What can we improve on the LoCo Website?

[Cody Smith]

Not for me, hence the reason for my deficiency in Vitamin D. XD

On 03/08/2012 06:14 PM, Benjamin Kerensa wrote:
> Does a increase in sunny days result in reduced contributions in front 
> of our computers though? :)
> Benjamin Kerensa                          "I am what I am because
> Team Lead, Ubuntu Oregon                  of who we all are." - Ubuntu
> bkerensa at ubuntu.com
> http://ubuntu-oregon.org
>
> On 03/08/2012 03:51 PM, nathan w wrote:
>> It's sunny out today. :)
>>
>>
>> ----- Reply message -----
>> From: "Cody Smith" <cody.smith9202 at gmail.com>
>> To: "Benjamin Kerensa" <bkerensa at ubuntu.com>
>> Cc: <ubuntu-us-or at lists.ubuntu.com>
>> Subject: What can we improve on the LoCo Website?
>> Date: Thu, Mar 8, 2012 1:55 pm
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 12:53 AM, Benjamin Kerensa 
>> <bkerensa at ubuntu.com <mailto:bkerensa at ubuntu.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     One of the things I have wanted to work on is a comprehensive
>>     Getting Started page for our website I have a Google Docs setup
>>     if anyone wants to contribute to it.
>>
>>     https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_VomxNaWtVYIqkt2t2b15zOCX9l1Ev0lm_M47YyDQkg/edit
>>
>>
>>     Perhaps we could start working collaboratively on a help
>>     resources page that links to community resources?
>>
>>
>>
>>     Benjamin Kerensa                          "I am what I am because
>>     Team Lead, Ubuntu Oregon                  of who we all are." - Ubuntu
>>     bkerensa at ubuntu.com  <mailto:bkerensa at ubuntu.com>
>>     http://ubuntu-oregon.org
>>
>>
>>     On 03/07/2012 10:04 PM, Nathan Williams wrote:
>>>     On 03/07/2012 08:33 PM, Nathan Williams wrote:
>>>>     On 03/06/2012 06:22 PM, Benjamin Kerensa wrote:
>>>>>     I had a look at the Ubuntu Oregon Google Analytics data for
>>>>>     last month today and notice we received 8,222 unique hits last
>>>>>     month which is 8,222 potential Ubuntu Users or existing users
>>>>>     who sought out information on Ubuntu Oregon.
>>>>>
>>>>>     In a effort to grow our ranks here in Oregon I want to do
>>>>>     everything possible to make sure we are reaching as many
>>>>>     Oregonians as possible through every venue available to us
>>>>>     especially on the web. One thing I think needs improvement is
>>>>>     our site could use prominent placement of widgets or links to
>>>>>     our social media pages so we can grow our followers in those
>>>>>     crucial areas.
>>>>>
>>>>>     I'm asking for input on any changes you might think we need to
>>>>>     make to improve our chances of increasing participation statewide!
>>>>>
>>>>>     Here is a screenshot from Google Analytics:
>>>>>     http://i.imgur.com/Tg6A6.png
>>>>>
>>>>>     Notably we are getting visits from almost every college in the
>>>>>     state and a handful of K-12 school districts and of course all
>>>>>     the major tech companies.
>>>>>     -- 
>>>>>     Benjamin Kerensa                          "I am what I am because
>>>>>     Team Lead, Ubuntu Oregon                  of who we all are." - Ubuntu
>>>>>     bkerensa at ubuntu.com  <mailto:bkerensa at ubuntu.com>
>>>>>     http://ubuntu-oregon.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>     Great question, Ben!
>>>>
>>>>     I think we need to work more on pointing people to the
>>>>     excellent existing resources and introductory materials that
>>>>     exist. There's a LOT of really good documentation that's been
>>>>     produced, but newcomers can have a hard time finding it.
>>>>
>>>>     this is our community, we know it very well, and part of the
>>>>     purpose of a LoCo is to be a signpost for those just realizing
>>>>     that we exist.
>>>>
>>>>     I'd suggest that we focus on the following areas:
>>>>
>>>>      - introductory materials (who/what is Ubuntu, where/how can i
>>>>     get/use it)
>>>>      - learning more ( software exploration, community (news,
>>>>     activities, social stuff), documentation )
>>>>      - dealing with problems (where to get help, how to ask good
>>>>     questions,  how to troubleshoot)
>>>>      - contributing ( promotion (events), testing, support
>>>>     (irc/askubuntu), documentation (doc-squad, wiki, forum,
>>>>     tutorials), ideas (blueprints))
>>>>
>>>>     i'm not suggesting that we produce the documentation, there
>>>>     would be no point, as it already exists. I do think that
>>>>     providing an index of the best available resources in each of
>>>>     these areas would be a great way to attract people to Ubuntu
>>>>     Oregon, while providing a needed service to the community.
>>>>
>>>>     Regards,
>>>>
>>>>     Nathan Williams
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>     I've gone ahead and gotten a list started, please chime in with
>>>     your favorites and suggestions!
>>>
>>>     http://linuxworksfor.me/Welcome_to_Ubuntu.html
>>>
>>>     Regards,
>>>
>>>     Nathan W
>>>
>>>
>>
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>> I'll definitely work with anybody who wants to contribute to the help 
>> resources page, since I've lost interest in a game I played a lot, I 
>> find myself sitting and trying to keep busy.
>>
>> --c_smith
>>
>>
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