It was brought to my attention that this web page (actually a "blog") was, so far, not very useful or user-friendly. The question has been raised, "Why are you doing a "blog" rather than an actual website?" A very good question...
There are several differences between the two. The first (and I think most important) is the cost. Web pages cost money. A domain name has to be purchased. Then a host site has to be chosen, and the only host sites that are "free" come with so much advertising as to render the purpose of the web page useless. I wanted to work on this project and spend no money doing it. There have been, to date, dozens of man hours spent working on this. This is why I chose to set Willowbrook up on what is known as the "blogosphere".
Here, postings and comments can be added without limit and without the users needing to know html code. Fortunately, after having worked on our personal blog, I was able to create a special template specifically for Willowbrook. If you're familiar with blogs, you'll notice there are no ads cluttering up Willowbrook's space. Web pages are also notorious for all the advertisements and "pop-up's". You won't see any such annoyances here.
Now, back to my original message - to those who said this blog is not user-friendly and a waste of time, I say give it a try for a bit before writing it off completely. There will be very helpful tools added on as time permits me. There will be a digital calendar (located in the left-hand side so marked) that will show any and all upcoming events and reminders for the Association. There is a space titled "WHA Yellow Pages" where we are placing links to businesses either owned, run or worked at by Willowbrook homeowners. Okay, I suppose this could be described as "advertising", but it's for you and it's free. I know the business owners in Willowbrook will know how useful this will be. I don't know about you but I KNOW I'll find this tool very helpful. Also, you can add your comments to any of the postings.
Not to mention, this will be a great place to post updates on new neighbors...homes either up for sale (and the info about them) or sold...dates of high school games (so we'll know when the parking will get crazy - thanks Mary)...and any other information you'd like to share. This is YOUR internet space and we sincerely hope you'll find it useful and user-friendly.
If you'd like to be able to actually POST on this site, please let me know and I'll email you the link to do so. We are looking forward to having as much participation as possible.
As always, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
There are several differences between the two. The first (and I think most important) is the cost. Web pages cost money. A domain name has to be purchased. Then a host site has to be chosen, and the only host sites that are "free" come with so much advertising as to render the purpose of the web page useless. I wanted to work on this project and spend no money doing it. There have been, to date, dozens of man hours spent working on this. This is why I chose to set Willowbrook up on what is known as the "blogosphere".
Here, postings and comments can be added without limit and without the users needing to know html code. Fortunately, after having worked on our personal blog, I was able to create a special template specifically for Willowbrook. If you're familiar with blogs, you'll notice there are no ads cluttering up Willowbrook's space. Web pages are also notorious for all the advertisements and "pop-up's". You won't see any such annoyances here.
Now, back to my original message - to those who said this blog is not user-friendly and a waste of time, I say give it a try for a bit before writing it off completely. There will be very helpful tools added on as time permits me. There will be a digital calendar (located in the left-hand side so marked) that will show any and all upcoming events and reminders for the Association. There is a space titled "WHA Yellow Pages" where we are placing links to businesses either owned, run or worked at by Willowbrook homeowners. Okay, I suppose this could be described as "advertising", but it's for you and it's free. I know the business owners in Willowbrook will know how useful this will be. I don't know about you but I KNOW I'll find this tool very helpful. Also, you can add your comments to any of the postings.
Not to mention, this will be a great place to post updates on new neighbors...homes either up for sale (and the info about them) or sold...dates of high school games (so we'll know when the parking will get crazy - thanks Mary)...and any other information you'd like to share. This is YOUR internet space and we sincerely hope you'll find it useful and user-friendly.
If you'd like to be able to actually POST on this site, please let me know and I'll email you the link to do so. We are looking forward to having as much participation as possible.
As always, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
1 comment:
WELL, I like it blog or no blog, it is better then nothing. Unless someone wants to work on a webpage and cover the cost I say forget what it is called and enjoy it. It is free and saving the homeowners higher dues. Thank you Daniel!!!!
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