I’ve have been using WordPress for 7 years. I provided creative services for my client from logo design to website development. I always recommend WordPress to my clients for their sites so that they can interact with their site and not just “have” a site.
I love to interact with people and build new and lasting relationships with clients. I love WP and the community it creates. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge that comes from within the community.
Speaking session
Congratulations! You’re having a WordPress site! In the User/Admin track
Your Presentation
My presentation parallels first starting to use WordPress with have a new baby. No one knows how to be a new parent. It’s learning process, just like getting started with WordPress. Things need to be shown and explained in both cases to keep the level of frustration low. I parallel many thing with having a newborn to WordPress in my presentation.
What do you want people to learn from your presentation?
I want people to come out of my presentation feeling more confident than they did walking in about using their WordPress site and not being afraid or frustrated with it.
Why did you decide to speak?
I love coming to Canada and I love WordPress. I’ve made a lot of great friends at previous WordCamp Torontos (is that even a word?) so it’s a great opportunity to see many of them again.
What attracted you to WordPress in the first place?
The ease of use. Being able to control my own website was a huge draw.
What is your favourite plugin or theme, and why?
I think right now my favorite theme is Divi from Elegant Themes. Not sure that I have a favorite plugin.
What are you most looking forward to at WordCamp Toronto?
Meeting new people and learning some cool new things to do with WordPress. Oh and visiting one of my favorite cities again.