{"id":1731,"date":"2017-08-31T12:37:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T18:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/?p=1731"},"modified":"2017-08-31T12:49:21","modified_gmt":"2017-08-31T18:49:21","slug":"wordcamp-denver-2017-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/wordcamp-denver-2017-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"WordCamp Denver 2017 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WordCamp Denver 2017 was a blast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We couldn\u2019t have asked for a better conference, and want to thank our organizers, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making it so great!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s how the weekend went down:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SATURDAY<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Keynote<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zack Katz talked about both the history and the future of WordPress. We started the conference with our minds absolutely blown with what\u2019s to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1733 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/Zack-Katz-Keynote-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Zack Katz Keynote\" width=\"840\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/Zack-Katz-Keynote-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/Zack-Katz-Keynote-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/Zack-Katz-Keynote-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/Zack-Katz-Keynote-448x300.jpg 448w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/Zack-Katz-Keynote.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not to mention, the BEST song ever. We\u2019re still doing the WordPress Wiggle!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cqdDo_W8CVE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Morning Talks<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We wish we could recap EVERY single talk here, but that would take all day. Every speaker did an amazing job, and we couldn\u2019t be happier!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On track one, we kicked off with Nathan Ingram sharing what he wished he knew when he started freelancing. Erin Flynn followed, telling her story about how she raised her web design rates. Pamela Herrmann taught us how to create and tell our brand story. And then Amber Hinds and her adorable daughter took the stage to talk about work\/life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On track two, Tricia Akins helped us get more done in less time (we could have used that when organizing the conference!). Mendel Kurland taught us what to do after the post is written. Phylecia Jones shared how to create a membership site in just 60 days. And Sherri Renner dropped some tips on virtual accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With that much learning in one morning, we were HUNGRY.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We took lunch outside, and many made use of the picnic blankets we got as swag. It was amazing to see all the groups, discussions, and interaction going on. We\u2019re hoping lots of attendees got to reconnect with old friends and make new ones!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1736\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"WordCamp Denver Lunch 5\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-5-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1737\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"WordCamp Denver Lunch 4\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-4-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1738\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"WordCamp Denver Lunch\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Lunch-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Afternoon Talks<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After lunch, track one hosted several townhalls. The first was our website takedown townhall, where attendees were given live feedback from our experts, Patrick Rauland, Diane Whiddon, and Cecily Crout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Following, we had an expert discussion on matching themes with projects, featuring Kevin McKernan, Mike Selander, and Amber Hinds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wrapping up the day on track one, we discussed the business of web design with Miles Kailburn, Nathan Ingram, and Erin Flynn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back on track two, the talks continued with Maddy Osman teaching us how to write a kick-ass blog post. Kenn Kelly then shared how to sell products on WordPress. Diane Whiddon wrapped us up by helping us write a non-sleazy sales page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We all gathered for closing remarks, then retreated for a break before the after party.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>After Party<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free drinks AND tacos? Yeah. We know how to throw a great party!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1739\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-After-Party-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"WordCamp Denver After Party\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-After-Party-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-After-Party-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-After-Party-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-After-Party-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-After-Party-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We loved this venue because everyone was able to mix and mingle, and chat with each other, all while eating delicious tacos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was the perfect ending to a fantastic day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SUNDAY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Workshop day! While only a half-day, Sunday was designed to be hands-on so that attendees could leave with new skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And it was <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">awesome<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attendees were able to learn everything from business skills to advanced WordPress. Here\u2019s what we covered:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Site SEO checkup with Maddy Osman and Mendel Kurland<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Flexbox with Tim Blodgett<\/li>\n<li>Defining, mapping, and automating your business processes with Christopher Hinds<\/li>\n<li>5 Things you can do to get more traffic to your blog with Tracy Malone<\/li>\n<li>Making your first WP plugin with David Hayes<\/li>\n<li>Let\u2019s learn Git with Dwayne McDaniel<\/li>\n<li>Take back the say with WP-CLI with Ryan Kanner<\/li>\n<li>Learn Vanilla Javascript with Zac Gordon<\/li>\n<li>How to create and intro packet with Erin Flynn<\/li>\n<li>Content Personalization with Michael Newman<\/li>\n<li>Advanced WP features for users\/bloggers with Gordon Seirup<\/li>\n<li>Building a theme with Kevin McKernan<\/li>\n<li>How to attract clients with better branding with Diane Whiddon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1740\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"WordCamp Denver Workshops\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1742\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"WordCamp Denver Workshops\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1743\" src=\"https:\/\/2017.denver.wordcamp.org\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"WordCamp Denver Workshops\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/denver.wordcamp.org\/2017\/files\/2017\/08\/WordCamp-Denver-Workshop-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The workshops were truly amazing, and gave a great opportunity to learn new skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We believe in ending early on Sunday, so around noon we wrapped up, said goodbye to all our friends, and closed the doors on a successful WordCamp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Thank you again to everyone who made WordCamp Denver 2017 such a huge success!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordCamp Denver 2017 was a blast. 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