[K3PZN-List] CCARC Web Pages - Input requested

Fri Mar 31 18:24:04 EDT 2017

Yeah, old school html - I used a free template, then did a little 
editing in vi ...

Andy

On 3/30/2017 10:31 AM, MARK ROSENTHAL wrote:
> Pete-
> I asked Emily to look at the website.  not for content, just for appearance.  Here is her response:
>
> Ew. Needs help. Like all of it. What's the content management system?
>
> so what is the content management system?
> Mark
>
>> On March 28, 2017 at 11:34 PM Peter Hiltz <pmhiltz at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> Thanks!  All input is accepted.  Your point 1 is well recognized and I hope
>> we can figure out how to get and keep it up to date.  It just takes
>> attention and a little time.
>>
>> Regarding point 2, some of those have been deleted in my strawman.  I'm not
>> convinced folks will go through the CCARC page to get to get to the more
>> common sites, for example, QRZ.com.  Links should be useful and provide
>> easy access to information that might not be easy to get or common.
>> Suggestions on what to link to would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Regarding number three, photos are good.  We need more and I've learned
>> there is a facebook page.  There may be an archive of photos and I can scan
>> any printed ones.
>>
>> Regarding number four, sadly, my prototype is still black and white and I
>> would be very happy to give Emily the opportunity to work some magic.
>> Let's wait for any other comments with respect to content so the major
>> things can be there, and I can ship it over.  Or, do you think now would be
>> a better time so she has time to think about it?
>>
>> Let me know, and thanks for the input.
>>
>> Pete
>> WV3S
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:50 PM, Mark Rosenthal <marksro at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I don’t mean to be critical, but since you asked for input, I will offer
>>> the following comments:
>>>
>>> 1-  the calendar of events needs to be either up to date, or just deleted.
>>> Having year old info does nobody any good.  Future events would be good,
>>> such as hamfests, field day, etc.  Not only ours, but others in the area,
>>> and major ARRL activities, such as kid’s day, Rookie Round Up, etc.  And
>>> maybe when club meetings are placed on the calendar, mention if a talk is
>>> to be given.
>>>
>>> 2- some of the links on the home page don’t work.  Click on Dx Spots and
>>> you get an ad for ecigarettes.  Reverse beacons does not connect.  We need
>>> to either have relevant, useful links that work, or none.  Clicking on a
>>> link should open a new tab.  That way the CCARC web page stays open.
>>>
>>> 3- Maybe a page of photos.  Club activities, a photo of someone giving a
>>> talk at a meeting, field day, etc.  Members could submit photos of their
>>> stations, portable set ups, and so forth.
>>>
>>> 4- the look of the site could certainly be improved.  Better font, color
>>> choices, layout to make it look more 21st century.  A sure fire way to turn
>>> off prospective members is to keep the current, drab, black and white
>>> layout.  (Pete- you may wish to ask Emily.  I spent a lot of money on her
>>> education, so she owes me.  And she is pretty good at it.)
>>>
>>> I would be happy to look at what you already have and make comments and
>>> even offer some time to help in this endeavor.  As you already know,
>>> setting it up takes time, but the real work is keeping it going.  Please
>>> email me any questions and/or proposed pages- I will not be at the April 10
>>> meeting, it is Seder (first night of Passover).
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Mark
>>> W3MSR
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Mar 28, 2017, at 2:24 PM, Peter Hiltz <pmhiltz at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> All,
>>>>
>>>> At the CCARC board meeting last night I showed a first draft of slightly
>>>> revised web pages and the feedback was positive and generated a number of
>>>> good ideas.
>>>>
>>>> This is to request your input as I continue to work at improving the
>>>> pages.  If you have any suggestions that would make the site more useful
>>> to
>>>> you, the club, or prospective new amateurs, please send it to me at
>>>> pmhiltz at gmail.com.
>>>>
>>>> In addition, since I'm not artistically bent, any suggestions on the look
>>>> of the site would also be greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to have something to show at the next general meeting, April 10,
>>>> so sending your suggestions sooner rather than later would be
>>> appreciated.
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>> Pete
>>>> WV3S
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