Updates From WordCamp 2008

August 17, 2008

I’m in San Francisco with one of my business partners Martin for WordCamp 2008 (see my BlackBox WordCamp post for an overview). For anyone who is a WordPress user or developer here are some highlights and links from the event. All of the links open in a new window.

SEO Tip: Use Multiple RSS Feeds (for each category)

Plugins:

SEO Title Tag
WP-Sticky or Adhesive
Progressive License

Operator : Firefox Add On

Link Love from WC 2008:

netconcepts.com : seo

redmonk.com - open source analyst firm

http://redmonk.com/sogrady/ - stephen o’grady

revolutiontheme.com : Premium WordPress themes from Brian Gardner

engrishfunny.com

LOLCats

http://markjaquith.com/ : code animal

http://getsatisfaction.com/ : syndicate your profile

technosailor.com : Aaron Brazell

ma.tt : Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress

SEO Rapper : Charles Lewis

Do the Page Rank: From the SEO Rapper

http://www.vcwear.com/

Quotes:

“Find the intersection of commercial and open-source interests.” - Stephen O’Grady

“I just bought one of your themes. But what is WordPress? ” - Brian Gardner on a support e-mail he received.

“WordPress.org now drives 2,604,288 blogs and is increasing by thousands a day.” - Matt Mullenweg

FYI:

Version 2.5.1 and higher is secure. If you are on a lower version, UPGRADE!

Other good coverage from WordCamp 2008:

TechCrunch

ZDNet

CNET

Aaron Brazell

Sneak Peek at “Crazy Horse” The next generation of WordPress