by TDAC
| Jun |
| 29 |
| 7:00 PM |
Demo Night!
Currently we have two demos of projects in the works. If you have something you’re working on bring it down to present to the group. Other than that we’ll be discussing startups, funding, and, of course, beer (or wine).
Where: Spoke6, 439 N 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705 (SW Corner of 6th and 6th)
When: June 29th from 7-9pm.
BYOB/Snack and come on down
by TDAC
| Jun |
| 22 |
| 7:00 PM |
Join us for an evening of WordPress. We’ll cover the latest in WordPress news, share how we are using WordPress, and possibly have several 10-minute presentations.
This is an open event. Everyone is welcome.
Presentations scheduled:
Ideas for presentations in July and August:
If you’d like to present a topic related to WordPress, drop Lance an email: lance at simpledream dot net.
by Tim Bowen
Test load times/elements here: Pingdom
Also use YSlow and Google Page Speed to test speed.
PHP Query Elimination:
Use this: <meta charset=”UTF-8″ />
Not this: <meta charset=”<?php bloginfo( ‘charset’ ); ?>” />
Use Google hosted JQuery / Prototype libraries by adding this to functions.php file:
function my_init_method() {
wp_deregister_script( ‘jquery’ );
wp_register_script( ‘jquery’, ‘http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4/jquery.min.js’);
}
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Remove actions for WordPress meta, rsd_link and wlmanifest by adding these lines to functions.php:
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remove_action(‘wp_head’, ‘wlwmanifest_link’);
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Define elements in wp-config.php file:
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define(‘WP_ALLOW_REPAIR’, true);
Set the WP URL and Site URL to improve site performance. Make sure these are same as in the General Settings page
define(‘WP_SITEURL’, ‘http://SITENAME.com/cms’);
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Set the template directory and stylesheet directory to improve site performance and eliminate server queries
define(‘TEMPLATEPATH’, ‘/home/public_html/cms/wp-content/themes/THEMENAME’);
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Use optimized .htaccess file
Disable hotlinking with this code in .htaccess file:
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</ifModule>
Image hosting off-site with WP-Offload plugin and Steady Offload
Add <?php flush(); ?> after the </head> and before <body> to speed up loading.
Potentially useful plugins:
6:39 PM in Events by Warner Onstine
| Feb |
| 24 |
| 7:00 PM |
Warner Onstine of ClearBox Media will be doing a presentation on Transmedia (or Alternate Reality Games) Feb. 24 for TDAC. This presentation will begin around 7:30pm with networking and socializing opportunities before and after. This will be the first official TDAC event at the Spoke6 coworking space located on the SW corner of 6th Street & 6th Avenue (439 N 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705).
First, what is an ARG (Alternate Reality Game) and where did they start?
Second, how can businesses use them to promote their brand and create a better experience for their customers?
Third, why use this technique?
ARGs have come a long way since their beginning in 2001 with The Beast, an ARG for the film A.I., ARGs now encompass many mediums including T.V., film, radio, magazines, and books. They have also emerged as a new way of telling a story on their own – becoming more than just a vehicle for promoting a primary media vehicle (film or T.V. show).
In this presentation Warner will show a brief history of ARGs, some of the current tools and techniques for running an ARG, and why you might want to do this in the first place. He will wrap up with a preview of his forthcoming game.
Questions and suggestions on content are welcomed beforehand.
BYOB.
by Tim Bowen
4:22 AM in Events by Tim Bowen
| Feb |
| 15 |
| 6:00 PM |
There will be a laid back open house for the Spoke6 co-working space this Monday from 6pm until 8pm. Come on by, check out the space and meet other like-minded folks who are doing the same.
When: Monday, February 15th
Where: 439 N 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705 (On the SW corner of 6th & 6th, parking is on 6th Avenue or on in the lot South of the building.) Map it >>
What: A brief opening of the space.
You can find out more by visiting www.spoke6.com. This site will be updated heavily with pertinent information during the days before this event.
Cheers,
- Tim
by TDAC
| Jan |
| 26 |
| 7:00 PM |
This months Tucson Startup Drinks meetup will take place at the (under construction) Spoke6 co-working space on 6th & 6th.
When: Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm
Where: Spoke6, 439 N 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705 (Southwest corner of 6th Avenue and 6th Street, there is a parking lot on the South side of the building)
BYOB
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