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Page 1: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

t ShortieDesignsf facebookcomshorTiedesigns

w wwwshortiedesignscom

SOFIA WOODSmethods and techniques for creating digital projects for non-profits amp community organisations

wcsyd

the benefits of using WordPress for Non-profitscommunity organisation digital projects

1 how to work collaboratively with key stakeholders

2 how to be flexible while keeping to task

1Benefits of using WordPress for non-profitscommunity organisations

2How to work collaboratively with key stakeholders

3How to be flexible while keeping to task

4Other tips

LETS LOOK AT

Freelance web designerfront end developer - shorTie designs

Blogger

Social media nut

Copywriter

WHO AM I

WHY USE WORDPRESS

FOR COMMUNITY amp NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ITrsquoS POWERFULLetrsquos look at itrsquos strong points

1 You can update content2 Packed full of functionality3 Great for designers

ITrsquoS FLEXIBLEWordPress can bend to meet your needs

1 Extend with plugins 2 Themes frameworks and

custom themes3 Site can grow as organisation

grows

ITrsquoS EASY TO USEYou know it is

1 Great for all skill levels2 Put the power back in their hands3 Easy to work collaboratively

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 2: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

the benefits of using WordPress for Non-profitscommunity organisation digital projects

1 how to work collaboratively with key stakeholders

2 how to be flexible while keeping to task

1Benefits of using WordPress for non-profitscommunity organisations

2How to work collaboratively with key stakeholders

3How to be flexible while keeping to task

4Other tips

LETS LOOK AT

Freelance web designerfront end developer - shorTie designs

Blogger

Social media nut

Copywriter

WHO AM I

WHY USE WORDPRESS

FOR COMMUNITY amp NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ITrsquoS POWERFULLetrsquos look at itrsquos strong points

1 You can update content2 Packed full of functionality3 Great for designers

ITrsquoS FLEXIBLEWordPress can bend to meet your needs

1 Extend with plugins 2 Themes frameworks and

custom themes3 Site can grow as organisation

grows

ITrsquoS EASY TO USEYou know it is

1 Great for all skill levels2 Put the power back in their hands3 Easy to work collaboratively

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 3: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

Freelance web designerfront end developer - shorTie designs

Blogger

Social media nut

Copywriter

WHO AM I

WHY USE WORDPRESS

FOR COMMUNITY amp NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ITrsquoS POWERFULLetrsquos look at itrsquos strong points

1 You can update content2 Packed full of functionality3 Great for designers

ITrsquoS FLEXIBLEWordPress can bend to meet your needs

1 Extend with plugins 2 Themes frameworks and

custom themes3 Site can grow as organisation

grows

ITrsquoS EASY TO USEYou know it is

1 Great for all skill levels2 Put the power back in their hands3 Easy to work collaboratively

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 4: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

WHY USE WORDPRESS

FOR COMMUNITY amp NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ITrsquoS POWERFULLetrsquos look at itrsquos strong points

1 You can update content2 Packed full of functionality3 Great for designers

ITrsquoS FLEXIBLEWordPress can bend to meet your needs

1 Extend with plugins 2 Themes frameworks and

custom themes3 Site can grow as organisation

grows

ITrsquoS EASY TO USEYou know it is

1 Great for all skill levels2 Put the power back in their hands3 Easy to work collaboratively

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 5: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

ITrsquoS POWERFULLetrsquos look at itrsquos strong points

1 You can update content2 Packed full of functionality3 Great for designers

ITrsquoS FLEXIBLEWordPress can bend to meet your needs

1 Extend with plugins 2 Themes frameworks and

custom themes3 Site can grow as organisation

grows

ITrsquoS EASY TO USEYou know it is

1 Great for all skill levels2 Put the power back in their hands3 Easy to work collaboratively

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 6: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

ITrsquoS FLEXIBLEWordPress can bend to meet your needs

1 Extend with plugins 2 Themes frameworks and

custom themes3 Site can grow as organisation

grows

ITrsquoS EASY TO USEYou know it is

1 Great for all skill levels2 Put the power back in their hands3 Easy to work collaboratively

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 7: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

ITrsquoS EASY TO USEYou know it is

1 Great for all skill levels2 Put the power back in their hands3 Easy to work collaboratively

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 8: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

OH DID I MENTION - FREEOPEN SOURCE WE LOVE YOU

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 9: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

SO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH COMMUNITYGREATSome things to consider1 Not corporate2 Governed differently3 Different business goals4 Reciprocal learning

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 10: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

SOME HELPFUL TIPSHOW TO COLLABORATE AND BE FLEXIBLE

WHILE KEEPING ON TRACK

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 11: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION

Make connections with key stakeholders

Helps with generating ideas for the project

Brings more depth and momentum to the project

Strengthens the benefits of the project

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 12: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION

A clear terms amp condition agreement - Andy Clarke - Contract Killer

Delegation amp clarity of roles amp responsibilities

Someone to be the content editor

Online tools - Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 13: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY

Doesnrsquot mean abandoning timeframes amp deadlines

Enables you to be sensitive to staffing issues

Respond to the needs of key stakeholders

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 14: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE

Consider your feedback process

Be aware of key stakeholders when building timeframes

Where possible be flexible with deadlines

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 15: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

OTHER TIPS Develop your listening skills

shows compassion for often difficult work

Attend relevant events

fundraising launches or power sessions

Use quality themes

Woothemes ThemeForest Genesis custom made from frameworks

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

Page 16: Building Community with WordPress - Sofia Woods - WordCamp Sydney 2012

WRAP UP

Be aware of unique structure of these groups

Review your process when working with this group of clients

Collaboration can strengthen a project outcomes

Flexibility helps your process too

LINKS amp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Plug Ins amp Extensions - events manager Wp events BuddyPress SimplePress Gravity FormsEdit Flow Cart 66 WooCommerce

Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

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Other Resources- Andy Clarke - Contract Killer Dropbox Mailrsquoette BaseCamp amp Dot Project

Themes- Woothemes Themforest Genesis

- Custom Made Frameworks Bones (responsive)Twenty Ten (ships with WordPress install)ThesisHybrid

Images Melly Niotakis - Nio Media

SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU

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SOFIA WOODSshortiedesigns

wwwshortiedesignscom

THANK YOU