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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
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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 • Dynamic • Static • www.agfc.com http://www.facebook.com/ARGameandFish
Specifics of the WebsiteStatic vs. Dynamic Websites • Static • Dynamic Advantages Quick to develop Cheap to develop Cheap to host Disadvantages Requires specialized expertise to update Not as useful for the user Content can get stagnant • Advantages • More functional • Easier to update • Collaborative • Disadvantages • Slower to develop • Hosting costs more
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/
Requested Action • The Interim Steering Committee will be asked to help identify means to collectively establish the capacity of a Community Engagement Specialist who will develop and implement a GCPOLCC Communication Strategy