How to Build a Web Site

How to Build a Web Site : 

How to Build a Web Site Avoiding the “Black Hole” Terry Ambrose Satori Web Design, LLC

Definitions: Black Hole : 

Definitions: Black Hole Black Hole – 1. a small prison cell in Fort William, Calcutta in which, in 1756, Indians are said to have imprisoned 146 Europeans, only 23 of whom were alive the following morning. 2. Any unusually wretched place of imprisonment or confinement black hole – a theoretical massive object formed at the beginning of the universe or by the gravitational collapse of a star exploding as a supernova, whose gravitational force is so intense that no electromagnetic radiation can escape black hole – a web site

Web Site Options : 

Web Site Options Kiwanis Templates Build Your Own WordPress/Blogs Facebook/Social Websites Club Resource Satori Web Design

Kiwanis Templates : 

Kiwanis Templates Advantages “Free” KI-compliant templates Disadvantages Requires HTML editor Zip/Unzip Utility FTP to upload files Buy your own domain Find your own hosting

WordPress – Web Log (Blog) : 

WordPress – Web Log (Blog) Advantages Free Requires no HTML knowledge Disadvantages Buy your own domain Buy your own hosting FTP Theme development requires HTML knowledge Example: http://pacificbeachkiwanis.org

Facebook : 

Facebook Advantages Free Easy to use Members can easily exchange information Disadvantages Not KI-graphics standards compliant On-screen ads compete for visitor attention No domain name Example: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=104853054226&ref=ts

Club Resource, LLC : 

Club Resource, LLC Interfaces with club management system Content management system – no HTML knowledge required Sliding scale cost structure KI-graphics compliant Buy your own domain name Email technical support Example: http://www.gwkiwanis.org/

Satori ContentManager : 

Satori ContentManager Cost based on functionality KI-graphics compliant 6 Templates Free Blog Included Highly flexible Toll-free or email technical support Kiwanis Authorized Licensees since 2003 Webmaster Tips and Tricks Blog Example: http://demo1.satoriwebdesign.com/

Why ContentManager? : 

Why ContentManager? Four Site Package Options WordPress Basic Small Club Standard Club Personal training and coaching for admin Multiple Administrators Free 30-day demo Truly turnkey solution

Comprehensive Solution : 

Comprehensive Solution Web Site Provide information about the club Facilitate communications Improve club operations Facebook – use to augment Web site, let members communicate with other Facebook members, fun Blog – information or opinion portal LinkedIn – individuals can connect, exchange info. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=813367&trk=anetsrch_name&goback=%2Egdr_1249672607375_1

Biggest Mistakes : 

Biggest Mistakes No Goal Content Out of Date Dead Links Too Much Information/Not Enough Information Upload Word Docs No Succession Plan

Next Steps : 

Next Steps Make the case for a site with the club Younger members check the web for everything Is your club growing or shinking? Discuss the options Be realistic about club capabilities and needs Can you get sponsors for your Web site? Have a backup plan for when your webmaster leaves or burns out.