We are just a couple of days away from WordCamp Ahmedabad 2018. Most of us have a keen zest to meet and network with the hardcore WordPress lovers who have been on WordPress platform for a long time. You will also meet people who have been supporting the WordPress Community through their skills and experience. If this is your first WordCamp or even finding ways to network with people that can help you to take your WordPress knowledge to the next level, read on this blog to explore the ways to effectively network.
The first and foremost thing that one must take into consideration is the communication. Your approach towards the person through smooth communication is the first key to success in networking. It is obvious that when you are traveling to a new city it takes time for you to settle down and make things as easy as possible. But do not get panic and ignore it rather take this as a golden opportunity to enhance your skillsets. Make them feel that you are so eager to learn from them and are ready to bring a change by implementing it. It is always better to start asking about them rather starting with your own introduction or experiences.
This way it will showcase that you are a good listener.
The second important aspect is your body language. When you communicate with any of the community members or the local team members always have a clarity in your mind, thoughts, asking for something, etc. This way the other person will be impressed with your words, body language, and an open mind to learn. Here, we are trying to understand the effective ways of networking that can be established in minimum time for a longer time period but not for the sake of impressing others.
The third and last important aspect is understanding their business, asking for their visiting cards for future references and learning the process to frame the success path from them. It is fine to ask about failure and success during their career, seek some quick advice from them and if you are stuck somewhere in your current job or career path ask for the direction that best they can provide to you.
Interestingly, WordPress Community has always been helpful for each and every person who joins or is a part of it. Here, the culture is more of a sharing and learning than just praising a single person. You will always find that each and every initiative was taken is purely through collective efforts or in a team of helpful people.
Do not miss the opportunity of networking with the speakers, community members, sponsors, team members at WordCamp Ahmedabad 2018. It will be an immense pleasure for us to have you here at WordCamp.