WordCamp Bengaluru 2024 was an incredible success, filled with learning, networking, and community spirit. Held on July 21 at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, the event gathered WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, and marketers for a day of insightful discussions and valuable connections.
Importance of WordCamps
WordCamps are community-driven events where WordPress enthusiasts come together to share ideas, learn new skills, and connect with others in the WordPress community. These events feature a range of sessions on topics like website development, design, SEO, and content creation, led by experts and community members.
Attendees can network, get inspired by innovative uses of WordPress, and find solutions to their website challenges in a collaborative and supportive environment. WordCamps are all about fostering community spirit and helping everyone get the most out of WordPress.
Brief stats
- Location: SJBHS, Museum Road, Bangalore
- Date: 21st July 2024
- Attendees: 300+
- Sessions: 25
- Speakers: 30
- Organizers: 11
- Sponsors: 22
Bluehost at WordCamp Bengaluru
As a Suvarna (Gold) sponsor, Bluehost had a significant presence at the event. Our booth was a hub of activity, featuring our managed WordPress hosting services, engaging conversations, and plenty of cool swag, which added to the excitement and energy of the event.
A beautiful start to the day at @BengaluruWP! Visit our booth to meet our team and scale up your #WordPress journey.
Get valuable insights and support in the digital space! Also, don't miss @arunshenoy99 and @siddhantw19's sessions today!#WCBLR #WordCamp #Event #WebHosting pic.twitter.com/meS6awd1wN
— Bluehost India (@BluehostIndia) July 21, 2024
Our team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise, was on hand to assist attendees, offering insights and support to help them succeed online. We enjoyed connecting with everyone and helping them on their digital journeys.
Want to get your hands on these branded #Bluehost bottles?✌️
Visit our booth to learn about our WordPress Hosting plans, fill out a short survey, and grab your swag! @BengaluruWP
#WCBLR #WordCamp #EventSwag pic.twitter.com/o9sBshmEsz— Bluehost India (@BluehostIndia) July 21, 2024
Featured speaker sessions
The event featured a wide range of workshops and hands-on sessions catering to all skill levels. Topics covered included:
- WordPress basics: Perfect for beginners, these sessions introduced attendees to the fundamentals of WordPress.
- Theme customization: Advanced techniques for tailoring WordPress themes to specific needs.
- Advanced development techniques: Sessions on modern development practices, including Full Site Editing and development.
- SEO strategies: Expert advice on optimizing WordPress sites for search engines, ensuring better visibility and traffic.
Two of our team members delivered standout sessions that were well-received by the audience:
- Siddhant Wadhwani: Presented “Mastering content creation & personal branding with WordPress & LinkedIn,” revealing the secrets to creating compelling content and building a strong personal brand.
A great session on tips to leverage #WordPress for creating compelling content and building a personal brand with #LinkedIn by our Engineering Manager, @siddhantw19!#PersonalBranding #ContentCreation #DigitalMarketing #WordCamp #WCBLR #TechTalk pic.twitter.com/dFR15tO4jN
— Bluehost India (@BluehostIndia) July 21, 2024
- Arun Shenoy: Along with Tremi Dkhar, presented “Accelerating WordPress theme development with create block theme.” This workshop guided attendees on using the Create Block Theme plugin to speed up the development of Full Site Editing (FSE) themes.
An amazing workshop on how to use the Create Block Theme plugin to accelerate the development of Full Site Editing by @arunshenoy99 from our team!@BengaluruWP#WCBLR #WordCamp #WebDevelopment #WPPlugins #TechWorkshop pic.twitter.com/1yqrPMgL77
— Bluehost India (@BluehostIndia) July 21, 2024
Other notable sessions
Several other sessions captivated attendees:
- Shubham Gupta: Delivered “Deciphering Passwords in WordPress,” offering insights into password creation, storage, and security enhancements.
- Vignesh Aravind: Spoke on “Search Engine Optimization for WordPress,” covering key strategies for optimizing WordPress websites to achieve better search engine visibility.
Exciting raffle giveaway
We were excited to host a raffle at WordCamp Bengaluru 2024. The prize up for grabs was a pair of Apple AirPods (2nd gen). Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our lucky winner! Hosting this raffle added an extra layer of excitement to the event, and we were delighted to see so many attendees join in the fun.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle yesterday! Congratulations to @KinGKriS on winning Apple #AirPods 😀✌️#WCBLR #WordCamp #WordPress pic.twitter.com/2uQZnMVPPa
— Bluehost India (@BluehostIndia) July 22, 2024
Looking forward
WordCamp Bengaluru 2024 was an enriching and memorable event. We are grateful to have been a part of it and look forward to supporting the WordPress community at future events. Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their experiences, and contributed to the success of the event. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments!
See you at the next WordCamp! 💙
Thank you for stopping by our booth and chatting about our products. Team #Bluehost had a fantastic #Sunday at @BengaluruWP! 💙
#WCBLR #WordCamp #WordPress #Networking #Event pic.twitter.com/9TyijhRPTe— Bluehost India (@BluehostIndia) July 21, 2024