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There was quite a bit of discussion on charging for access to information. There were two camps: Those in favor of providing everything for free, and those who feel that some form of payment is required to fund the on-going operation of the web site. | There was quite a bit of discussion on charging for access to information. There were two camps: Those in favor of providing everything for free, and those who feel that some form of payment is required to fund the on-going operation of the web site. | ||
*Pay | *Pay Pal is a useful tool for accepting on-line payments and donations | ||
*Another revenue idea: allow free access to the title and beginning of an article, but require membership/payment to see the rest | *Another revenue idea: allow free access to the title and beginning of an article, but require membership/payment to see the rest | ||
*It is very useful to thank donors/new members quickly and publicly | *It is very useful to thank donors/new members quickly and publicly | ||
*Use newsletters and on-line publications as a member benefit – they can provide insight and shortcuts not known to those who just visit the web site | *Use newsletters and on-line publications as a member benefit – they can provide insight and shortcuts not known to those who just visit the web site | ||
*One society is looking for a better way to implement shopping | *One society is looking for a better way to implement shopping carts | ||
Candace Turpin from Family Search attended and said that Family Search is very interested in helping local societies identify resources that they want to digitize and wants to find a way to help societies digitize and publish local information.<br> | Candace Turpin from Family Search attended and said that Family Search is very interested in helping local societies identify resources that they want to digitize and wants to find a way to help societies digitize and publish local information.<br> | ||