Rachel Cherry 🍒

Digital Accessibility Developer. Front-end web dev. Likes to build things. Founder @wpcampusorg. Fond of feminism, running, and tacos.

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

I don't know what's gonna happen here, but if you work in or near #highered web and want to test the waters over at Mastodon, I set up a safe space for us to explore together. Feel free to join.

https://t.co/PPkuyQdXct

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

@mor10 @anonWPdefender @strebel @Pagely @wpcampusorg Also, @wpcampusorg is a fully separate non-profit organization that’s been hosting annual in-person and online events since 2016. We are happy to share any insight or advice.

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

@mor10 @anonWPdefender @strebel @Pagely I am 110% a supporter of non-WordCamp WordPress events. Please do this! But wanted to point out that “WPCampus” @wpcampusorg is already an event with a very similar name so if you could lean towards a name other than “WPCamp”, our community would greatly appreciate it. 💙

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

@RianRietveld 💙🌷💙

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

@WebDevLaw I appreciate you, you wonderful human 💙

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

@deviorobert @ravavyr Yes! @sereedmedia was kind enough to share! Thanks!

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

Hello, dear #WordPress friends. So now that most of us are *finally* on the same page that project leadership needs reform, is anyone strategizing how folks can work together to bring change? Are there any efforts being made to organize the community? I’d love to hear from you.

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

Thank you to everyone who has replied! I’m looking forward to learning about any and all efforts and how I might can help with organization. I, of course, have my own thoughts on the matter. I have a busy work week ahead. I’ll try to find time to share them.

[Rachel Cherry 🍒 @bamadesigner]

@ravavyr What forks have you seen?

[John O'Nolan @JohnONolan]

12 years ago when I announced @Ghost, I got the most criticism for this line of my original blog post:

"No corporate arm of the law. Ghost would be free as in Mozilla, not as in Automattic ... Every decision made would be about improving the software, not the bottom line."

Maybe now you can see why I wrote it.

Ghost was very deliberately set up as a single-entity non-profit foundation:

- No investors.
- No commercial entity wheeling and dealing in the background with shady tactics.
- No conflicts of interest around ownership of trademarks & domains.

I don't personally own anything to do with Ghost. The Foundation owns everything, and it has no share capital, so I own zero shares.

If anyone is considering starting a new CMS project and would like any advice, let me know. I'm happy to share the many mistakes we made, and the things I think we got right.

The web needs more independent organisations, and it needs more diversity. 40% of the web and 80% of the CMS market should not be controlled by any one individual.

If you don't like the way things are working, make something new and show the world how much better things can be by setting an example of how they can be done differently.

You don't need permission.

Share your ideas, and see where they take you.

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

The WPCampus organization and community are here to support higher education organizations hosted on WP Engine. Need help updating core, themes, and plugins? We have resources for you.

Join the WPCampus Slack and ask for any help you need. https://t.co/QBZIpluvRC

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

The option to purchase WPCampus 2023 early bird tickets has been extended through May 7 to allow for time after the event's schedule is published. The event's safety policy has also been published to provide a safer environment for conference attendees. https://t.co/VQ7A5mD8nh

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

From the #WPCampus archives:
"Use governance to free your team from endless sites" (WPCampus 2021 Online)

Join us at this year's WPCampus 2023 conference for a new lineup of amazing sessions focused on #WordPress and #accessibility in #HigherEd.

https://t.co/qyHFKL1BoB

[Jeff Stevens @kuratowa]

Do you work on websites in #HigherEd? Come share your knowledge at WPCampus in New Orleans this June. While the focus is on WordPress as the backend, presenters also discuss a11y, governance, content strategy and more. Join us at @Tulane this summer!

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

#WPCampus 2023 proposals are due today!

You can submit a proposal to present in person or remotely. Our Call for Presenters webpage has a session ideas document if you need inspiration.

https://t.co/CGhyxf7MHs

#WordPress #HigherEd #Accessibility

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

Ready to present in the Big Easy? It’s easy as 1-2-3. Join your peers in New Orleans (or virtually) this July at #WPCampus. Elevate the use of #WordPress and web #accessibility in support of students, research, and education. Proposals are due this Friday. https://t.co/CGhyxf7MHs

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

For 2023, we are back to hosting in-person events. This year, we are taking a few steps to convert our annual in-person event to a more hybrid format.

- In-person and remote presentations
- Discounted in-person student ticket
- Online-only tickets

https://t.co/Dm93HmYsaR

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

Happy Friday, everyone!

A reminder that next week Friday (March 31) is the deadline to submit proposals for #WPCampus 2023!

We’ve opened the schedule for remote presentations. If you can't join us in person, we'd love for you to share remotely.

https://t.co/HN2LfYIupE

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

Use #WordPress in #HigherEd? Focus on web #accessibility?

We're looking for you to share your knowledge at #WPCampus 2023!

If you need topic inspiration, check out the WPCampus 2021 schedule & recordings: https://t.co/guh5mByo2s

Proposals due March 31: https://t.co/0BnqVgE3nX

[WPCampus @wpcampusorg]

Do you work in or near the spaces of #WordPress, #Accessibility, and #HigherEd?

Our community would love you to present your ideas, case studies, how-tos, and more at #WPCampus 2023 this summer in New Orleans!

Proposals are due by March 31. Join us!

https://t.co/0BnqVgE3nX