{"id":2179,"date":"2016-10-09T13:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-10-09T17:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2016.annarbor.wordcamp.org\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2016-10-06T13:09:54","modified_gmt":"2016-10-06T17:09:54","slug":"speaker-spotlight-angela-samuels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annarbor.wordcamp.org\/2016\/speaker-spotlight-angela-samuels\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Spotlight: Angela Samuels"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"angela-samuels\"<\/a>Angela Samuels is a WordPress and social media trainer for authors and small-business owners. Her passion is teaching to do it yourself small-business owners to update, maintain and market their own website.<\/p>\n

Angela Samuels will be presenting “Getting Advanced” on Friday, October 14 at 11:00am in the Pendelton room.<\/p>\n

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

I use WordPress because it is easier for my clients to update their websites. My customers are usually hands-on and want to be involved in the upkeep of their website. WordPress makes it really simple to create a website.<\/p>\n

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

I started using WordPress in 2008 when I noticed how user-friendly it was for my clients. I used to create websites from Dreamweaver, and a lot my clients didn’t understand it and wanted more control of their websites. That is when I started just doing WordPress websites.<\/p>\n

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

I would tell them that WordCamp is a wonderful place to meet other people who are learning about WordPress and it is a great place to network.<\/p>\n

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

I attended the Chicago WordCamp and it was amazing. I met a lot of great people that I possibly see at other WordCamps.<\/p>\n

Give an example of a cool WordPress project you have worked on recently.<\/h3>\n

I just recently finished up an Oral Surgeon website that was challenging but a great experience.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite part of WordCamps?<\/h3>\n

I love the people that I meet. You meet people that are in the web development business or are creating their own websites. It is truly great.<\/p>\n

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

Get out from behind the computer and join your local chamber or networking group.<\/p>\n

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

I’m happy, love my life, and I’m focusing on things that give me joy like teaching, traveling and meeting new people.<\/p>\n

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

Everyone whom I meet at a WordCamp inspires me because they are doing what they love. They wouldn’t be there if they didn’t enjoy it.<\/p>\n

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Fill in the blank for other attendees: “If you ___________ then you should come talk to me at WordCamp.”<\/h3>\n

“If you are an author or small business owner looking for training on WordPress or social media marketing, then you should come talk to me at WordCamp”<\/p>\n

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

Before attending my talk, the person should want to learn more about theme and plugins.<\/p>\n

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