Back to our regularly scheduled program, DiviFam!
April and May flew by, and with spring almost over, it’s time for our community updates!
Our Divi community has been thriving with new members, exciting projects, and inspiring stories. In this post, we’ll share the latest stats, highlight standout meetups, and give you a sneak peek of what’s next. Whether you’re a Divi pro or a newcomer, there’s something for everyone.
So, grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let’s celebrate our Divi community. Let’s dive in!
The Divi Community Meetup Network by the Numbers
- Total Members: 13,234
- Total Groups: 39
- Total Events Hosted: 2,111
- Total RSVPs: 14,984
- New Members (Last 90 Days): 444
- New Groups: 1
If you have a passion for building your local Divi community, locate a group near you here or use the button below to apply to become a local organizer.
APPLY TO BECOME A DIVI MEETUP ORGANIZER TODAY
Let’s Welcome Our Newest Meetup Hosts & New Group!
Please give a warm welcome to our newest group and host! Divi Nairobi!
Divi Nairobi, Kenya
Patrick of Divi Nairobi
Meet the host, Patrick Lumumba:
I am a dedicated web developer specializing exclusively in building exceptional websites through the use of Divi. My journey with Divi started in 2018 and since then, I have been instrumental in launching numerous successful websites for businesses, both domestically and internationally.
In addition to managing a thriving web service business at Paluhost Web Services, I am passionate about sharing my expertise. Through insightful tutorials, I simplify the intricacies of website development with Divi, offering straightforward solutions for beginners.In my years of using Divi, I have never really found a Divi meetup group in my city. I have tried to join ones in other countries like South Africa, Nigeria, the USA, and so on, and the biggest challenge has always been that they don’t host online meetups. The only one that has been helpful is Divi Salt Lake City.
I know that there are other Divi users out there like me who are also looking for a community of like-minded people to join and so, this meetup group will benefit many people.
My reason for starting and leading this meetup group is basically to provide a platform for Divi users, beginners, and experts alike, to come together and help one another.
So excited to see you grow the Divi community in East Africa!
Divi New York City, USA
Marc Silverman of Divi NYC
Meet the host, Marc Silverman:
Marc is the owner of SilverMarc.com, established in 1995, a web development company that designs, builds, and reconfigures websites for businesses and individuals throughout the country. He brings to every project a wealth of information on website development, business web hosting, online commerce, search engine strategies, programming, and specialty design techniques to improve a website’s effectiveness.
In addition to his website work, he is the Regional Administrator for Manhattan BNI, in charge of User Support and Technology for 1500 BNI members in 50 chapters.
Marc was a Professor at Pratt Institute teaching Digital Imaging, Print Prepress, and Web Design at Pratt’s Manhattan location from 1993 through 2015.
In his time off, he enjoys geocaching, hiking to photograph rock art petroglyphs and pictographs, and other outdoor activities.
Thanks for joining the Divi NYC team, Marc!
Updates from Existing Groups
WordCamp Europe 2024 is next week! Are you going? If so, you’ll catch me pretty much everywhere so do say, “Hi!” Want a guaranteed-to-catch-me option? I’ll be emceeing on the main stage Friday afternoon and I hope to see some friendly faces!
Meanwhile, let’s get caught up on our community updates below. ⬇️
Divi Chicago, Illinois, USA
Divi Chicago April 2024
April 2024
Attendees: 21
From the Host, Joan Margau:
Eric Dingler from Intransit Studios gave us the opportunity to ask him anything about running a Divi business as a solopreneur or an agency.
One of the first things to do when running a Divi business is to understand your leadership role in the company. As a solopreneur or agency owner, you are responsible for everything from sales and marketing to customer service and project management.Another important aspect of running a Divi business is to have a solid lead generation and sales process. Nothing happens until you sell something, so it is essential to have a system for generating leads and converting them into paying customers. There are many different lead generation and sales techniques that you can use, so it is important to find what works best for you and your business.
One of the systems that Eric Dingler discussed was HighLevel. HighLevel is a system as a service (SaaS) that offers a variety of marketing tools, including a CRM (customer relationship management) system, email marketing, and SMS marketing. HighLevel also integrates with various third-party apps and AI features, making it a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes.
HighLevel can be used by solopreneurs and agencies to manage their client relationships and marketing campaigns. It can also be used to provide clients with access to a self-service portal, where they can view their project status, make payments, and submit support tickets.
Divi Chicago May 2024
May 2024
Attendees: 14
Divi 5 Alpha Demo and Divi AI.
The new Divi Visual Builder that will come with Divi 5.0 is incredible. We explored it in the Demo site provided by Elegant Themes and it is certainly speeded up. The way it is designed gives you more control inside the Visual Builder and complements your workflow. It’s incredibly fast.When you want to work in a module, the module settings open up and dock to the right of the screen in seconds. The sections are arranged in layers and are docked on the left of the screen. In the middle is your workspace, and you see your edits in real time.
With the built-in Divi AI at your fingertips, website creation is going to take on a whole new level and will take less time to build.
We created a landing page for a Puppy Training Business. We revised the content with the different prompts available, and we were delighted at the images generated of adorable puppies.The new Divi Visual Builder and built-in AI are going to revolutionize the way web designers and developers build websites.
You’re missing out if you haven’t visited Joan & the Divi Chicago crew!
Divi Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Divi Dallas/Fort Worth April 2024
April 2024
Attendees: 12
From the Hosts, Tommy Lee & Kent Pilkington:
This month, Divi DFW gave a comprehensive overview of the Theme Builder which allows developers to easily stylize WordPress content. We demonstrated how it uses WordPress’s own pagination to style content, and how it allows content managers to easily expand websites without worrying about styling. We also talked about how it integrates with WooCommerce, which inspired a lively discussion on the benefits of Woo & Divi together. All in all, we felt we demonstrated how proper use of the theme builder makes WordPress development easier for all.
Woot, Divi DFW!
Divi Italia
Divi Italia April 2024
Divi Italia April 2024
April 2024
Attendees: 15
From the Host, Eleanora Anzini:
Our speaker, Antonio Moschetta, e-commerce manager, discussed how to optimize an e-commerce website for improved conversions, performance, and user experience!
Divi Italia is at it! Trust me, you wanna join!
Divi Nairobi, Kenya
Divi Nairobi May 2024
May 2024
Attendees: 8
From the Host, Patrick Lumumba:
Divi Nairobi, a group formed about a month ago, has been able to attract over 50 members on meetup.com.
We held our first meetup on May 18th, 2024, at 7:00 PM EAT. The topic for the event was “Getting Started with Divi.” As the host, I introduced myself to the group and then invited the attendees to introduce themselves.
Although the event had 19 RSVPs, only 5 attendees were present when we started. However, more people joined during the meeting, bringing the total number of attendees to 8.
After the introductions, I provided an overview of Divi, explaining how to purchase it, install it, and activate the Divi license. I also demonstrated how to build a web page using the Divi platform.
Following the presentation, attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, and we engaged in a live discussion.
The meetup lasted for one and a half hours.
Yasss, Divi Nairobi! Congrats on your first Divi meetup!
Divi New York City, USA
Divi NYC April 2024
April 2024
Attendees: 9
From the Hosts, Mickey, Patty, & Seema:
Divi NYC had its first-ever hybrid Meetup on April 17. The topic was a presentation by Marc Silverman titled “Website Hosting – The Ins, The Outs, and The Alsos.” Marc’s presentation covered his experience running a web hosting business on two popular web hosting services, along with many of the issues that he’s experienced over his years providing these services, including some of the crucial “background” tasks to keep a website up to date, protected from malware, and operating speedily. Marc’s talk was well received and generated a lot of questions and discussion.
Yay for in-person, Divi NYC!!
Divi Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Divi Phoenix April 2024
April 2024
Attendees: 9
From the Host, Dennis Dinsmore:
We explored the Divi Theme Builder! It was pretty hands-onsy!
Divi Phoenix May 2024
May 2024
Attendees: 7
From the Host, Dennis Dinsmore:
Denise gave Divi AI demos! We built a few sites with the Divi AI builder and it was pretty incredible!
Divi PHX is exclusively in-person and we hope you’ll join us if you’re ever in town!
Divi Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Divi Salt Lake City April 2024
April 2024
Attendees: 6
From the Host, Dustin Olsen:
For our April Meetup, we talked about Divi Animations and some simple ways to incorporate them into your webpages for micro-interactions that delight your users.
Love it, Dustin!
Divi Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Divi Toronto May 2024
May 2024
Attendees: 4
From the Host, Suzi Hernandez:
Divi Toronto is happy to be back after a lengthy break. At this month’s meetup, we discussed members’ most loved Divi companion plugins. Although our numbers were few, we shared some of our favorite plugins and were introduced to new ones. It’s great to hear the unique ways in which our members use Divi and learn from everyone’s experiences.
Yay, back at it, Suzie! ♥️
Want to Host Your Own Local Divi Network Meetup?
Great! We’re always on the lookout for people around the world who are passionate about Divi and building community and want to spread that enthusiasm to their local community. We take care of the monthly Meetup fees, and we provide all our hosts with tons of resources to help plan and promote their events, including help with finding a venue and coming up with topic ideas.
Starting a new Divi Meetup group is simple. Just apply by filling out this form or email eventcoordinator@elegantthemes.com. Once the form is complete, we will work together to get your group launched and linked to our Meetup Network. Easy as that!
Not sure if there’s already a Divi Meetup Group in your area? Just head to our Meetup Network page to see a map of our current locations.
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