What’s a WordCamp? WordCamp Boston

WordCamp Boston SwagBag

What exactly is a WordCamp? It’s the newest type of “conference/unconference” that is popping up to support specific online technology users.

Much like how BarCamps support the Technology crowd, and PodCamp addresses the Social Media aficionados, the slightly more structured WordCamp helps WordPress users understand, learn, and apply the industry best practices, and to build a sense of community among other WordPress users.  Although helpful for WordPress hosted WordPress.com users, it’s more focused on self-hosted WordPress.org users who are a bit more tech savvy.

This past Saturday, January 23rd marked the first ever WordCamp Boston, welcoming roughly 400 attendees to a sold out event.  Participants crowded the seminar sessions, which were categorized into various tracks based on experience level from beginner to custom design and developers. There was truly something for everyone to learn while the event provided a great networking and interactive environment.
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