Cleveland, OH, USA

An Evening With Jeff Finley - Cleveland Web Standards Association (Cleveland, OH, USA)

Join the CWSA as we welcome local designer and entrepreneur, Jeff Finley as he discusses how to keep your work creative, how to attract clients who appreciate creativity, how to get the work you want, how nice people win and other topics.

JEFF FINLEY http://www.jefffinley.org/

One of the partners of Go Media, Jeff Finley is an artist first and foremost, but has a passion for marketing and the internet. He wants his clients to be revered and admired by their peers and competition.

His skills and expertise lie in Illustration, 3D Modeling and Animation, Typography, XHTML, CSS, marketing, the Internet, blogging, promotion. In his spare time he likes to play drums and satisfy his addiction to Netflix by renting obscure films.

WHERETri-C Metro Campus2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115

For further information go to http://www.clevelandwebstandards.org/

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Eric Meyer: The Future of the Web (Is Now) - (Cleveland, OH, USA)

ERIC MEYER has been working with the web since late 1993 and is an internationally recognized expert on the subjects of HTML, CSS, and web standards. A widely read author, he is the founder of Complex Spiral Consulting, which counts among its clients America On-Line; Apple Computer, Inc.; Wells Fargo Bank; and Macromedia.

This event, part of the “Web Work/Web Wisdom” series, will include ample time for Q&A and networking afterwards.

Web Work/Web Wisdom will continue on Tuesday Feb. 23rd with “Web Standards? What’s in it for me?”, March 23rd: “Usability? Not my problem” and April 27th: “Starting a Web business.”

Admission is free and open to the public, but room capacity is limited. Please make your free reservation by emailing Al Wasco (alan.wasco@tri-c.edu).

Location:Cuyahoga Community CollegeWestern Campus - Rm. WSS G04b
11000 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Parma, OH 44130 US

For more information go to :http://events.linkedin.com/Eric-Meyer-Future-Web-Is-Now/pub/207979

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Tags: Cleveland, OH, USA | CSS | CSS3 | Cuyahoga Community College | Eric Meyer | HTML5 | OH | Tri-C | USA | Web
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Web and Technology Trends of 2010 - Web Association (Cleveland, OH, USA)

Panelists: Brent Williams, Anthony Broad-Crawford, Chris Seper
Moderator: Jason Therrien - thunder::tech
Location: Windows on the River
Type: Luncheon

There are many questions in Web professional’s minds right now for the New Year. Will 2010 finally be the year of mobile development? Real-time search - hype or holy grail? Has social media killed privacy? These hot topics will be addressed in our panel discussion on the most important Web and technology trends of 2010. Panelists will also address questions or topics that you want to hear about; send a Twitter @reply to @CleWebAssoc before or during the luncheon.

Panelists include:Brent Williams - Manager of Internet Strategy at Kraftmaid a division of Masco
Anthony Broad-Crawford - VP & Chief Technology Officer Within3
Chris Seper - Co-Founder and President at MedCityNews.com

Moderated by:Jason Therrien - President of thunder::tech, an integrated marketing agency

Location: Windows on the River
2000 Sycamore Cleveland, OH 44113

For Pricing and to Register go to http://webassociation.org/eventDetails.cfm/eventid/45

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Using WordPress for Your Professional Website - NEO STC (Cleveland, OH, USA)

WordPress, started in 2003, is a self-hosted blogging tool used on millions of sites and seen by tens of millions of people. It is an Open Source project, which means there are hundreds of people all over the world working on it. It also means users can use it for anything without paying anyone a license fee. WordPress can be used as a blogging tool, content management system, website creation tool, and so much more. Thousands of plug-ins, widgets, and themes allow the user to customize their projects.

Find out more by visiting http://wordpress.org/about/

Presenter: Kim Lindsey will present the many advantages and uses of WordPress. WordPress is a state -of-the-art personal publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. WordPress is both free, and priceless, at the same time.

Location:

Bar Louie

Legacy Village 

24337 Cedar Road

Lyndhurst, OH 44125To register - go to http://neostc.org/calendar/20100114.html

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Taming IE6 - Cleveland Web Standards Association (Cleveland, OH, USA)

You know the feeling: you kick ass on some really sweet HTML and CSS. Things are going really well. Your code is lean, and you’ve even used some cool new CSS to make things really awesome. Everything’s done, except the last (and worst), step: crack it open in IE6 and prepare to cry.Dan Ott is prepared to tell you that it doesn’t have to be like that. Yes, IE6 will always be IE6. But there are a great deal of tools, tricks, and resources out there to enable you to keep the integrity of your code, while still giving a nearly perfect experience to all of those lost souls on IE6. Come find out how.Register for this event on Upcoming.org.

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Tags: Cleveland, OH, USA | Internet Explorer | OH | Standards | USA | Web
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CSS For Print Designers: Workshop (Cleveland, OH, USA)

What to expect?

There will be no lecture, no background on the history of the Internet, no boring crap that doesn’t help you build a web site. We’ll dive right in and show you how to code a site, then send you off with the tools you need to take it to the next level. You will need to bring a laptop, because you are going to get your hands dirty. This lab-style workshop was created specifically for print designers who are ready to take the next step in web design—to learn a little bit of code.

NOTE: This is a hands on workshop which requires you to bring your laptop. Also, be sure to check out the “what do I need to do before” section at the bottom of this page—there are a few other things you will need to do to prepare for the workshop. Don’t worry, it shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes. The workshop itself will last a little over two hours, during which you’ll actually code by hand. Notes for the material covered will be provided, so you can focus on the work and not remembering stuff. There will be a break and time to mingle before and after the workshop.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Is this workshop for me?

Do you know how to clear floats? If the answer is “yes,” and you actually know what that means, this workshop may be a bit basic. Otherwise, this workshop is for you.

1. Advance your career with web skills
2. Learn CSS layout and semantic HTML
3. Make designs that are easier to code
4. Actually understand what you’re doing

YOUR HOST, JD GRAFFAM

A Memphis web designer/developer, JD Graffam has presented to small groups on other web topics such as Search Engine Strategy,web standards and usability. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE?

1. Get a text editor like TextWrangler (Mac) or PSPad (Win).
2. Install Firefox and the Firebug plugin.
3. Install an FTP program like Filezilla and know how to use it.

Cost:

members: $45non-members $55Only 30 Seats Available for each session!

Morning Session(from 8:30am - 12:00pm)The Afternoon Session(from 1:30pm - 5:00pm)

Seating is limited to 30 people per session. There is a morning and afternoon. Registration will be open soon - December 2009.

Registration here 

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Holiday Party with the Web Association and NEOUPA (Cleveland, OH, USA)

Get ready to celebrate the successes of 2009, and ring in 2010 with food, drinks, bowling, & fun on Thursday, December 10th at the Winking Lizard in Lakewood.

Tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 at the door and include heavy appetizers and two drink tickets.  You’ll also have the chance to win extra holiday cash with our 50/50 drawing or be the lucky recipient of one of our raffle items.

For an additional $5 you can bowl the night away at one of the private lanes with all proceeds benefiting The Web Association’s College Scholarship Fund.   Prizes will be awarded to the top bowlers.

The evening will kick off at 6:00PM with a cocktail hour and preview of the raffle items followed by food and bowling at 7:00PM.

Register Today!

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World Usability Day 2009 (Cleveland, OH, USA)

oin us Thursday, November 12, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Corporate College East to celebrate the 5th year anniversary of World Usability Day!

NEOUPA is planning an exciting event featuring presenters from American Greetings Interactive, Step2, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Ernst & Young, Progressive Insurance, Metrics Marketing, and more on a wide variety of topics, including:

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Design & Sustainability
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Effective Error Messaging
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Writing for the Web
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Eye Tracking & Usability
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Educating Internally on UX
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Tools & Tricks for Effective Prototyping
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The Value of Patterns for Business and IT

Join the celebration and enjoy food, networking, knowledge sharing, free giveaways, and the chance to win over $400 in prizes.

Discounted top usability books available for purchase.
View book list

One lucky event attendee will go home with the a brand new Kindle – a wireless devise that holds over 1,500 books, newspaper or magazine subscriptions – along with a $20 Amazon gift card. In addition, there will also be a raffle for one $75 and one $50 Visa gift card. Also enjoy free giveaways for everyone from our numerous event sponsors.

The event is FREE, but registration is required to appropriately prepare for the event.

Special thanks to this year’s Platinum Sponsors:

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Metrics Marketing Group www.MetricsMarketing.com
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Rosetta www.rosetta.com

Event Details  (WUD-2009-flyer):

When:  Thursday, November 12, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

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5:30 - 6:30 - Food, Exhibitors, Book Fair & Socializing
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6:30 - 7:00 - Announcements & Program Overview
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7:00 - 8:30 - Main Presentations

Where: Corporate College East
4400 Richmond Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
216.987.2800

Free parking

To Register go to: http://neoupa.org/Default.aspx?pageId=11863&eventId=95269&EventViewMode=EventDetails

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Form Design Roundtable Discussion (Cleveland, OH, USA)

Forms can make or break your site. Come to this sequel to last year’s round table discussion and share your experiences, challenges and ideas. Some topics for consideration include:

• Inline validation as a way to increase completion rates
• Jared Spool’s $300 million button
• Common mistakes in sign-in and registration forms
• Primary form controls, left or right?
• Unexpected form behavior / browser quirks

WHERE

American Greetings
1 American Road, Cleveland, OH 44144

To Register go to: http://www.clevelandwebstandards.org/events/form-design-roundtable-discussion

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Web Association: Utilizing Search for Fun and Profit (Cleveland, OH, USA)

October 27, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Panelists: Dominic Litten, Jess Baker
Moderator: Cathy Zapata
Location: Windows on the River, Bridgeview Room
Type: Luncheon

It has been a long time since our last event that covered search in a broad sense, but the search landscape has not been standing still. That means that we have a lot to talk about! Microsoft has a new search engine, video and social sites are more important than ever, and there are powerful new ways to measure and manage your campaigns.

Come learn from some of the area’s best and brightest as our panel discusses the tactics and strategies of SEO at a global scale.

For more information and to register go to http://webassociation.org/eventDetails.cfm/eventid/42

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