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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com @MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com How to Rock a WordCamp Even if You’re a Total n00b

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com OK… THE IMPORTANT STUFF ABOUT ME What I Am What I Am Not • Overly Serious (aka “disclaimers”) (At Anything) • Opinionated • Father of Two (But Lately Five) • Husband of One • WordCamp Milwaukee Co-Organizer • WordPress Fanatic • Attendee at Over 20 WordCamps • Part of the ServerPress, LLC Team • A Very Creative Presentation Slide Maker • An Expert

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com My First WordCamp How my first tattoo was the word “Sucker” written on my forehead

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com For the Geographically Challenged

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com • 6 Hour Flight (Each Way) • $350.00 Airfare • TSA (Need I Say More?) • California Traffic ——————————————— TOTALLY WORTH IT! Some Quick Math

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Anatomy of a WordCamp WordCamps generally encompass the following (in no specific order): •Learning •Teaching •Volunteering •Networking •Socializing

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com OVERHEARD @WordCamps

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com “My Brain Hurts!”

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com “I would love to contribute but have nothing to give”

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com “Where are the booths?”

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com “These people are so smart and I feel SO inadequate

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com How to Rock WordCamp in 14 E-Z Steps

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Skip a Session or Two STEP 1 (or three or four)

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Ask Questions STEP 2

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 3 Remember That it’s a Community Event… Not a Convention

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Don’t Be Afraid to Leave a Session STEP 4

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Small Camps Can Be As Invigorating STEP 5 As the Big Fancy Camps

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 6 And Friendship is Magic Twitter is Your Friend

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 7 Don’t Be Intimidated

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 8 Don’t Be Afraid to Switch Tracks

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 9 Don’t Sit By Yourself at Lunch -Carrie Dils

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Seriously. . . STEP 10 Meet People! DO IT!!!

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 11 If There is an After Party… GO!!!!

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 12 Volunteer

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 13 HAVE FUN!!!!!

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com STEP 14 Stay in Touch (and Stay Engaged)

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Conclusion aka: Quick-Reference Guide (aka: Cheat-Sheet)

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com Overheard @WordCamps • These people are so smart and I feel inadequate • Steps 2 (Ask Questions), 3 (It’s a community event), 7 (don’t be intimidated), 9 (Don’t Sit Alone @ Lunch), 10 (Meet People), 11 (Go to after party) • My brain hurts • Steps 1 (Skip a session or two), 4 (Don’t be afraid to walk out), 8 (Switch tracks), 10 (Meet people), 13 (Have Fun) • I would love to contribute but I have nothing to give • Steps 2 (Ask Questions), 10 (Meet people), 12 (Volunteer), 14 (Stay in touch and stay engaged) • Where are the convention booths? • Step 3 (Remember that it’s a community event and not a convention)

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com EXTRA CREDIT

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com A Few Ways to Make Your WordCamp Experience Even BETTER! •Thank the Organizers •Thank the Volunteers •Thank the Speakers •Thank the Sponsors •Fill Out Satisfaction Surveys

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@MarcBenzak @DesktopServer http://www.serverpress.com The End Contact Info: Marc Benzakein [email protected] @MarcBenzak http://www.serverpress.com Slides can be found at: http://bitly.com/TXDM2p