Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:26:59 -0700
Reply-To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Calling all Vanagon Mailing List Members for help with new
Vanagon.com
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I would have to reiterate what Jason says generally. I've found the
software is easy, the change management daunting.
I've wanted improvements for years but also realize there are few
bells/whistles needed on the list. If we could just included links and
photos it would be grand! I use the list specifically as an archive for
data on troubleshooting and a daily feed to keep in touch with changes in
the u.S. and worldwide, not much locally.
I'll donate when I'm able.
On Tue, Mar 14, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
> I recommend to avoid duplicating something that already exists unless you
> can make a significant improvement on it. You might have a hard time
> getting users to change their existing habits. It could be a lot of effort
> for little gained. Also I would not use wordpress either. Please do
> archive and save all of the existing information hosted. Integration with
> FB is a very dangerous thing, they will own you.
>
> Jason
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2017 at 5:16 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Several years ago, I noticed that the Vanagon.com page had fallen into
> > disrepair. I asked the owner of the domain Ron Lussier about it and he
> > told me that he had sold his Vanagon years ago and was so busy with his
> > normal work load, he had no time to update it, or make it what he wanted
> it
> > to be. At the time I offered to take the site over for him, but he
> wasn't
> > ready to let go. Fast forward to 2016 and he was moving out of the
> country
> > and ready to let it go.
> >
> > I am currently setting up a brand new Vanagon.com and I wanted to get
> your
> > input and maybe your help in getting it revamped for 2017 and also
> > polishing it up to make it the jewel of the Vanagon world it once was.
> > Here is the current, Beta version of the site at www.vanagononline.com
> > I still need to steer the vanagon.com domain to this new home but I
> > haven't
> > had a chance to do that yet. Here are the ideas I had for the new site:
> >
> > Interactive blog that will list all shows and allow folks to post new
> > information
> > List all travel blogs and allow folks to follow them via Vanagon.com
> > Host forum that will also integrate existing vanagon/gerry email mailing
> > list
> > Map of repair shops that is interactive to allow users to recommend, and
> > review shops that specialize in van repair.
> > Chat room capability
> > board for posting parts for sale/donation
> > board for posting vans for sale.
> > Facebook, twitter and instagram integration
> > instagram feed
> > Get volunteers to catalog and archive best articles from vanagon mailing
> > list
> > ecommerce web store to sell Vanagon.com merchandise (t-shirts, bumper
> > stickers, mugs, hats, etc.)
> >
> > If you would like to help out with this either by donating money (I am
> > currently bearing all of the costs of the new site myself) or more
> > importantly donating your time and efforts, please pmail me.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > www.vanagain.com
> >
>
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Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
'86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
'08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
'90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
Fulltiming since August 2008
Nunquam Pendite Divendium
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