Our Sponsors
WordCamp Asheville is made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors. Without these folks, we could not offer this weekend of learning, networking, and fun! Please take some time to peruse our sponsors and see if their services fit your needs.
Interested in sponsoring WordCamp this year?
Check out our Call for Sponsors post for details on how you can help make this year’s WordCamp the best it can be!
Platinum Sponsors
Pantheon
Pantheon is the website management platform top developers, marketers, and IT use to build, launch and run all their Drupal & WordPress websites.
Pantheon includes all of the tools professional developers need to build best-practice sites—like staging environments, version control, backups and workflow. Powering 80,000+ sites with hundreds of millions of page views, Pantheon’s container-based infrastructure allows you to launch websites faster, without worrying about traffic spikes, security or performance. It’s free in development. You can scale in software on the same infrastructure from day one, and never touch a server again.
Create your free account now!
WordCamp Outstanding Sponsors
Bluehost
Bluehost has been a WordPress partner since 2005 and powers over one million WordPress sites. Their goal is to provide outstanding hosting services and customer support for the best possible price. Bluehost is also constantly innovating and upgrading their services and infrastructure at no additional cost to their customers. Join the millions of other website owners that have already chosen Bluehost and see how they can help you with your site.
Jetpack
Jetpack can supercharge your self-hosted site with a suite of the most powerful WordPress.com features.
WiredTree
WiredTree provides Managed VPS and Managed Dedicated Servers to WordPress users worldwide from our Chicago-based data center and offices. Every WT server is backed by 24×7 telephone support, ticket support with 15 minute average response times, and is fully managed and monitored by WiredTree to maximize uptime and minimize frustration. All servers come ready-to-run with cPanel/WHM and are optimized and security hardened with firewall and anti-spam out of the box. With experience in SSD technology, MariaDB, Memcached, WordPress plugins, server optimization, and LiteSpeed Web server, WiredTree can take your site’s performance to the next level.
Gold Sponsors
Wide Open Tech
Wide Open Technologies is a small but mighty group of digital tool builders who live and work by the beach in Wilmington NC, as well as in the mountains of Asheville, NC. Our talented development team of code enthusiasts work collaboratively on every project to bring innovative and enterprise-level technologies to growing businesses. We specialize in building custom software, ecommerce/Magento platforms, responsive and mobile optimization and SEO marketing. Let us turn your tech problems into progress, and your bright ideas into functional products.
All in One SEO Pack
All in One SEO Pack Pro is the popular WordPress plugin for managing the Search Engine Optimization of your website or blog. It is packed with hundreds of features and is easy to use. All in One SEO Pack is one of the most downloaded plugins for WordPress with over 23 million downloads to date.
http://semperplugins.com/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack-pro-version/
WordCamp Superb Sponsors
GoDaddy
GoDaddy’s mission is to radically shift the global economy toward small businesses by empowering people to easily start, confidently grow and successfully run their own ventures. With more than 12 million customers worldwide and 57 million domain names under management, GoDaddy gives small business owners the tools to name their idea, build a beautiful online presence, attract customers and manage their business.
WordCamp Splendid Sponsors
WPML
OnTheGoSystems is the author of WPML and Toolset plugins.
WPML turns WordPress websites multilingual. It works with caching, SEO and E-Commerce plugins, and allows the building of complete multilingual sites. WPML powers simple blogs as well as corporate and enterprise sites.
Toolset plugins allow you to develop WordPress sites without PHP. They work with any theme and with other plugins.
OnTheGoSystems is always looking for exceptional people to join the team. To learn more about our products and open positions, visit:
DreamHost
DreamHost is a global Web hosting and cloud services provider with over 350,000 customers and 1.2 million blogs, websites and apps hosted. The company offers a wide spectrum of Web hosting and cloud services including Shared Hosting, Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Dedicated Server Hosting, Domain Name Registration, the cloud storage service, DreamObjects, and the cloud computing service DreamCompute. More information can be found at http://dreamhost.com.
Bronze Sponsors
Craftpeak
SiteGround
SiteGround, with over 11 years in the business, provides managed WordPress hosting that does not miss a thing! Their servers, available in 3 different data centers across the world, are optimized for ultimate WordPress speed and security and they provide many goodies for the WordPress fans – automatic updates for the core WordPress and its plugins, WordPress SuperCacher for ultimate speed acceleration, staging tool for the coders and unique WordPress autoinstaller for the starting users – all crafted in-house by the SiteGround team. And still they do not forget the importance of the good old standard hosting features like the domain name registration, the email service, control panel and the reasonable pricing. They also have a support team that is not only available 24/7 by phone, chat and ticketing, but consists of WordPress enthusiasts who will help you with specific WordPress issues. SiteGround has been actively involved with the community speaking, supporting and attending various WordCamps around the world and by sponsoring WordCamp Asheville, they want to further contribute to the amazing WordPress community.
Big Boom Design
Our mission from day one has been to design and build websites that are easy to maintain, forward thinking, and produce measurable results. Over the past seven years, we’ve had the privilege to work with hundreds of amazing businesses: big and small, local and international. Every client we work with receives a level of customer service and project transparency that is unmatched in our industry.
In-Kind
Farside Films
Farside Films is a production company with roots through out the southeast but headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. They specialize in videography and photography for concerts and live music events, independent feature and shortfilms, weddings, local and regional commercials, website marketing videos, music videos and documentary films.
They utilize the latest in digital cinema technology and achieve the highest image quality available, while keeping within the client’s budget constraints. They have a passion for creativity, in every aspect of production, and it can be seen in their work from script to screen.
Farside Films is proud to be a sponsor for the Asheville WordCamp 2015 conference.
Visit them at farsideproductions.com and lucasgregg.com
facebook.com/FarsideFilms
instagram.com/farside_films/
SiteGround
SiteGround, with over 11 years in the business, provides managed WordPress hosting that does not miss a thing! Their servers, available in 3 different data centers across the world, are optimized for ultimate WordPress speed and security and they provide many goodies for the WordPress fans – automatic updates for the core WordPress and its plugins, WordPress SuperCacher for ultimate speed acceleration, staging tool for the coders and unique WordPress autoinstaller for the starting users – all crafted in-house by the SiteGround team. And still they do not forget the importance of the good old standard hosting features like the domain name registration, the email service, control panel and the reasonable pricing. They also have a support team that is not only available 24/7 by phone, chat and ticketing, but consists of WordPress enthusiasts who will help you with specific WordPress issues. SiteGround has been actively involved with the community speaking, supporting and attending various WordCamps around the world and by sponsoring WordCamp Asheville, they want to further contribute to the amazing WordPress community.
Oowee Products
Oowee Products is the manufacturer for the patented Original Pint Glass sleeve (aka coozie). Based out of Asheville, North Carolina, Oowee produces American made promotional products for the craft beer industry and beyond! Our sleeves are made from 100% cow-hide leather sourced from within the US. Any logo or image can be permanently burned into the leather, never to fade away.
Each sleeve has its own special markings and color. Like snowflakes, no two sleeves are exactly alike. Your logo will be branded into both sides of the leather sleeve. Oowee® Products partners with the Autism Society of North Carolina and employs adults on the autism spectrum to manufacture our products. Oowee® sleeves are stylish, functional, and have a lifetime guarantee.
Learn more at www.ooweeproducts.com
Sticker Giant
StickerGiant prints high-quality stickers and labels. They have the best customer service, quick turnaround times and free custom shapes using state of the art laser cutting. Every sticker has a story. Want to share your story today? They’re waiting to hear from you.
Sunny Point
An Asheville favorite since opening in 2003, Sunny Point Café serves award-winning, upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Craft cocktails, beers and wines are available to enjoy with meals including their famous Mega-Mosa and Spicy Bloody Mary.
Sunny Point Café is a family-owned and operated West Asheville restaurant featuring a covered, outdoor dining area and an on-site production garden providing fresh produce just steps from the kitchen.
Hours:
Sunday & Monday • 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesday-Saturday • 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Reservations are accepted for dinner only, please call 828.252.0055.
Found Art Photography
Kari Leigh Marucchi shoots and shares as Found Art Photography. If her camera’s in her hand, she listens with her eyes, hearing time and form dictate intriguing stories, weave beautiful music, and make her fall in love with all of the captivating sirens that pass in front of her lens. She found her calling shooting special events during a year lived in Florence. While her tongue wouldn’t cooperate with the language, Kari Leigh hid behind the camera and found she excelled in this rather different kind of communication. She shoots character portraits for the Famously Bald cancer patient support project, and is getting all tingly about the Zombie Pin-up Photo Contest, for which she’s about to shoot three of her lovely-but-soon-to-be-grotesque lady friends. Recent gigs include WordCamp Europe, Woodstock’s Rock Fest, and “La Bastille” for The Imperial OPA Circus. Upcoming gigs include DragonCon, WordCamp Los Angeles, 48 in 48, and of course, with supreme honor, her amazing cousin’s wedding.
Text Ripple
Text Ripple is a text communication company focused on direct marketing. Our service lets you take your message and put it directly on your customer’s cell phones. 90% of text messages are read within 5 minutes of receipt! Your message will be seen.
Small Business Sponsors
Status Forward
Status Forward is a website design and development company specializing in custom designed websites for small businesses and organizations.
CAKE Websites and More
Founded in 2001, CAKE Websites & More LLC is a full-service marketing firm specializing in conversion-oriented marketing. We are primarily a WordPress and LAMP shop, with a design-and-marketing led process for building things. We focus on increasing ROI and methods that support the long term health of our clients’ businesses. Our strong search marketing performance and captivating design work have attracted clients nationwide.
JB Media Group
JB Media Group is a full-service Internet marketing agency based in Asheville, North Carolina. We specialize in integrating all aspects of Internet marketing including strategy, online advertising, and content development. JB Media Group helps clients achieve greater focus and authenticity in all online communications, build an attractive Internet presence, and ultimately, to establish stronger customer relationships.
Creative Original, Inc.
Creative Original, Inc. is a team of creative and technical professionals based on Asheville, NC. Founded by Internet marketing specialist Sarah Benoit in 2009, our specialty is small business website design, as well as one-on-one consulting and training services for clients in need of website management, SEO, social media, and online marketing support. Creative Original, Inc. is a leader in the fields of Internet marketing and web site development. Website design, training, and consulting services are geared towards small businesses, non profit organizations, micro-enterprises, and sole proprietorships. Our goal as web development professionals is to create simple, affordable, responsive, easy to manage, people-friendly websites. Our team’s background allows us to help clients of all sizes from all industries to launch websites that can achieve their goals, expand their reach, and grow with their business over time.
Creative Original, Inc http://www.ashevillewebdesign.net
Sarah Benoit ideas@ashevillewebdesign.net
(828) 242 0277
Open Door Design Studio
Open Door Design Studio (a.k.a. ODDS) is a graphic design studio based in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a team of creative individuals with diverse yet complementary experiences and backgrounds who united over a shared love of design and desire to help others succeed. While we enjoy all aspects of design, we specialize in identity and branding, websites, print collaterals and packaging.
Treetop Interactive
Treetop Interactive is a boutique web design and development agency based in Asheville, North Carolina. We build custom web-based solutions designed to precisely meet our clients’ unique needs. Our services include websites, custom web apps, location-based functionality, and mobile apps. Our WordPress specialties include responsive websites, custom plugin development, WooCommerce customizations and integrations, and custom web apps that integrate with WordPress. If you’ve been told your project is challenging or unique, we are the folks you want to talk to.