Meetup Organizer Newsletter: December 2023
Whew! What a year it has been, as was highlighted in the kick-off to the 2023 State of the Word. 77 WordCamps were held in 33 countries, a small part of the 3,300 WordPress gatherings worldwide. Our events have more than doubled since the pandemic, and as we all know, our meetups are at the heart of that.It wouldn’t happen without organizers like you; thank you! Speaking of incredible organizer accomplishments, read on to see how the community embraced this year’s State of the Word watch parties and get an update on a new communication tool the Make Teams are experimenting with. State of the Word Watch Parties: A Look at the Numbers and Beyond This year, over 475 community members RSVPed to attend one of the 47 State of the Word Watch Parties (27 online, 20 in person) held in 18 different countries. Imagine the fun they had celebrating together. While both WordPress’s anniversary and the State of the Word celebration are ideal times to gather as a community, watch parties can be organized anytime! Many of the resources available for hosting those events can be applied to others as well. Plan now to watch the live streams for…
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