Danny Santoro
The Ten Dos (and Don’ts) on Starting a Business Online
Through the past few years, I’ve been involved with too many startups to count – some my own, some a friends, and hundreds of other peoples. I consistently see some things that lead to success and some things that lead to disaster – in the talk, we’ll go over the top ten key points and issues, some examples of what went right, and some examples of what went disastrously wrong.
Ryan Rhoten
Building your Brand is as easy as rolling D.I.C.E
Building your personal brand is quickly becoming a requirement for business professionals.
In this presentation, attendees will learn how to build their brands and amplify their reputations using WordPress and the D.I.C.E four-step process.
The D.I.C.E process consists of personal brand Discovery, Integration of online and offline brands, content Creation via WordPress and Engagement with social media.
Shelby Elliott
Streamlining Your Mockups & Theme Styling Process
If you’re building a site for your own purposes, or doing some freelance work for others, but don’t consider yourself a developer, you’re probably working with purchased themes. And just maybe you’re looking to have more control over the look of your theme, than what is afforded by many built-in theme customizer options. This talk will focus on some things I learned the hard way, that now routinely save me a lot of time and frustration in the mockup and styling processes, using simple techniques and free tools. A basic knowledge of CSS is recommended, though not required for this session.
Cyrissa Carlson
Instagram is My Jam
In our consumer driven society, a strong visual presence can make or break your brand. Of all online shoppers, 65% say that quality photographs are important to them when considering a purchase and consumers are 72% more likely to buy from a brand that they follow online. So my question is, are you worth following?
Learn to Leverage Instagram for your business. Let me show you how to set up your account, manage your photos, develop a strategic posting strategy, use hashtags and geotags to reach your ideal client, and tools that streamline your entire process! Instagram is my jam… and by the time I’m done with you, it’ll be yours too!
Meggan J. Lanahan
What to Write When You Don’t Know What to Write
You have a blog and start out with good intentions, but don’t seem to be able to get your blog rolling. A lot of times, it’s because you don’t know what to write. I can help by sharing some writing prompts, and encourage others to use their personal experiences as prompts. I can also help others find the courage to use their experiences. When you write, you help others.