WordPress Melbourne June 2013 Users Meetup

This meetup is targeted at WordPress users (rather than WordPress developers).

WordPress developers and advanced users are encouraged to attend next month's meetup instead.

6.30pm - 7pm - Free Pizza (thanks to Envato (http://www.envato.com/)) & Socialising

7pm - 7.10pm - Housekeeping, Agenda & WordPress News

7.10pm - 7.40pm: Creating a startup business site on WordPress for close to no-cost by a complete novice - Dihan Wijewickrama (https://twitter.com/ResilienceCode)

A case study following the experience of a new user, exploring the world of WordPress - from self-hosting, site design, themes, plugins and tips and tricks, using my site that’s currently in-development: www.resiliencecode.com (http://www.resiliencecode.com/).

About Dihan (https://twitter.com/ResilienceCode)
I’m a startup entrepreneur and writer with more than a touch of geek and kind-of in love with collaborative platforms. I study systems and ecology and my startup is about helping people become more resilient by learning how nature adapts.

7.45pm - 8:15pm: WordPress Memberships Websites - a twist on email marketing - Amelia Briscoe (https://twitter.com/amelia_briscoe)

A new trend is beginning in internet marketing land that can compliment your existing website and boost your engagement with your customers. This is a unique twist on the 'membership site' concept to create a private space for people to engage with you. I will be presenting some concepts and ideas you can use to create a more intimate conversation with your customers and visitors.

About Amelia (https://twitter.com/amelia_briscoe)
I am a web developer by day and WordPress fanatic by night. My forte is teaching newcomers the finer details of WordPress and how to use particular premium themes with easy to follow screen casts. I have my own site, http://ameliabriscoe.com (http://ameliabriscoe.com/), and I am also a partner in a new collaboration, http://www.videoblogbasics.com (http://www.videoblogbasics.com/).

8:15pm - Wrap up

We'll then head to the nearby Post Office Hotel for drinks.