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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Three Years Running: Designing the ELSBC Annual Report

26 Jun 2012 by Liam Dempsey

Although we completed the project back in the spring, it’s only now that we’ve had the time to share the news that, for the third year running, we designed and produced the East London Business Centre’s annual report. Continue reading »

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Building a new online home for Hogar de niñas Madre Albertina

19 Jun 2012 by Liam Dempsey

Hogar de niñas Madre Albertina, also called The Girls Home, is a social outreach orphanage for young girls in Granada Nicaragua. The Madre Albertina’s order of nuns care for and nurture 25 orphaned girls whose families are unable or unwilling to care for them. Hogar de niñas Madre Albertina is a safe home for girls who have been mistreated, abused, raped, or whose carers struggle to adequately provide for them. Continue reading »

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Kicking Off Philly ‘burbs WordPress Meetup

5 Jun 2012 by Liam Dempsey

We are very excited to announce the start of a new WordPress Meetup in suburban Philadelphia. The Philly ‘burbs WordPress Meetup will bridge the gap between those building WordPress sites and those using them on a daily basis. The group will focus on both design and development considerations as well as user concerns like expanded functionality and best practices. The conversation is all about WordPress. Continue reading »

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