An informal group of technical communicators from across the (Phoenix) Valley of the Sun, this group meets regularly to chat about trends and issues in technical documentation, editing, illustration, instructional design, web design and similar fields. We meet at various locations around the Valley, usually during breakfast or lunch hours, for a quick mealtime discussion. Topics can range from troubleshooting problems with tools such as RoboHelp or FrameMaker, to implementing new processes or me …

To discuss the following (subject to change): – Current and future developments in popular web content management system (CMS) applications (e.g. Joomla, Wordpress, Drupal) and possible contexts for each CMS type – Pros and cons of CMS websites versus other types of web development – Accessibility, usability, and web standards – CMS SEO (search engine optimization) integration and online marketing – Anything else that comes to mind And, of course, one of the main goals of this Meetup group is NE …

WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. We like to say that WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time. The Arizona WP Group is to meet and collaborate with other local fans and users of WordPress. Gather and discuss the best ways to work with WordPress and find out the advantages of using WordPress for your Business and Personal website. We do have an annual WordCamp in the valley so be sure to check that out and attend when it's time! -> WordCamp …

Our group is all about networking with other enthusiastic web developers and learning a new topic each month related to JavaScript.

I decided to start this group because I see a need for more UX expertise in Arizona. The purpose of this group is to create a community that will support and learn from each others UX Experience in Web, Mobility and other platforms. We can all contribute, no matter, if you are seasoned professional or just starting out in the field.

Developers around the world know that there is a time to play and a time to just shut up and code! Well, every Thursday in Phoenix at 6:30 pm is a time to “Shut Up & Code”, which is what we, Blosme Software, will be doing every Thursday at an announced coffee shop in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. We will submit locations sometime every Monday. So, if you have some work to finish and need a public place to work in, we will be there... Come on out and join us, if you like! For the months of May-J …

Hello everyone, Business Networking Events in Arizona is dedicated to help owners of Arizona companies connect to each other, thus expanding their local network and providing them with the resources they need to be successful. Our meetings will be open to everyone, with the goal of meeting new local business owners and providing each other with support, information, and of course new friends! Our meetings are free to attend! My name is Andre Morris. I am managing this group to help business owne …

Here's what I want you to take away from our meetings. If your client says they're looking for "OOP" skills, and you see a resume with "MVC, DOM, and HTTP" on it, do you know which of these three is very closely related to OOP? Would you pass on this resume just because they didn't specifically say "OOP"? Did you know saying MVC on a resume is the candidates way of saying they have really good OOP skills and that MVC is somewhat of a sub category of OOP? If you didn't know that, then this meetin …

*Please note* this group is geared towards beginner topics.  Check out the EVSEO for more intermediate and advanced presentations.    http://www.meetup.com/East-Valley-Search-Engine-Optimization-Online-Marketing/ This group is dedicated to building the internet presence of all our members. Online marketing strategies, business builder tips, SEO, social media strategies, web design and more are all fair game here.  If you are interested in getting more business from your website, this is the gro …

the purpose of this group is to grow the Phoenix technical environment and expertise with Drupal, and other technologies.

`Get ready, this group will be run by a past VP of the Arizona Diamondbacks and another Senior Director from AOL/Huffington Post. We will discuss how to plan a digital marketing strategy in hyper local markets. How to leverage cost effective Public Relations, web design effectiveness and analytics, blogging, social media, paid search, Google, Google and more Google. Learn the tricks of a Madison Avenue agency with local business budgets. This is a no holds bar meet-up designed to teach you every …

We meet each Thursday night (7-10p) at Dave & Busters on the upstairs patio. Socialize! (No hiding behind laptops.) No presentations, sales pitches or recruiters. Come late if you need to. Leave early if you want. Don't sweat it if you can't make it. Relax; you're with friends.

Social Network Arizona hosts monthly business to business social networking seminars. We take Arizona business networking to the NEXT level. This is the EASIEST way to grow a Social Network for your Arizona business! CONNECT your Arizona business to SUCCESS. We help you boost SEO power, generate local referrals, increase internet marketing savvy, and expand your local network. We connect you to local business leaders on Google+, LinkedIN, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. We teach you strategies t …

Our meetups are for anyone wanting to learn more about WordPress. This group will be designed to provide a friendly, supportive, productive, and informative environment geared towards the novice or new WordPress user, but all skill levels are welcome. Whether you are a small business, have a great idea you want to get on the web, started a group or club, are an individual, or just want to learn more about WordPress, this meetup is for you. Each meetup will center around a specific topic to incre …

Our Events Software Collaboration Projects Presentations and discussions on software technologies and frameworks for the web, browser, mobile, tablet and server/backend (JavaScript, C#, .Net, Java, JQuery, dojo, etc) Arduino, robot and hardware hacking. Software Development Lifecycle presentations and discussions (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.) Software Engineering presentations and discussions (Design Patterns, MVC, MVVM, Mediator, Observer, Factory, etc.) Our Members People who write code Ardu …

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Read more about it at http://djangoproject.com We're just starting this group up now, so please post any suggestions you have for meetups. Do you want to give a talk? Are you working on something really cool that you'd like to share with other Djangonauts in Phoenix? Use the message board and the meetup suggestion tools to throw out some ideas !

The web has a content problem. We want to fix it. Care about relevant content that balances user needs with business goals? Welcome to our group. At PHX Content Strategy, we advocate for quality over quantity, strategy before tactics, and believe in asking "why?" Our meetings will focus on issues surrounding the discipline and practice of content strategy, including: Why it's important to create honest communication that leads to relationships How to build understanding and translate content st …

We are a diverse center consisting of men and women from varied backgrounds and interests, from the seasoned Buddhist to those that have recently found the path. We invite you to come sit, come study and come see what we are all about. Phoenix Shambhala Meditation Center is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and is now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center offers group meditation practice twice a w …

Our Mission: to educate and empower every girl and woman at every age level, on every skill level, at every income level on computer technology with fun and provide a legacy by giving back and paying it forward. We do this by providing full day Tech Conferences, Meetups, Geek Girl for Hire, Geek Girl TV, Speakers, online blogs and help. Our demographics are from 10 years old to 86. Beginner to Advanced. Geeky and those who would like to be geeky. Why you should be a part: * You want to learn mor …