Refresh Detroit: Creating a More Usable and Accessible Experience

Attendees at Accessibility Summit 2016

I’ve been a Meetup.com event organizer for around 10 years.

During that time, I’ve managed events for five meetup groups. I estimate I hosted 400+ events in the past decade with the Meetup.com platform.

When Meetup.com first came out, I was ecstatic to have a unified event management tool.

It was free, over time they started charging low fees. Which I didn’t mind, because it offered what I needed for managing meetup events. Continue reading Refresh Detroit: Creating a More Usable and Accessible Experience

Detroit Speakers in Tech Hosts Global Diversity CFP Day on January 18

Kavitha Krishnan speaking on style guides

The first time I had to give a public speech in high school, I was terrified.

I had successfully avoided public speaking in high school for almost two years. But as part of our Great Books class, we were required to present character studies in front of class.

We worked in pairs to create the character studies, so I thought my partner would give our public presentation.

I felt good, I’d avoid speaking in public again!

Then I discovered my partner was more terrified about public speaking than I was. Continue reading Detroit Speakers in Tech Hosts Global Diversity CFP Day on January 18

West Metro Detroit WordPress: Business Roundtable on Pricing and Strategies

Business Roundtable on Pricing and Strategies

When I first started creating websites, I did pro-bono work for nonprofits and local faith organizations.

Transitioning to a pricing model was a big step for me.

And I had a lot of hiccups along the way.

I remember one prospective client from years ago who asked for a website with new logo design, multiple forms, photo gallery, and online forum, but only wanted to pay $100 for their site.

By that time, I had learned about pre-screening my prospective clients.

I didn’t take on that project.

That’s why I’m excited for our business roundtable discussion at our first West Metro Detroit WordPress meetup of 2020. Continue reading West Metro Detroit WordPress: Business Roundtable on Pricing and Strategies