My name is Michelle Ames. I Love WordPress.
December 15, 2017
Social media and SEO: A creative challenge for 2018
The following is a guest post from Andy McIlwain. Andy wrangles content and community projects for the GoDaddy blog. On the side, he co-organizes WordPress meetups in Toronto and writes about content strategy for small businesses. You can connect with Andy on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and his personal blog. *** Now is a great time to start thinking ahead to…
September 30, 2017
WCTO 2017
Bridges! So many bridges! You see – I have a fear of bridges. And the higher they are, the more terrifying they are. Especially when the wind is blowing. And there are FIVE HUGE BRIDGES between Rochester, New York and Toronto. What does that mean? That means that every time I visit Toronto, I have to face down my fears,…
September 23, 2017
WordCamp Rhode Island 2017
The last time I was in Rhode Island I was in grade school. Honestly, I don’t remember it. A lot of years have passed since then, and the memory isn’t as good as it once was. Regardless of not having a memory to compare it with, this weekend has been amazing. Rhode Island and the people I’ve met here are amazing!
August 12, 2017
WordCamp Montreal
It’s the first morning of WordCamp Montreal and so far so good! The only hiccups for me have to do with driving here: the street signs don’t always match what my navigation is telling me; and Siri doesn’t speak French well. Add to that some torrential downpours on my way in, and it’s been interesting. What has not been a…
July 22, 2017
WordCamp Ottawa
WordCamp Ottawa is always an amazing camp – good people, good food, great information and sharing. I always feel welcomed and I always leave with more friends. It is my pleasure to have been selected as a speaker for this year’s WordCamp. I’m happy to share with others about little things we can do – tweaks really – that can…
September 28, 2016
Up and Coming Businesswoman 2016
Today I was recognized by the Rochester Women’s Network as one of 5 Up and Coming Businesswomen for 2016. It’s an honor that I am truly grateful to receive. I wanted to share my thank you speech with you here, hoping that my experience may help or inspire you in your journey. Here it is… Three and a half years…
September 21, 2016
How to Favorite WordPress Plugins
WordPress. Plugins. Favorites. Did you know that you can make your WordPress experience even better by favoriting plugins? If you use many free plugins, then favoriting them in the repository can save you time. A lot of time. There are a few ways you can add plugins to your site: Download them from the repository, then upload them to your site. Search…
September 20, 2016
I Love You More than WordPress
I Love WordPress. But I Love You More. I have made such a wonderful group of friends through WordPress. It’s gotten so that when I’m reading Facebook or Twitter on my phone and laugh out loud, my husband assumes its one of my WordPress friends (you know who you are). I eat, breathe, sleep, work, read, and listen to all…
September 17, 2016
WordCamp Pittsburgh
I’m really excited to be presenting at WordCamp Pittsburgh…their inaugural WordCamp, especially since I’ll be organizing Rochester’s first ever WordCamp in less than a month! My topic is “Hidden Features of WordPress.” Of course, these awesome features aren’t really hidden, it’s just that most people don’t know to look for them – or where they are. In this talk I introduce you…