Let People On Twitter Know You’re at WordCamp US

Photo of a Twitter search for WCUS
A list of Twitter users that include #WCUS in their name
Here are a few more options found in the wild.

WordCamp US is right around the corner. Can you believe it? You’ve packed all of your essentials. You’ve dressed warmly for the chilly weather. And you’ve thought about what you want to do for Contributor Day. You’re ready!

All that’s left is letting everyone know that you’re here! A common trend when attending a conference or event is to update your Twitter display name to include a note about where you are. I changed mine to “David Needham @ #WCUS Nashville“, but feel free to do your own thing.

There are a few good reasons for this. First, when someone searches for “WCUS” on Twitter (like this screenshot to the right), they’ll find your name. This will also help your friends see where you are. If they’re also at WCUS, they can be on the lookout for you.

Not sure how to edit your display name?

Feel free to follow these step-by-step directions:

A screenshot of @davidneedham's Twitter profile
1. Visit your Twitter profile.
A screenshot of editing @davidneedham's Twitter profile
2. Click on the big “Edit profile” button to the right.
A screenshot of amending @davidneedham's display name on his Twitter profile
3. Amend your display name below your profile photo and click the “Save changes” button.

A screenshot of @davidneedham's Twitter profile with the new display name

And that’s it. We look forward to seeing you this week!