{"id":668838,"date":"2014-02-21T12:18:24","date_gmt":"2014-02-21T17:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2014.dayton.wordcamp.org\/?p=668838"},"modified":"2014-02-18T17:51:34","modified_gmt":"2014-02-18T22:51:34","slug":"speaker-interview-john-parkinson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dayton.wordcamp.org\/2014\/speaker-interview-john-parkinson\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Interview – John Parkinson"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nJohn Parkinson, 58 years old, lives in eastern Ohio. IT Manager for a county engineer office.<\/p>\n

Why Do You Use WordPress?<\/strong>
\nI was hooked the first time I saw WordPress.<\/p>\n

When and How Did You Start Using WordPress?<\/strong>
\nI started using WordPress about 5 years ago when a friend of mine asked me to change a club HTML website to WordPress.<\/p>\n

What Tips or Resources would you recommend to a new WordPress User?<\/strong>
\nTIP – Don’t be intimidated! <\/p>\n

Too many resources out there to list. Find people and websites that you are comfortable with and follow them.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give someone who\u2019s building a business around WordPress design or development?<\/strong>
\nNot sure I am qualified to give someone advice on a business website. I would suggest to keep your clean and simple to navigate.<\/p>\n

How do you stay informed about WordPress (news, tips, etc)?<\/strong>
\nA few websites, Twitter, Facebook groups, podcast.<\/p>\n

What do you like most about WordCamps?<\/strong>
\nThe chance to learn something new and meeting future friends!<\/p>\n

Where can we find you online?<\/strong>
\nWeb: <\/em>johnparkinson.me<\/a>
\nTwitter: <\/em>@jwparkinson<\/a>
\nFacebook: <\/em>John Parkinson<\/a>
\nGoogle+: <\/em>+John Parkinson<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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