{"id":211156,"date":"2013-08-22T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2013-08-22T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2013.grandrapids.wordcamp.org\/?p=211156"},"modified":"2013-08-20T14:20:17","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T18:20:17","slug":"matt-christensen-speaker-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandrapids.wordcamp.org\/2013\/matt-christensen-speaker-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Christensen Speaker Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-211157\" alt=\"Matt Christensen WordCamp Grand Rapids\" src=\"https:\/\/2013.grandrapids.wordcamp.org\/files\/2013\/08\/Matt-Christensen-WordCamp-Grand-Rapids-150x150.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandrapids.wordcamp.org\/2013\/files\/2013\/08\/Matt-Christensen-WordCamp-Grand-Rapids-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/grandrapids.wordcamp.org\/2013\/files\/2013\/08\/Matt-Christensen-WordCamp-Grand-Rapids-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/grandrapids.wordcamp.org\/2013\/files\/2013\/08\/Matt-Christensen-WordCamp-Grand-Rapids.jpeg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Matt Christensen is a professional web developer located in Pontiac, IL. He has been developing web solutions and applications since 2003. He currently works for a large insurance company using WordPress to create marketing and internal microsites.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;ll be presenting <a href=\"https:\/\/2013.grandrapids.wordcamp.org\/session\/user-friendly-admin-custom-fields-meta-boxes-and-queries\/\">User-Friendly Admin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Interview<\/h2>\n<h2>Why do you use WordPress?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n-->Pretty much the same as anyone else. Ease of use and the community. I love the API&#8217;s and openness. At this point you can make WordPress do anything you want.<\/p>\n<h2>When and how did you start using WordPress?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n-->Around 2004. Needed something quick and easy for my personal website.<\/p>\n<h2>What tips or resources would you recommend to a new WordPress user?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n-->Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/\">the Codex<\/a>. Set up a local development environment and just get started. You have to break a few eggs to make an omelet.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you stay informed about WordPress (news, tips, etc.)?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n-->Have plenty of sites in Feedly: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wptavern.com\/\">wptavern.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/devpress.com\/\">devpress.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/wpmu.org\/\">wpmu.org<\/a> to name a few.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s a cool WordPress-based site you\u2019ve seen recently?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n-->I like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catswhocode.com\">catswhocode.com<\/a>. Great developer resource not just for WordPress, but built on WordPress.<\/p>\n<h2>What do you like most about WordCamps?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n-->Meeting new people and learning new tips and tricks.<\/p>\n<h2>Where can we find you online?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/the_real_mattc\">@the_real_mattc<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mattchristensen.net\">mattchristensen.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matt Christensen is a professional web developer located in Pontiac, IL. He has been developing web solutions and applications since 2003. He currently works for a large insurance company using WordPress to create marketing and internal microsites. 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