{"id":5,"date":"2016-05-20T15:07:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T05:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2016.sydney.wordcamp.org\/?p=5"},"modified":"2016-05-20T15:28:42","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T05:28:42","slug":"call-for-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sydney.wordcamp.org\/2016\/call-for-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WordCamp<\/p>\n

There are two key essentials to make a great WordCamp, fantastic attendees and awesome speakers.<\/p>\n

We’re opening the doors to anyone<\/strong> who would like to talk about a WordPress related topic.<\/p>\n

Apply To Speak<\/a><\/p>\n

Haven’t spoken at a WordCamp or event before? \u00a0Hey no worries, we’ve been there and we’re happy to help you out with tips and guidance.<\/p>\n

We’re accepting full-length\u00a0talks which should be around 30 mins with accompanying slides and a 10 min Q&A and lightning talks lasting for 5 to 10 mins max. \u00a0No slides are required for lightning talks, just grab the mic and go.<\/p>\n

To help you prepare your submission, here are some example topics<\/strong> that we believe are interesting to our audience.<\/p>\n

Please note that these are only for inspiration \u2013 we encourage you to submit any idea based on your expertise.<\/strong><\/em> If you have several ideas, submit them all! We\u2019ll be happy to give you feedback and help you prepare your application.<\/p>\n

Need some ideas for a topic?<\/h2>\n

We\u2019d love talks or workshops on any of the following topics:<\/p>\n

WordPress 101<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Choosing a host for your WordPress site.<\/li>\n
  2. How to choose and tweak and WordPress theme.<\/li>\n
  3. Planning your first WordPress website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Design<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Design processes and approaches (mobile-first, data-driven design, designing in the browser).<\/li>\n
    2. Choosing the correct typography for your site.<\/li>\n
    3. Colour psychology<\/li>\n
    4. Designing effective landing pages<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Development<\/h3>\n
        \n
      1. Development workflows and automation<\/li>\n
      2. Testing tools and techniques<\/li>\n
      3. Using modern JavaScript front-end tools with WordPress.<\/li>\n
      4. Using the WP-API for faster WordPress sites and mobile apps<\/li>\n
      5. Creating your own plugin<\/li>\n
      6. Creating your own theme from scratch or using Underscores.<\/li>\n
      7. Developing larger projects with WordPress \u2013 both team and technical challenges, e-commerce solutions, complex web applications.<\/li>\n
      8. Learning \u2013 approaches for staying up-to-date with WordPress and the web development worlds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Business<\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. Scaling up. How to go from freelancing to running an agency<\/li>\n
        2. Why passive income is important for your business<\/li>\n
        3. How to hire the right people for your business<\/li>\n
        4. Content \/ Marketing \/ Community<\/li>\n
        5. Contributing back to WordPress \u2013 Why it\u2019s important for your business<\/li>\n
        6. Pricing & product strategies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          SEO<\/h3>\n
            \n
          1. Email marketing\/Building a subscription<\/li>\n
          2. Social Media Management<\/li>\n
          3. Staying ahead and on top of Google updates<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Full-length sessions will be 25-30\u00a0minutes long with 5-10 additional minutes for questions from audience.
            \nApply To Speak<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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