{"id":3923,"date":"2026-08-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/philippines.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=3923"},"modified":"2026-08-23T14:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T06:52:13","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-contributing-at-wordcamp-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philippines.wordcamp.org\/2026\/a-beginners-guide-to-contributing-at-wordcamp-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Contributing at WordCamp Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First time joining Contributor Day? Here\u2019s everything you need to know to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be wondering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhere do I go?\u201d
\u201cWhich team should I join?\u201d
\u201cWhat am I supposed to do?\u201d
\u201cWhat if I don\u2019t know anyone?\u201d
\u201cWhat if I\u2019m not technical enough?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry. You don\u2019t need to be an expert to contribute to WordPress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will walk you through what to do before, during, and after Contributor Day so you can arrive feeling prepared and confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before Contributor Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You don\u2019t need to spend hours preparing. Just take care of a few things before the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Get your WordPress.org account ready<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Create or sign in to your WordPress.org account<\/a> before Contributor Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some contributor activities and tools use your WordPress.org account, so having it ready will save you time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Bring your laptop and charger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many teams have hands-on activities you can work on during Contributor Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n