Sarah Rowe

WordCamp Rochester 2020 Videos are posted

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

This is what you’ve been waiting for! WordCamp Rochester 2020 videos are posted for all sessions. Did you miss a session or want to see it again?

There are two ways to find the videos:

Go directly to wordpress.tv and search for “Rochester”.

Go to our Schedule page, open the session that you want to view, and scroll to the bottom for links to the recording and (if available) session slides.

Yoast

Posted on October 2, 2020 October 2, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

Yoast is a Platinum sponsor! Did you know that you can use the Yoast plugin to help rank your site higher in search engines? That is really cool. Talk with them more in their sponsor room!

Platinum Sponsors

Posted on September 30, 2020 September 7, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

OMG! We are getting soooo close to WordCamp Rochester 2020! I am giving another shout-out to our Platinum Sponsors. You rock WordCamp Roc!

@Bluehost
@GoDaddy
@Jetpack
@Nexcess
@WooCommerce
@WPEngine

WP Buffs

Posted on September 27, 2020 September 21, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

WP Buffs is a Bronze sponsor! They provide 24/7 WordPress support services that power digital growth. Join me for their weekly WPMRR WordPress podcast.

IONOS

Posted on September 26, 2020 September 15, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

Check it out! IONOS is a Platinum sponsor! They have lots of web tools ready to go for freelancers, small businesses, consumers, and enterprise customers. Try them out today for hosting and domain names too.

SiteGround

Posted on September 25, 2020 September 7, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

Hey there! SiteGround is one super cool hosting provider who is a Silver Sponsor of WordCamp Rochester. They empower people to build better, faster, and safer websites. Don’t we all want that?! Check them out at siteground.com.

GreenGeeks

Posted on September 24, 2020 September 7, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

You have got to check out our Gold Sponsor GreenGeeks! They are an independently owned and operated hosting provider and will make it easy for you to get started and manage your sites. Did you know that GreenGeeks is an eco-friendly web hosting provider? It’s true. They put more power back into the grid in then they use. Check them out anytime at @goGreenGeeks or https://www.facebook.com/greengeeks.

WooCommerce

Posted on September 23, 2020 September 7, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

Hey there. Good day to you. I have way cool news! WooCommerce is a Platinum sponsor of WordCamp Rochester 2020! They have lots of customizable eCommerce tools to build exactly the store you want. Check them out anytime at WooCommerce.com.

Call for Volunteers

Posted on September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

We need volunteers on the day of WordCamp! What’s involved? For this virtual conference the volunteer roles are emcee, chat moderator, and happiness bar helper.

We have 2 presentation tracks and are asking for a commitment for a half day (morning or afternoon) for emcees and chat moderators. Happiness bar gurus have more flexibility in the time commitment.

Thanks for your willingness in helping to make the day a success!

Timeframes are:
1st half: 9:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 1:30pm
2nd half: 2:30pm to 5:30pm

(4) Emcee – Introduce Camp speakers at the start of each talk. Asks follow up questions from attendees. Qualifications include speaking in front of a large virtual group, reading from a script, switching presenters between you and the speaker, and bringing your own energy and enthusiasm to the group!

(4) Chat moderator – Monitor live discussions and ensure all participants follow the WordCamp Code of Conduct. Directs questions to the questions tool for emcee to read aloud during Q&A. Qualifications include reading lots of chat comments, understanding the WordPress Code of Conduct and being willing to uphold it in the rare case of an inappropriate comment, and engaging with the attendees!

Happiness Bar gurus – Help Camp attendees with their WordPress questions. Qualifications include intermediate or advanced WordPress skills, being able and willing to teach and troubleshoot with others, and sharing your love for WordPress!

Send an email to wordcamprochester@gmail.com with the roles you are willing to fulfill and the time frame (1st half or 2nd half).

Nexcess, A Liquid Web Brand

Posted on September 21, 2020 September 7, 2020 by Sarah Rowe

Yippee! I am so happy to announce another Platinum sponsor! Nexcess is a member of the Liquid Web Family of Brands. You can visit with them in their virtual sponsor room or check out their website anytime at Nexcess.net. Their solutions are built on the four pillars of speed, security, scalability, and service. Who doesn’t want all that?!