{"id":479,"date":"2015-09-17T13:23:06","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T13:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2015.annarbor.wordcamp.org\/?p=479"},"modified":"2015-09-17T13:23:06","modified_gmt":"2015-09-17T13:23:06","slug":"get-to-know-angela-bergmann","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annarbor.wordcamp.org\/2015\/get-to-know-angela-bergmann\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to know Angela Bergmann"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bio<\/h3>\n

Angie has been developing websites since 2000 and using WordPress since it was b2- in other words, a very long time. Additionally, she\u2019s skilled in SEO, PPC, accessibility, and usability.<\/p>\n

She is passionate about video games, web dev, cooking, public speaking, and german shepherd dogs. She\u2019s a co-organizer for the Northeast Ohio WordPress Meetup and a member of the organizational committee for WordCamp North Canton.<\/p>\n

Angela Bergmann will be presenting…<\/h3>\n

Why do you use WordPress?<\/h3>\n

I use WordPress because it’s given everyone the ability to easily update and maintain their own website.<\/p>\n

When and how did you start using WordPress?<\/h3>\n

I started using WordPress sometime in 2003 when it was a little known blogging script called b2. I am self-taught and started out in the “personal website” sphere that has grown to now be called blogging. <\/p>\n

What would you tell someone to convince them to attend a WordCamp?<\/h3>\n

Go for the community. It doesn’t matter your skill level, you will learn something and meet amazing people.<\/p>\n

Tell us about something awesome you\u2019ve experienced at a WordCamp in the past.<\/h3>\n

Making lifelong friendships. Seriously. We may not see each other in person often, but it’s always awesome to see everyone face to face every year!<\/p>\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

Getting to hang out with a bunch of people that are as passionate about WordPress as I am. <\/p>\n

What advice do you have for anyone looking to start or grow a WordPress based business?<\/h3>\n

Find your niche. We all have our strengths, find yours and run with it.<\/p>\n

Tell us something awesome about yourself that is not WordPress related.<\/h3>\n

I am heavily involved in the infertility community on a local and national level. I’ve spent time in Washington DC lobbying for infertility and adoption benefits and I lead a local infertility support group.<\/p>\n

Name someone in the WordPress community who inspires you.<\/h3>\n

Chris Lema – I think he inspires alot of people with how willing he is to help.<\/p>\n

Fill in the blank for other attendees: \u201cIf you __________ then you should come talk to me at WordCamp\u201d.<\/h3>\n

are interested in SEO<\/p>\n

What should someone learn before attending your talk at WordCamp Ann Arbor?<\/h3>\n

My talk is a beginners guide, so just come wanting to know more about that weird thing you heard about called SEO!<\/p>\n

What is your favorite WordPress related resource?<\/h3>\n

http:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/Main_Page<\/p>\n

Where can we find you online?<\/h3>\n