STATIC SOCIAL SITE TO NETWORK WHY HOW WHO

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1 STATIC SITE TO SOCIAL NETWORK WHY HOW WHO

2 WHY REDEVELOP THE EDGE WEBSITE? The Edge site communicates one way, there is space for users to join the conversation in the form of comments, but it is not engaging enough for meaningful communication.

3 WHY REDEVELOP THE EDGE WEBSITE? One of the objectives of The Edge was to have regional engagement. Being physically based in Brisbane, The Edge online is the option to reach users from across the State. The Objectives are... LONG REACH The ability to communicate and engage users regardless of location. LONG TIME LEARNING Access to information and resources to enable learning regardless of ability. QUEENSLAND MEMORY Archive and showcase content created by Queenslanders.

4 WHY REDEVELOP THE EDGE WEBSITE? There is a shift in use of social networks online. People are joining networks based on their sub culture, interests, sports and/or lifestyle and using more than one social network to communicate to different social communities. It is common ground for digital natives to have up to half a dozen social communities. The Edge users are very savvy in the digital realm, and the new community website will provide a comfortable, engaging platform to spend their time. The current site, and many out there do not.

5 ! E R fil e ro lo g M O P B up s rs A ct iv it y ro G be em M WHY WORDPRESS / BUDDYPRESS?

6 MAKING BUDDYPRESS EVEN BETTER DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVITY STREAM PLUG IN This plugin will be the first of its kind. It will allow users to add an embedded video, gallery of images and external links to the Activity Stream from the front end of the site and also from their profile page and groups activity.

7 MAKING BUDDYPRESS EVEN BETTER - PLUGINS BuddyPress Like Gives users the ability to like content across your BuddyPress enabled site. Group Documents This allows members of BuddyPress groups to upload and store files and documents that are relevant to the group. Welcome Pack Welcome Pack is a BuddyPress plugin that enhances the new user experience. When a user registers on your site, Welcome Pack lets you automatically send them a friend or group invitation, a Welcome Message and can redirect them to a Start Page. You can also customise the default s sent by BuddyPress to ensure that they match the brand and tone of your site. BuddyPress Mobile Mobile BuddyPress theme optimised for viewing on iphone, ipod touch. Will also work on Android and some Blackberry devices. Activate and plugin will detect mobile devices and use the BuddyPress Mobile theme.

8 MAKING BUDDYPRESS EVEN BETTER - PLUGINS BuddyPress Sitewide Activity Widget BuddyPress Sitewide Activity Widget brings back the BuddyPress Sitewide activity as a widget. Achievements for BuddyPress Achievements gives your BuddyPress community fresh impetus by promoting and rewarding social interaction with challenges, badges and points. following list is web based and easier to implement than physical achievements. Physical achievements to be awarded by site admins (vso s). The majority of these 10 badges are default from the plug in. 10 Badges to launch with Becoming a Communities member Joining 20 groups 50 posts 50 comments on posts, 50 invites sent 100 friends Media uploaded to stream (50 photos, 25 vids) Attend 15 workshops (Award) Completes a 2700 seconds tutorial and uploads the outcome (Award) Completes the Lab 3 Induction course

9 MAKING BUDDYPRESS EVEN BETTER - PLUGINS BuddyPress Tweet Button Adds Twitter s tweet button to BuddyPress sites. WP-FB-AutoConnect / BuddyStream A Login/Logout widget with Facebook Connect button, offering hassle-free login for your readers. Clean and extensible. Supports BuddyPress. Featured Member Widget This BuddyPress plugin widget lets you choose one or more members to feature. W3 Total Cache Easily optimise the speed and user experience of your site with caching: browser, page, object, database, minify and content delivery network support. Invite Anyone Makes BuddyPress s invitation features more powerful.

10 WHAT CAN USERS USE THE EDGE COMMUNITY FOR? Book workshops/bays/macs. Keep a profile page with ability to upload images, video and links to showcase their work. Make new friends based on their likes. Group message their friends about events etc.. Create and invite people to groups where focused conversations can take place. Live Chat with people on their friends list. Use the Achievements to collect badges that will be displayed on their profile page Read regular content from The Edge Blog on the home page. Use Profile page / Group to help promote themselves. Complete online tutorials provided by The Edge Catalysts and Residents. Watch live webcasts. Complete workshops specifically created for Regional engagement. Ask Catalysts and Residents questions directly on their wall. Post questions, code problems, design issues to the community for solving.

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