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20 August 2019

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WCBTN 2018 was a seaside conference we won’t forget

WCBTN 2018 was a seaside conference we won’t forget

As far as a well organised WordPress event goes, WordCamp Brighton was up there with the best of them.

The organising team (which was made up of community volunteers and led by Laura Nelson) welcomed our team to contribute in a variety of ways, from Tess teaching a workshop to Rich announcing speakers as an MC, with Tim and Daniel representing Mind Map Pro on our sponsor stand and delivering live demos throughout the event.

With multiple streams of content, including talks and panel discussions on the main stage whilst hands-on workshops ran simultaneously, as well as tribe meetups for networking with like-minded folks, constant chatter in the exhibitor area with sponsors and even a games room upstairs, there was something for everyone over the two-day event.

Something for everyone really was the focus, as the event moved into its third year with continued efforts to deliver an inclusive event that is accessible in every way, even down to the food. To top things off, this year’s key theme was wellbeing, influencing the programme in a subtle but important (and inspiring) way.

But what was it that made WordCamp Brighton such a good experience? We asked our team members why the event was so special for them:

Rich Hill, CEO:

“Brighton is a cool city to visit, I’ve been there several times over the years. It has a reputation for being a bit alternative and friendly to all. This transcended to the WordCamp itself; what a wonderful bunch of people! Being an MC was fun, I was lucky enough to introduce some excellent speakers.”

Tim Atherton, Developer:

“It was my first attendance at a WordCamp and also my first time in the city of Brighton, and both definitely exceeded my expectations! The event was very well organised and there was a great sense of community feel with everyone happy to have a chat and share ideas. I attended two talks on different aspects of development, which were very informative. The retro gaming room was also great fun!”

Daniel Reading, Project Manager:

“My big takeaway from WordCamp Brighton was the fantastically enthusiastic and friendly people involved. Everyone, be they delegates, organisers, speakers or sponsors, approached the event positively and the result was to engender a fantastic atmosphere of shared expertise, passions and empowerment. The speakers were knowledgeable and inspirational (the talk Neil Gilmour, the director of Motional, gave on using WordPress to support adolescent mental health stood out in particular). I left having learned things, increased my understanding of the WordPress community and grown my connections.”

Tess Coughlan-Allen, Marketing Manager:

“The atmosphere that was achieved at WordCamp Brighton this year took the event to new heights. It was welcoming, inspiring and there was a buzz throughout. It’s one of the most thoughtfully organised events I’ve been to and seeing such a diverse and well-balanced speaker line up really blew my mind. Although many conferences are working hard to encourage and welcome speaker applications from diverse groups, and to improve the gender balance in tech, it’s so unusual for an event to get it this right. I was proud to stand on stage at the end of WCBTN with all of the other speakers and volunteers to take in what the organisers had achieved.”

As a team, we all agreed that WordCamp Brighton was a well-rounded conference that empowered attendees and we look forward to seeing how the event continues to progress in the future. Until then, we’re already planning our next WordCamps to attend. Let us know if you are heading to a WordCamp or WordPress event soon.

Want to know how we get involved with events in different industries? Read about our ideas workshop with the NHS.

Mind Mapping Frequently
Asked
Questions

What are the benefits of mind maps?

Although mind maps can be used for many purposes, the most common use case is for presentations. Mind maps are easy to create, which means it doesn't take much time to create one. Mind mapping is also a great tool for brainstorming because it makes complex ideas easier to understand. It also improves your presenting because it helps you think about how you want to present your ideas on the screen and in text form simultaneously. It also boosts your creativity because it helps you think outside of the box when creating or presenting content and helps you see new ways of thinking that can be implemented into future projects or presentations

Mind Mapping Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question commonly asked by students and teachers. To help you out, here are some tips on how to create a good mind map.

1. Choose the right topic: It is important to find the right topic before creating your mind map because it will be difficult if you start with an incorrect topic. You should also make sure that your idea is not too broad because it may not fit into your mind map properly.
2. Do not try to cover too much ground in one go: You should create sub-headings in order to divide your ideas into smaller chunks and make it easier for the reader to digest what they are reading about.
3. Make sure that you have a good structure: A well-structured mind map will help readers understand what you want them to know

Are Mind Maps Are Better Than Text Notes?

Mind maps are seeing a surge in popularity with students and professionals alike. This is because traditional note taking can be difficult to interpret by others, whereas a mind map provides a visual representation of the interconnected ideas making it easy to understand.

There are many benefits of mind maps over text notes, including:

- Mind maps help you remember more because they're more visual
- Mind maps make it easier to find related ideas because they're organized by theme or color
- They're better for collaborative brainstorming sessions because you can see all the different points of view in one place

How do I turn my mind map into an academic essay?

Writing an essay is a daunting task for many students, especially those who are not used to writing. It can be difficult to know what topics are appropriate for your paper and how they should be structured.
The best way to approach this is by brainstorming ideas and then turning them into an outline. The following steps will help you turn your mind map into a fully structured essay:
- Brainstorm the main topic of your paper and subtopics that you want to cover. All sub-topics will stem from the main idea in the center of the mind map.
- Brainstorm various possible thesis statements that could support the main topic of your paper, as well as examples of supporting evidence from the brainstormed topics.
- Create an outline with all the main points covered in each section of your paper.

How to Use Mind Maps in Your Business and Marketing Strategy?

Mind maps are a great way for businesses to see the big picture and understand how all the different parts of the strategy fit together. Let's use the example of a business selling window treatments to see how we might present this information in a mind map. The window treatment business has three different strategies: advertising, selling materials, and selling services. The company might want to present these strategies as separate ways of making money in the mind map so that it can see what each strategy is doing for the business. The company might also want to place a chart with revenue for each strategy on the left of the mind map and then show how these revenue streams connect on the right.The idea is that by looking at the whole picture, you can see how all of your different strategies are connected and what they're doing for your business. There are many more mind map examples for business, including; Brainstorm Marketing Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Target Market Analysis, Market Research, Competitor Analysis, SWOT etc.

How Do You Integrate Mind Map Pro into Your Content Creation Process?

The best way to integrate Mind Map Pro into your content creation process is by using them as the main tool for exploring ideas and taking notes. This allows you to better organize and study your notes later on, which can then be used for content creation. You can also use Mind Maps as an outline for content creation, and as a general guide for how you want your content to flow and look like.

Mind maps are often used in the world of academia and business to help think through a subject. However, they can also be used as a general guide for how you want your content to flow and look like. They're an easy way to get started on an article or blog post, as well as a great way to map out what you want your audience to know about an issue or topic.

Who Invented The Mind Mapping Technique?

Tony Buzan is a British author and psychologist who is best known for his mind mapping technique. He used it to help people organize thoughts, ideas, and memories. Tony Buzan was born in London on the 8th of October in 1925 and studied at Oxford University. He later became a lecturer at the University of Surrey before returning to Oxford as an assistant lecturer in psychology.

In 1967, he published his book "The Mind Mapping Book", which helped popularize the mind mapping technique. He also wrote many other books on various topics such as "The New Mind Map Book", "The Active Mind", "How To Think Better" and "Think Better".