[Foss4g2009] wesbite changes

[Cameron Shorter]

Simon,
As you are taking the lead on website matters, I'm counting on you to 
make a call on what processes we should follow and what decisions should 
be made (after listening to others of course).
I'll back whatever you suggest.

mapbutcher wrote:
> The following is proposed on the wiki in regard to the process of  
> making changes to the website;
>
> 1. while there may be an upside in terms of exposure, one downside of 
> having 'the first cut' announced on this public list is that the list 
> is archived and publicly available, therefore search engines may 'grab 
> content' that we decide shouldn't be made public
>
> Is our only option to discuss changes via the private list - or is 
> this really an issue? I suggest we use an alternate URL for review - I 
> would like to host a copy of the site on my host to allow me to make 
> changes directly to the site which then allows TH to clearly see what 
> I mean by a proposed change rather than trying to communicate changes 
> exclusively in text - i.e. I'd like to see this change <point to 
> sample URL> - does anybody have objections? - this may also be useful 
> for OCS integration.
>
> 2. If the Organizing Committee doesn't review the content first, 
> before it is available publicly, there may be the risk of wrong or 
> mixed messages
>
> Agreed we need to have a review process but essentially can this be 
> done as it currently is - i.e. on the list with a deadline of noon 
> sydney time on xx date (with time/date link...)  for comments from the OC?
>
> 3. is a 'two step review' (Organizing Committee, then this public 
> list) too much 'management'
>
> Yes (IMO)
>
> 4. is the process any different for an update to the content of an 
> existing page vs a new page
>
> I prefer a simple process
>
> a) submit proposed change to the list AND as a proposed todo task on 
> the wiki 
> (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2009_Website_Feedback#Website_todo_list)
> b) Simon keeps eye on the list and wiki and coordinates these with TH 
> - if there is something thats needs OC agreement via a meeting we 
> postpone the change to our regular meeting 
> (http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/foss4g2009/2008-September/000348.html)
> c) change is made by TH
> d) re-deploy onto OSGeo box
>
> Cameron there are also some suggested policies on the wiki i.e. 
> compliancy/testing etc is it possible to make a call on what we are 
> going to follow so we can provide a clear set of criteria to TH?
>
> Any other suggestions
>
> Simon
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