YatBazaar Action Plan
Dates are milestones for each task.
1. Finalize domain name - 4-Apr
I set up yatbazaar.com so I could have something for the team to look at. I'd like to have a consensus on this by next Friday.
2. Acquire a dedicated server for the Bazaar. 4-Apr
Time for some eBay shopping for a 1U or 2U server that will host this thing. I'm using my big, obnoxious 4U Proliant at the moment, and it's going to kill my Entergy bill.
3. Choose a platform for the site. 11-Apr
I'm setting up drupal and Joomla so people can play with look-and-feel. My gut says drupal with the add-on "karma" module is the closest approximation we'll get to the comment-rating format of Daily Kos, but there are options for Joomla worth exploring. This project is more about the community and the commenters than the bloggers, frankly, so this is a vital issue.
4. Finalize the editorial staff. 25-Apr
I'm thinking 3 people besides myself will have admin access to promote personal blog entries to the FP, as well as to create "Open Thread" entries on the FP. The timing of promotions and thread creation is TBD.
5. Customize platform. 25-Apr
Once the platform decision is made, customize the theme.
6. Publicize site, solicit community members. 30-Apr
Solicit "charter members" to sign up before go-live date. A lot of people like to be early adopters, gives them a sense of ownership.
7. Go Live 1-May
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1. Finalize domain name - 4-Apr
I set up yatbazaar.com so I could have something for the team to look at. I'd like to have a consensus on this by next Friday.
2. Acquire a dedicated server for the Bazaar. 4-Apr
Time for some eBay shopping for a 1U or 2U server that will host this thing. I'm using my big, obnoxious 4U Proliant at the moment, and it's going to kill my Entergy bill.
3. Choose a platform for the site. 11-Apr
I'm setting up drupal and Joomla so people can play with look-and-feel. My gut says drupal with the add-on "karma" module is the closest approximation we'll get to the comment-rating format of Daily Kos, but there are options for Joomla worth exploring. This project is more about the community and the commenters than the bloggers, frankly, so this is a vital issue.
4. Finalize the editorial staff. 25-Apr
I'm thinking 3 people besides myself will have admin access to promote personal blog entries to the FP, as well as to create "Open Thread" entries on the FP. The timing of promotions and thread creation is TBD.
5. Customize platform. 25-Apr
Once the platform decision is made, customize the theme.
6. Publicize site, solicit community members. 30-Apr
Solicit "charter members" to sign up before go-live date. A lot of people like to be early adopters, gives them a sense of ownership.
7. Go Live 1-May
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