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May 2012 WordPressA2 Meetup – WordPress Security

May 30, 2012
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Come by this May for our WordPress Security panel. We have 2 long-term WordPress users/developers discuss “WordPress Security” and what you should be doing to protect your site from hackers.

Event is at the 3.7 Designs Offices, 306 South Main, Suite LLA, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Cost: Free!

MAY PANELISTS:

David Wilemski of Duo Security.

Ross Johnson of 3.7 DESIGNS.

If you have a question you want answered, post it to the comments and we will consider including it for the structured portion of the event. Invite your friends.

NEW VENUE!

306 South Main, Lower Level B Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Come down the stairs and follow the signs.

THANK YOU – APRIL PANELISTS:

Ross Johnson of 3.7 DESIGNS.
Declan O’Neill of 3.7 DESIGNS.

April 2012 WordPressA2 Meetup (.com vs .org)

April 25, 2012
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Come by this April for our WordPress.com (hosted) vs WordPress.org (self-hosted) panel. We will have 2 – 3 long-term WordPress users/developers discuss the differences between .com and .org, and which is right for you.

The panel will be taking questions, throughout the evening, or feel free to suggest questions on the event page.

Event is at the 3.7 Designs Offices, 306 South Main, Suite LLA, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 on April 25, 2012 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Cost: Free!

April Panelists:

Ross Johnson of 3.7 DESIGNS.

Declan O’Neill of 3.7 DESIGNS.

P.S. we are still seeking a true .com expert/advanced user.

If you have a question you want answered, post it to the comments and we will consider including it for the structured portion of the event. Invite your friends.

NEW VENUE!

306 South Main, Lower Level B Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Come down the stairs and follow the signs.

Thank you – March Panelists:

Ross Johnson
JT Pedersen
Dan Romanchik

March 2012 WordPressA2 Meetup

March 28, 2012
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

While WordPress continues to evolve as a web platform it’s roots have always been in blogging. Come by this March, for our expert blogging panel. We will have 2 – 3 long-term bloggers discuss what they have learned over the years and mistakes they have made. The panel will be taking questions throughout the evening, or feel free to suggest questions on the event page.

Event is at the 3.7 Designs Offices, 306 South Main, Suite LLA, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 on Mar 28, 2012 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Cost: Free!

Panelists:

  • Ross Johnson of 3.7 DESIGNS – Blogging for business, fun and opportunities.
  • JT Pedersen – Lessons learned from years of blogging.
  • Dan Romanchik has been blogging for more than nine years at kb6nu.com. It has more than 1,600 posts and is ranked #1 on Google for “ham radio blog.”

If you have a question you want answered, post it to the comments below and we will consider including it for the structured portion of the event. Invite your friends.

Meetup Sponsor

create your wp

This meeting will be sponsored by www.createyourwpwebsite.com. Lyndsay will be raffling off ONE free admission to WordPress DIY workshop. $259.00 Value.

Join a team of seasoned WordPress experts as they guide you through a 2-day hands-on workshop where you will leave with a WordPress website you built yourself

November 2011 WordPress Ann Arbor Meetup

November 30, 2011
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

This month we will have a panel of WordPress experts discussing WordPress, design, usability and e-mail marketing. Initial half of the discussion will include pre-selected questions the rest will be driven by you.

Take this opportunity to get advice specific to what you are struggling with and improve your website (and WordPress knowledge) for free!

Event is at the Workantile Exchange at 118 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Panelists:

  • Declan O’Neill of Cake.ie – WordPress essentials, MailChimp and e-mail marketing.
  • Lyndsay Dusek of MeadowFete Media – Design and usability expert.
  • Ross Johnson of 3.7 DESIGNS – Design and SEO expert.

If you have a question you want answered, post it to the event wall and we will consider including it for the structured portion of the event. Invite your friends.

WordCamp Detroit, November 12th & 13th, 2011

WordCamp Detroit
November 12, 2011
November 13, 2011

WordCamp Detroit 2011 will be held at Detroit’s own Renaissance Center. The event will be on Saturday, November 12th and Sunday, November 13th, 2011.

http://2011.detroit.wordcamp.org/schedule/

http://2011.detroit.wordcamp.org/speakers/

WordCamp Detroit is an event in which we can bring together the community to share and experience the power of WordPress.  Organizing this event is just a small way for us to give back the community as a way to say thank you.  WordPress has effected all of us in many ways and by leading this event we can connect local WordPress users and developers as well as introduce new people to the amazingness we all know as WordPress.

Oct 2011 WordPress A2 Meetup

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October 26, 2011
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

WordPress A2 Meetup Format:

We have two presenters covering basic, intermediate and advanced WordPress topics. The session will last approx. 90 minutes, with 15 minutes of questions and answers. Networking before and after along with general Q&A and help requests.

Date: Oct 26, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI 48104

Oct 2011 Speakers:

  • Introduction to WordCamp Detroit – Anthony Montalbano
  • Getting you Ready for WordCamp Detroit - Anthony Montalbano, Ross Johnson, John Pratt, Declan O’Neill

Agenda and Timeline

  • Workantile Member welcomes you our group the Workantile Exchange
  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:10pm
  • House Keeping: 7:10pm – 7:15pm
  • Speaker 1: 7:15pm – 7:45pm
  • Speaker 2: 8:00pm – 8:45pm
  • Open Discussion: 8:45 pm – 9:00pm
  • Beers – 9:00pm

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Sept 2011 WordPress A2 Meetup

September 28, 2011
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

WordPress A2 Meetup Format:

We have two presenters covering basic, intermediate and advanced WordPress topics. The session will last approx. 90 minutes, with 15 minutes of questions and answers. Networking before and after along with general Q&A and help requests.

Date: Sept 28, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI 48104

Sept 2011 Speakers:

  • Declan O’Neill – Topic: Really UseFul WordPress Plugins.
  • AJ Morris – Get a sneak peak at the next generation of Headway Themes Drag & Drop WordPress Theme and how it’s going to change the WordPress theme arena. We’ll explore the new grid system, loosely based off of 960.gs, see the Visual Editor in action, and see Headway Themes’ take on a truly drag and drop WordPress theme.

Declan is the Founder of Cake.ie, a small Web Design company specializing in WordPress and MailChimp.

AJ is the Founder of SurfCubes, a small consulting firm specializing in WordPress.

Agenda and Timeline

  • Workantile Member welcomes you our group the Workantile Exchange
  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:10pm
  • House Keeping: 7:10pm – 7:15pm
  • Speaker 1: 7:15pm – 7:45pm
  • Speaker 2: 8:00pm – 8:45pm
  • Open Discussion: 8:45 pm – 9:00pm
  • Beers – 9:00pm

June 2011 WordPress A2 Meetup

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WordPress A2 Meetup Format:

We will have two presenters covering basic, intermediate and advanced WordPress topics. The session will last approx. 90 minutes, with 15 minutes of questions and answers. Networking before and after along with general Q&A and help requests.

Date: June 29, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI 48104

June 2011 Speakers:

  • Declan O’Neill – Introduction to WordPress Child Themes.
    • Declan is a Co-Founder of WordPress A2,  he also runs a small web design company that focuses on WordPress and MailChimp solutions.
  • Edward Vielmetti – Ten lessons learned from a decade of blogging.
    • Ed Founder, Organizer at Ann Arbor Bi Bim Bop lunch group A2B3. Ed used to write a daily column for AnnArbor.com; now, he spends more time with his family and seeking new opportunities.

Agenda and Timeline

  • Trek Glowacki welcomes you to the Workantile Exchange
  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:10pm
  • Sponsorship: 7:10pm – 7:15pm
  • Speaker 1: 7:15pm – 7:45pm
  • Speaker 2: 7:45pm – 8:15pm
  • Open Discussion: 8:15 pm – 9:00pm
  • Beers – 9:00pm

To RSVP for this Event please visit http://lanyrd.com/2011/wpa2-june/

May 2011 WordPress A2 Meetup: “WordPress for Small Business Owners”

“WordPress for Small Business Owners” Meetup Format:

We will have one presenter covering basic, intermediate and advanced WordPress topics. The session will last approx. 90 minutes, with 15 minutes of questions and answers. Networking before and after along with general Q&A and help requests.

Date: May 25, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI 48104

May 2011 Speakers:

JT Pratt has 15 years experience working online as web developer, project manager, technical support and documentation – including open source projects, design, multimedia, e-commerce and training. John started JTPratt Media in 2009 to specialize in freelance consulting for WordPress, online marketing, SEO, and custom theme and plugin development.

Specialties
Custom WordPress theme and plugin development, SEO, competitive analysis, linkbuilding, and online authority.

Agenda and Timeline

  • Trek Glowacki welcomes you to the Workantile Exchange
  • Lance Carlson : Introduction to Healpay - Invoice and collect money more intelligently by providing effective payment options on the fly.
  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:10pm
  • Sponsorship: 7:10pm – 7:15pm
  • Jt Pratt: 7:15pm – 8:45pm
  • Open Discussion: 8:45 pm – 9:00pm
  • Beers – 9:00pm

To RSVP for this Event please visit http://lanyrd.com/2011/wpa2-may/

April 2011 WordPress A2 Meetup

April 27, 2011
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Meetup Format:

We will have two presenters covering basic, intermediate and advanced WordPress topics. The sessions will last approx. 30 minutes each, with 15 minutes of questions and answers. Networking before and after along with general Q&A and help requests.

Date: April 27, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI 48104

April 2011 Speakers:

Ross Johnson: “Build a custom design with 2010 Theme”

Matt Wilson is a Rubyist, multipurpose web-technologist, and front-end ninja – and sometime philosopher, historian, and game designer, who will be speaking about eCommerce for WordPress.

 

Agenda and Timeline

  • Trek Glowacki welcomes you to the Workantile Exchange
  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:10pm
  • Sponsorship: 7:10pm – 7:15pm
  • Ross Johnson: 7:15pm – 8:00pm
  • Matt Wilson: 8:00pm – 8:45pm
  • Open Discussion: 8:45 pm – 9:00pm
  • Beers – 9:00pm

To RSVP for this Event please visit http://lanyrd.com/2011/wpa2-april/