I found out about WordCamp Philippines 2008 through Anna. The people behind this exciting event are the Mindanao Bloggers (a non-stock, non-profit entity).

It is sponsored by:

• i.PH: the Domain for Individuals
• Free Online Flash Games
• Wazzup Manila Philippines
• Real Estate CRM
• Real Estate Website Designers
• Orange County Real Estate
• Auto Insurance Quotes
• Lane Systems Inc.
• RedMedia
• Orange County Business Lawyer

AND they have just confirmed the venue…and guess what?! It’s going to be at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde!!!

I’ve wanted to “delve deeper into the WordPress codex” for ages and this is the perfect opportunity!

Here is the list of tentative topics:

• Blogging 102 - Basics & Beyond
• Other Ways to Use WordPress
• Video and Mobile Blogging
• Cascading Style Sheets
• Blog Monetization
• Migrating to WordPress
• Organizing / Optimizing Your WordPress Blog
• Advanced WordPress Management
• Developing WP Plugins / Best Practices in PHP Coding
• Designing WP Themes
• WordPress & SEO
• WordPress E-commerce Site
• Configuring & Deploying WordPress MU
• Developing WP Aggregator Sites
• WordPress Security / Anti-Hacking Techniques
• WP Development Ethics
• Microformats

So… if you’re interested, please check out the site and register!

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When I started blogging in 2003, there were VERY few local web hosting companies. I had a really hard time looking for a good host because I didn’t have a PayPal account then and needed a company that accepted direct bank deposits. I eventually found one but it was a new company with limited experience and I had a lot of problems — downtime, unreliable customer support, etc. I started looking for a new company, mostly doing searches on Google. It took a while but I found a new host. I’ve had 3 domains since then and I’m still using their services.

If you’re new to the blogging scene, I think you’re very fortunate. There are a lot of new web hosting companies now and there are websites dedicated to providing you with information about finding a good host. If you’re looking for a web host for your blog, head on over to Web Hosting Geeks and read their review for the best blog hosting company. Even if you already have a host, their site is worth checking out because you might find a better host than the one you’re currently with.