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What I Learned at WordCamp 2010

Last year’s WordCamp was my introduction to WordPress, and one year later I feel like I’ve come a long way but still have so much to learn.  Two days, two conference tracks, and 15 pages of  typed notes later -  here is a high level overview of key takeaways I learned at WordCamp Chicago, held June 5-6, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Merchandise Mart. I’d

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WordPress.com is the Gateway Drug!

InteractiveAmy blog was born on Saturday June 6th, 2009.  The very next day, I got a shout out from Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress at WordCamp Chicago.  Now, less than a week into blogging, I am ready to make the move to WordPress.org, a self hosted version with many more tricks and customization options. In my first five days as a WordPress’er, I have been

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Becoming an Internet Celebrity – Erin Blaskie at WordCamp Chicago

Andy Warhol said that everyone will have his or her 15 minutes of fame.  But what if you want more than 15 minutes? How can YOU become an Internet celebrity? At WordCamp Chicago Erin Blaskie gave a standout presentation entitled “Becoming an Internet Celebrity using WordPress and Social Media.”  Anyone looking to break into the spotlight, pay attention! Who is Erin Blaskie, and what makes

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