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Houston, do you even ‘Press?

As we wait or can’t wait for May, as the case may be, there are WordPress events happening near you that you can attend!

Although Houston is a HUGE city, all WordPress Meetups fall under The Houston WordPress Meetup Group. Depending on where you’re located, you can meet other WordPressers in your area.

Heights Meetup

In which area of Houston does this happen?
In the Heights, which is located inside I-610, north of I-10, and west of I-45

When is it?
The first Wednesday of every month

What do they talk about?
Past topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Setting up a Fast, Scalable and Robust WordPress Installation on AWS
  • Is it worth it to use a Page Builder?
  • Technical Visual Design Suggestions for Your Awesome Website
  • SEO for WooCommerce
  • Plugins that help you master Pinterest!

NEW! Digital Meetup

In which area of Houston does this happen?
Wherever you are!

When is it?
The third Thursday of every month

What do they talk about?
This meetup covers what you need to know when you’re new to WordPress. The recurring topic is For Those Who Asked for Help on “Everything.”

Sugar Land WordPress Meetup

In which area of Houston does this happen?
Southwest, in Fort Bend County

When is it?
The fourth Thursday of every month

What do they talk about?
Past topics include, but are not limited to:

  • How To Make an eCommerce Website with WooCommerce
  • Your Marketing Plan for 2020!
  • All Business Professionals Must Hunt (But No One Likes to Be Targeted)
  • Email Automation With Active Campaign
  • Zapier and Automation – Getting started with Universal App Connector

The Woodlands WordPress Meetup

In which area of Houston does this happen?
North, in Shenandoah

When is it?
Various Saturdays
NOTE: Nothing upcoming is scheduled at this time, but keep your eyes open!

What do they talk about?
Past topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Setting Up Security on your WordPress Website
  • Backing Up and Migrating with WP All-In-One Migration
  • Let’s Talk About Drag and Drop Page Builders
  • Let’s Talk Chatbots, SSLs, and Trends in WordPress
  • Building a Church Website

See upcoming events on the Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/houston-wordpress/

Check out the Houston WordPress Meetup Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/greaterhoustonwordpress

Check out the Houston WordPress Meetup Group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HouWP

WordCamp Houston 2020 Updates

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Show us that you’re as excited for WordCamp Houston as we are by using the hashtag #WCHOU in your WordCamp Houston posts. Be sure to find us on Twitter and Facebook.

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WordCamp Houston: Call for Volunteers!

Prepare yourself, WordCamp goers. The WordCamp Houston 2020 call for volunteers is officially open! Our WordCamp, like all other WordCamps around the world, is 100% run by volunteers.

Read the details below and learn how to join our stellar volunteering team!

Perks

Here are all the great perks you’ll get as a volunteer:

  • Comp and Discount Tickets to the event, based on availability and volunteer hours.
  • An inside look at the planning stages of the event.
  • The opportunity to meet speakers, attendees, and vendors.
  • After-parties with other organizers and attendees.
  • Copious amounts of high-fives and thank-yous from the organizers.

Areas of Volunteering

As currently planned, volunteer duties will include the following:

  • Registration – Check-in registered attendees and hand out name tags with WordCamp t-shirts.
  • Swag Table – (“Stuff We All Get”!) handout all the goodies provided by our sponsors.
  • Food and Snacks – Keep food service orderly and ensure that snacks are provided.
  • Clean-up Helper – Follow up with hotel personnel and clean up messes (mess happens!).
  • Conference Room Helper – Make sure rooms are clean and have enough seating and assist attendees.
  • Speaker Helper – Introduce speakers and ensure that their talk starts and ends on time; help speakers with equipment and presentations as needed.
  • Sponsor Desk Help – Assist sponsors making sure they have their assigned space, as well as tables, chairs, and any electrical needs.
  • AV (Audio Visual) and Technical Help – Set up video and sound equipment and record talks. You should have at least a basic knowledge of electronics and AV equipment for this assignment.
  • Happiness Bar – Help other WordPress users with their websites.
  • Takedown – After the event, taking everything down and making sure the venue is clear of event materials, tables, swag, as well as any other rubbish/debris.
  • After-party – Receive and assist attendees at the after-party venue.

Requirements

TIME
We try to ask only for a few hours of help from each of our volunteers during the event, and your availability will help us cover all of our bases. You should be available during the day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, 2020.

BEHAVIOR
Like other attendees at WordCamp Houston, volunteers must adhere to our code of conduct — https://2020.houston.wordcamp.org/code-of-conduct/.

#WCHOU Updates

If you haven’t already, subscribe to our updates so you never miss the latest information about WCHOU.

Show us that you’re as excited for WordCamp Houston as we are by using the hashtag #WCHOU in your WordCamp Houston posts. Be sure to find us on Twitter and Facebook.

We look forward to working with you to help make WordCamp Houston 2020 a success! For other details, check out the Call for Volunteers page or click on the button below to go directly to the volunteer application.

Apply to be a Volunteer at WordCamp Houston 2020
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WordCamp Houston 2020 Tickets are now available

Ticket sales for WordCamp Houston 2020 are now open. We can’t wait for you to join us on May 9th and 10th, in Houston, Texas at Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake.

Tickets are $50, and they cover all two days of programming, including, but not limited to:

  • Free lunch on Saturday & Sunday plus light refreshments.
  • Admission to the Saturday evening party (Location TBA).
  • Official WordPress and WordCamp Houston 2020 swag, plus access to the Sponsor Hall where many offer additional swag and contests.
  • All tickets sold after 5/01/20 at 6:45 pm CST no longer include a printed badge — you will have to write-in at registration. WordCamp Houston 2020 swag might be available Saturday, but swag is not guaranteed with late tickets.

If you offer a product or service you think would benefit the Houston WordCamp community, consider purchasing a Community Sponsor ticket. For $150, you get all of the items for general tickets, as well as:

  • Small logo and link on WordCamp Houston website
  • Acknowledgment in post-camp email to attendees
  • Recognition at starting and closing remarks on each day of the event
  • 1 ticket to attend WordCamp
Purchase your #WCHOU ticket now

Hotel Reservations

Our venue is at Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, located at 3000 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058. Reserve a room to make your WordCamp day commute just a few minutes long.

Click Here to reserve a room.

Speakers

We are still accepting speakers! To be considered for WordCamp Houston 2020 programming, submit the Speaker Application before Saturday, February 29, 2020!

What else is happening?

We will open a call for volunteers later in February. If you haven’t already, subscribe to our updates so you never miss information.

Are you excited?!

Show us you’re excited for WordCamp Houston by using the hashtag #WCHOU in your WordCamp Houston posts. Be sure to find us on Twitter and Facebook.