TriOut will be speaking at WordCamp Raleigh. Come join them for what promises to be a great session.

I would like to welcome Lawrence and Wayne to WordCamp and thank them for their support.

Live SitePoint Podcast at WordCamp Raleigh

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By now you will know that we are welcoming the SitePoint Podcast team to WordCamp Raleigh. They will be broadcasting live from WordCamp on Saturday 22nd May with a special two-hour podcast.  I thought we’d whet your appetite with some information about this special podcast –

SitePoint Podcast hosts – Brad Williams, Kevin Yank, Patrick O’Keefe, and Stephan Seagraves will be interviewing 12 special guests including:

Aaron Brazell, Author of “WordPress Bible”

Lisa Sabin-Wilson, Author of “WordPress for Dummies” and BuddyPress for Dummies”

Jeff Chandler, Host of WordPress Weekly

Gregory Ng, Frozen Food Master at Freezer Burns

Nathan Rice, Lead Developer at StudioPress

Cory Miller, CEO of iThemes

And as if that’s not enough to get you excited, there will be prizes!  Over $1,500 worth of giveaways including books, theme and plugin licenses.

So if you’re attending WordCamp Raleigh come along and participate as part of the audience to this unique event. And if you’re not attending WordCamp Raleigh then what are you waiting for? Get your ticket today before time runs out!

Register at wordcampraleigh.com/register/

The SitePoint Podcast will start at 1pm on Saturday 22nd and will last 2 hours. Hope to see you there.

WordCamp Raleigh advanced ticket price ends today!

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Today’s the day to get your tickets for WordCamp Raleigh!  The advanced ticket price of $35 for this two-day event ends at midnight tonight and the ticket price will then increase to $49.  We know this is still a great price and incredible value for two days of world-class presentations by 22 renowned speakers AND a live SitePoint Podcast!

Register today at wordcampraleigh.com/register/ and don’t forget to grab a badge to proudly display on your website or blog.

There are still some sponsorships available if you want to advertise your business to the 200+ attendees at the event and the thousands that will watch the live streaming and recorded sessions. Sponsorships can be purchased for as low as $150 and offer great value to any business. Read more at wordcampraleigh.com/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend at what is guaranteed to be a great WordCamp!

WordCamp Raleigh schedule is announced

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WordCamp Raleigh is just over one month away and today we are pleased to announce that the schedule for the two day conference is now available. If you haven’t seen the list of great speakers that are coming to WordCamp Raleigh then check out the schedule posted at wordcampraleigh.com/schedule.

We think we’ve lined up one of the best programs for a WordCamp with something for every level, from beginner to developer, blogger to business owner. We have three tracks – Users, Power Users, and Developers. And we still have more to add with some exciting announcements coming soon!

So if you haven’t bought your ticket yet then visit the Registration page and sign up! Watch for some exciting announcements and news coming soon.  Follow us on Twitter, hashtag #WCRaleigh.

Special room rate ends soon!

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Hurry! Your special room rate ends soon!!!

If you’re planning on attending WordCamp Raleigh and you want to stay at the Sheraton Raleigh then you will want to book your rooms soon.  Sheraton Raleigh is offering a special rate for anyone attending WordCamp Raleigh in May.  The rate of $109.00 per room per night is only available for a limited time.  You have until Wednesday April 21st to take advantage of this great rate.

This is a beautiful hotel right at the heart of downtown Raleigh.  Rooms are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at the special rate.  To make your reservation go to the special reservations page here.