Category Archives: Sponsors

Thanks Jetpack!

Without our generous sponsors WordCamp San Diego wouldn’t be possible. Please go see Jetpack when you attend WordCamp and tell them thank you!

Jetpack is built specifically for WordPress users across the world, offering everything from marketing functionalities to free security and website management tools. With security, performance, design, growth, and publishing tools, Jetpack is the hero of today’s WordPress sites.

Secure your site with Jetpack by monitoring unexpected down time and protecting it against hackers and bots (the real villains of the online world) attempting to force their way into your site. Jetpack’s backups add peace of mind to potential data loss as you grow your site.

Boost performance while keeping your high-quality videos and images with Jetpack’s super speedy content delivery network (CDN). Site visitors receive your content at the right time with lazy loading feature.

Showcase your portfolio and test 200+ premium themes through Jetpack’s unique design features to make sure your site looks and feels exactly the way you envision.

Grow your audience with features like tracking, automated social media, XML site maps, optimized SEO features, Google Analytics integration, and social share buttons.

Of course, Jetpack knows that today’s mobile-centric world means having access to all of these features on the go is a must – that’s why pairing your Jetpack site to native WordPress mobile apps allows you to take advantage of all of Jetpack’s tools wherever you go.

Thanks Bluehost!

Without our generous sponsors WordCamp San Diego wouldn’t be possible. Please go see Bluehost when you attend WordCamp and tell them thank you!

Bluehost has been WordPress.org’s recommended web host provider for more than 15 years for a reason. Bluehost’s affordable pricing, powerful tools, and user-focused customer service make it the ideal provider for helping small businesses succeed.

Whether you are starting your first website or have been in the WordPress community for years, Bluehost is there for you as you build, grow, and scale your site. WP Pro, Bluehost’s managed WordPress hosting service, powerfully adds security, speed, and beautifully-designed options to your site.

The all-in-one marketing center and dashboard give you the power to manage your keywords, review your SEO, dive deeper into your traffic sources, and auto-post to key social media channels.

The possibilities are truly endless with unlimited websites, storage, domains, and subdomains. Combine your new unlimited capabilities with WP Pro’s staging environment and premium themes to take your website to the next level.

Call for Volunteers - Because not all heroes wear capes

Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are the heroes that make hosting a WordCamp possible. There are no special skills required and we have open positions depending on your interest. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket to WordCamp as a thank you for giving back to the local WordPress community!

Available Positions:

Setup Crew: We need a lot of heroes with mighty strength, or just a willingness to save the day.  You’ll have to be an early riser to for this one to ensure every attendee has an amazing experience!

Check In Support: You’re on the frontline and in a position to be the first point of contact for everyone in attendance.

Swag Agent: We’ll have some fun things to give away and everyone who visits the swag table is happy and excited!

Room Managers: This is an exciting position. You’ll not only get to see all of the talks, you’ll get to interact with the attendees and maintain the feel of the room!

Door Monitors: A really fun way to get to know people and support the rooms and talks.

Speaker Support: Aid the room manager in making sure each speaker has what they need to give an engaging talk.

Lunch Setup: You can’t take on the world and be hungry at the same time. We’ve got some exciting meals planned and need help to make sure everyone has a comfortable place to enjoy their break times.

Happiness/Help Bar: Provide in-person WordPress support and answer questions about using or getting started with WordPress.

Contributor Reps: We want people to get involved in WordPress.org! There are teams you can join from coding, to marketing, to support for community and documentation.  You’ll help people understand how to evaluate available teams and provide information on what it takes to participate!

Video Recording: You’re behind the camera for a specific session(s), with (some) creative license to focus on the slides or follow the speaker around on stage. We’re also looking for experienced video editors to process the footage to submit to WordPress.tv!

Afterparty Help: Help participants step away from the technical and enjoy this social session. We’re planning a fun experience and need people in a support role to lend a hand here and there!

Teardown Crew: Help us clean up the rooms and remove any tables or equipment we set up. You’ll be the unseen hero!

Fill out the volunteer form and let us know you’re interested. We’ll contact you and provide any other specific information or answer any questions you have!

WCSD Silver Sponsors

Open Source Avengers of WordCamp San Diego 2020

Show your appreciation for our Open Source Avengers Sponsors! They’re supporting WordCamp San Diego 2020.

  • GiveWP

    GiveWP was born in the local San Diego WordPress community with the vision to Democratizing Generosity.

    Online fundraising using your own website can get complicated. And using third-party platforms might make you lose donors. GiveWP was built to change that, providing a simple yet robust fundraising platform solution that’s easy to implement for everyone.

    The GiveWP donation plugin allows you to accept donations through beautiful custom donation forms directly on your WordPress website. The free donation plugin allows you to create unlimited forms, add goal progress bars and donor comments, get in-depth insights from full-featured reports, as well as manage your donors.

    Learn more on their website.

Call for Speakers and Sponsors San Diego 2020! May 2 and 3, 2020

Suffering Sappho! WCSD Call for Speakers & Sponsors is Open

Get strong! Volunteer for your living. Join the WordCamp of San Diego and speak for your community. We’re searching far and wide for speakers of all ranges, beginner to veteran.

If you think you have what it takes, submit your speaker application on the Call for Speakers Page.

Sponsorship spaces are also filling up quickly! Will your business answer the Sponsor Signal? We need someone like you, someone who will rattle the players.

Sponsors are what make WordCamps so special. We’d love to see you at WordCamp San Diego this year. Learn more about what your sponsorship does and what you get in return on the Call for Sponsors Page.