The Brittany Forum

Mugi · Bretonnier Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 1304

I have been checking through the links etc on the main site, sadly many are out of date with info for 2007 coming up. IMVHO it is better to have no page than out of date pages as that just looks as though the site is not updated well.
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Patricia · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject:

I was checking too on the news and events...I am aware that Anne is moving at the moment but will look forward to updates too.
Seminars etc??

Victoria · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

I wonder if it would be a good idea for Committee to review the portfolio of webmaster. If Annie is the treasurer also the forum admin etc etc etc etc it seems unfair that she has such a work load. (Please Annie, I mean that in the most sincerest manner. I know what clubs are like there is a core of people who do so much).I wonder just how many memberships etc are generated from the website; could a poll be integrated into the website for say a month to ascertain use/outcome.
How much does the website cost per annum? You have to ask what is the purpose of the website (is it promoting the club or the breed or both?). Does its cost justify the end? The bit about forums...why the HPR - there would be people new to the interest who would not have a clue what HPR means!!!
The home page with the disclaimer is a bit non user friendly...it could be put somewhere else...say I have never seen the site before I want photos of the breed on the homepage first and foremost so I can see what the dog actually looks like!! If I could see a series of photographs of the breed in its different roles, I am sure going to want to know more.
You have to assume that whoever finds the site has a) has heard of the breed and wants to make 'contact' with the/a club; b) is wanting a dog and stumbles on the site (as I did!!); c) has a vague idea of the breed and wants more information.
Some might get a bit fidgety about just who's dog/s would go on the homeage...easy...run a competition with dog food vouchers (or something like that) as prizes (nothing excessive and it would help generate ownership of the site) The dogs nor breeders/owners do not have be named etc.
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Patricia · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

Indeed Anne works hard for the club Razz

As Anne says and we all understand, the changes to be made have to go to committee. But members can make suggestions which in turn have to go through the right chanels...

Well..1) in the UK everyone knows HPR stands for Hunt Point Retrieve.
The remaining groups being Spaniels, Retrievers,Pointers and Setters. The HPR are Continental. Like the country of origin we do NOT run Continental and British breeds in trials and tests against each other ...due to the significant differences in work pattern.
2) We definitely could not put some photos of specific dogs in the UK as being a small club, everyone knows everybody and their dogs too. If one is included then about someone else's?? So it may be better to utilise a French dog, maybe a top champion.
3) Guy has mentionned looking at the Google search to get the BCGB site to come up quickly.
4) The disclaimer: you need one as the opinions and texts of some may not be in agreement with the committee and club policies.
5) This web page is fairly old and needs revamp but as Anne says again it will be discussed.
On my behalf,a page on the character needs to be very prominent: it is crucial to emphasise the needs for the breed and its sheer speed.
We have members doing agility and competing. maybe photos? Main page: along with Ska, Indy de St Lubin, the most titled Brittany in France.
Everyone will have some ideas I am sure.
Texts: can be modernised now... Wink

That 's my bit for now!

Victoria · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

I doubt very much that everyone in the UK even those curious or desirous of being owned by a Breton, knows what HPR means!! Yes, many of you would know whose dog it was, but the website is not about that it is about reaching people, members and others.
Why use photos of French dogs when you can use GB dogs??!! Or use current show or trial winners. But this is mere housekeeping. Guy asked for suggestions, I put forward my quids worth.
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johnhod · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

I must have my fundraising head on at the moment. Maybe we could get people to make a contribution to have their dog displayed on the home page for a set period. I like the idea of pictures showing Brittanys doing other activities other as well as working or showing.

To get round having a disclaimer on the home page we could have a link on there to an other page that contains links to other useful sites, the disclaimer could then be on this page instead.

I too appreciate the work that you put into the club as a whole, Annie you certainly take on a lot more than many of us would so I hope you take these suggestions in the spirit that they are meant.
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Annie as admin · Bretonnier Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 1757

I have suggested before that someone else might take on the website - no-one has offerd in the past.

guy · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:

happy to help.
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guy · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject:

I would have thought 'help you' revamp and maintain is the best option. Best of luck with the move.

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