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WP Campus Connect with Pooja Derashri and Anand Upadhyay
Nov 27, 2024
Pooja Derashri, Co-founder of WP Vibes and a passionate WordPress community contributor, and Anand Upadhyay, also a co-founder of WP Vibes, share insights on expanding WordPress awareness among college students in Ajmer. They discuss the significance of WP Campus Connect, local workshops, and the challenges overcome during the pandemic. Engaging students with innovative outreach strategies, especially at an all-girls college, is a highlight. They emphasize preparing the next generation for careers in WordPress while boosting community involvement.
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- WP Campus Connect effectively engaged college students in Ajmer through tailored workshops, significantly boosting local WordPress community participation from 15 to 52 attendees.
- The initiative demonstrated that strategic partnerships with educational institutions enhance accessibility and foster interest in WordPress as a viable career path.
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Successful Growth of the WordPress Community
The recent WP Campus Connect event held in Ajmer, India significantly boosted the local WordPress community's growth. Prior to the event, meetups averaged only 7 to 15 participants, but the latest gathering attracted 52 attendees, demonstrating a remarkable increase in interest and engagement. This surge in attendance has encouraged community members to propose new ideas for future meetups, highlighting an enhanced desire for regular events. The organizers emphasized that such growth is achievable even in smaller communities through targeted outreach and strategic events that cater to local interests.
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