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I recently spent a whirlwind weekend in Athens for WordCamp Europe 2023. For much of the last 3-4 years I wasn’t sure if I would even get to attend a WordCamp again. The WordPress community in Australia has been very slow to recover from COVID, so this was not only my first WordCamp outside of…

The Essential Plugins You Should Install On Every Website – WordCamp Port Macquarie 2019

October 8, 2019

Cameron Jones

This past weekend I made the trek down to Port Macquarie for their very first WordCamp! It was an excellent event, congratulations to Robey, Jake and the rest of the organising team on a very successful first WordCamp. I was privilaged to speak at WordCamp Port Macquarie, presenting The Essential Plugins You Should Install On…

An Introduction To Plugin Development – WordCamp Brisbane 2019

September 30, 2019

Cameron Jones

Recently, I was honoured to speak at WordCamp Brisbane 2019. Being my local WordCamp, I’ve been wanting to speak here for a long time. It was such a great experience and probably my favourite WordCamp so far. I presented An Introduction To Plugin Development, where I gave a simple walkthrough for developing your first WordPress…

I’m Speaking At WordCamp Brisbane 2019

July 24, 2019

Cameron Jones

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I’m pleased to announce that I will be speaking at the upcoming WordCamp Brisbane 2019! I haven’t spoken at a WordCamp since WordCamp Sunshine Coast 2016 so it’s a great feeling being back on the speakers list. I will be presenting an Introduction To Plugin Development. If you’ve ever thought about developing your own plugin,…

Wrapup From WordCamp Brisbane 2018

November 6, 2018

Cameron Jones

Just last month I attended WordCamp Brisbane 2018. It was the third WordCamp in Brisbane in the past four years, and my sixth WordCamp. While it was an exhausting weekend it was without a doubt one of the best WordCamps I’ve been to. Most videos have already been uploaded to YouTube, so if you missed…

Tickets On Sale For WordCamp Brisbane 2017!

April 12, 2017

Cameron Jones

We’re happy to announce that WordCamp Brisbane is happening again this coming July! Join us on the 22nd and 23rd at QUT Gardens Point for a weekend full of learning, networking, and more importantly, WordPressing. Tickets are now on sale, and at only $50 per ticket which includes two full days of presentations and workshops, an…

How To Setup The WordPress Meta Environment Using VVV

December 12, 2016

Cameron Jones

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Note: As with most software, VVV has changed a lot since this post was written. I haven’t used it for years, but you may wish to refer to Tom J Norwell’s comment. When you are an organiser for an upcoming WordCamp, it is a good idea to have an understanding of how the WordCamp sites…

#WCSyd WordCamp Sydney 2016 Wrapup

September 26, 2016

Cameron Jones

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Over the past few days I have been in blues territory for WordCamp Sydney. This was my third WordCamp, after Brisbane in 2015 and Sunshine Coast earlier this year, but the first time travelling interstate. I’m very thankful to my employer Matter Solutions for sponsoring myself and several team members to attend. Web team headed to Sydney…

Never Fear, The Customizer Is Here!

June 6, 2016

Cameron Jones

Last month I gave my first WordCamp presentation at WordCamp Sunshine Coast. WordCamp Sunshine Coast 2016 was the first time the Sunshine Coast had hosted a WordCamp, and the third region in Queensland so far after the Gold Coast and Brisbane. It was a wonderful experience to stand alongside so many people I look up to and admire…