What we’re about
ABOUT FCIP
This group is for web professionals of all types - designers, developers, programmers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, marketers and search engine specialists in Northern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming. Aspiring web pros are also welcome. We'll meet to discuss anything from web standards to managing clients to search engine optimization. Join to learn, share, and meet like-minded people!
JOIN US ON SLACK!
If you want to join the conversation (along with many of the other Northern Colorado Tech Meetups), go to: https://tinyurl.com/techslack2022
THE FCIP LOGO ORIGIN STORY
Our logo was designed with the diversity and creativity of our members in mind.
- The infinity loop represents, among many things, our appreciation for infinite creation, ideas and learning.
- The component parts of the logo also represent collaboration and kinetic potential.
- These elements all live in an abstract cubed space, which is a placeholder for their virtual environment.
Many thanks to John Patzman of 1KRobots for designing our logo and to the FCIP members who voted for this design to represent our amazing group!
Upcoming events
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•OnlineWebsite Spotlight @ FCIP: Actionable Insights From Digital Marketing Experts
OnlineJoin us on Tues, Dec 9, for Website Spotlight @ FCIP, a special event where a panel of digital marketing and website professionals will review and provide on-the-spot feedback for three websites. (And yours could be one of them!)
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WHAT IS WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT @ FCIP?
Website Spotlight @ FCIP is a digital marketing event for Fort Collins businesses and professionals, business owners, developers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and agencies.For 60 minutes, our panel of digital marketing and website professionals will review and provide live feedback for three (3) websites. We’ll review and critique:
- SEO including AI Search Optimization
- Content Strategy and Marketing
- Design & User Experience
- Accessibility (WCAG and ADA compliance)
- and more!
Learn about each website’s strengths and weaknesses and get recommendations and expert information on ways to take your digital marketing to the next level.
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HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WEBSITE:
Want to get feedback on your website? We would love to support you!Submit this short form for your website to be considered by midnight (MT) on Monday, November 24, 2025.
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OUR VALUES: CONSTRUCTIVE, PRODUCTIVE & KIND
Our goal is to help all attendees discover ways to improve their websites and overall online presences to increase leads and sales.This event is intended to be a supportive and constructive environment from which all attendees can benefit.
The panel review will start at 6:00pm with mingling to follow. This event is free and all are welcome!
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ABOUT OUR EXPERT PANEL:
Kendall Smit | Digital Marketing and Web Strategy
Kendall is a digital marketing leader with over a decade of experience helping consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands elevate their digital presence. Her expertise spans website strategy and development, content creation, social media, email, and performance marketing.Kendall is passionate about making the online journey simple and seamless for consumers. With a background in both marketing and communications, Kendall focuses on clarity, usability, and strategies that drive real results.
Cecily Crout | SEO, AI Search Optimization, Conversion Rate Optimization
Cecily is a digital marketing consultant with more than 20 years of experience in SEO, usability, and analytics. She has partnered with organizations ranging from non-profits to global brands, combining technical expertise with a background in psychology, cultural studies, and information systems.Driven by a fascination with human behavior, language, and data, Cecily's work focuses on creating intuitive, accessible, search- and AI-friendly online experiences for users while ensuring businesses achieve measurable growth through an effective digital presence.
John Patzman | Design & UX
John has been moving pixels around as a graphic designer since 1994. His first love was the printed page, but he now specializes in responsive web design.John earned a BFA in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1991. John’s background includes studio photography and fine art photographic printing, but he built a career as a graphic designer—both working within an agency environment and as a freelancer.
When not designing, John enjoys the analog pursuits of painting, gardening, and riding his bike up steep hills.
Ron Zasadzinski | Accessibility
Ron started CodeGeek in 2002, and since then, he and his team have worked with clients all over the U.S. to create custom websites and web apps.Whether in business or in life, Ron’s goal every day is to help people be the best they can be. He’s passionate about making the web more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Ron is involved in several ventures, including co-founding the Fort Collins Internet Professionals (FCIP) Meetup and being a flight instructor with over 30 years and 8,000 hours of flying experience.
In his free time, Ron enjoys following NASA missions with great interest, hiking, skiing, and traveling with his wife to see the many wonders this world has to offer.
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MEET OUR SPONSORS ★
Clarion Blue – As our Platinum Sponsor, Clarion Blue is covering the cost of food and drinks for this meetup.- Clarion Blue is a purpose-driven team of enthusiastic marketing specialists driven to create brilliantly clear marketing with a human impact.
- Learn more about Clarion Blue.
CodeGeek – As our administrative sponsor, CodeGeek coordinates with speakers, sponsors and venues to help make these monthly meetups possible.
- CodeGeek specializes in custom website design and development—and making websites as accessible as possible.
- Learn more about CodeGeek.
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HOW TO ATTEND (two options):
(1) Innosphere (to attend in-person)
320 E Vine Dr Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Google MapIf you plan to attend in person, RSVP is required. Use the "Attend Online" button and then leave a comment so we have an accurate # for food and drinks.
(2) Zoom (to attend virtually):
You can get the LIVE STREAMING LINK in 3 ways:- It will be emailed to you as soon as you RSVP via Meetup.
- We will also email the Zoom link to all registered attendees after 2pm on the day of the Meetup
- After you RSVP you will see the link on this Meetup event page itself (only visible to registered attendees).
If you'd like to attend virtually, RSVP is required to get the Zoom link.
9 attendees
•OnlineFCIP - Jan 20, 2026: It's a meetup mystery!
OnlineIt's a meetup mystery!
That's right, we're still working out the details for our January 2026 FCIP Meetup, but never fear! We'll share all the nitty gritty details with you once we know them ourselves.
In the meantime, here is what we DO know:
- We will definitely have a Meetup — come snow or come shine!
- The presentation will start at 6:00pm with Q&A to follow.
RSVP today and join us!
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MEET OUR SPONSORS ★
CodeGeek – As our administrative sponsor, CodeGeek coordinates with speakers, sponsors and venues to help make these monthly meetups possible.- CodeGeek specializes in custom website design and development—and making websites as accessible as possible.
- Learn more about CodeGeek at: codegeek.net
Maybe you? – If you're interested in being our food and beverage sponsor for this or a future Meetup, contact Ron Zasadzinski through the Meetup platform.
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INNOSPHERE DETAILS (to attend in-person)
320 E Vine Dr Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Google Map👉 If you plan to attend in person, RSVP is required, use the Attend Online button. Then please leave a comment so we have an accurate # for food and drinks.
ZOOM DETAILS (to attend virtually):
You can get the LIVE STREAMING LINK in 3 ways:- It will be emailed to you as soon as you RSVP via Meetup.
- We will also email the Zoom link to all registered attendees after 2pm on the day of the Meetup
- After you RSVP you will see the link on this Meetup event page itself (only visible to registered attendees).
👉 If you'd like to attend virtually, RSVP is required to get the Zoom link.
6 attendees
Past events
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