Communication in the GCPOLCC: The Role of GCPOLCC On-Line
www.gcpolcc.ning.com
John Tirpak Science Coordinator, GCPOLCC
9 June 2011
Outline
• Challenge• Potential Solution– Communications Strategy• www.gcpolcc.ning.com
• Specifics of the Website– Static vs. dynamic websites– Overview of features– Demonstration– Highlight use statistics
• Requested Action
Challenge
• The potential GCPOLCC Community is huge• There is a lot of interest in LCCs• There are only two dedicated staff of GCPOLCC– Neither is a communications specialist
• Result– Many feel “in the dark” regarding the GCPOLCC– Many feel a lack of ownership regarding the GCPOLCC
Specifics of the WebsiteStatic vs. Dynamic Websites
Staticwww.agfc.com
Dynamichttp://www.facebook.com/ARGameandFish
Specifics of the WebsiteStatic vs. Dynamic Websites
AdvantagesQuick to developCheap to develop
Cheap to host
DisadvantagesRequires specialized expertise to update
Not as useful for the userContent can get stagnant
AdvantagesMore functional
Easier to update
Collaborative
DisadvantagesSlower to develop
Hosting costs more
Static Dynamic
Specifics of the WebsiteOverview of Features
• Features of the site– Users– Groups– Photos/Videos– Forum/Discussion– Events– Huddle and Chat– Comments
• Demonstration: http://gcpolcc.ning.com
Specifics of the WebsiteHighlight Use Statistics
• Google Analytics– https://www.google.com/analytics/
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