Author Archives: Ash Shaw
Every little bit helps: In-Kind Sponsorships
What makes any conferencing event successful? You need to get the attendees – Campers in our case – excited and involved. You need full tummies and quenched thirsts. You need an After-party for post-event mingling. You need sponsors. We’ve asked … Continue reading Every little bit helps: In-Kind Sponsorships
Micro-sponsorship – How to pitch your business to everyone at WordCamp this year
Are you a small fish in a big pond? Do you use WordPress as a part of your business? Have you been wanting to get involved with WordCamp Cape Town, but thinking you’re too small to play with the big … Continue reading Micro-sponsorship – How to pitch your business to everyone at WordCamp this year
T-shirt Designs – Round 2
Thank you for all the great feedback we received on the first draft designs. We carefully considered your ideas and threw a few new elements into the mix. Were excited to show them and hear more from you. So guys … Continue reading T-shirt Designs – Round 2
Sticker Designs – Round 2
We’ve had a lot of feedback on the first drafts of the sticker and t-shirt designs. We’re taking it as a vote of confidence that some of you have shown the willingness to stick the WordCamp Cape Town stickers on … Continue reading Sticker Designs – Round 2
WordPress & Code Poet Swag
In July I wrote about a how awesome WordCamp Central and the Code Poet team sending us some swag to give away to Campers at the upcoming event. I got a surprise this morning when I walked into my office there was … Continue reading WordPress & Code Poet Swag
First draft stickers designs – Give your input
The first designs for stickers at this year’s WordCamp have arrived, courtesy of Inkfish. The floor is now open for your comments and suggestions before they get printed. We want you to make these your own and help us produce an … Continue reading First draft stickers designs – Give your input
WordCamp 2012 T-shirt designs – Feedback required
No WordCamp would be complete without a dedicated T-shirt to run around in on the day. Inkfish Design Studio has come up with the following designs for the official WordCamp Cape Town 2012 T-shirts.
WoofCamp for DARG
This year we want to extend the goodwill associated with WordCamp beyond the confines of WordPress. We are in the process of getting a fundraising project going to help crowdsource funds for DARG. DARG is a non-profit organisation that rescues, … Continue reading WoofCamp for DARG
How to make the most out of WordCamp Cape Town
If you’ve spent enough time working with WordPress, you’ve heard about the ubiquitous “WordCamps” and probably asked the question, “What the heck is a WordCamp?” Hopefully at this point you’re considering attending a local one, and you want to know, “How … Continue reading How to make the most out of WordCamp Cape Town
Happiness Bar & Happiness Ambassadors
This year we want to introduce a new concept at WordCamp Cape Town 2012 – The Happiness Bar.
Thanks to WordCamp Central & CodePoet!
The WordCamp Central team have been a great help. Special thanks to Andrea Middleton who helped to connect us with possible international speakers and arranged a sponsorship last year through JetPack plugin by Automattic and this year a generous sponsorship from CodePoet. … Continue reading Thanks to WordCamp Central & CodePoet!
Supporter Badges for 2012
We are very pleased to unveil our WordCamp Cape Town 2012 badges! Show your support and participation in WordCamp Cape Town 2012, by downloading the badge image that is relevant to you and incorporate them into your online presence. The … Continue reading Supporter Badges for 2012
Final Logos for WordCampCT 2012!
Thanks to Inkfish Design for design these exquisite logos:
WordCamp logo: First draft ideas for 2012
My LightSpeed team often collaborates with the Inkfish Design team on projects. We are very grateful that Inkfish have offered their design services for the WordCamp Cape Town 2012 event. Work In Progress The first step is for us to decide … Continue reading WordCamp logo: First draft ideas for 2012
Tickets go on sale for 2012 event
The important stuff first…. Last year we used entryTickets.net to sell the WordCamp tickets. Out of nearly 200 tickets sold we had almost no issues with ticket purchases. The owner of the site Paul Scott provided me with amazing support, which … Continue reading Tickets go on sale for 2012 event
Venue confirmed and booked for 2012
Last Thursday I went the Kirstenbosch conference venue to speak to the Alison Pekeur who is the Events Co-ordinator at the Kirstenbosch Visitors’ Centre. She has booked the venue for WordCamp Cape Town on Thursday 4th October 2012. The votes indicated that the most popular … Continue reading Venue confirmed and booked for 2012
Your Input Required: WordCamp Cape Town Venue and Dates
Following our recent announcement of WordCamp Cape Town 2012, interest in the event has been building. We are still ironing out the details around WordCamp Cape Town 2012 and we welcome your input to help make this year’s event even better … Continue reading Your Input Required: WordCamp Cape Town Venue and Dates
Announcing WordCamp Cape Town 2012
Last year WordCamp Cape Town showed that the interest in WordPress runs deep in the South African community. As organizer of the 2011 event, I learned a lot from organizing WCCT 2011 and we have committed to bringing WordCamp back to … Continue reading Announcing WordCamp Cape Town 2012
