Association News
- Welcome to our newest partners and members!
- Joshua Hughes – community member
- Greg Caughill – community member
- Lucas van Staden – professional member
- Sean Breeden – professional member
- You too can become a Mage-OS member and join our vibrant community, starting from just €10 per year!
Events
We’re thrilled to announce that Meet Magento Poland is coming to Poznań, where Mage-OS is proudly registered! This year’s event will be extra special as some of our founding members hail from Poznań. Don’t miss the chance to meet Maciej Kalkowski, one of our key figures, in person—connect with him on LinkedIn.
At the event, we’ll be hosting an exciting panel talk featuring multiple participants, showcasing the latest developments and insights from the Mage-OS community. It’s going to be an incredible time for networking, learning, and celebrating our vibrant ecosystem.
We are also excited to share that Vinai Kopp will be speaking at Meet Magento Poland (MM24PL), discussing Mage-OS and what it has become since its first inception at MM12PL. Connect with Vinai on LinkedIn to learn more!
As a special benefit for Mage-OS members, use the discount code MOSmember2024 to enjoy exclusive savings on your registration. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join Us at Meet Magento New York!
Get ready for Meet Magento New York, happening soon! This is a prime opportunity to connect with fellow community members, industry leaders, and key Mage-OS contributors who will be there in full force. It’s a fantastic chance to engage, learn, and share insights on all things Magento.
Thien-Lan Weber will be moderating an “Ask Me Anything” panel at MM24NYC to dispel misconceptions that prevent merchants from choosing Magento/Adobe. For this, we need the Community to submit their questions! You can submit your questions here. Connect with Thien-Lan on LinkedIn to stay updated!
For a limited time, get 20% off your tickets to Meet Magento New York 2024! Use Code – mageos20 valid till Sep 30.
Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now at Meet Magento New York and make sure to join us for an event packed with innovation and collaboration!
Marketing
Social Media Campaigns:
First Round Success!
Our initial social media posts were well-received. Here’s what’s next:
- Guidebook: We’re creating a guidebook to simplify future posts.
- Partner Outreach: A thank-you email went out to Mage-OS partners, encouraging them to use our visuals.
- Website Update: We’ll add a page or blog post with instructions and asset links, and share this on Discord.
- Unified Messaging: Using the hashtag #openforlife to strengthen our message.
- Calendar Finalization: We’re finalizing our social media calendar for ongoing campaigns.
New Logos & Assets
We’ve released new logos and visual assets! There are three design options available; you can find them here. Thanks to Rebecca for her great work!
LinkedIn Campaign
Our first LinkedIn campaign used these assets was launched, check out the posts here:
MageOS Initiatives
We’re reviewing our current initiatives and planning updates to show our progress. Look out for videos or screenshots highlighting our work, and check for updates on the homepage.
Partner Engagement Strategy
We’re prepared an email to partners with campaign assets, offering clear guidance on how to share our content effectively.
Boosting Social Media Presence
We’re ramping up our social media activities on Magento Open Source channels. The Magento Association is also looking for volunteers to help run social media to promote the “Magento Open Source” brand, initiatives, and everything happening in the Community. Only 2 to 4 hours per week are needed. Details here.
Upcoming Content
A new ‘Join and Participate’ page is being planned, with more posts to raise awareness and direct traffic.
Promoting Success Stories
We’re discussing ways to promote success stories, like a recent case of a UK agency choosing Magento over Shopify. Let us know if you can write a case study!
Product Positioning
We’ve been refining our messaging to help merchants understand the best fit between SaaS and Magento Open Source. Our goal is to provide transparency and clarity.
Upcoming Panel Discussion at MMPL
Preparations are underway for a panel featuring industry experts—including agencies, merchants, and hosting professionals—to explore key topics affecting our community.
Myth-Busting SaaS vs. Open Source
We’re committed to debunking myths surrounding SaaS and Open Source with clear, business-focused facts. Check it out here.
Community Involvement
Your voice matters! Join our upcoming meetings and contribute to shaping the future of Mage-OS. We’re aiming for strong community participation after the summer break!
Development Progress
New Admin Theme Progress
Artem is making great strides with the new admin theme— the Customer section is complete, and the Marketing section is next!
Search Enhancements
Ryan Sun has submitted a merge request to improve search suggestions, which should make a better experience for new merchants. Check out the merge request.
Mage-OS 1.0.4 Released!
The new distribution is out, this release brings parity with #Magento Open Source 2.4.7-p2, with the latest platform security fixes. See the full release notes and install/update instructions here
Nightly Builds Resumed
Nightly builds are generating again, ensuring we stay on track!
New ChatGPT Model for Document Generation
David and Nikola are collaborating on an innovative model for docs generation. Updates are available in the documentation channel.
If you can help, check out the Taiga board for available tickets: Mage-OS Technical Initiatives Kanban.
Opportunities
- Want to help promote Magento and Mage-OS? Join our weekly marketing meeting, public on Discord at 4 PM CET/3 PM UTC / 10 AM EST every Monday: chat.mage-os.org
- Have a contribution idea or interested in the Mage-OS Distribution? Join our weekly tech meetings, public on Discord at 3 PM CET / 2 PM UTC / 9 AM EST every Tuesday: chat.mage-os.org
- We’re looking for new features to enhance Mage-OS this year that will help to modernize and excite merchants. This might include AI enhancements, low/no code processes, or more. Talk to Vinai Kopp or #tech if you’re interested!
Upcoming Events
Stay updated with the latest events and gatherings in the worldwide Magento community:
- Mage Titans Groningen – 13 September 2024, Groningen
- Meet Magento Poland – 30 September 2024, Poznan
- Meet Magento New York – 10 October 2024, New York
- Magentiamo Day – 11 October, Milan: the Italian Magentocommunity is celebrating its 10th birthday
- Meet Magento NL – 31 October 2024, in Amsterdam
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from Mage-OS!
