In the run up to WordCamp Lancaster, we will be featuring some of our speakers here on the website.

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  How and when did you get started with WordPress?

  Way back in 2004 with Miles Davis. I’d been using phpBB to run a student club and wanted to switch it up with something better for publishing news. WordPress hit the spot and we’ve been sweethearts ever since.

  If you’ve attended WordCamp Lancaster before, what’s your fondest memory of it? If not, what do you like most about WordCamps?

  Shoofly pie tops the charts! Actually though, Lancaster has been my favorite WC just because of its size. It’s easier to meet new people and I enjoy seeing first-time speakers showing off the cool things they’re working on.

  What do you hope attendees will take away from your talk?

  I’m speaking on running usability tests and my life’s mission is to have the world be more accessible and user friendly for everyone, so if you use my talk, we’re one step closer.

  What are you currently learning?

  Javascript! For Matt and myself! I’m head first with React. I used to hack a bit of JS from Dynamic Drive, or modify some jQuery here and there, but I’m trying to wrap my head around something more comprehensive. I’m waiting for Zac Gordon to get that Kickstarter live for his new course. 😉

  Do you know what a stroopie is? No googling.

  “Haaaaang on stroopie, stroopie hang on!”

  What did you do during the blizzard?

  Went on long walks. I was getting the cabin fever and just wanted to be out in the snow, so I was venturing a couple miles down the road to see what businesses remained open.

  Where can we find you online?

  Google “anthonydpaul” to stalk me on any social media network, or find me telling someone who’s wrong on the Internet.

Anthony D Paul‘s session is titled Organizing Your First Website Usability Test. View the full schedule.

WordCamp Lancaster will be held on March 5th with Contributor Day on March 6th. Get your ticket today.