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Here's our really simply guide for
community groups wanting to get online. This page has some links
to some online guides that will take you through the process,
provides some links to resources, points you at some different
options for hosting your site and finally some suggestions on
where you might get funding.
Think, Plan, Do!
Follow these three steps and you should be fine!
Before you
go down the road of building a website, think about what you
want it to do for your organisation, members and stakeholders -
is it a place to publish information so people can find you, to
connect people up or somewhere your members can work together
virtually?
Plan out what you need (website, email, hosting) and
build a budget. Building a website from scratch will require
some technical help but even using some off-the-shelf packages
needs a bit of configuration to make them work properly. So make
sure you know what's needed and include it in your budget!
Finally, remember things like maintenance and keeping things
up to date. It all takes time. Ask people who've done it before,
follow the links below - there's a range so hopefully one will
explain things in a way that makes sense to you! |
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Practical help to get you online
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How-to Guides - IT & Internet
Information and toolkits to help you set up your organisations
internal IT systems. |
www.community.net.nz |
Hot Topics - Digital Strategy
CommunityNet Aotearoa Hot Topic on the communities strand of the
Digital Strategy, which incorporates the former 'Connecting
Communities' strategy. |
www.community.net.nz |
Create your own homepage
How to put a little bit of yourself online, by creating your own
homepage. |
www.netguide.co.nz |
Web Design Guide
Guide to building your own website (US). |
build-website.com |
Creating a Digital Future for all New Zealanders
The New Zealand Government Digital Strategy website, includes
information on funding for community ICT projects. |
www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz |
The United Nations Information Technology Service
Links to community ICT and networking resources from the United
Nations Information Technology Service (International). |
www.unites.org |
Information on starting, managing or developing your community
organisation
Resources specifically for community groups about assistance
creating and promoting your website (Australia). |
www.community.gov.au |
Partnerships Online
Guides to participation, partnerships and creating online
communities. |
www.partnershipsonline.org.uk |
Guides for community groups
Become effective users of
ICT. |
www.workraft.org.nz |
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Website hosting
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| We don't recommend or in anyway
promote a particular host, these are options we're familiar
with. Remember the best host is the one that suits your needs
and means, so it pays to do your own research and to seek advice
from groups in similar circumstances to your own. |
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Free online services for non-profit organisations
For organisations and
individuals involved in progressive projects. |
www.enzyme.org.nz |
Tools for
online collaboration
For groups who want to work together, share ideas and meet. |
groupsense.net |
Low cost
web hosting
Packages that include domain name, website and email. |
www.kiwiwebhost.co.nz |
Free web hosting service
For anyone wishing to have a web site pertaining to Maori. |
kainga.maori.org.nz |
Domain name registration
Also information on website/email hosting. |
www.domainz.net.nz |
Internet
connectivity and web hosting
Information on Dial-Up, Broadband and Pre-Paid Internet
connections. |
www.pl.net |
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Potential funding sources
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Creating a Digital Future for all New Zealanders
The New Zealand Government Digital Strategy website. |
www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz |
ASB
Community Trust
Independent grant-making organisation supporting the work of
not-for-profit groups in Auckland and Northland. |
www.asbtrusts.org.nz |
West Auckland
Licensing Trust
Waitakere and Portage Licensing Trusts. |
www.wats.co.nz |
J R
McKenzie Trust
Makes grants mainly in the areas of social services, health
services and community development. |
www.jrmckenzie.org.nz |
Community Funding
Supporting a wide range of groups in the Waitakere community. |
www.waitakere.govt.nz |
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Other sources of information
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Internet Safety Challenges for Community Organisations
information on establishing a safe internet environment. |
www.netsafe.org.nz |
Stockholm Challenge Award
Showcases a wide range of community ICT projects with case
studies and background information. |
www.stockholmchallenge.se |
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