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Remote Office Working Going Global

4 Dec 2012 by Liam Dempsey

With the December holiday season just around the corner, we have exciting news to share. We’re pushing our “remote office” approach to business to the next level. Ngaire Ackerley, who is based in our London office, will be working in her native New Zealand starting the week of 10th December. Continue reading »

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WordPress Workshop and Networking for Digital Content Creators

3 Dec 2012 by Liam Dempsey

Join your freelance writing, blogging, and content marketing colleagues on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Skylight Coworking for a 2-hour workshop on the basics of creating and maintaining a WordPress website, along with an hour of casual networking and business card exchange. Our own Liam Dempsey will be leading the workshop, sharing his knowledge and experience with WordPress. Coffee, beverages, snacks, and a comfortable environment will be provided. Continue reading »

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Our London office has moved!

7 Nov 2012 by Ngaire Ackerley

We’re excited to tell everyone that our London office has recently moved from East London into a cosy co-working space in Central London. We’re now calling Kings Cross home. Conveniently located, we’re only a short walk from the train and Underground stations. Continue reading »

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Yoast’s WordPress SEO Plugin in Five Minuntes Flat

6 Nov 2012 by Liam Dempsey

One the aspects of being a co-founder and organizer of the Philly ‘burbs WordPress Meetup is that when the group struggles to find a presenter, Liam Dempsey has to step into the breach. So, last night he delivered a 5-minute presentation on Yoast’s WordPress SEO Plugin. Continue reading »

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Hurricane Sandy and our Philadelphia Office

29 Oct 2012 by Liam Dempsey

In light of the major storms hitting the East Coast of the United States right now, we have made the decision to close our Philadelphia office on Monday and Tuesday, 29th and 30th of October. Although our office still has power and access to the internet (as of early Monday morning), it’s entirely likely that this will not remain the case over the next few days. Continue reading »

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Slides from WordCamp Philly 2012

20 Oct 2012 by Liam Dempsey

Speaking at a WordCamp for the first time on Saturday, 20th October, Liam Dempsey delivered a presentation entitled Designing for WordPress. Liam’s talk focused on helping print designers and those new to WordPress and new to designing for database-driven website guidance on understanding how WordPress “thinks”. Continue reading »

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WordCamp Philly 2012: We’re presenting!

11 Oct 2012 by Liam Dempsey

After a keeping our nose to the grindstone on some very exciting projects for the past couple of months, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be presenting at WordCamp Philly 2012. Yep, yep! Our American contingent, Liam Dempsey, will be delivering a seminar entitled Designing for WordPress. WordCamp Philly 2012 is scheduled for 20th – 21st October 2012. Continue reading »

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Designing for WordPress and Web Design: Bridging the Gap between Design and Development

17 Aug 2012 by Ngaire Ackerley

There often seems to be a gap in understanding between web designers and web developers. To address this shortfall in communication, Ngaire Ackerley has decided to try and bridge that gap in a presentation she will deliver next week at London’s WordPress Meetup. Continue reading »

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WordCamp UK 2012: A Resounding Success

17 Jul 2012 by Ngaire Ackerley

Last weekend our London-based designer, Ngaire Ackerley, found herself in Edinburgh for her first WordCamp Conference. First held in 2008, WordCamp UK is an annual gathering of designers, developers, bloggers, writers and more to network and share knowledge about WordPress. This year saw almost 150 WordPress enthusiasts from across the UK and Europe descend on Scotland for the two-day event. Although Ngaire is a regular at the London WordPress Meetup, this was her first experience with a full-blown WordCamp. Continue reading »

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What’s new in WordPress 3.4?

11 Jul 2012 by Liam Dempsey

A wonderfully warm evening welcomed WordPress aficionados and more to the first “real” gathering of the Philly ‘burbs WordPress meetup. With the comfortable, yet spacious Ryan’s Pub playing host, a crowd gathered to enjoy good food, cold drinks and friendly conversation about WordPress. The attendees were a pleasant mix of repeat visitors and new faces — it was great to see so many people from that initial Kick-Off event. Continue reading »

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