[Olpc-uk] Marketing - OLPC UK Mission

Mon Jul 6 19:00:27 EDT 2009

Just to echo what Phil has said, Doms design does look very nice. It's very
important that we have a solid structure of site content in place before we
really start proper work on it. From experience I know that just 'getting
something out there' isnt always the best way with these kinds of things -
restructuring a website when you realise that it doesnt quite do what you
want often means many hours of unnessesary extra work later on, so the
sooner people can help out with anything from actual content to ideas about
what they would like to see on an OLPC UK website in the future the better.
Even if we dont implement everything immediately, it's good to know the end
goal so that other things can be planned around it.

Ideally the long term plan is to have a proper CMS, whether an out of the
box system, or home grown (much of this decision will depend on the type of
content people want on the site). If anyone has else any skills in the web
development area, it would be helpful to have as many people help out with
this side of things as possible.

Please throw any ideas you might have about the back-end side of things my
way, either through this list, directly to me, or you can find me in the
#olpc-uk channel on freenode as well (steveb).

Cheers,

Steve

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 11:31 PM, Phil Berryman <phil.berryman at xbridge.com>wrote:

> Dom's just shared his design with me. Those of you who have seen it will
> agree I'm sure that it's really nice.
>
> He's also started planning what content is going to be on the site and
> created a skeleton site map.
>
> The next step is to start getting a fairly consise list of content that
> will be going onto it, with some responsibility's attached of who is going
> to write it. I would like to compile a spreadsheet that tracks the planned
> content, responsibility, assets needed (images, video), etc.
>
> There are a few core areas of content the site will need:
>
> About
> Educators
> Developers
> OLPC Library and Repairs
> Get Involved
> Case Studies
> News
>
> Any volunteers for helping out with one of these sections? Initially just
> to get an idea of what will be in them. Or even just general thoughts and
> ideas around the website content. If you do then please either send it to
> the list, straight to me, or if you're in central London I'm happy to meet
> up for a coffee/beer to discuss ideas.
>
> The sooner we have the site-map fleshed out the better as Steve can then
> start the implementation of Wordpress.
>
> I also want to ensure that we start the site with a well thought out
> structure so that it can evolve cleanly (both using Wordpress and if it is
> moved to a more advanced content management system in the future).
>
> If any of this is being worked on already then let me know. I'm pretty new
> to the project and don't want to step on anyone's toes.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Phil
>
>
> ________________________________________
> From: olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org [olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org]
> On Behalf Of Phil Berryman [phil.berryman at xbridge.com]
> Sent: 06 July 2009 17:22
> To: 'olpc-uk at lists.laptop.org'
> Subject: Re: [Olpc-uk] Marketing - OLPC UK Mission
>
> Thanks Dom,
>
> How much input has the group given as to the content everyone expects will
> exist on the site?
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org [mailto:
> olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org] On Behalf Of Dom Baker
> Sent: 06 July 2009 16:42
> To: olpc-uk at lists.laptop.org
> Subject: Re: [Olpc-uk] Marketing - OLPC UK Mission
>
> Cool as!
>
> I'll set up the basecamp tonight and wack all the assets up online...
>
> Would be good to get your brothers email as well to invite him in..then
> bung in any feedback
>
> then we can go through the whole shooting match next wednesday
>
> maybe look at starting a wordpress buildfor end of the month?
>
> smashing
>
>
> 2009/7/6 Phil Berryman <phil.berryman at xbridge.com<mailto:
> phil.berryman at xbridge.com>>
>
> Hi Dom (and all),
>
>
>
> I’m happy to help with planning for the site. I’ve been doing lots of this
> type of stuff in my job recently so could hopefully bring some useful skills
> into the project.
>
>
>
> I’ve no idea where you’re up to with this already. Did you mention a
> Basecamp account this was being planned in?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Phil
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org<mailto:
> olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org> [mailto:olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org
> <mailto:olpc-uk-bounces at lists.laptop.org>] On Behalf Of Dom Baker
> Sent: 06 July 2009 13:00
> To: OLPC UK Mail; Peter Robinson
> Subject: Re: [Olpc-uk] Marketing - OLPC UK Mission
>
>
>
> Hi Mike and Pete,
>
> Where we at with all? should have the final pages of the site ready to roll
> tonight for discussion...shall we get the crew together for a catch up and
> get building? Phil Berrymans brother sound like he's capable of doing the
> build...which is nice, be good to get you two and the berryman brothers
> together
>
> How about next week? early week better as i'm away from thursday night
>
> Mike, i'll send you my statement tonight as well...one line, bloody hell,
> that's not easy
>
> ta
>
>
> Dom
>
>
>
>
> 2009/6/28 Michael Jordan <michael_jordan50 at bigpond.com<mailto:
> michael_jordan50 at bigpond.com>>
>
> Good afternoon everyone,
>
>
>
> I think it an important thing to define what OLPC UK is trying to achieve.
> Most importantly, defining a mission ( or for the anti marketing among us –
>  about us / what we do) will assist in ensuring consistency of message
> across all public media about what it is that OLPC UK is trying to achieve.
>
>
>
> The mission is aimed at why do you want to be involved, why would you like
> OLPC UK to succeed? Simply from collating this from all interest parties we
> can ensure the organisation is designed to achieve the aims of all members –
> and ensure the public receive a consistent, professional message from all
> media.
>
>
>
> It would be great if everyone could take 5 minutes to put one line together
> answering these questions to ensure this organisation is moving in the right
> direction.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Michael Jordan
>
> 07 8814 64213
>
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