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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January 25, 2010 1:56 pm | 
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So you might be wondering “If you think blogging is so great, why the heck are you writing a blog post about the pitfalls of Business Blogging?”
The truth of the matter is that despite the benefits of blogging, it just isn’t the right choice for some individuals or companies. For every benefit of blogging, there is an equally compelling pitfall just waiting to ensnare an eager and naive blogger. Read more »
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That’s right, the State of the Blogosphere Report. Blogging is now so prevalent that the community around it has its own name; the blogosphere. And it’s so integral to how we as individuals and companies communicate that there’s a report on its status and wellbeing.
Given the growth and apparent ubiquity of blogs you may be wondering why you (or your company) haven’t already started blogging on WordPress or Blogger or even Drupal. But don’t worry about the pressure to post, take your time to figure out if blogging is the best choice for your style.
Here are some benefits that can help you decide if blogging is right for your business. In my next post, I’ll add a list of pitfalls so you’ll be well informed should you decide to consider blogging on a more serious note. Read more »
