County Line Quilters
(based in Framingham, MA)
Revised:  Saturday, December 31, 2005
 

FAQ’s about the website:

1. Why isn’t the site address County Line Quilters instead of CLQuilters?
   1. CLQuilters is fairly short and easy to use in publicity materials.
   2. The name countylinequilters is already claimed and in use by other groups.
   3. CLQ is already a handy nickname many members use in email and other communication. By moving to this abbreviated version of the guild name, it makes our site more unique and easier to identify and find.

2. Why aren’t there more pictures of quilts and members?
   1. Graphics use up server space which will create a maintenance issue over time for the site. “Keep it simple” is an important starting point for this site to ensure it is inexpensive and easy to maintain.
   2. Web privacy policy dictates the need to protect the privacy of members & visitors. This includes any quilts and works by members or visitors. It is not appropriate to post graphics without explicit permission or if it may pose any kind of risk. Things like show and tell or trunk shows may “feel” public activities but are in fact private to our members and visitors. Graphics of past guild quilt shows are posted on the web site because that type of event is specifically public and so does not violate our privacy policy.
3. Why aren’t guild newsletters posted on the web?
   1. Web privacy policy dictates the need to protect the privacy of members & visitors. Our newsletters often include information some members or guild visitors would not be comfortable having posted to the World Wide Web, including: address info, email info, phone number info and the like. 
4. Why isn’t the guild membership list posted on the web?
   1. Web privacy policy dictates the need to protect the privacy of members & visitors. Our newsletters often include information some members or guild visitors would not be comfortable having posted to the World Wide Web, including: address info, email info, phone number info and the like.
5. Who decides what content goes onto the web?
   1. The Webmistress makes final decision of what will or will not be posted on the website working in conjunction with the guild president and following guild web guidelines. This is similar to how the Guild Newsletter Editor manages the guild newsletter. Both are volunteer positions in the guild.
6. Who has access to edit content on the web?
   1. The guild Webmistress and the guild president (and vice president if there is one in office) and potentially 1 other board member that the president may select to have access to the site.  The Webmistress is responsible for providing the President (and vice-president) with necessary password information and instructions each year or whenever there is a password change or significant structural changes.
7. Is the site free or does the guild have to pay for the website to exist?
   1. The site is not free. Every 2 years the guild must vote funds to protect and reserve the domain name. Renewal of domain name is next due on or about Nov 1, 2007. In addition, there is a monthly web hosting fee for the site. The guild must vote annually to continue to fund that hosting (access).
8. How will guild evaluate if the website is working, worth the expenditure?
   1. Webmistress will report the number of visitors (hits) to the site every 2-3 months.
   2. Newcomers will be asked how they heard about the guild to determine if website is providing guidance.
   3. Membership will be queried at least once a year to determine if website has been of use in specific ways.

Technical Nuts & Bolts
1.  Software used to create web pages:  Microsoft FrontPage

2.      Web hosting service, purchased from: www.Appliedi.net

3.      Domain name, purchased from: www.NetworkSolutions.com