{"id":1366,"date":"2019-11-11T10:48:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T17:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2020.phoenix.wordcamp.org\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2024-01-04T09:55:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:55:07","slug":"call-for-speakers-open-until-november-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/call-for-speakers-open-until-november-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Call For Speakers Open Until November 16"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2020.phoenix.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6985_HR-1024x684.jpg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shayda Torabi and Patrick Rauland presenting at WordCamp Phoenix 2019.\" class=\"wp-image-492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6985_HR.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6985_HR.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6985_HR.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6985_HR.jpg?resize=449%2C300&amp;ssl=1 449w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6985_HR.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6985_HR.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re accepting submissions for presentations at WordCamp Phoenix 2020 in February! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2020.phoenix.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6903_HR-1024x677.jpg?resize=292%2C192&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-490\" width=\"292\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6903_HR.jpg?resize=1024%2C677&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6903_HR.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6903_HR.jpg?resize=768%2C508&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6903_HR.jpg?resize=454%2C300&amp;ssl=1 454w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6903_HR.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2019\/09\/WCPHX_2019-6903_HR.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However you use WordPress &#8212; for a hobby site, side-hustle, day-job &#8212; everyone has a story to tell and WordCamp Phoenix is a conference all about helping people level-up their technology, design, content, marketing, business and community online. Our speakers help teach, inspire and excite our community about using WordPress in clever, creative and efficient ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What&#8217;s something you wish you knew when you started using WordPress? <\/li><li>What&#8217;s something you&#8217;ve learned that&#8217;s changed how you approach certain tasks?<\/li><li>What&#8217;s something you were afraid of learning, that turned out to be easier than you expected?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you&#8217;re looking for a more concrete list of topics, we have a few ideas below (but please, surprise us and don&#8217;t limit yourself to these!):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best practices for securing WordPress<\/li><li>Fine-tuning performance with WordPress<\/li><li>Elevating content to your audience using SEO and Social Media best practices.<\/li><li>Running an online store with WordPress.<\/li><li>Managing website client expectations and project timelines.<\/li><li>Going beyond boilerplate content and weak call-to-actions &#8212; put your website to work as a valuable team member.<\/li><li>Everything website owners need to know about copyright or protecting visitor&#8217;s privacy.<\/li><li>Creating Themes &amp; Plugins that take advantage of the Block Editor.<\/li><li>Designing long-life websites that grow with site owner&#8217;s needs.<\/li><li>Level-up development skills with new technologies and workflows.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No prior speaking experience is required, what&#8217;s more important is you&#8217;re passionate about your topic and have a compelling story to tell! Topics can be targeted at beginners, pros and everyone in-between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/2020.phoenix.wordcamp.org\/speaker-application\/\">Apply to Speak<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait to see you all in February!<br><em>The WordCamp Phoenix Team<\/em><br><br>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wordcampphx\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/wordcampphx\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/wordcampphx\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re accepting submissions for presentations at WordCamp Phoenix 2020 in February! However you use WordPress &#8212; for a hobby site, side-hustle, day-job &#8212; everyone has a story to tell and WordCamp Phoenix is a conference all about helping people level-up their technology, design, content, marketing, business and community online. 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