Last weekend I attended Wordcamp Australia 2008 where I made a short presentation about the opportunities that have opened up for me as a result of using Wordpress as my blogging system including becoming a professional blogger earning a sizable income from my blogs and associated activities.
The best investment I ever made is the $USS5 I donated to Wordpress founder Matt Mullenweg’s Paypal account when I first began using Wordpress v1.2-mingus
There were plenty of interesting presentations and people I chatted with but going to Wordcamp Australia 2008 was worth it for 1 reason alone, to saw thanks to Matt Mullenweg for making Wordpress such a great free piece of software because without it I wouldn’t be where I am today.
You can view my presentation below. I suggest clicking on the “Fullscreen” button (bottom navigation bar, 2nd from the right)
Thanks to Sam Bauers & Family, Anthony Cole and Lisa Davis for organising Wordcamp Australia 2008. Photo credit: JJ Halans. View Wordcamp 2008 presentation on SlideShare
Wordcamp Australia – Photos
Matt Mullenweg took lots of photos at Wordcamp Australia 2008 including the ones below (left: I’m waiting for AV guys to setup equipment, Right: Conference attendees at a bar for drinks after end of Day 1)
Several people also uploaded their #Wordcampau photos to Flickr
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Thanks for your presentation Neerav, I was really impressed with all the speakers at WordCamp. I hope to see you again at a WordCamp event in the future.
Wordpress is amazing I run my blog with them. I would donate $10!!!
I have only used 2 types of blogware and I have to say wordpress is the one I use. Ok I will admit it I have never made any money with my blog, but I am toying with the idea. liked your presentation but where is the sound??? The Best to you!
I just started blogging for fun on blogspot. Maybe i should switch to wordpress. I could use some extra cash these days.