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*Create a forum that would facilitate the exchange of knowledge organized around specific topics | *Create a forum that would facilitate the exchange of knowledge organized around specific topics | ||
*Agree on a Twitter hashtag ( #GenSocWM ?) that could be used?<br> | *Agree on a Twitter hashtag ( #GenSocWM ?) that could be used?<br> | ||
'''Session Notes''' | '''Session Notes''' | ||
Tony Hanson started the session with a brief introductions and problem statement using this [[DGS_Docs/Presentations/Tony_Rootstech2012_Unconference.pptx|PowerPoint presentation]]. This was followed by a discussion, the highlights of which are summarized below. | |||
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*We spent some time discussing possibilities for establishing an on-line communications forum. After (briefly) discussing Twitter, Yahoo Groups, Percolate and Google Hangout, the agreement was that Facebook would be the best tool for now. | *We spent some time discussing possibilities for establishing an on-line communications forum. After (briefly) discussing Twitter, Yahoo Groups, Percolate and Google Hangout, the agreement was that Facebook would be the best tool for now. | ||
*The issue of an Open vs. Closed group was discussed…. Given the sensitive nature of what we will potentially be discussing (the guts of our web sites and how they are created) it was agreed that the group should be closed. | *The issue of an Open vs. Closed group was discussed…. Given the sensitive nature of what we will potentially be discussing (the guts of our web sites and how they are created) it was agreed that the group should be closed. | ||
*The group agreed that the focus of discussion was not ‘just’ a traditional web site… we all need to consider incorporating social networking applications like Twitter, Facebook, Wiki’s and Blogs. | *The group agreed that the focus of discussion was not ‘just’ a traditional web site… we all need to consider incorporating social networking applications like Twitter, Facebook, Wiki’s and Blogs. | ||
*It is important to use tools that are publicly available | *It is important to use tools that are publicly available | ||
*Supportability is key…. Develop with the next webmaster in mind | *Supportability is key…. Develop with the next webmaster in mind | ||
*As not-for-profit’s we should be able to download and utilize Goto Meeting and Goto Webinar from Tech Soup for $99… | *As not-for-profit’s we should be able to download and utilize Goto Meeting and Goto Webinar from Tech Soup for $99… | ||
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 Pall is a useful tool for accepting on-line payments and donations | *Pay Pall 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 cards | *One society is looking for a better way to implement shopping cards | ||
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> | ||