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Goal:  Simplify the site based on the basic needs of the PT group. (simplify meaning removing the need for updating plugins and worrying about compatibility, less reliant on html & css, as well as less reliant on having to add additional code) Simplify use for members as well as myself. Maintain the basics such as Events, Recommendations, etc., but maintain the ability to go further if needed. Make the viewing of the site easier for non members (Vegas gang, friends, etc).

  • July 7 - Intial setup and testing begun.

  • July 14 - This is 'v2.0' of the Porto concept (Together, People, OMP, Local, etc.) to see if this platform will handle the needs of the members better than the existing site, as well as requiring less interaction from me. (see above Goal)

  • July 15 - Color Palette is inspiration from the ocean, sand, coffee and the blue bar under the header banner is the actual pantone blue used by the city of Porto.

  • July 22 - Wonderful fit for Events. Full featured and free. RSVP, Ticketing, Reminder Emails, etc.

  • July 25 - Continued testing, tweaking and preparing.

  • Aug 8 - Continuing work. Events works perfectly, Recommendations works perfectly.  Member Businesses is up and running.  Need to plan and execute an 'expats needs' portfolio. Something that has searchable information for the most needed/requested items (SNS, NISS, Andante, etc)

  • Aug 10 - Member Businesses turned out great.  Working on a simple Whatsapp acknowledgement page. Also experimented with a 'seating map/chart' for events.  It is very cool and would definitely work for some larger events and those that would require ticketing in the future, especially if seating assignments are needed.  Would like to trial it for September Porto People meetup.

  • Aug 17 - Tweaked Whatsapp Community wording and added an application form. Most likely won't lead anywhere but it works fantastic and would take load off of phone/whatsapp. Also began incorporating Business/Services into the site.  The Recommendations area works perfectly and is easily searchable and much more phone friendly.

  • Aug 22 - Almost completed the entry of all Businesses & Services Directory spreadsheet.  Good news is that it's fully searchable and mobile friendly.  Created a B/S Submission Form and linked within the user guide. Created the Bazaar for those who want to post For Sale, Trade, etc..  simple but effective.

  • Aug 27 - Opened up site completely. Finished entry of Businesses & Services Directory as well as the Guests are Coming Directory.

  • Sat, Jan 04
    Aveiro
    Jan 04, 2025, 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM GMT
    Aveiro, R. Dr. João de Moura 2, 3800-187 Aveiro, Portugal
    Jan 04, 2025, 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM GMT
    Aveiro, R. Dr. João de Moura 2, 3800-187 Aveiro, Portugal
    Let yourself be carried away by time on this journey along the only narrow gauge line in operation in our country and board one of the five carriages from the early years of the 20th century, towed by the historic diesel locomotive 9004.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 07
    Cafetaria El Corte Ingles
    Jan 07, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cafetaria El Corte Ingles, 4430-186 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
    Jan 07, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cafetaria El Corte Ingles, 4430-186 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
    Join the Women & Men of the Porto area for coffee each Tuesday!
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jan 09
    Leixões Bilharista
    Jan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Leixões Bilharista, Rua de Brito Capelo 234, 4450-073 Matosinhos, Portugal
    Jan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Leixões Bilharista, Rua de Brito Capelo 234, 4450-073 Matosinhos, Portugal
    The Thursday Night gathering of pool nuts in Matosinhos.
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