We are a group of web developers in the Grand Rapids, MI area. We discuss all parts of developing for the web, from HTML, CSS, and Javascript to design, user experience, usability, accessibility, and tools. Whether you write code, write content, design, or manage, when you work on the web there is a lot of common ground.  Join us to learn from each other about best web practices, cross-browser compatibility, Javascript frameworks, style hacks, HTML5, and other web-related topics. You should …

The purpose of the Business Design & Innovation Meetup is to build a learning community focused on discovering innovation methodologies and exploring the topics around: the design of business, business models, strategic planning, Lean Startup methodologies, and profitability models for startups, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations. We are a community interested in learning more about designing business models, the process of innovation and strategic planning. We …

Managing web content can be like drywalling. Looks easy enough to do-it-yourself, tools are affordable and accessible, but you can find yourself in the middle of a big, expensive mess. Time to bring in the professionals. Web content strategy is rapidly gaining higher awareness and stature in the web development lifecycle. It's no longer the "what now" phase after design and implementation. Social media and mobile devices are breaking content management paradigms. Still, it's hard to convey th …