If the techy-leaning WordPress world doesn’t seem all that relevant to your role as a website writer, you’ll be surprised at all the ways you can benefit from the sessions and general interaction at WordCamp.

Learn your way around WordPress.  Get a better handle on uploading, styling and editing content on the WordPress CMS. The more you know, the more valuable you are.

Explore the resources. Beyond the platform’s core capabilities there are all kinds of tools, plug-ins, courses and other online resources that can help you expand your capabilities and make your job easier.

Create your own WordPress site.  If you don’t already have a great WordPress website, Friday’s beginner sessions are a great place to start, whether you decide to DIY it or work with a designer.

Get the blogging bug.  WordPress started as a blogging platform. At WordCamp, you’ll learn the benefits of regular blogging for sustaining, promoting and growing your – and your clients’ –  business.

Learn the language.  The more you know about WordPress terminology, world, the easier it’ll be to collaborate on projects while accomplishing tasks and overcoming issues.

Meet the people.  All kinds of business collaborations have come out of chance meetings at past WordCamps. Your next project partner might be sitting in the seat next to you.

Get smarter about SEO.  Web content writers these days need to understand where keywords come from, why they’re important, and how they’re used most efficiently in headlines and text.

Cross-cultivate.  Learn how designers’ minds work, so you can understand what they need from a content writer from a design perspective. Get insights for the seamless merging of content and layout.

Get solutions and get happy.  If you’re stuck with a pesky problem on your own, or a client’s, WordPress site, the smart experts at the Happiness Bar will be glad to help you solve it.

Ask some Qs at the Q&As.  Every session ends with audience questions. When you bring up a question from a writer’s perspective, everyone might benefit from the ensuing conversation.

Join the Community.  Learn more about the opportunities and benefits of the Atlanta WordPress world, including monthly Meetups where professionals meet, learn and share.

This year’s WordCamp theme of Creative Diversity means that all related specialties and levels of expertise are welcome. That, of course, includes writers, so we’re looking forward to seeing you there!