Schedule Posted!

We’re extremely happy to announce that the schedule for WordCamp Philly has been finalized and posted (of course, things are subject to change, so please keep that in mind.):

http://wordcampphilly.com/program/

We’ve assembled a really diverse list of talented people discussing awesome things, so we hope you’re ready. If you have not yet registered, now is the time! If you want a t-shirt guaranteed in your size, please (x1000) try and register by October 10, as this will help us get the shirt order in early. We will also post hotel/transportation/parking recommendations and information shortly, so stay tuned. And no, we didn’t forget the after party. 🙂

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Andrew Spittle and Edit Flow

We’d like to welcome Andrew Spittle to the show! He’ll be joining the Vedder track stars to discuss editorial work flow on your WordPress site or blog using the Edit Flow plugin. Because e-mail and Word documents no longer maker any sense, dang it. Andrew is going to show us how to achieve an optimal work flow using custom statuses, e-mail notifications, and much more. He’s coming all the way from Oregon, too, so make sure you buy him a cheesesteak. 🙂

Read his full bio here.

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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 the secrets on using a theme framework to rapidly development websites and keep them future-proof.

He will also cover internationalization support, template hierarchy, functionality abstraction, theme options, and much more! Ptah will be presenting in our Springsteen track, so make sure to purchase your ticket today and don’t miss this amazing presentation!

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WebDevStudios Added as a Gold Sponsor

WordPress Design and DevelopmentWe’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 local WordPress Meetups, WebDevStudios.com is no stranger to WordPress!

Co-Founded by Brad Williams, Co-Organizer of WordCamp Philly, WebDevStudios is a tri-state area website development company that specializes in WordPress powered websites, plugins, and custom themes. They’ve done it all, from small blogs to fortune 100 websites. If you need help with your WordPress projects be sure to contact WebDevStudios.com today!

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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 stay tuned!

If you didn’t register yet (and want to make sure that you are guaranteed a t-shirt in your preferred size), get on it!

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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 tools for customizing and editing themes, which plugins to use with your themes, and five tips for securing your install.

Bonnie Vasko runs the Philadelphia based interactive agency Vasko Interactive and has an obsession for beautiful design and clean code. Bonnie will be presenting in our Vedder track. Be sure to get your ticket before it’s too late!

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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” out of AJAX with his various tips and tricks for using AJAX in your WordPress applications.

Ronald is best know for his ebook WordPress and AJAX and his popular premium WordPress plugin AJAX Edit Comments. Be sure to catch this amazing presentation and take your themes and plugins to the next level!

Ronald will be presenting in our Springsteen track.  Don’t miss this event, get your tickets today!

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StudioPress Sponsors WordCamp Philly!

We’re proud to formally introduce StudioPress as a Gold sponsor for WordCamp Philly 2010! If you’re in the business of making awesome sites using WordPress, we’re sure you’re aware of the beautiful and ultra-customizable themes that StudioPress pumps out. For a better idea of what StudioPress themes can do, check out its showcase here and browse its official web site for how to get started.

We thank StudioPress for its awesome support, and you should too. Feel free to drop ’em a line!

About StudioPress:
StudioPress is a leading commercial WordPress Theme Developer offering professionally designed themes, including the state-of-the-art Genesis Theme Framework.

The Genesis Theme Framework provides the secure and search-engine-optimized foundation that takes WordPress to places you never thought it could go.

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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 to teach everyone something with a wide range of topics including:

  • Hosting your own domain
  • Getting the most out of WordPress.com
  • Themes and plugins
  • Search engine optimization
  • WordPress as a content management system

We’re still looking for some great sponsors for the event. If you are interested, or know someone who is, be sure to view our sponsorship packages. Contact us with any questions, we’re here to help!

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Getting Strange With Hal Stern: WordPress URL to Content

Hal SternHave 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 default behavior of WP, adding your own custom database tables to the content selection equation and working with custom post types in more advanced ways.

Rumor has it you’ll even learn how to use “Cartesian table product” in a sentence (properly)! Hal will be presenting in our Springsteen track so be sure to get your tickets today before it’s too late!

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