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WordCamp
Why would a social media marketer, especially in construction, go to WordCamp?
(What is WordCamp?) Find a WordCamp here.
First some advice:
Word Camp: be an informed consumer (if you don't build websites, you likely will hire someone) #constchat
— CGI Container Sales (@CGIContainer) June 25, 2015
Always always try and use native vs. 3rd party plugins. Lots of stranded plugins get bought then exploited with viruses, etc. #constchat
— Darren Slaughter (@DarrenSlaughtr) June 25, 2015
There are very smart, awesome free plugins. And then there are some worth actually buying depending on your website purpose. #constchat
— Troy Sandidge (@TroyS_Eastek) June 25, 2015
Overall good thing about wordpress is the community. Whatever is wrong, you'll find someone else has asked & found a solution. #constchat
— Troy Sandidge (@TroyS_Eastek) June 25, 2015
Best learning occurs pre/post speaker. RT @RigginsConst @Carol_Stephen The Hallway Chats are the Unofficial WordCamp events. #constchat
— CGI Container Sales (@CGIContainer) June 25, 2015
RT @RigginsConst The Hallway Chats are the Unofficial WordCamp events. #constchat <<Yes. accessibility to smart people!
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 25, 2015
The questions & answers.
Q1. Do any of you manage your website?
A1. Yes, however, it is a team effort, with different people who manage various elements of the website. #constchat
— ZirconToolPro (@ZirconToolPro) June 25, 2015
A1. Yes. I manage my website. #constchat
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 25, 2015
@RigginsConst A1 I do! #constchat
— ConstructionExpert (@ingenierocivil) June 25, 2015
A1. Yes, every aspect of the website. (Wish I had an assistant. That and #socialmedia are 2 full time separate jobs these days) #constchat
— Troy Sandidge (@TroyS_Eastek) June 25, 2015
A1. We have specialists who a) write, b) SEO, c) HTML/coding, d) art direction, images, video, e) content marketing, f) strategy #constchat
— ZirconToolPro (@ZirconToolPro) June 25, 2015
A1: ConGlobal is going through a full web redesign. Not my world – I'll just direct traffic. #constchat
— CGI Container Sales (@CGIContainer) June 25, 2015
A1. No. Thank heavens. 😉 #ConstChat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) June 25, 2015
Q2. Do any of you work closely with the website admin?
A2. Yes, I work with the website admin directly, as well as the other specialists. #constchat
— ZirconToolPro (@ZirconToolPro) June 25, 2015
A2. Yes. That would be me. Unless there's something advanced that needs to happen. #constchat
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 25, 2015
@RigginsConst A2 #constchat absolutely. Working with SEO, keywords, meta titles and more
— ConstructionExpert (@ingenierocivil) June 25, 2015
A2 Always interesting to see who is charged with new site designs in bigger co's. sometimes sales, some marketing, some CEO's. #constchat
— Darren Slaughter (@DarrenSlaughtr) June 25, 2015
A2. Sort of. We're all part of the Marketing Team so we have biweekly staff meetings to discuss any issues/ideas. #ConstChat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) June 25, 2015
A2. We work together to provide feedback and make sure our website and social accounts are in sync #ConstChat
— BigRentz, Inc. (@BigRentz) June 25, 2015
Q3. Do you use WordPress?
The web person does. RT @RigginsConst Q3. Do you use WordPress? #constchat
— CGI Container Sales (@CGIContainer) June 25, 2015
A3. Yes, we use WordPress for our five different blogging sites one of which is in Japanese. #constchat
— Zircon Corporation (@ZirconTools) June 25, 2015
A3. That's our flavor. 🙂 #constchat
— Darren Slaughter (@DarrenSlaughtr) June 25, 2015
Today more you bring to the table on every aspect of the digital side the better. Lean Manufacturing into Lean Digital Marketing? #constchat
— Troy Sandidge (@TroyS_Eastek) June 25, 2015
@RigginsConst A3 used too. Now we dropped the service but it is a great tool and add-on. #constchat.
— ConstructionExpert (@ingenierocivil) June 25, 2015
A3. Yes, on WordPress. From what I read, it's the easiest to use. #constchat
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 25, 2015
A3. Yes (for our blogs), but I'm fairly new to it. And I didn't do any of the "setting up"–was done by someone else. #ConstChat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) June 25, 2015
A3. Yes. #Wordpres. it's easy to setup, & can get pretty deep quickly. PHP, XML, CSS, HTML, FLASH lol. But great open platform #constchat
— Troy Sandidge (@TroyS_Eastek) June 25, 2015
.@RigginsConst A3 yes and I recommend it to clients. Easy system. #ConstChat
— Leonie Thomas (@LeonieThomas18) June 25, 2015
Q4. Have you been to WordCamp?
A4. Spoke at one. kicking rock in front of me bashfully. 🙂 #constchat
— Darren Slaughter (@DarrenSlaughtr) June 25, 2015
A4. No. But I hear good things. 🙂 #ConstChat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) June 25, 2015
A4. Yes. Been to San Diego, Orange County, and San Francisco Wordcamps. #constchat
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 25, 2015
Q5. What is the best reason to go to WordCamp?
Q5. Depends on the speakers, topics. #constchat
— Darren Slaughter (@DarrenSlaughtr) June 25, 2015
A5. The best reason to go to WC? To learn directly from the best. The chats in the hallways are amazing. #constchat
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 25, 2015
A5. In my case, probably to increase my understanding of WordPress. And to get tips from the pros. #ConstChat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) June 25, 2015
Connecting with each of you: Most Excellent. #constchat
— CGI Container Sales (@CGIContainer) June 25, 2015
Will you go to a WordCamp? Have you gone?