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= Purpose<br> = | = Purpose<br> = | ||
The purpose of this page is to serve as a focal point for technological resources that may be used by Genealogical Societies to create and enhance their virtual presence. | The purpose of this page is to serve as a focal point for technological resources that may be used by Genealogical Societies to create and enhance their virtual presence. | ||
= Existing Resources<br> = | = Existing Resources<br> = | ||
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[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/All_aTwitter_about_Wave All aTwitter about Wave: Ten Disruptive New Web Services]<br> | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/All_aTwitter_about_Wave All aTwitter about Wave: Ten Disruptive New Web Services]<br> | ||
= Areas To Be Developed<br> = | = Areas To Be Developed<br> = | ||
As might be expected, a search of the FamilySearch Wiki using terms like Unix, shell, vi, htaccess, Perl, PHP and other 'technological' terms does not result in many hits. However, there is a need for a genealogy focused presentation of technical materials for members of genealogical societies to use to create and enhance their on-line presence. Some of the topics that could be useful are listed below. Many of the topics could/should become stand alone pages as the content is developed.<br> | As might be expected, a search of the FamilySearch Wiki using terms like Unix, shell, vi, htaccess, Perl, PHP and other 'technological' terms does not result in many hits. However, there is a need for a genealogy focused presentation of technical materials for members of genealogical societies to use to create and enhance their on-line presence. Some of the topics that could be useful are listed below. Many of the topics could/should become stand alone pages as the content is developed.<br> | ||
== Operating a web site in a Unix environment<br> == | == Operating a web site in a Unix environment<br> == | ||
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*php.net has a [http://www.php.net/manual/en/tutorial.php simple tutorial] | *php.net has a [http://www.php.net/manual/en/tutorial.php simple tutorial] | ||
*[http://www.w3schools.com/php/default.asp w3schools.com] has a great reference and a PHP Tutorial | *[http://www.w3schools.com/php/default.asp w3schools.com] has a great reference and a PHP Tutorial | ||
== Content Management Software<br> == | == Content Management Software<br> == | ||
As the name implies, a Content Management Software (CMS) package provides a framework that is used to create the web site. Once the initial structure is created this allows users to focus on the content rather than on the mechanics of presenting the information. This has several advantages: | As the name implies, a Content Management Software (CMS) package provides a framework that is used to create the web site. Once the initial structure is created this allows users to focus on the content rather than on the mechanics of presenting the information. This has several advantages: | ||
*They provide a very consistent look and feel for the entire web site. | *They provide a very consistent look and feel for the entire web site. | ||
*Web sites tend to be very standards compliant. This means that the content will be displayed 'correctly' on all browsers and all types of devices (including often overlooked smart phones). | *Web sites tend to be very standards compliant. This means that the content will be displayed 'correctly' on all browsers and all types of devices (including often overlooked smart phones). | ||
*Since knowledge of HTML and CSS is not required, it 'lowers the barrier' for creating and managing content. This may make it possible for a society to have more people creating content. | *Since knowledge of HTML and CSS is not required, it 'lowers the barrier' for creating and managing content. This may make it possible for a society to have more people creating content. | ||
=== Popular Freeware | === Popular Freeware<br>=== | ||
*[http://www.joomla.org/ Joomla] - See the [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/ Dallas Genealogical Society] web site for one example of a web site created using | *[http://www.joomla.org/ Joomla] - See the [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/ Dallas Genealogical Society] web site for one example of a web site created using this CMS.<br> | ||
== Wiki's<br> == | == Wiki's<br> == | ||
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*Tags can be assigned to posts to facilitate searching | *Tags can be assigned to posts to facilitate searching | ||
*Readers may be allowed to post and/or comment on posts | *Readers may be allowed to post and/or comment on posts | ||
For a more in-depth exlanation see this [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=239&Itemid=161 Blog Overview] page. | For a more in-depth exlanation see this [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=239&Itemid=161 Blog Overview] page. | ||
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For more information see [http://www.blogbasics.com/ BlogBasics]. They have more tutorials and discussions about hosting options. | For more information see [http://www.blogbasics.com/ BlogBasics]. They have more tutorials and discussions about hosting options. | ||
=== Related pages on Family Search === | === Related pages on Family Search === | ||
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Discussions about how to utilize [http://www.facebook.com/ FaceBook] | Discussions about how to utilize [http://www.facebook.com/ FaceBook] | ||
== Creating Effective Web-Based Presentations == | == Creating Effective Web-Based Presentations == | ||
Creating Flash Presentations using PowerPoint and AuthorPoint (free software): [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=260&Itemid=202 Overview] | Creating Flash Presentations using PowerPoint and AuthorPoint (free software): [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=260&Itemid=202 Overview] | ||
== Personal Digital Archiving == | == Personal Digital Archiving == | ||
What it is and why it is important: [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=263&Itemid=203 Overview] | What it is and why it is important: [http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=263&Itemid=203 Overview] | ||
== 'Back End' Services == | |||
Some aspects of running a society may be too important or too complicated for home grown solutions... There are alternatives focused on the not for profit organization. | Some aspects of running a society may be too important or too complicated for home grown solutions... There are alternatives focused on the not for profit organization. | ||
=== Neon === | === Neon === | ||
*Stands for 'Nonprofit Enterprise Online Network'. A package of services offered by [http://www.z2systems.com/en-US/ Z2 Systems]. They charge for their services but you can choose the modules you want, and the fee is based on the size of your organization. | *Stands for 'Nonprofit Enterprise Online Network'. A package of services offered by [http://www.z2systems.com/en-US/ Z2 Systems]. They charge for their services but you can choose the modules you want, and the fee is based on the size of your organization. | ||
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