Tony will be presenting on the topic of WordPress & Social Media in the Power Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Tony:

While SEO remains important to users searching for your content, social media has become a powerful way for users to find your blog posts upon the recommendation of friends and others who “Like,” “Buzz,” “Digg,” or “Share” or “Tweet” your posts into Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg, Reddit, and other social media services.

In this presentation, Tony Zeoli, Lead Developer in the Reese Felts Digital Newsroom at UNC Chapel Hill, will present options to empower your blog with plugins and best practices to help you manage and track audience engagement when your posts go viral through social sharing.

He will share a number of plugins that will help you cross post to Twitter and Facebook profiles and pages, shorten and track your URL’s, and provide social sharing opportunities on your sites pages. And, he’ll discuss why global social commenting is important, how to use related posts services, post ratings engines, and other ways to ensure your audience engage with your posts and those posts go viral into the social media stratosphere.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Tony.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @tonyzeoli

Brad has given presentations at various WordCamps across the country. He is also the organizer for the Philadelphia WordPress Meetup Group and WordCamp Philly

Brad has been developing websites for over 15 years, including the last 5 where he has focused on open-source technologies like WordPress.

Brad will be presenting on the topic of Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse using Custom Post Types and Taxonomies in the Power Users track.  This is a follow up presentation from last year’s popular WordCamp Raleigh presentation on Custom Post Types and Taxonomies.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Brad.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @williamsba

Adam will be presenting on the topic of Measure Twice, Blog Once in the Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Adam:

This presentation focuses on methods and tools that can help folks get more actionable data out of their WordPress sites. I cover the basics of the Google Analytics plugin, and the other low-cost-or-free analytics application (Chartbeat, Clicky, etc.) plugins that are available for WordPress. Then I cover some basic analytics strategy best practices, before diving into the meat of the presentation, actual examples of ways to use analytics to gain more insight into user behavior. These include some basic tips like capturing off-site clicks to social media connections, and more complex, like feeding Google Analytics cookie data into contact forms and CRMs.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Adam.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @wheresitworking

Andy will be presenting on the topic of Diet Pills, SEO, Theme Frameworks and More: There are no magic bullets in the Power Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Andy:

That’s right. There’s no substitution for planning your work and working your plan. You’ve got to put some sweat in to get something great. Eat less and exercise to lose weight, put the time and effort in to build a truly extraordinary website.

Clients (and some newer WP designers/developers/SEOs/entrepreneurs) have been misled by marketing fluff, social media buzz and high hopes of low cost / high return websites.

This presentation will talk all about why you do or do not need a theme framework, purchased theme, purchased plugin, and more. Why using a WordPress theme framework or purchased theme/plugin may cost you more money and will most likely NOT put you at the top of Google’s SERP’s.

I will attempt to debunk the myths that some users and power users believe about out of the box WordPress extensions while still giving justifications for using them when the context justifies it.

It’s all about context, ladies and germs. Find out why buying out of the box and customizing may not get you cheaper costs and top rankings. Hear it from a seasoned web developer, WordPress Rock Star and top Google ranker (Google: “php wordpress developer”).

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Andy.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @theandystratton

Here’s a word from VisitRaleigh to explain:

Thank you for being the first convention group to participate in our new Convention Services Twitter service. We hope that you will find it useful while you are in Greater Raleigh and that it will enhance your convention experience.

While WordCamp Raleigh attendees are in town this week, make sure you are following @visitRaleigh on Twitter, the official Convention Services Twitter account for the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. By following @visitRaleigh you will be sure to get the most up-to-date information pertaining to things that are going on in the area. We will be tweeting regularly about things to do, daily specials and discounts, as well as about tips for getting around the downtown Raleigh area throughout the week.

The @visitRaleigh account is also a great resource for asking questions about the Raleigh area. All you have to do is tweet a question to @visitRaleigh with the hashtag #WCRaleigh and we will do our best to respond accordingly.

Best regards,
@visitRaleigh

This is a great service for WordCampers as we know how addicted you all are to your Twitter.  So spread the news, retweet this post and don’t forget to take advantage of the service while you’re in town this weekend!

Justin will be presenting on the topic of Designing for the Social Web in the Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Justin:

With so many social networks out there that allow for profile customization/website integration, it’s hard to keep it all straight. However with some strategic branding concepts and design ideas, you can create a social media campaign that broadcasts an intriguing and unified message across all spaces.

Topics will include Mapping out your Social Strategy and deciding what your target networks will be, Creating a unified design to be used on those networks, Putting the plan into action: Twitter, Putting the plan into action: Facebook, The importance of “Social Cross Pollination”, and Integrating your social presence into your website/blog.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Justin.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @justinseeley

Justin will be presenting on the topic of WordPress e-Commerce & Group Deals in the Power Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Justin:

The story of Group Deals Plugin, the latest premium Plugin from Zao & GetShopped, is a classic example of the power of the WordPress community. While presenting on WordPress E-Commerce at WordCamp Philadelphia, someone in the audience asked if anyone had made a “Groupon” WordPress plugin. We hadn’t, but that was the spark for the WP Group Deals plugin.

First, I’ll be discussing some of the new features in the recently released WordPress E-Commerce 3.8. Then we’ll talk about the new Group Deals plugin, what people are doing with it and why WordPress make perfect sense for becoming a Groupon competitor.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Justin.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @JS_Zao

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Patrick will be presenting on the topic of Comment Moderation 201 in the Power Users track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Patrick:

You know how to use the default functionality in WordPress to moderate comments and how to remove comments that you don’t want on your site.

In this presentation, we’ll discuss how you can step up to the next level. This includes the creation of comment guidelines, enforcing guidelines and how to ensure that your comments section matches the tone and spirit of your publication.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Patrick.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @iFroggy

Andrew will be presenting on the topic of How Not to Write a Plugin in the Developers track.  Here’s an extract from what you can expect to hear from Andrew:

Andrew will share a series of best practices for extensible plugin development, as well as advanced techniques and APIs. The end goal: Putting you well on your way to writing stronger, scalable, and secure code.

So register today for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 and come meet Andrew.  Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter – @nacin