Silicon Valley - Stanford Web Consortium

The latest iteration of the internet, Web 2.0, offers astounding channels for communication, community building, social activism, and entrepeneurship.We meet regularly to explore, discuss, and share strategies on how to maximize the power of Web 2.0.Our events will feature speakers, refreshments, networking opportunities, community, and fellowship.All of our events are open to anyone, and are free.Most of our events are held on the Stanford campus or in downtown Palo Alto.

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  • What's Wrong With American Higher Education, and How Do We Fix It?

    Sat, 31 Mar 2012, 21:15 - 23:15 in Sunnyvale, United States

    American higher education is considered by many to be the best in the world.However, there are many issues in academia that need to be addressed:  inequitable admissions policies at selective institutions, impacted public universities, skyrocketing tuition rates, budget problems, the student loan crisis, overemphasis on big time college sports programs, questionable for-profit institutions, etc.

  • What's Wrong With American Higher Education, and How Do We Fix It?

    Thu, 1 Mar 2012, 03:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    American higher education is considered by many to be the best in the world.However, there are many issues in academia that need to be addressed: inequitable admissions policies at selective institutions, impacted public universities, skyrocketing tuition rates, budget problems, the student loan crisis, overemphasis on big time college sports programs, questionable for-profit institutions, etc.

  • For newbie and wannabe web site owners. 4 obstacles every beginner must overcome

    Tue, 27 Sep 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    Regular attendees to this Meetup know that Bill Belew has taken 9 of his topics to more than 1 million unique visitors EACH. He has categories on his blog sites that have that many unique visitors.Yet, Bill has not forgotten what it is like to be a very beginner blogger. He recently created a blog for his 3-year old daughter who is now writing at Miamei.com.Bill also just recently gave Blogging Boot Camps in NYC and here in the Bay Area.

  • Shut up and Blog with Problogger Bill Belew

    Wed, 21 Sep 2011, 16:00 - 18:00 in Sunnyvale, United States

    Every Wednesday (almost) I ( Bill Belew) am sitting at Panera Bread in Sunnyvale blogging.I blog other days but on this day, I welcome other bloggers, web site builders to come join me, sit, be quiet and work.The purpose - to hang out with other bloggers. Ask (quietly) "What do you write about?" and create back links to one another's sites if/when a connection can be found. Or just write away at your own site.No frills, no lecturing, no going on and on by me.

  • 4 absolutes to get traffic to your blog/web site - ONGOING webinar

    Mon, 19 Sep 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Sunnyvale, United States

    Bill Belew (that's me writing about myself in the 3rd person) has taken 10 different and unrelated topics to more than 1,000,000 unique visitors EACH. As of Summer '11 more than 56 million pages have been viewed. I am a professional blogger = I pay ALL of my sizable Silicon Valley mortgage with revenue from my blog. Seriously.Last month I (that's me writing about myself in the first person!

  • LIVE interview with TheGoalsGuy - Gary Ryan Blair - Teleseminar

    Mon, 19 Sep 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Sunnyvale, United States

    What a great opportunity we have to talk with a man who can get results not just for himself but for you as well.Gary Ryan Blair is author of the best-selling book, Everything Counts! 52 Remarkable Ways to Inspire Excellence and Drive Results.Blair'’s client list is a who’'s who in the industries of sports, entertainment, politics and business.

  • Intro to Blogging and Why this Platform is still the King of Social Media

    Fri, 16 Sep 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Santa Clara, United States

    4 Questions:1.  Are you still not even quite sure what a blog is or does? Embarrassed to ask? Not any more. This Meetup is for you. Non-intimidating, all questions welcomed.2.  Do you think that a blog is not relevant to you, your company, your book? Think again.3.  Do you think that Social Media giants, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ have replaced the blog? Think again.4.  Do you think blogs can't make real money? Yup, think again.

  • Join us for an International Pot-luck.

    Sat, 10 Sep 2011, 21:30 - 23:30 in Palo Alto, United States

    Please join us for a great networking opportunity with some fine food and a chance to meet new people and make new friends across a variety of Meetups, not to mention international students from Stanford and the surrounding area.Bring a side dish for one person and we will all share a wide-range of foods. Coffee, soda and water and a main dish or two will be provided.

  • For newbie and wannabe web site owners! 4 obstacles every beginner must overcome

    Tue, 19 Apr 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Cupertino, United States

    Regular attendees to this Meetup know that Bill, author of the best read "blogging for money series' has over a dozen blog sites/topics. He has taken 9 of his topics to more than 1 million unique visitors EACH. He has categories on his blog sites that have that many unique visitors.Yet, Bill has not forgotten what it is like to be a very beginner blogger. He just recently created a blog for the World Mission Church.

  • 7 Marketing Strategies to Expand Your Business by Mike Maunu of UpYourVisibility

    Fri, 15 Apr 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    Business owners, bloggers, writers, startups, all want visitors to their sites.Then what?Mike has a proven strategy that he will share at this Meetup.Mike Maunu is currently working in a company he founded, Up Your Visibility, a division of IQtek.com, Inc.UpYourVisibility is a marketing & consulting firm helping business owners grow using offline and online strategies.

  • TELECONFERENCE: How to Finance Your Business or Startup - Part 2

    Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 19:15 - 21:15 in Cupertino, United States

    Need financing for your business or startup?Join us for a teleconference featuring a business financing expert who will go over various options available to those seeking to finance their business or startup.   We will have a special emphasis on startups.If you would like to have your personal scenario reviewed or if you  have questions,  please forward details and your contact info to:[email protected] are the details:DATE:  Wednesday, March 30

  • How To Get Your Local Business on the First Page of Google Using Google Places

    Tue, 29 Mar 2011, 01:30 - 03:30 in Menlo Park, United States

    If you're a local business, the way your prospects find you is changing in a big way.  Yellow pages are dying, as 60%- 80% of local searches now take place online.   Most of those searches start on Google.  And most will end up with results provided by Google Places.Formerly known as the Local Business Center, Google Places provides a directory for local businesses to list themselves so they come up in local searches and as locations on Google maps.

  • For newbie and wannabe web site owners! 4 obstacles every beginner must overcome

    Tue, 22 Mar 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Campbell, United States

    Regular attendees to this Meetup know that Bill, author of the best read "blogging for money series' has over a dozen blog sites/topics. He has taken 9 of his topics to more than 1 million unique visitors EACH. He has categories on his blog sites that have that many unique visitors.Yet, Bill has not forgotten what it is like to be a very beginner blogger. He just recently created a blog for the World Mission Church.

  • TELECONFERENCE: How to Finance Your Business or Startup

    Thu, 17 Mar 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Cupertino, United States

    Need financing for your business or startup?Join us for a teleconference featuring a business financing expert who will go over various options available to those seeking to finance their business or startup.If you would like to have your personal scenario reviewed or if you  have questions,  please forward details and your contact info to:[email protected] are the details:DATE:  Wednesday, March 16TIME:   7 PM  Pacific TimeCALL IN INFO

  • How much traffic is needed to earn money from AdSense? Possible income?

    Wed, 16 Mar 2011, 02:00 - 04:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    Problogger Bill Belew pays his Silicon Valley mortgage through revenue generated from AdSense.He has taken 9 different topics to more than 1 million unique visitors EACH.Bill knows legitimate site traffic generation.Bill knows how to monetize a web site.Bill knows the commitment it takes to make your website earn money for you.Meetup format:7 - 7:30 - Sign in & network7:30 - 8 - Presentation8 - 8:30 - Q & A8:30 - 9 - Wrap up & network

  • Google Blogger and AdSense Team to present/do Q & A for serious users- 2 days

    3-4 Mar 2011 in Palo Alto, United States

    This is a special back-to-back 2-day event for serious Blogger and Google AdSense users.Google will send some of their AdSense and Blogger Team members to the Meetup to present and answer questions.Please note the change in regular time for these 2 meetings ONLY:2:30 - 3:00 - Network, sign in (please be on time)3:00 - 4:30 - Google AdSense and Blogger presentation and Q&A4:30 - 5:00 - Wrap up, network

  • Silicon Valley High Tech Career Workshop and Job Fair

    Thu, 24 Feb 2011, 02:30 - 04:30 in Mountain View, United States

    Growing companies are always hiring,  so there are still great job opportunities available in Silicon Valley despite the slow economy.   And the last few weeks have seen increased activity in the employment market, with promises of more to come.  But who is hiring?  Where are the best jobs?   And what skills and credentials will you need to land one?

  • For newbie and wannabe web site owners! 4 obstacles every beginner must overcome

    Tue, 22 Feb 2011, 03:00 - 05:00 in San Jose, United States

    Regular attendees to this Meetup know that Bill, author of the best read "blogging for money series' has over a dozen blog sites/topics. He has taken 9 of his topics to more than 1 million unique visitors EACH. He has categories on his blog sites that have that many unique visitors.Yet, Bill has not forgotten what it is like to be a very beginner blogger. He just recently created a blog for the World Mission Church.

  • My 7 Steps to get 1,000,000 Unique Visitors to Your Web Site

    Thu, 10 Feb 2011, 03:00 - 05:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    Bill Belew (that's me!), author of the best read "Blogging for Money" series has taken 9 different and unrelated topics to more than 1 million unique vistors EACH.Bill says, "If I did it with one topic, you could say I was lucky. If I did it with two, then really lucky. Three? Really really lucky. But nine? I think I know what it takes."I will share (by the numbers) at this meetup (it was the number one requested topic in the recent survey of Meetup members)

  • Silicon Valley High Tech Career Workshop

    Thu, 3 Feb 2011, 02:45 - 04:45 in Menlo Park, United States

    <p>There are still great job opportunities available in Silicon Valley despite the challenging economic times we are facing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We will have a Silicon Valley recruiter on hand to outline the employment outlook for high tech. She will provide great tips on how to write your resume and how to ace the job interview. You will acquire the skills you need to land the job you've been looking for! There are positions in various tech niches that she needs to fill.

  • Guy Kawasaki: Entrepreneurship 2.0

    Thu, 8 Jul 2010, 01:00 - 03:00 in Stanford, United States

    Guy Kawasaki’s take on entrepreneurship is anything but conventional. You might even say his new perspective on it—Entrepreneurship 2.0—is iconoclastic.This exclusive event brought to you by UCSC Extension's Green Entrepreneurship program.Guy Kawasaki will join Alison van Diggelen in a fireside chat about entrepreneurship. You’ll have the opportunity to meet, listen to and pose questions to one of Silicon Valley’s most enduring figures and high-profile entrepreneurs.

  • Get Heard in the Sales and Marketing Jungle - Featuring Kevin Daum

    Wed, 16 Jun 2010, 01:30 - 03:30 in Stanford, United States

    This event is organized by JHTC.When: Tuesday, June 15th, 6:30 - 9:30pmWhere: Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94539RSVP: : $10 in advance, $15 at doorPlease pay at the door, or pay in advance through the JHTC.Student/Senior Admission: $5 (ID required)Member Admission: Complimentary for members. (Join @ dinner and drinks (including wine) will be served.Join JHTC on

  • Delivering Happiness Launch

    Tue, 8 Jun 2010, 02:30 - 04:30 in Stanford, United States

    In his first book, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, writes about how a corporate culture modeled on happiness can be a powerful way of achieving success.Monday, June 7th, we will be hosting a live launch party here in the Bay Area. We will have access to a livestream feed of the actual launch party in New York. are eligible for a free copy of Tony's book, "Delivering Happiness".(Limited copies available.)If you can't make it live, please check out the ustream feed.

  • WEBINAR: Introduction to Amazon S3 Reduced Redundancy Storage

    Wed, 26 May 2010, 17:00 - 19:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    This event is produced by Amazon Web Services.Amazon S3 Reduced Redundancy Storage (RRS) is a new storage option that enables customers to reduce their costs by storing non-critical, reproducible data at lower levels of redundancy. Amazon S3 is designed to provide 99.999999999% durability while the RRS storage option is designed to provide 99.99% durability. In this webinar, learn more about this new option and when and how to use it.Here are the event details

  • WEBINAR: ANALYZE THIS! FREE Web Analysis Clinic and SEO Strategy Session

    Fri, 21 May 2010, 19:15 - 21:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    SAGE ROCK INSTITUTE - Internet Marketing Training - Instructor-lead, self-lead, Online, In-person, Free and PaidHAVE YOUR WEBSITE EVALUATED IN THIS WEBINAR! SEND EMAIL TO:[email protected] to this webinar and have your website analyzed by an SEO expert.This is part of a series of webinars to help you define, establish, and grow your web presence. This series will start with the basics, and go deeper as the series progresses.

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