Yes, some folks are good at it all .... but the training for PAOs is more geared toward writing releases for the newspaper and gov't officials ... as opposed to how to write a catchy ad that will grab a 14 year old's attention on Facebook. I'd like to see a whole new track for that.
Quote from: etodd on January 23, 2019, 12:20:47 AMYes, some folks are good at it all .... but the training for PAOs is more geared toward writing releases for the newspaper and gov't officials ... as opposed to how to write a catchy ad that will grab a 14 year old's attention on Facebook. I'd like to see a whole new track for that.And this highlights the litany of problems in marketing CAP. 14-year olds aren't on Facebook. Their parents are, their grandparents certainly are, but 14-year olds don't Facebook. Per it's usually glacial pace, this organization steadfastly refuses to even attempt to stay current. Youtube, Instagram, and Snapchat. You want to get 14-year old eyeballs on something, that's where you go. Not Facebook, and not a unit website.
Um, yes. With the minimum age being 13, there re plenty of 14 year olds.CAP brings in members 12 and younger. That's an issue.
Not to mention the non-trivial issue of COPA with an organization that is seeking 12 year old eyes.I agree that every unit should have a basic contact website, if that's what this is, so be it.Generate 1400 some template sites out of the Form 27 data so that every unit can be located with a good email and phone number.Done, next actual problem.
Quote from: Eclipse on January 23, 2019, 04:13:27 PMNot to mention the non-trivial issue of COPA with an organization that is seeking 12 year old eyes.I agree that every unit should have a basic contact website, if that's what this is, so be it.Generate 1400 some template sites out of the Form 27 data so that every unit can be located with a good email and phone number.Done, next actual problem.Let me guess. I'll bet you are a heavy yellow page user. Sits right on your desk.
Quote from: etodd on January 23, 2019, 07:26:47 PMQuote from: Eclipse on January 23, 2019, 04:13:27 PMNot to mention the non-trivial issue of COPA with an organization that is seeking 12 year old eyes.I agree that every unit should have a basic contact website, if that's what this is, so be it.Generate 1400 some template sites out of the Form 27 data so that every unit can be located with a good email and phone number.Done, next actual problem.Let me guess. I'll bet you are a heavy yellow page user. Sits right on your desk.Right next to his Bell System Model 500 rotary dial phone!
Quote from: PHall on January 23, 2019, 07:59:47 PMQuote from: etodd on January 23, 2019, 07:26:47 PMQuote from: Eclipse on January 23, 2019, 04:13:27 PMNot to mention the non-trivial issue of COPA with an organization that is seeking 12 year old eyes.I agree that every unit should have a basic contact website, if that's what this is, so be it.Generate 1400 some template sites out of the Form 27 data so that every unit can be located with a good email and phone number.Done, next actual problem.Let me guess. I'll bet you are a heavy yellow page user. Sits right on your desk.Right next to his Bell System Model 500 rotary dial phone! Um no.I use a Model 2702BMG thank you very much.
Awww. You're no fun, Nin. Anyhow, it's interesting how many folks complain about the huge variety of CAP websites, but don't seem to like the idea of a CAP "branded" website that promotes the notion of "One CAP" being put forth. If this program can help keep the sites updated with contact and location information, that'd be a huge help. It can also help relieve the burden many members have taken on designing and hosting a unit website.
Anyhow, it's interesting how many folks complain about the huge variety of CAP websites, but don't seem to like the idea of a CAP "branded" website that promotes the notion of "One CAP" being put forth.
The only good side is that there isn't a deadline. (As of yet)