{"id":1611,"date":"2018-01-10T18:19:47","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T00:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2018.albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/?p=1611"},"modified":"2018-03-01T17:21:36","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T23:21:36","slug":"new-to-wordcamp-heres-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/2018\/new-to-wordcamp-heres-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"New to WordCamp?   Here&#8217;s what to expect."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re new to WordCamp, you might be wondering just what to expect. Here are some tips and tricks to navigate you through WordCamp Albuquerque like a pro!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We suggest perusing the sessions before the day of the event to plan out your Saturday. The schedule is broken into four tracks: <\/span><b>Developer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Designer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Business\/Freelance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>Getting Started with WordPress (Foundation Friday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Developer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Track tends to lean more towards heavier-lifting kind of code so it does require a foundation to understand the content. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Designer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Track encompasses some code-based topics and also general design topics. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Business\/Freelance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Track covers topics that more generally apply to all people of all levels from various backgrounds. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday&#8217;s <\/span><b>Getting Started with WordPress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Track is your bare-bones basics of WordPress in a format to get you up to speed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you arrive at WordCamp Albuquerque, you\u2019ll check in at the registration table located just inside the entrance to receive your badge. <\/span><b>Your badge is your key to getting into everything including the After-Party. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WordCamp Albuquerque is at a new venue this year: the CNM Workforce Training Center, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/u2Rp8hL9YSD2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. \u00a0Parking is available in the front and back of the building and is free. \u00a0(see image)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1627 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-10-at-3.37.27-PM-1024x782.png?resize=525%2C401&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-10-at-3.37.27-PM.png?resize=1024%2C782&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-10-at-3.37.27-PM.png?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-10-at-3.37.27-PM.png?resize=768%2C587&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-10-at-3.37.27-PM.png?resize=393%2C300&amp;ssl=1 393w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-10-at-3.37.27-PM.png?w=1458&amp;ssl=1 1458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re attending the <\/span><b>Friday sessions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Doors open at 8am, and we\u2019ll have coffee available for you. The first session starts promptly at 9am, but we\u2019ve structured Friday so that you can show up whenever we\u2019re about to get to your level. \u00a0Already have a site all set up and you know how to do the basics, but you\u2019re interested in learning about getting more traffic and improving your security? \u00a0Come around 10. \u00a0Just want to learn about Google Analytics or setting up an online shop? \u00a0Come after lunch. \u00a0Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2018.albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/wc-schedule\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">full schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> so you can figure out what matters most to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, January 20th is <\/span><b>the main event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and will start at 9am. \u00a0Feel free to move from room to room during the day, picking the talks that appeal most to you. \u00a0To really get prepared, you can print out a copy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2018.albuquerque.wordcamp.org\/wc-schedule\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in advance and circle your \u201ccan\u2019t miss\u201d presentations. Don\u2019t miss the \u201challway track,\u201d either&#8211; WordCamps are a great place to network and meet people, so come prepared with business cards and a friendly smile. Lunch and snacks will be offered on site with vegetarian options also available. At the end of the day, there will be a little time off before the After-Party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Don\u2019t forget to check out the sponsor tables as well. #swag<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>After-Party<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a place to really get social. There will be finger foods and drinks available (all attendees will get two drink coupons, if your thirst is greater than that, there will also be a cash bar). All of the WordCamp Albuquerque organizers and speakers will be there and able to talk more casually than during the sessions. It\u2019s a great place to solidify new connections and just relax and enjoy being in the midst of fellow WordPress lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The fun isn\u2019t over<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">; Sunday, January 21 is Contributor Day! There is no experience necessary to participate. Contributor Day is a hands-on event where we all give back to WordPress. Maybe you want to spruce up some documentation, or maybe answer some questions in the forums, or maybe work on some code? Whatever it is, Contributor Day is the perfect time to do it. Snacks and coffee will be provided. \u00a0Even if you aren\u2019t comfortable working with code, you can still help out on contributor day by testing, providing feedback, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contributor day starts at 10am at FatPipe ABQ,\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XMdutHoXyrq\">200 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.<\/a><b> \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can stay however long you\u2019d like, and we\u2019ll venture out for lunch in Downtown Albuquerque at some point mid-day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important to remember that <\/span><b>WordCamp Albuquerque is an inclusive event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We expect everyone to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior and speech.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you help to create WordCamp Albuquerque and make it your own.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct <\/span><b>will not be tolerated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This policy carries through to the after-party as well. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you feel unsafe or harassed in any way, please reach out to any WordCamp organizer (we\u2019ll have on RED WordCamp Albuquerque shirts).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope that you all have a wonderful WordCamp, and use this as an opportunity to grow and learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a question, <\/span><b>ask it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have knowledge to give, <\/span><b>share it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a joke to tell, <\/span><b>tell it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re looking forward to seeing you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yours in WordPress,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alonso, Elaine, Sam, Ray, and Jamii<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re new to WordCamp, you might be wondering just what to expect. 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