Dos and Don'ts for WordPress Startups

Dos and Don’ts forWordPress StartupsSiobhan McKeown

Me!Siobhan McKeownFounder of Words for WPWordPress Documentation Specialist

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Bootstrap

WordPress Benefits = Features

Encourage Feedback

Provide Excellent Support

Appear Professional

Get Involved

Research!

Be Proactive with Clients

Have commitment....

....and Faith.

Don’t...

Have too many cooks founders

Copy other businesses

Set it and Forget it

Forget to Delegate

Assume OS means you won’t get stomped

Hack the Core!

The Next Big Thing?

Niche Networks

Verticals

Large Consultancy Firms

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Dos and Don'ts for WordPress Startups

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