A new version of a classic Drupal module, the Content Construction Kit allows site builders to add fields to their content. The yet unofficial CCK 3 for Drupal 6 provides a great way to tie multiple fields together in repeating groups. This presentation will go over how to add a “Multigroup” to a content type and how to build Views with Multigroup.
You can find Steve throughout the Drupal ecosystem under the username stevector. Strike up a conversation at the Meetup by asking him why he recently built a site using Zen and four layers of subthemes, or why Mightybytes uses the same SVN repository for most of their Drupal projects. You can also just ask him to gush about Drush.
Chicago Drupal MeetUp, Nov. 18th Estimated Agenda:
They are even more fun when four or five of them line up in a nice, tidy row, which is just what Return on Engagement: Content, Strategy and Design Techniques for Digital Marketing has been getting in the review section on Amazon. All these stars mean people reading Return on Engagement find it a valuable tool for online business and marketing efforts. We couldn’t be happier that marketers, web designers, digital enthusiasts, and industry pros all find helpful content within its pages.
Here’s what some folks are saying:
“The Social Media Marketing Guidebook…Social media is the new Marketing 2.0 and in Return on Engagement Tim Frick takes us on a crash-course in learning about how this relatively new method of engaging those we do business with works and how we can make the most of it.” - Robert L. Stinnett
“...quick easy read book to help out non-technology related product managers understand the potential of multi-channel communications. This book fits the bill, it illustrates the basic concepts and what works and doesn’t work pretty well…” - L. Rushton
“Return on Engagement provides an excellent Return of Investment…The material is rich, varied, and dense, yet is provided in an easy to read and comprehend multi-media style format. It is an absolutely essential 5-star read for anyone with a website….” - John P. Jones III
“This books gets you thinking and jotting down notes. All sections contain bullet points with relevant questions that you should answer during your planning stage…” - Damian P. Gadal
Industry Reviews:
Return on Engagement has garnered some great industry reviews as well. Here are some examples:
“Tim Frick shows you how to grow your business by intelligently focusing on the important ways to reach your buyers.” - David Meerman Scott, bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing & PR
“...applies pragmatic, results-oriented marketing best practices to the wild west of content strategy and social media. Tim’s book will be a valuable asset to any organization wanting to quantify success from their investment in new media.” - Kevin Potts, Creative Director and author of Web Design and Marketing Solutions
“...For once, a book’s title actually matched the contents inside and I enjoyed the read…I will readily admit a few bits went over my head (I am no developer) but 99% of what I read in Return on Engagement was invaluable to me as I find the right way to run Flyover Geeks and communicate with our audience as best as possible. A great read and very useful to anyone starting a blog or launching a site for a new business.” - Edward Domain, FlyoverGeeks.com review titled Return on Engagement by Tim Frick Gets it Right.
“...covers everything from navigation and color choices to social media optimization and what to do if someone trashes you on Yelp…a good reference for the aspiring digital media guru.” - David Capece, Sparxoo.com review titled Return On Engagement: A Social Media Manual and blogger for Fast Company.
Thanks very much to all these great people who took the time to review the book and offer their valuable insights. We are thrilled with the reception the book is getting. If you have read Return on Engagement, we would love to hear what you think (yes, even if it’s bad).
Not sure whether Return on Engagement: Content, Strategy and Design Techniques for Digital Marketing is your cup of tea? Feel free to download the free Mobile Marketing Primer e-chapter by visiting the book’s companion site, returnonengagement.net.
We are extremely proud to announce that our website for Macku Sushi, and our new site for Mightybytes, were each honored with a 2010 American Graphic Design Award.
Selected from over 1888 entries, we are among only 54 winners of this award and Certificates of Excellence. Graphic Design USA Magazine hosts competition and the winners gallery will be released on the AGDA site in October.
This is the sixth award for Mightybytes in 2010. We're proud and appreciative of Macku Sushi and give wonderful applause to the the talented team here at Mightybytes for their award-winning work!
On Sept. 14th, 2010 Mightybytes started a fresh new chapter in a fresh new space just a short walk up Clark Street from where we spent the last ten of our twelve years in business.
Social media provides nonprofits with an excellent set of marketing tools for those on a budget, but maintaining engagement in a cost effective manner over the long haul can be fraught with challenges.
Tim Frick leads a three-hour training workshop designed to teach nonprofits how to optimize social media best practices at the Community Media Workshop event, Using Social Media to Build Awareness.
Thursday, Sept. 16
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Community Media Workshop @ Columbia College Location: 218 S. Wabash - Room 716 (Columbia College Building)
Parking lot across the street or next door.
El Stop on Adams and Wabash - Green, Brown, Purple, Orange and Pink Lines all stop there.
What is engagement, and how to get a return on it?
How to use social media tools to communicate, converse, and connect with news and existing audiences to move them to action.
Tools and techniques for online content creation, marketing and measurement
If you want to find out more information, Tim discusses two common misconceptions by nonprofits and social media in the article, Find your Social Media a-ha moment on the Community Media Workshop blog.
