@Jeffro -

You raise a lot of interesting points but at this stage of the game, I’m willing to withhold judgment regarding this entire event until the end of July into August. By then, we should have a clear indication as to what is going on. Would be a shame if everything you pointed out turned into reality.

This "Virtual WordCamp" is supposed to take place the week of September 14th; that's barely two and a half months away - and not one, single speaker confirmed?

Has anyone asked the usual WordCamp speakers, to find out if they've even been approached regarding presenting for the Virtual WordCamp?

That one, single point would go a long way in determining if this thing is even trying to be legitimate. If nobody has even been approached yet, then we can be pretty confident that it's a scam. If some of the usual players have actually been approached, then we could make a more educated guess - especially if anyone who has been approached is willing to divulge any of the details they've been given.

@Martin -

Also did a who is search on the domain:

Registrant Search: “Gina Bell” owns about 210 other domains

Indeed, Gina Bell is the person behind Virtual WordCamp (which, according to her web site, she claims to have trademarked). She appears to be an Internet Entrepreneur, and one of her program offerings is "Virtual Events Made Easy".

So, how does she market these "virtual events"? Here's how:

So let me ask you this …

What if that dream of thousands of targeted subscribers almost overnight could become your reality?
And what if you could add instant credibility and profit to that dream come true too?
Would you be interested in knowing how to make this happen? For real?

Now, I know what you’re thinking already … what’s the catch? As I said already, it’s normal for you to feel suspicious when there’s so much hype and empty promises about overnight success out there on the net.

But what I’m talking about here is an honest-to-goodness, ethical and authentic marketing strategy that’s actually a lot of fun too.

I’ve done it multiple times, my clients have done it, my colleagues do it too. And it is literally the BEST way to grow your business in leaps and bounds. No more pulling your hair out or throwing towels around - I promise you!

The strategy is Virtual Events, also known as tele-series and telesummits.

My colleagues, my clients and I increase our community of subscribers and customers AND generate revenue in the biggest way possible with virtual events.
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But here's the kicker:

And, I’m beyond excited to be collaborating on a forthcoming virtual event that is projected to be our first 6-figure virtual event!
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(Wanna bet on which event that might be?)

Bottom line: "Virtual WordCamp" is nothing but a network-building revenue generator for an internet entrepreneur.
.-= ´s last blog ..Daily Digest for June 14th =-.