Updates From WordCamp 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