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The Mystery of Theme Frameworks Solved by Ptah Dunbar!
Solving the mystery of theme frameworks sounds like a thrilling Hardy Boys novel, but Ptah Dunbar is solving this mystery all on his own in his presentation: Rapid theme development using a theme framework. Ptah will fill us in on … Continue reading The Mystery of Theme Frameworks Solved by Ptah Dunbar!
WebDevStudios Added as a Gold Sponsor
We’re excited to announce the latest sponsor of WordCamp Philly, WebDevStudios.com! WDS is a gold level sponsor and is a familiar name to anyone in the WordPress community. Having developed very publicized websites, multiply released WordPress plugins, and helping organize … Continue reading WebDevStudios Added as a Gold Sponsor
No Longer Accepting Speaker Submissions
WordCamp Philly is no longer accepting speaker submissions. We have just finished filling all 22 (yes, 22) sessions with really awesome people and topics. You can check out the still-growing list here. The formal schedule will be posted shortly, so … Continue reading No Longer Accepting Speaker Submissions
WordPress Themes for Beginners by Bonnie Vasko
Interested in learning about WordPress themes? Bonnie Vasko is talking WordPress Themes for Beginners! Bonnie will take a non-programmer take on how to properly use themes in WordPress including how to install and setup themes in WP. She’ll also cover … Continue reading WordPress Themes for Beginners by Bonnie Vasko
WordPress and AJAX, Ronald Huereca Isn’t Scared!
Using AJAX in WordPress can be a scary topic, but Ronald Huereca is going to break it down for us in an awesome presentation: Using Ajax with WordPress! Even though it will be Halloween weekend, Ronald will take the “scary” … Continue reading WordPress and AJAX, Ronald Huereca Isn’t Scared!
Jim Doran Presents: Twenty Things a New WordPress User Should Know
Who doesn’t love a good WordPress tip or trick? Jim Doran knows 20 of them and is going to share with everyone at WordCamp Philly in his presentation: Twenty Things a New WordPress User Should Know! This presentation is sure … Continue reading Jim Doran Presents: Twenty Things a New WordPress User Should Know
Getting Strange With Hal Stern: WordPress URL to Content
Have you ever wondered how WordPress takes a URL and determines what content to display? Hal Stern, co-author of Professional WordPress, will dissect exactly that! Parsing Strange: How WordPress Translates a URL into SQL will cover how to change the … Continue reading Getting Strange With Hal Stern: WordPress URL to Content
Jason Coleman Talks Theme and Plugin Distribution and the GPL
We’ve just added an exciting new speaker and topic to our growing list of presentations for WordCamp Philly. The presentation is titled: Business Models for Plugin/Theme Distribution. What You Need to Know About the GPL and will be presented by … Continue reading Jason Coleman Talks Theme and Plugin Distribution and the GPL
Badges Available!
We hope you’ve already registered for WordCamp Philly. If you have, feel free to grab a badge and proudly display it on your own blog or site. We have badges for volunteers, sponsors, and speakers, as well. Enjoy!
Get Ready!
Yep. Get ready, folks. After some final bank-related kinks are worked out, we’re going to open registration for WordCamp Philly! No exact day/date to give you, but expect it sometime next week – barring any unforeseen issues. We hope you’re … Continue reading Get Ready!