The Wiki, should only be used for the info only, not for e-commerce. The stores/e-commerce should be kept separate from the info/wiki for obvious reasons (i.e. security, backup). Only a selected few should have access and update the store/e-commerce section of the site. Links and modules can be created to draw people to the store for items and so on, but they should be kept separate database/server wise.
On Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:31 -0400, Tim - N3TL n3tl@bellsouth.net wrote:
Alan and all,
Here's my 2 cents' worth - coming from someone who admittedly knows very little about the tools, skills and resources necessary to develop and maintain a Web site.
Alan, you write: "It must include RSS, news feeds, and a forum in addition to all the stuff ( current or otherwise ) on the existing AMSAT site."
How does the AMSAT store fit into this, and is it possible to "mix" a wiki-style "access for all" site with one that will include areas for the entry and transfer of secure, private information (e.g., credit card information for purchases)?
I ask this because I don't know of another major nonprofit that uses a wiki-style site because of the need to incorporate an ecommerce site as part of the overall Web presence.
My initial reaction to a Wiki approach is - no - for those reasons.
I hope someone can provide more information here to me and everyone who reads the BB that might help mitigate my concerns. I further hope someone who is truly interested in mitigating the issues seemingly so many here have with the AMSAT Web site will attend the Board meeting in October to continue this kind of dialogue with the Board.
73 to all,
Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha