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Just like WordPress, this group will always be FREE.
The WordPress Sydney Meetup is for any WordPress user from new to experienced to get together and discuss all things WordPress.
We know there is a vibrant WordPress community hiding out there and we want to get everyone together to talk all things WordPress
Regardless of whether you use WordPress as a developer, designer, business or blogger, our monthly meetups are sure to help you get the most out of this amazing open source software.
Thanks to our incredible sponsors, our meetups are free for you to attend.
We would love for you to be a part of our welcoming, active and enthusiastic group. So please join us and come along to the next event!
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To join the WP Australia community on slack visit http://wpaustralia.org/.
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See all- SEO Strategies for WordPress in 2025Microsoft Reactor Sydney, Sydney
👥 This is an In-Person/In-Real-Life (IRL) event!
Search is constantly evolving — and your WordPress SEO strategy needs to keep up. In this talk, I’ll unpack the current best practices, new trends shaping SEO in 2025, and how to implement them in WordPress without losing your mind.
You’ll learn:
✅ What’s changed in SEO (and what’s stayed the same)
✅ How Google’s AI updates affect your content strategy
✅ Which plugins and tools still matter in 2025
✅ Practical SEO tips you can apply today to improve rankings📑 BONUS: Get my WordPress SEO 2025 Action Pack: A must-have checklist and toolkit for modern WordPress SEO.
🎯 Target Audience:
Content creators, freelance designers/developers, business owners, marketers using WordPress👉 Host: Wil Brown – ZeroPoint Development
🛠 Skill Level: Beginner to Moderate🔹 RSVP Now and save your seat! This is an in-person event with plenty of time for Q&A and networking. Don’t miss it!
Agenda (ish)
- 6:00 PM: Arrive and Network (no pizza soz)
- 6:30 PM: Main talk
- 7:30 PM: Close (or stay and network for a bit)
- Dashboard Zen: Customising the WordPress Admin for Happy ClientsMicrosoft Reactor Sydney, Sydney
👥 This is an In-Person/In-Real-Life (IRL) event!
The WordPress admin area can be overwhelming for clients, with cluttered menus, confusing options, and too many buttons.
In this talk, I’ll show you how to transform the WordPress dashboard into a cleaner, simpler, and more user-friendly experience your clients will love.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to declutter and simplify the admin interface
✅ Tools and techniques to brand and customise the dashboard
✅ Tips for streamlining content workflows and user roles
✅ What to avoid so you don’t confuse (or annoy) your clients📑 BONUS: Get my Client Dashboard Makeover Blueprint – a practical guide to delivering a smoother backend experience.
🎯 Target Audience:
Freelancers, designers, and developers who hand off WordPress sites to clients👉 Host: Wil Brown – ZeroPoint Development
🛠 Skill Level: Beginner to Moderate🔹 RSVP Now and save your seat! This is an in-person event with plenty of time for Q&A and networking. Don’t miss it!
Agenda (ish)
- 6:00 PM: Arrive and Network (no pizza soz)
- 6:30 PM: Main talk
- 7:30 PM: Close (or stay and network for a bit)
- Client Control: Proposals, Scope & Systems for Smoother WordPress ProjectsMicrosoft Reactor Sydney, Sydney
👥 This is an In-Person/In-Real-Life (IRL) event!
Managing clients doesn’t have to be chaos. In this talk, I’ll share practical ways to take control of your client projects — from clear proposals and bulletproof scopes to systems that keep everything on track.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to pre-qualify leads and avoid time-wasting prospects
✅ What to include in a winning proposal (and what to leave out)
✅ How to set boundaries and avoid scope creep
✅ The tools and templates to stay organised and look like a pro📑 BONUS: Get my Client Control Starter Kit – proposal, scope and intake templates to streamline your freelance workflow.
🎯 Target Audience:
Freelance WordPress designers and developers, consultants, and solo operators👉 Host: Wil Brown – ZeroPoint Development
🛠 Skill Level: Beginner to Moderate🔹 RSVP Now and save your seat! This is an in-person event with plenty of time for Q&A and networking. Don’t miss it!
Agenda (ish)
- 6:00 PM: Arrive and Network (no pizza soz)
- 6:30 PM: Main talk
- 7:30 PM: Close (or stay and network for a bit)
- Scale Smarter: How to Prepare Your WordPress Site for Serious GrowthMicrosoft Reactor Sydney, Sydney
👥 This is an In-Person/In-Real-Life (IRL) event!
Growth is incredible — until your site crashes.
In this talk, I’ll show you how to scale your WordPress site to handle more traffic, content, and complexity without sacrificing performance.
We’ll also walk through a real-world example of scaling WooCommerce for a high-traffic event.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to identify performance bottlenecks before they become a problem
✅ Hosting strategies and server tweaks to improve scalability
✅ Caching, database, and media optimisation tips
✅ A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of a high-traffic WooCommerce setup📑 BONUS: Download my WordPress Scaling Blueprint – a checklist and toolkit to prepare any WordPress site for growth.
🎯 Target Audience:
Developers, business owners, ecommerce site operators, advanced freelancers👉 Host: Wil Brown – ZeroPoint Development
🛠 Skill Level: Moderate to Advanced🔹 RSVP Now and save your seat! This is an in-person event with plenty of time for Q&A and networking. Don’t miss it!
Agenda (ish)
- 6:00 PM: Arrive and Network (no pizza soz)
- 6:30 PM: Main talk
- 7:30 PM: Close (or stay and network for a bit)