WordCrash allows traveling WordPressers to view a list of friendly folks across the globe who are willing to offer free accommodations, and start a conversation with any of them about visiting their town. Save money, see the world, meet people, make friends.
With WordCamp OKC just about six weeks away the timing seemed perfect to encourage our local WordPress fans to consider signing up to be a host. WordCrash.net provides all the info you need to decide if it looks like a good fit for you and has a convenient form to use to sign up if you’re ready to enter the conversation.
WordCrash.net was built by the Ann Arbor, Michigan WordPress meetup group as a fun group project. In less than a year there are already over 20 hosts. Let’s see if we can add some Oklahoma City options to the list!
I love the WordPress community and have been fortunate to be able to travel to numerous WordPress events in the past few years including WordCamps, meetups and more. The best part about traveling to these new places is getting to meet and spend time with new people and WordCrash is great for facilitating that. I’ve consistently found that when I travel and stay with a local host rather than a hotel, I have an overall better experience. I have someone to share rides with who can show me around. I don’t end up getting lost in the worst part of town (which I have a knack for) or missing out on the city’s noteworthy sites. I create new or strengthen old relationships by spending less time alone in a hotel room. I also save a lot of money!
So if you’re open to conversations with travelers who want to experience Oklahoma City, I encourage you to sign up on WordCrash. It’s a simple site that serves only to facilitate introductions. Anything that happens after is up to the host and the traveler and WordCrash is no longer involved. You are not required or even expected to open your doors to everyone who happens to contact you. You should only do so if you feel comfortable with it.