Utilizing the Forums

I think everytime/most of the time we write another 3rd KL article .. or something worth talking about we ougtha link it to the forums to allow more interaction. Probably I can add a "Discussion" link under the video clip and Full Story.. we'll see how it goes.

Goals

No. I'm not talking about the World Cup. I'm talking about 3rdklbb.org's short and long term goals and objectives.

Short term goals:
To be obtained by the year ended 2006
i) Have 100 hits per day
ii) Weekly updates
iii) De-trial the website and move into shakedown version
iv) Obtain first sponsors to cover cost for 3rdklbb.org hosting


Long term goals:
Usually in span within 5 years
i) Have 500 hits a day
ii) Updates more than once a week
iii) Have a steady, dedicated, & reliable web team
iv) Create a professional looking layout/template
v) Incorporate Java, Flash and scripts
vi) Buy original software to accomodate these activities
vii) Buy a computer for BB room for web making, video editing and graphic design
viii) Buy a sweeeett* printer for publishing and administrative reasons
viii) Become a source of income (from advertisements and sponsors in form of donations)
*Sweet printer = 3 in one coloured laser printer

Looks nice eh?

The biggest problem is always figuring out how to get there??

Strategy
i) Archiving the illusive 100/500 hits

(aiyo. I'll update this section another day. =P)

Snap Shot Section?

Last Saturday (2oth May 2006) we had an unusually free Saturday after the YMCA Sports things. A few of us decided to head down to KL, where we dropped by places like Woh Fatt and Bentley Music. On the way from Woh Fatt to Bentley we decided to "pass by" Wesley and have a glimpse of the 1st KL band practicing. We didn't really get to see much as they stopped practicing and broke formation once they spotted us. As we were walking away, they gradually went back into formation.. and nearing the gate.. we turned around and teased them. Haha! At the same time.. I decided to take this shot. Tells alot of how they reacted towards us.


This prompted a new idea - why not create a section where members can post of snap shots? There is already an existing section in the forums where it encourages members to post pictures.. maybe we can complement it. It'll be good to encourage creativity and photoraphy among members.

I'll definately put more thought into it.. as we're also thinking of some form of competition.. well see how it goes.

Approaching 3 months since website birth.. and one month sinced it went public..

Phew! It's sure hard managing a website.. so far response has been great. Minimal complaints.. tonz of support. But there's still so much to do! We can't even go official yet caused its simply not finished. Too many parts are not operating. Well.. I just hope that by God's strenght we'll be able to pull this through ..

There are so many more ideas to put in.. and still no volunteers signing up. So.. still more room for growth. I really hope this website doesnt end up a one-man-show thing. It'll be so lame.. (and tiring).

Still contemplating on a suitable layout. Once that's figured out.. we still need the graphics and scripts to make it work. Argh! Headache.

More updating to do!