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Michelle Frechette mentions GatherPress to Matt Mullenweg
A big thank you to Michelle Frechette for mentioning the GatherPress project on the WPConstellations special episode with Matt Mullenweg. GatherPress was mentioned alongside WPSpeakers and TheWP.world. At 23’00” in the video. You can read the transcript below Watch Transcript (copied from WPConstellation episode) But I was at WordCamp last year at 8 WordCamp, and I came under criticism from somebody who said, you shouldn’t be creating these outside of wp.org. You should give these ideas, especially if you’re not looking to make money and all of that, that these should exist within WordPress.org. Since I published that, we also…
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GatherPress in the WPBuilds show again!
GatherPress was featured again on WPBuilds’ “This Week in WordPress.” Hosts Nathan Wrigley and co-hosts/guest Colin, Michelle and Marc discussed GatherPress for a full 20 minutes, highlighting its potential to replace Meetup.com for organizing WordPress events. Nathan recapped his conversation with Mike Auteri and how GatherPress began in 2019, developed by Mike and a growing community team. Marc says how much he loves this idea! They discussed pros and cons. You can read the transcript below. Watch From 21’57” to 41’05” Transcript okay so this is this is absolutely21:59fascinating and we mentioned this on a previous episode but I I…
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Mike Auteri Featured on WP Tavern Podcast!
Mike Auteri, one of the GatherPress team leads, was recently interviewed by Nathan Wrigley on the WP Tavern podcast! In this insightful episode, called “Mike Auteri on Using GatherPress to Organise WordPress Events“, Mike delves into the development and vision behind GatherPress, our innovative WordPress plugin designed to streamline event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Key Takeaways from the Interview: We encourage you to listen to the full interview to gain a deeper understanding of GatherPress and its potential impact on our community.
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GatherPress in the WPBuilds show
GatherPress was featured in the latest episode of WPBuilds’ “This Week in WordPress.” Host Nathan Wrigley and co-hosts/guests Wendie, Kathy and Rob discussed our proposal and the benefits of using GatherPress over Meetup.com. They note that GatherPress offers enhanced customization options and better privacy controls, tailored specifically for the WordPress community. Nathan and Wendie emphasized the potential cost savings and the importance of having a WordPress-powered alternative for event management, reflecting on the high annual expenses currently spent on Meetup.com by the WordPress community. You can read the transcript below. Watch From 32’57” to 39’58” Transcript 32:56okay here we are…
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Patricia BT’s Personal Take
Read Patricia’s personal insights on the GatherPress proposal in her latest blog post. Patricia shares her story of joining the team and highlights the challenges she faced with Meetup.com and the advantages of using GatherPress. Her perspective as an event organizer emphasizes the importance of an open source, customizable platform that truly serves the WordPress community. To read Patricia’s full take and understand why she believes GatherPress is a game-changer, visit her blog post: The Rise of GatherPress.
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Follow Us on X/Twitter
We are now actively using our X/Twitter account! This account was originally created years ago when the first idea for GatherPress was discussed between Mike and Cameron. Today, it’s becoming a hub for updates, discussions, and engagement with our vibrant community. One of our first posts announces the launch of our new proposal, the Pilot Program to Test GatherPress on the WordPress.org Network as a Meetup Alternative. We invite you to follow us on X/Twitter for the latest news, updates, and to join the conversation.
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Announcing Our New Proposal
A Fresh Chapter for Our Community! After several months of silence and diligent work behind the scenes, we are thrilled to announce the details of a new proposal that we have been meticulously developing and refining. We published it on January 22, 2014 on the WordPress Make Community Team site! Discover the Proposal: Pilot Program to Test GatherPress on the WordPress.org Network as a Meetup Alternative. Over the past months, our team has been working tirelessly to bring this proposal to life. We have engaged in in-depth discussions, and collaborative efforts to ensure that our new initiative would be both…
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Release version 0.27.0
We are happy to announce our 0.27.0 version, the first to be released publicly on GitHub. You can find it under Releases on our GitHub repository. You can also find there the full changelog and the list of contributors.
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Watch Mervin Hernandez’s Presentation Video!
Mervin Hernandez has released an insightful new video on his website, presenting our latest project, GatherPress. Mervin, a long-time WordPress community member and organizer, alongside Mike Ontario, has been spearheading this project to meet the growing needs of event management within our community. In this video, Mervin introduces GatherPress as an open-source, customizable platform designed to enhance the way communities organize events and interact with attendees. He discusses the platform’s capabilities, the proposed pilot program for the WordPress community, and our vision for its future development. GatherPress aims to offer a cohesive and efficient solution for event management, providing an…
