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November 2011 WordPress Ann Arbor Meetup

by Declan O'Neill on November 21, 2011 in Events with No comments
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

by Declan O'Neill on October 27, 2011 in Events with No comments
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

by Declan O'Neill on September 29, 2011 in Events, meetups with 1 Comment
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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

by Declan O'Neill on September 14, 2011 in Events, meetups with No comments
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

by Declan O'Neill on May 26, 2011 in Events with No comments
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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”

by Declan O'Neill on April 4, 2011 in Events with No comments

“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

by Declan O'Neill on March 2, 2011 in Events with No comments
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/

March 2011 WordPress A2 Meetup: WordPress Best Practices

by Declan O'Neill on February 25, 2011 in Events with 1 Comment
March 30, 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: March 30, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI 48104

March 2011 Speakers:

John Pratt and Anthony Montalbano - ”WordPress Best Practices.”
John and Anthony will be giving a joint presentation. They are going to take everyone through setting up a new WordPress site for the first time, and provide best practices for doing that.

Agenda and Timeline

  • Trek Glowacki welcomes you to the Workantile Exchange
  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:10pm
  • Sponsorship: 7:10pm – 7:15pm
  • John and Anthony’s Joint Presentation – 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-march/

Feb 2011 WordPress A2 Meetup

by Declan O'Neill on January 28, 2011 in Events with No comments
February 23, 2011
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Come learn about how to Optimize your Images and Video for WordPress.

  • Date: Feb 23rd 2011
  • Time: 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI

Meetup Format:

We will have two presenters covering basic, intermediate and advanced 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.

Feb 2011 Speakers:

  • Monte Fowler: “Best Practices for adding Images and Video to your WordPress Website”
  • Declan O’Neill: WordPress Tricks and Tips.
  • Open Roundtable Discussion.

Agenda and Timeline

  • Welcome to the Workantile Exchange
  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:10pm
  • Sponsorship: 7:10pm – 7:15pm
  • Monte Fowler -  7:15pm – 8.00pm
  • Declan O’Neill – 8.00pm – 8:30pm
  • Open Discussion 8:30 pm – 9:00pm
  • Beers  – 9:00pm

Jan 2011 Meeting

by Declan O'Neill on December 8, 2010 in Events with No comments
January 26, 2011
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Come learn about how to Optimize your WordPress site for Search Engines and how to brand your blog and business with WordPress.

  • Date: Jan 26th 2011
  • Time: 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: Workantile Exchange, 118 S Main Ann Arbor MI

Meetup Format:

We will have three presenters covering basic, intermediate and advanced topics. The sessions will last approx. 15 minutes each, with 5 minutes of questions and answers.

Networking before and after along with general Q&A and help requests.

Jan 2011 Speakers:

  • JT Pratt: “Best Practices for WordPress SEO”
  • Kyle Stuef: “Branding and Blogging”

Agenda and Timeline

  • Introductions 7:00pm – 7:15pm
  • John Pratt -  7:15pm – 7:35pm
  • Kyle Stuef – 7:40pm – 8:00pm
  • Open Discussion 8:00 pm – 8:50pm
  • Pick December Topics and Speakers 8:50 pm – 9:00pm
  • Jolly Pumpkin – 9:00pm
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