Updates to the content of the WordCamp Central Website!

I’m happy to announce a content update to the WordCamp Central website! 🎉 These updates have been carefully designed to align with our new purpose, better serve our diverse audiences, and shine a brighter spotlight on the full spectrum of WordPress events.

Why the Update?

Our goal was to revise and enhance the content across several key pages to:

• Reflect on the evolving purpose of WordCamp CentralWordCamp Central Website for all WordCamp activities globally. https://central.wordcamp.org includes a list of upcoming and past camp with links to each. and WordCamps.
• Emphasize the visibility of all WordPress events, including MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook., WP Events, and Do_Actions.
• Increase awareness of valuable resources like events.wordpress.org and organize an event.
• Follow an SEO-driven strategy to ensure the website is discoverable and informative for the WordPress community and beyond.

What’s New?

Here’s a quick overview of the updates:

Aligning Content with Our New Purpose

• Top Description Section: The main description has been refreshed to communicate our website’s broader goals and new audience focus.
• About WordCamps: This page now highlights the evolving purpose and mission of WordCamps in the WordPress ecosystem.
• What to Expect: Updated to provide accurate and relevant information for attendees based on the latest expectations.

Enhancing the Visibility of WordPress Events

• Global Sponsors Page: Featuring more engaging content to showcase the invaluable contributions of our sponsors to the WordPress community.
• Sponsor Multiple WordCamps: This page has been revised to present up-to-date details about sponsorship opportunities.

Promoting Other WordPress Events

• Event Listings and Schedules: We’ve added mentions of Meetups and WP Events to pages.
• Organizer Information: The Become an Organizer page now provides updated links and mentions of organizing several types of events.
• Contact Us Page: Includes references to Meetups, WP Events, and links to relevant application forms.

Cleaning Up and Modernizing

• Footer Links: Outdated links, such as Mercantile, have been removed to ensure our website remains current and user-friendly.

Explore the Updates!

These updates mark a step forward in ensuring the WordCamp Central website continues to be a valuable resource for the WordPress community. We encourage you to explore the updated pages, discover how you can get involved, and share these updates with your networks.

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Thanks to @devinmaeztri @peiraisotta @unintended8 @kcristiano @pkevan and @francescodicandia for helping with the texts and the updates!

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