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As the pandemic wanes, there is a "new normal" for the WordPress Help Desk.

WordPress Help Desk events will be online as a 1-on-1 WordPress Help Desk call.

To schedule a 1-on-1 WordPress Help Desk call, simply use the calendar found here: https://optsus.com/wp-help-desk/

Confused? Please read this entire description including the TLDR and FAQ sections to clear up any confusion about changes as this event has changed from in-person to online.

We look forward to helping you with WordPress.

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I'm adding to the description because some people have been confused by these events. The link above is for you to schedule the WordPress Help Desk 1-on-1 call. The available times are generally from 9 AM until 10 AM, which is why this event is scheduled for that time. However, this is not a group call.

When the world shifted to hosting events from home, back in March of 2020, I tested this as a group call. As people received answers for their questions about WordPress, they left the call. This frustrated the people who had to wait and listen to the other questions and answers during the call. I don't want to waste everyone's time in this way.

At an in-person event, it's possible to work in a group and ask questions as they come up. However, this does not transition into a video conference call very well. Instead, I have opened up my calendar to schedule 1-on-1 calls using the link above. We will focus on the one question you have about your website.

The reason this event is reoccurring here on Meetup is to let you know the WordPress Help Desk events are still available. Before the pandemic, this was an event hosted in Raleigh once per month for two hours. Now, this is a 1-on-1 video conference call scheduled for 20 minute blocks multiple times throughout the month.

There will be no link shared for a group call with this event. The WordPress Help Desk events have become 1-on-1 video conference calls which can be scheduled using the link above.

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Where is the link to join the call?

* If you are looking for a link to join a group call, there isn't one. These events have moved to 1-on-1 scheduled appointments. When you schedule your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join your 1-on-1 call.

Why can't I get into the Zoom call?

* Please check the date and time in the confirmation email for your scheduled 1-on-1 call, after using the link above to schedule your 1-on-1 WordPress Help Desk call.

Why is this event repeating each morning, but there are no available appointment times this morning?

* These calls are scheduled in advance. If there is no time available today, you can book your call for the next available time.

What is the point of having these events on Meetup if we are scheduling 1-on-1 calls with another calendar?

* These events were held in-person with 20 - 50 people attending once per month. Since the pandemic forced these events to move online, we have helped more people than we did in the past with in-person events. For this reason, the WordPress Help Desk events will remain online using scheduled 1-on-1 calls. Use the link above to schedule your call for a convenient time.

Raleigh-Durham RTP WordPress Meetup Group

Online: WordPress Help Desk

Online event

The Query Loop block can be used to showcase posts, pages, categories, tags, and so much more!

During this session, learn how to use Query Loops in your website's layout, and on posts or on pages, to show off dynamic content with a click of a button.

Where: Zoom (link will be visible after RSVP)
Audience: Users
Level: Beginner
Language: English w/live Zoom transcription

Learn WordPress Online Workshops

Showcasing Content with Query Loops

Want help with your WordPress site, or want to help others?

This is the place to come for learning and help getting over a hurdle. Bring be ready to share your question, or help others with their questions.

You can join our Zoom meeting either by computer, tablet, or cell phone. Once you've downloaded the Zoom app you can opt to join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom.
https://zoom.us/test

——— The Help Desk Meetup ———

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month, and is intended for a wide audience: from new WordPress users to experienced bloggers, cutting edge designers, or advanced developers; all are welcome.

The Seattle WordPress Meetup is a free, non-judgmental place for people of any skill level, interest, or background to come and learn, share, and participate in our amazing WordPress community.

—— AGENDA ——

6:30 pm - Welcome
Announcements

Attendee Self-introductions -
Be ready to introduce yourself and a question in 15 sec:
- Name
- Affiliation (name of your business, website, etc.)
- Expertise (developer, designer, blogger, etc.)
- 1 question (optional, but encouraged!)

Vote via Zoom Poll to choose a few questions/topics to address. Bring your smile and patience. We’ll do our best.

Meeting ends 8:30

Hosts:
- Matt Woicik (Emcee & Co-Host)
- Leslie Newman (Co-Host)

—— More About the Help Desk Meetup ——

Not Just Technical Help!

Our community is full of members with a broad range of expertise from building sites, to front and back-end development, hosting, strategy, UX and design, SEO and analytics, social networking, to project and business management.

Bring your non-technical questions and expertise, too!

Come Help Others!

If you don't need help, please come anyway! We want to add your voice, skills, and experience to the conversation. Besides, we just like your company! :)

Have fun sharing your thoughts, debating with your peers, and yes, marketing yourself and making friends as you help others over their hurdles.

Remember: if you've been doing WordPress for 2 days, you can help the person who's been doing it for 1 day.

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Thanks to our sponsors:
- WordPress Foundation
- A2 Hosting

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—— WP Seattle Community ——

Want to know more about WordPress goings on in the area?

Check out the community website!

https://wpseattle.org/

—— Join the WP Seattle Slack Community! ——

Want to reach community members outside of a meetup? Join our slack team! (https://wpseattleslack.wordpress.com/)

Follow this link, and request an invite:
https://wpseattleslack.wordpress.com/

Slack is a free online community chat service. We have a helpful community, and several channels to organize your messages.

Seattle WordPress Meetup

WordPress Help Desk Meetup

We will host zoom meetings until it is safe to return to our in-person meetups. A Zoom link will be generated before the meetup and posted to the event description page.

WordPress Naperville

10 Simple Accessibility Improvements for Your Website

This meetup is a virtual group site clinic. The host(s) are experienced WordPress developers. Meeting attendees are encouraged to contribute to the help fixing an issue or address a challenge someone in the Meetup is facing. This is collaborative—we help each other succeed!

The meeting will be held online at the Zoom link displayed after you RSVP.

The WordPress Toronto Meetup group is sponsored by Weglot and the Canadian Management Consortium.

Weglot is the fastest and most flexible ways to translate your website. Here’s a [short demo](https://youtu.be/P3XZwyezkSI.).

Make your help request by adding a comment in the comments section below prior to the meeting and explain your issue or problem. We address requests in the comments first. and then requests made during the meeting.

In your request for assistance, be clear and concise. Include your website URL and any other relevant links. Let us know what steps you've taken to fix your problem and where you're stuck. If there are any fixes or issues that the group can't get to in time, someone in the meetup may tackle them with you one-on-one online.

The earlier you add your request in the comments below the more likely that attendees and hosts will offer advice before the meeting and prioritize your request in the meeting. In some cases, immediate assistance is provided.

**Important — backup your site**

The hosts and attendees are not responsible for any breaks that may occur during the process of attempting to fix your site at the meeting or afterwards. The hosts strongly recommend that you have a backup of your site in case something unexpected happens. You can also let us know that you'd like ideas on fixes rather than actually attempting a fix during the meeting.

**Be prepared to share your site's admin dashboard page**

We recommend that you attend the session using a desktop or notebook computer so that you can login into your site and share your screen during the discussion of your problem or issue.

**When you join our session, you'll be muted and your video off**

In a previous session, we had an intruder, someone who disrupted us intentionally and maliciously. We were able to change our Zoom settings and remove the miscreant but, in the process, we prevented everyone from speaking and starting their video unless and until we allowed it individual by individual.

We don't expect the disruption to occur in this session but the additional security steps remain in place. Accordingly, when we admit you to the Zoom session, your audio will be muted and your video off.

When you want to speak for the first time, use the chat to *ask to be unmuted*. When you are unmuted, start your video so we can confirm that you are a member of our group or a guest. If you don't start your video or explain why you aren't, *we'll remove you from the session*.

**Session recordings**

Videos of previous meetups and recaps with links and chat summaries are available online at [Let's fix your site \| WPTO](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClp97V_SENyJanXsj6iAqjg).

Last month's is [https://youtu.be/diluN6y1SbE](https://youtu.be/diluN6y1SbE) and it includes a version of the chat transcript.

**Donations**

Please make a donation of $5 to help cover ongoing costs to run the meetup: [WPTO \| PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/wptoronto).

**Comments from our attendees**

"Thanks for a great session. It was helpful to get some answers and see what other WPers are facing." Tim H.

"Thanks for your help at the Meetup! This is the first one I’ve been to that is so genuinely focused on helping people solve the challenges they are having with their site. Everyone got a chance to share what they wanted fixed and Alex and other people helped solve the issues. It was good to see all the brainstorming and the solutions! I would highly recommend going to this Meetup." Heather M.

"Great to see practically all members contributing to solve problems. Perhaps one day soon, this newbie will have something constructive to contribute as well." Heinrich D.

**Overview of WP Toronto**

This site clinic is just one of the groups within the WPTO Meetup community. in the GTA. Check out the [WPToronto Meetup group](https://www.meetup.com/WPToronto/) for details on all the local WP Meetups.

Join our [mailing list](https://tinyletter.com/WPToronto) and get the latest info on our WPTO activities.

Join our **Facebook group**, [Facebook group](https://facebook.com/groups/wptoronto/).

All meetup participants, including organizers, are expected to follow our [group guidelines and code of conduct](https://wptoronto.com/conduct/).

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