Meet with other web site system administrators, developers, designers and business people who're interested in making their sites work fast to get better user experience, lower abandonment rates and more money.

Let's get together and chat about HTML5, the advancement in object oriented JavaScript, CSS and middle-tier programing (Java/JSP, Ruby on Rails, PHP, ASP.NET), Software as a service (APIs), open source technology, data-driven architecture, OO/MVC Design, etc., etc.. There are several opportunites where I work, and side projects I'd like to explore and contribute to.  Let's get together as peeps in the industry and chat about making great new interactive UX/UI projects come to life.

Our goal is to create a supportive and encouraging environment where designers can share their work and receive constructive and helpful feedback.

Socialize and connect while enjoying food, drinks and a presentation on “Building and Operating Scalable Services With and For Amazon EC2.” You’ll also be able to explore the exciting job opportunities that Amazon Web Services has available for Software Development Engineers, Web Development Engineers, Software Development Managers, Business Intelligence Engineers, and Product Managers. Find out more about AWS http://aws.amazon.com.

Are you in North King or South Snohomish counties, looking for a web development meetup you can get to without having to trek Downtown or over to the Eastside? Are you a designer looking to level up on coding, a coder looking to level up on design, a businessperson who is just trying to figure this all out? Web enthusiasts of all skill and experience levels are invited to join. We plan to cover all types of web technologies at all kinds of experience levels: mobile, responsive, WordPress, HTML …

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unpreten …

This group is for users (content managers and business owners), developers and designers who work with and love the DNN content management platform, for those who want to learn more about it and for those who might be looking for a better alternative to Joomla or Drupal. Meetings will be casual and offer opportunities to meet professional and non-professional DNN'ers, network and maybe even get a few pointers on how to get the most out of DNN.

Do you think that CSS is one of the most creative tools in your arsenal?  Are you faced with ongoing challenges of scaleability with CSS and thinking to yourself, "There as to be a better way?!" Modern UI development is faced with many challenges. Couple this with ideas like 'OOCSS' and the new 'semantic web', how can you solve one problem without creating new problems or compromising previous strategies? This meetup's goal is to bring together presentation layer developers and designers of dive …

Do you want to be a part of the next Rooster Teeth or Revision3 right here in Seattle? Well, so do we. Seattle does not yet have that online multimedia prescence, and instead of just focusing on Videogames, or tech, we want to encompass all the things we love. Comics, movies, anime, videogames, boardgames, books, etc. Co-founders R Jay & Nick are currently growing thier fan base and youtube channel but it's going slow and they need to kick it into high gear. If you are interested in videogames, …

The Graphic Artists Guild is committed to improving conditions for all graphic artists (including, but not limited to: animators, cartoonists, designers, illustrators, and digital artists) and raising standards for the entire industry. The Seattle Chapter holds monthly workshops from September to June on topics ranging from business-building to technical developments and design challenges. It's a great way to expand your skills and network with other visual creatives.

eCommerce works on many of the same principles as business in general. If you have a product or service that others need and can afford, you are basically in business. The rest is marketing and management.Whether you are in the business of selling online or offering to help other businesses sell online, you may consider using Magento as part of that solution. But Why Magento? How does it compare to other eCommerce platforms? What does it cost? Magento is a feature-rich, professional open-source …

How's your business or side project coming along? Come join us for a healthy discussion of a dimension of startups that the Startup Tabloids rarely cover: Building a web product business without VC interference. Maybe you are consultant or freelancer like us, sick of looking for client work and taking client calls. You'd rather be your own client, and build a product you own, that can bring real freedom to your worklife. We call it FREERlancing: You are free to decide how to build out your idea, …

This is the Seattle-wide discussion forum for technology (esp. IT, web, mobile, game, cloud, social, telecom ...). The forum is a platform for professionals to collaborate, share ideas, foster creative brainstorming. It is also a platform for companies to increase their branding and network. You could also join discussion and get event update at our Email group: http://groups.google.com/group/seattle-tech-forum

Join a friendly group of creatives and independents who like to relax after work with a beer or two. Maybe you're a writer, designer or an entrepreneur. Perhaps you run a small business. If you want to share a post work drink with a few likeminded folks, this is for you. We usually meet on Thursdays, and rotate between Redmond, Kirkland and sometime Bellevue, as that's where most folks who have joined so far reside.

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

Meet others in your local area who want to build websites with Joomla. We are just starting up so please join the group and get on the forum so we can discuss how to proceed to build our local community! We plan on having: -Social Meetings -Presentations -Work Parties -Other? Want more? Check out or website - http://bellevuejoomers.org Or join our email list at: http://groups.google.com/group/bellevuejoomers