WEBMGRS Digest for Wednesday, April 23, 2014. 1. RE: webmgrs digest: April 22, 2014
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: webmgrs digest: April 22, 2014 From: "Gudrun Hutchins" <vtgud...@comcast.net> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:30:13 -0400 X-Message-Number: 1 On our very small Vermont web site we have links only to senators, congressman, state legislature etc. and to the national AAUW website. We did have links to a few other sites a number of years ago, but changed our policy after one of the linked websites posted a photo that was offensive to some of our members. Since we have no control whatsoever over the content of linked sites, it is better not to accept the links. Gudrun Hutchins -----Original Message----- From: webm...@aauw.org [mailto:webm...@aauw.org] On Behalf Of web managers digest Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 1:00 AM To: webmgrs digest recipients Subject: webmgrs digest: April 22, 2014 WEBMGRS Digest for Tuesday, April 22, 2014. 1. How do you handle requests for links on your website? 2. Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? 3. Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? 4. RE: How do you handle requests for links on your website? 5. Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? 6. Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? 7. RE: How do you handle requests for links on your =?UTF-8?Q?website=3F?= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: How do you handle requests for links on your website? From: Lynne Roney <lynnero...@sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:43:19 -0700 (PDT) X-Message-Number: 1 Hi web managers, Our branch has gotten a few requests to add links on our web page to someone's software product or web resource (e.g., a list of MBA programs). I would not add a link to a commercial product, but it's less clear whether some of these sites are related, or not, to the AAUW mission. I'll bring this to the branch board. In the meantime I wondered how others have handled this and whether anyone has an official policy about it. Lynne Roney Web manager, Kirkwood-Webster Groves (MO) Branch ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? From: Sandra Hansen <sandy...@gmail.com> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:51:24 -0700 X-Message-Number: 2 I received the same request. I referred her to the National website. On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Lynne Roney <lynnero...@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > Hi web managers, > Our branch has gotten a few requests to add links on our web page to > someone's software product or web resource (e.g., a list of MBA programs). > I would not add a link to a commercial product, but it's less clear > whether some of these sites are related, or not, to the AAUW mission. > I'll bring this to the branch board. In the meantime I wondered how > others have handled this and whether anyone has an official policy about it. > > Lynne Roney > Web manager, Kirkwood-Webster Groves (MO) Branch > > You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: sandy...@gmail.com. > > To unsubscribe: > http://listsrv.aauw.org/u?id=3216800.460b45537b61cb5271d230d1088e9717&; > n=T&l=webmgrs&o=87653 > > It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is > broken or send a blank email to > leave-87653-3216800.460b45537b61cb5271d230d1088e9...@listsrv.aauw.org > > If you have any questions, please direct them to webmas...@aauw.org. > > AAUW - 1111 Sixteenth St. NW - Washington, DC 20036 - > conn...@aauw.org > - www.aauw.org > -- Sandy Hansen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? From: Nancy Shoemaker <shoema...@acm.org> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:55:04 -0400 X-Message-Number: 3 Curating a list of links is a job in itself -- opening it up to requests is more than I've ever been willing to do. -- Nancy Shoemaker 919-662-0538 (W), 919-819-2598 (cell) On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 1:43 PM, Lynne Roney <lynnero...@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > Hi web managers, > Our branch has gotten a few requests to add links on our web page to > someone's software product or web resource (e.g., a list of MBA programs). > I would not add a link to a commercial product, but it's less clear whether > some of these sites are related, or not, to the AAUW mission. I'll bring > this to the branch board. In the meantime I wondered how others have > handled this and whether anyone has an official policy about it. > > Lynne Roney > Web manager, Kirkwood-Webster Groves (MO) Branch > > You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: shoema...@acm.org. > > To unsubscribe: > http://listsrv.aauw.org/u?id=2985.275d7fb2fd45098ad5c3ece2ed4a2824&n=T&l=webmgrs&o=87653 > > It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken > or send a blank email to > leave-87653-2985.275d7fb2fd45098ad5c3ece2ed4a2...@listsrv.aauw.org > > If you have any questions, please direct them to webmas...@aauw.org. > > AAUW - 1111 Sixteenth St. NW - Washington, DC 20036 - conn...@aauw.org > - www.aauw.org > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: How do you handle requests for links on your website? From: "Woods-Clark, Peggy" <cla...@aauw.org> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:57:21 +0000 X-Message-Number: 4 Hello Lynne, Sandy, et al. National does not tend to link to third party sites anymore unless they are an event/program sponsor, partner including membership benefits, or they are referenced and linked directly from content. While this is not a written guideline, we are trying to adhere to a links within context rule rather than the old ââ¬Åblogrollââ¬Â style. Peggy From: webm...@aauw.org [mailto:webm...@aauw.org] On Behalf Of Sandra Hansen Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 1:51 PM To: web managers Subject: Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? I received the same request. I referred her to the National website. On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Lynne Roney <lynnero...@sbcglobal.net<mailto:lynnero...@sbcglobal.net>> wrote: Hi web managers, Our branch has gotten a few requests to add links on our web page to someone's software product or web resource (e.g., a list of MBA programs). I would not add a link to a commercial product, but it's less clear whether some of these sites are related, or not, to the AAUW mission. I'll bring this to the branch board. In the meantime I wondered how others have handled this and whether anyone has an official policy about it. Lynne Roney Web manager, Kirkwood-Webster Groves (MO) Branch You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: sandy...@gmail.com<mailto:sandy...@gmail.com>. To unsubscribe: http://listsrv.aauw.org/u?id=3216800.460b45537b61cb5271d230d1088e9717&n=T&l=webmgrs&o=87653 It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken or send a blank email to leave-87653-3216800.460b45537b61cb5271d230d1088e9...@listsrv.aauw.org<mailto:leave-87653-3216800.460b45537b61cb5271d230d1088e9...@listsrv.aauw.org> If you have any questions, please direct them to webmas...@aauw.org<mailto:webmas...@aauw.org>. AAUW - 1111 Sixteenth St. NW - Washington, DC 20036 - conn...@aauw.org<mailto:conn...@aauw.org> - www.aauw.org<http://www.aauw.org> -- Sandy Hansen You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: cla...@aauw.org<mailto:cla...@aauw.org>. To unsubscribe: http://listsrv.aauw.org/u?id=93065.2e4b4c5e70b060ab532ee94d6a4725b7&n=T&l=webmgrs&o=87654 It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken or send a blank email to leave-87654-93065.2e4b4c5e70b060ab532ee94d6a472...@listsrv.aauw.org<mailto:leave-87654-93065.2e4b4c5e70b060ab532ee94d6a472...@listsrv.aauw.org> If you have any questions, please direct them to webmas...@aauw.org<mailto:webmas...@aauw.org>. AAUW - 1111 Sixteenth St. NW - Washington, DC 20036 - conn...@aauw.org<mailto:conn...@aauw.org> - www.aauw.org<http://www.aauw.org> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? From: Yvette Wernick <yvettew...@gmail.com> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:03:00 -0400 X-Message-Number: 5 Lynne, Thanks for asking Lynne, that's a very good question. I believe we have received that same request (MBA program list). I must say, she is relentless as she continues to follow up regarding her request; I might be able to learn a thing or two from her with regard to getting ads for our state convention program book. I was just about to ask our president to pass her request onto our seasoned webmaster for evaluation. Our president checked a couple of links and it didn't appear so current to her. I had wanted to do a bit more extensive search of the site before I made an argument either way. However, I'm currently trying to hit a heavily looming deadline. My thoughts are that it currently doesn't fit our model or provide much use to our current members. However, our focus is changing and we expect a greater effort going forward to attract a younger membership. To do so requires offering what they need. If it becomes known that good list as such is located on our site, it could bring greater traffic and visibility. I've not had time however to look at it yet. I've also thought of tasking my new 19 year old intern with it, but her classes end this week. Perhaps our Web Master, Judy S. could follow up with you. As with much of our current membership, she is often traveling, so I'm not sure is she will have time immediately. I'd tell the woman you're researching the possibility, and will get back to her in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, maybe when we can get a chance to look at it and share feedback with each other. Hope this helps! In the meantime, check out our FB page, and send your link so we can check yours out. https://www.facebook.com/pages/AAUW-Ann-Arbor/330969827028406 Kind regards, Yvette Wernick AAUW-MI SSM (734) 223-6921 On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 1:43 PM, Lynne Roney <lynnero...@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > Hi web managers, > Our branch has gotten a few requests to add links on our web page to > someone's software product or web resource (e.g., a list of MBA programs). > I would not add a link to a commercial product, but it's less clear whether > some of these sites are related, or not, to the AAUW mission. I'll bring > this to the branch board. In the meantime I wondered how others have > handled this and whether anyone has an official policy about it. > > Lynne Roney > Web manager, Kirkwood-Webster Groves (MO) Branch > > You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: yvettew...@gmail.com. > > To unsubscribe: > http://listsrv.aauw.org/u?id=3718250.59f7eb5ea0d3b1842e71948a21011ad7&n=T&l=webmgrs&o=87653 > > It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken > or send a blank email to > leave-87653-3718250.59f7eb5ea0d3b1842e71948a21011...@listsrv.aauw.org > > If you have any questions, please direct them to webmas...@aauw.org. > > AAUW - 1111 Sixteenth St. NW - Washington, DC 20036 - conn...@aauw.org > - www.aauw.org > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: How do you handle requests for links on your website? From: joyka...@aol.com Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:55:13 -0400 (EDT) X-Message-Number: 6 Our branch/state policy is not to add any commercial links to branch or state websites unless they are recommended and vetted by National or Site Resources. If you see merit in any requests coming your way, I believe they should be referred to National for vetting. Wimpy, but safe. Joyce Katz In a message dated 4/22/2014 1:03:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, yvettew...@gmail.com writes: Lynne, Thanks for asking Lynne, that's a very good question. I believe we have received that same request (MBA program list). I must say, she is relentless as she continues to follow up regarding her request; I might be able to learn a thing or two from her with regard to getting ads for our state convention program book. I was just about to ask our president to pass her request onto our seasoned webmaster for evaluation. Our president checked a couple of links and it didn't appear so current to her. I had wanted to do a bit more extensive search of the site before I made an argument either way. However, I'm currently trying to hit a heavily looming deadline. My thoughts are that it currently doesn't fit our model or provide much use to our current members. However, our focus is changing and we expect a greater effort going forward to attract a younger membership. To do so requires offering what they need. If it becomes known that good list as such is located on our site, it could bring greater traffic and visibility. I've not had time however to look at it yet. I've also thought of tasking my new 19 year old intern with it, but her classes end this week. Perhaps our Web Master, Judy S. could follow up with you. As with much of our current membership, she is often traveling, so I'm not sure is she will have time immediately. I'd tell the woman you're researching the possibility, and will get back to her in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, maybe when we can get a chance to look at it and share feedback with each other. Hope this helps! In the meantime, check out our FB page, and send your link so we can check yours out. https://www.facebook.com/pages/AAUW-Ann-Arbor/330969827028406 Kind regards, Yvette Wernick AAUW-MI SSM (734) 223-6921 On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 1:43 PM, Lynne Roney <_lynneroney@sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:lynnero...@sbcglobal.net) > wrote: Hi web managers, Our branch has gotten a few requests to add links on our web page to someone's software product or web resource (e.g., a list of MBA programs). I would not add a link to a commercial product, but it's less clear whether some of these sites are related, or not, to the AAUW mission. I'll bring this to the branch board. In the meantime I wondered how others have handled this and whether anyone has an official policy about it. Lynne Roney Web manager, Kirkwood-Webster Groves (MO) Branch You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: _yvettew.a2@gmail.com_ (mailto:yvettew...@gmail.com) . To unsubscribe: http://listsrv.aauw.org/u?id=3718250.59f7eb5ea0d3b1842e71948a21011ad7&n=T&l=webmgrs&o=87653 It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken or send a blank email to _leave-87653-3718250.59f7eb5ea0d3b1842e71948a21011...@listsrv.aauw.org_ (mailto:leave-87653-3718250.59f7eb5ea0d3b1842e71948a21011...@listsrv.aauw.org) If you have any questions, please direct them to _webmaster@aauw.org_ (mailto:webmas...@aauw.org) . AAUW - 1111 Sixteenth St. NW - Washington, DC 20036 - _connect@aauw.org_ (mailto:conn...@aauw.org) - _www.aauw.org_ (http://www.aauw.org/) You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: _Joyka234@aol.com_ (mailto:joyka...@aol.com) . 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Beth WoodWebmaster *American Association of University Women**empowering women since 1881* Join us at: http://kr-wa.aauw.net[1] Join our conversation at:Facebook[2] -------- Original Message -------- Subject: How do you handle requests for links on your website? From: Lynne Roney <lynnero...@sbcglobal.net[3]> Date: Tue, April 22, 2014 10:43 am To: "web managers" <webmgrs@listsrv.aauw.org[4]> Hi web managers,Our branch has gotten a few requests to add links on our web page to someone's software product or web resource (e.g., a list of MBA programs). I would not add a link to a commercial product, but it's less clear whether some of these sites are related, or not, to the AAUW mission. I'll bring this to the branch board. In the meantime I wondered how others have handled this and whether anyone has an official policy about it. Lynne Roney Web manager, Kirkwood-Webster Groves (MO) Branch You are currently subscribed to webmgrs as: b...@mywoodwings.com[5]. 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