1. Rules for a teenage WordPress community Michelle Dhillon, Founder & Editor

2. Who the heck am I? @MichelleDhillon MichelleDhillon.com uk.linkedin.com/in/michelledhil lon Howl PR & Digital HowlPR.co @HowlPRco Rockhaq.com @Rockhaq What is Rockhaq? Then (2011/12 pilot) The UK music journalism community for schools Now UK music journalism community

3. This is the best thing Ive ever done outside college. Its taking over my life more than Facebook and Twitter, its that addictive. This is SICK! Rockhaq is a really smart and exciting way to bring together a community of young people who are passionate about music. It is possibly one of the best things to ever be created in terms of music blogging. Watch Sam from 1.55 to hear why he loves the Rockhaq community

4. Changing lives? Not WordPress WordPower

5. The Magnificent Seven 7 rules for running a teenage WordPress Community

6. 1. Have a goal, a belief, an ultimate vision Literacy Rates 16-24s? Germany UK Slovak Republic Estonia Czech Republic Literacy Rates 16-24s in 2013 5. Estonia 9. Czech Republic 10. Germany 12. Slovak Republic 22. UK

7. 2. Stick your hand up! Papoy!

8. 3. Shape WordPress for your community Private Feedback Achievements app BP Status Updates BP Private Messaging

9. 4. Expect challenges Managing Content = Manual Review Floods!

10. 5. Trust teenagers/your community THEY MIGHT SURPRISE YOU!

11. 6. Evolve your business goals I will CRUSH you, like this apple!

12. 7.Accept change LIVES WILL CHANGE THEIRS AND YOURS

13. From the RH kids, THANKYOU to WP & the UK WP community @MichelleDhillon @Rockhaq