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<\/a><\/p>\nOver 14 years of experience in website design and development \u2013 11 of which I have specialized in WordPress. I create user friendly websites that are aesthetically pleasing, easy to navigate, and optimized for search engine indexing.<\/p>\n
Angela will be presenting “Plugins 101 \u2013 7 Awesome Plugins Everyone Should Be Using” at 1:30pm in Room D.<\/em><\/p>\n The better question is why wouldn’t I? I have yet to find a project that WordPress couldn’t handle. Plus, beyond the ease of use WordPress provides, the community is amazing.<\/p>\n I started using WordPress way back in 2002 with a little blogging script called b2\/cafelog. Prior to that I had been using a script called Greymatter. I was very into the personal blogging and domain scene, and being able to use a script to update your “blog” was the big new thing. <\/p>\n Everyone can and will learn something. From someone that has never used WP, to those with advanced knowledge. It’s more then worth the time and money to attend.<\/p>\n The amazing community at each WordCamp. Every single time I attend a WordCamp I am just blown away by everyone coming together to share there knowledge and expertise.<\/p>\n I recently was part of a team that rebranded and relaunched the website for the city I live in. It was amazing to redo the site in WP multisite, not just as a job, but as a resident.<\/p>\n The people, hands down. I always come away with new friends.<\/p>\n Pick a niche. I think we all fall into the category of wearing many hats, but you really have to pick a niche. That’s not to say you turn away things outside of that niche, but find a specific spot to excel in.<\/p>\n I am a huuuuuge gaming nerd. When I’m not working on WordPress related stuff, I am gaming online. I play WoW on PC and Diablo 3 on Xbox One mainly, but I almost always give a new MMO a run.<\/p>\n Joost de Valk<\/p>\n Creating a career out of what started as a hobby.<\/p>\n I’ve become more involved in my local WP community, and the greater web local community as a whole.<\/p>\n Have SEO questions<\/p>\n WP Tavern<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a>. I am a huge fan of twitter, and it can at times be the best way to reach me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bio Over 14 years of experience in website design and development \u2013 11 of which I have specialized in WordPress. I create user friendly websites that are aesthetically pleasing, easy to navigate, and optimized for search engine indexing. Angela will be presenting “Plugins 101 \u2013 7 Awesome Plugins Everyone Should Be Using” at 1:30pm in … Continue reading Angela Bergmann Speaker Interview<\/span> Why do you use WordPress?<\/h3>\n
When and how did you start using WordPress?<\/h3>\n
What would you tell someone to convince them to attend a WordCamp?<\/h3>\n
Tell us about something awesome you’ve experienced at a WordCamp in the past.<\/h3>\n
Give an example of a cool WordPress project you have worked on recently.<\/h3>\n
What is your favorite part of WordCamps?<\/h3>\n
What advice do you have for anyone looking to start or grow a WordPress based business?<\/h3>\n
Tell us something awesome about yourself that is not WordPress related.<\/h3>\n
Name someone in the WordPress community who inspires you.<\/h3>\n
What has been your biggest WordPress related accomplishment to date?<\/h3>\n
How have WordCamps impacted you and your business in the past?<\/h3>\n
Fill in the blank for other attendees: “If you __________ then you should come talk to me at WordCamp”.<\/h3>\n
What is your favorite WordPress related resource?<\/h3>\n
Where can we find you online?<\/h3>\n