{"id":1054,"date":"2015-10-02T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2015-10-02T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2015.omaha.wordcamp.org\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2015-10-01T20:17:07","modified_gmt":"2015-10-02T01:17:07","slug":"3-reasons-to-attend-wordcamp-omaha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omaha.wordcamp.org\/2015\/3-reasons-to-attend-wordcamp-omaha\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Attend WordCamp Omaha"},"content":{"rendered":"

Still not registered to join us Oct. 10-11? You’re in luck \u2014 there are still a few tickets available<\/a>, but make sure you’re signed-up by Friday, Oct. 9<\/strong> to save your seat.<\/p>\n

If you need some convincing of why it’s a good bet \u2014 or just need some further reasons to get excited if you’re already registered \u2014 check out this list of great reasons to come.<\/p>\n

It’s a great deal.<\/strong>
\nAt just $40 for two days of informative sessions<\/a>, a free (very tasty!) lunch and (while supplies last) a t-shirt and other WordPress swag, WordCamp Omaha is a steal.<\/p>\n

You’ll learn a lot.<\/strong>
\nWordCamp Omaha is, more than anything else, a super fun learning opportunity. If you inexperienced, we’ll get you started with using WordPress. If you’re looking to grow your busines with an online presence, check out our business\/content track. If you’re a designer or a developer looking to hone your skills, check out our designer\/developer track. If you’re a more advanced developer, check out our developer\/contributor track on Sunday.<\/p>\n

You can network.<\/strong>
\nGet to know WordPress folks from Omaha and the surrounding region. Find a designer for your upcoming project, a client to develop a new site for or new friend.<\/p>\n

Convinced? Register at omaha.wordcamp.org\/2015<\/a> and tell your friends on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. We hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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