That might sound like a lot of money for a website when you compare to what
GoDaddy quotes, but this is a complex site and if you go out and get some
quotes you will see that it is not out of line.
The problem I have is that it is not utilized properly. People go there to
find out what they can do with a GSD. People want info.
If the club had real committees that were designed for education and PR
then those committees would present sections on GSD in herding, in agility,
in tracking, and all those other activities. And yes, conformation.
Setting up the site, setting up and maintaining the store, all that
requires competent, professional people. And it takes time. If you think
you can do it for free, volunteer. If not thank Pam for the job she does.
Typos - don't necessarily blame the webmaster. How was the information
provided? And besides - have you read things that have no typos? I can't
even guess half of the time what my phone will actually send as it
"corrects" my thoughts. I am an awful proof reader of anything I wrote. If
you want to volunteer to proofread and correct everything in a timely
fashion (remember everyone wants it NOW) then volunteer.
So yes, it sounds like a lot. It isn't when you price it. And if the site
were actually used properly (the board and whatever committee they have are
responsible for content) then that money could easily be a source of
members and additional club sales. Oh yes - but then we would have to have
things that people other than die-hard members want to buy. Marketing
committee????
Ruth
