The Wiki, should only be used for the info only, not for e-commerce. The stores/e-commerce should be kept separate from the info/wiki for obvious reasons (i.e. security, backup). Only a selected few should have access and update the store/e-commerce section of the site. Links and modules can be created to draw people to the store for items and so on, but they should be kept separate database/server wise.
On Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:31 -0400, Tim - N3TL <[email protected]> wrote: > Alan and all, > > Here's my 2 cents' worth - coming from someone who admittedly knows very > little about the tools, skills and resources necessary to develop and > maintain a Web site. > > Alan, you write: "It must include RSS, news feeds, and a forum in > addition to all the stuff ( current or otherwise ) on the existing AMSAT > site." > > How does the AMSAT store fit into this, and is it possible to "mix" a > wiki-style "access for all" site with one that will include areas for > the entry and transfer of secure, private information (e.g., credit card > information for purchases)? > > I ask this because I don't know of another major nonprofit that uses a > wiki-style site because of the need to incorporate an ecommerce site as > part of the overall Web presence. > > My initial reaction to a Wiki approach is - no - for those reasons. > > I hope someone can provide more information here to me and everyone who > reads the BB that might help mitigate my concerns. I further hope > someone who is truly interested in mitigating the issues seemingly so > many here have with the AMSAT Web site will attend the Board meeting in > October to continue this kind of dialogue with the Board. > > 73 to all, > > Tim - N3TL > Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -- Dave - VA3DBJ Heritage & North Shore Amateur Radio Club Member http://www.scandesk.info _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
