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HeroPress Expands Into The HeroPress Network

HeroPress Network Press Release – October 6, 2021

We always knew that HeroPress could be more, and the time is finally right to put that in motion. But how to do this without disrupting the current mission of HeroPress itself or changing the identity of Hallway Chats?

Our Solution: The HeroPress Network

The HeroPress Network is a collection of individual websites that share a collaborative mission to simplify access to the information and resources that help both veteran and new users thrive in WordPress, for free.

HeroPress.com continues to inspire. Hallway Chats continues to introduce community members and initiatives. WP Podcasts centralizes access to podcasts and makes their episodes searchable. And additional sites launched — like the upcoming Find It WP — will follow the same philosophy.

The HeroPress Network site itself is the hub for it all. One place where anyone can see what is happening across the websites that make up the network. It sums up what’s going on within the internal network and provides a news entity where we can support and promote other things — news, events, etc. — happening in the WordPress community.

We have a vision for the network site’s future that includes expanding its educational offerings. But for now, that takes a backseat to building out the rest of the websites.

And speaking of more….

The HeroPress Network Slack Channel

Along with The HeroPress Network, we are also launching a public Slack channel. One place where the global community can talk about all things WordPress without a barrier to entry.

Very soon our Slack will be offering dedicated channels for different types of professionals — writers, for example — that gives them a place to connect with each other and makes it easier to hire one. We’re looking into offering something similar to other community initiatives as well.

There’s so much talent out there, we want to give them a place to be found.

The Business Side Of The HeroPress Network

One last note, the HeroPress Network is being run as a For Profit company, but with a goal to make access available for free to the community as a whole. To do this, we will be opening funding options starting October 24, 2021.

Community members interested in supporting our mission will be able to give toward funding it, much like a Patreon. Along with that, the soon-to-launch Find It WP will offer opportunities for businesses to become Corporate Partners. You will also be able to support the project by using products from our Affiliates page that can soon be found on The HeroPress Network site.

Funding will go toward:

  • development costs
  • operating cost
  • a salary for an individual or individuals to maintain the network
  • future travel to WordPress events

All things that allow us to continue to build the community base of WordPress.

Company Bio

The HeroPress Network is a For Profit company that focuses on providing free resources for relationship building and growth to the WordPress community. What began over 6 years ago with HeroPress.com — a website dedicated to inspirational stories from the diverse voices of the community — is now expanding to simplify access to the ever-growing WordPress resources.

For additional information about this story and other questions related to The HeroPress Network and it’s assets, contact Cate DeRosia via email: cate@heropress.com

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Summary:

Who

The HeroPress Network, a For Profit company owned and managed by Cate and Topher DeRosia

What

The HeroPress Network is a system of resources that work together to help the global WordPress community build relationships and advance their skills by creating simpler, more equitable ways to access information and resources.

Practically, The HeroPress Network is one place to quickly stay informed with all that is happening across the various sites that make it up:

HeroPress
Hallway Chats
WP Podcasts
Find It WP
two in production

The items in production follow the same pattern as the current offerings.

Where

www.HeroPressNetwork.com

Why

For over 6 years, HeroPress has sought to inspire by elevating the voices of other community members. The timing is now right to expand to a larger network that allows us to provide free, actionable resources that simplify access to information for those seeking to leverage WordPress and its community to change their lives for the better.

When

  • WPPodcasts.com was released on 30 Sep
  • The HeroPress Network site releasing on 6 Oct
  • Find It WP in closed beta, releasing around or before 19 Oct
  • Funding opportunities will open on 24 Oct