North Carolina Central University will play host to WordCampRDU 2009, which as far as I know is the Triangle’s first WordCamp.*
WordCamp is a conference type of event that focuses squarely on everything WordPress. WordCampRDU is a day-long event on June 13th, 2009 in Raleigh Durham, North Carolina that focuses on beginner and advanced WordPress users with presentations and useful information. WordCampRDU will be highlighted by a much anticipated keynote speech by WordPress Founder, Matt Mullenweg.
The RDU conference is designed around a dual track, so both beginners and more advanced users are welcome. Sessions currently include WordPress 101 (an introduction to WordPress and blogging, hosted by yours truly), Search Engine Optimization, using WordPress as a content management system, as well as integrating eCommerce into your WordPress sites. WordCampRDU is coming together this year under the leadership and hard work of Danielle Baldwin.
I made the switch (from MovableType) to WordPress in October 2007 and haven’t looked back. The plug-ins, the editing pane, the overall ease of everyday use, and the power of php have convinced me that WordPress is the blogging platform for me. Whether you are already a WordPress user or are thinking of making the switch (or even thinking about starting your first blog), WordCampRDU will be a great opportunity meet other WordPress users and find answers to some of those burning questions.
If there are any topics that you would like me to cover in the WordPress 101 session, feel free to email me or leave a comment below.
You can register for the event here. See you there.
*WordCampRDU 2008 was canceled at the last minute.
