Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:27:15 -0600 From: russhanson <russhanson@grantsburgtelcom.net> Subject: Re: Members only area on websites Message-ID: <ad7d57eb22066106fb5329bea917e4bd@grantsburgtelcom.net>
On 2018-02-01 22:14, Paul Wolter wrote:
> I am wondering if anyone knows of a historical society website with a
> members only area. We are redeveloping our website and are wondering
> about having a members only section that would be a benefit to
> members.
>
> Also, wondering if anyone knows of a kids area with activities etc. on
> a historical society website.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul Wolter
> Executive Director
> Sauk County Historical Society
Websites can be expensive to maintain with not only ongoing costs but
costs to update. I think a reasonable solution is a static page on a
village or city website (hopefully free) and then use social media for
most ongoing notices and communications etc. We use a Facebook page
(one could use a group).
To have a website that gets updated regularly it has cost us about
$500/year and really not been worth it (in my opinion). Many older
folks are better reached through the local newspaper events pages and
younger folks seem to be best in touch through social media.
A couple of the static pages were on rootsweb but that service has
been done since December 23rd and won't be back up for a few more weeks.
To see how this works, check out the Facebook page Polk County Again
-- where content and history are shared
https://www.facebook.com/polkcountyagain/
For a museum/history society events check out
https://www.facebook.com/luckmuseum/
Russ Hanson
President Sterling Eureka and Laketown Historical Society (NW WI).