3. Some Numbers
• Social outlets are the fastest growing use of the Internet
– 75% of U.S. online population is using social
technologies
• Facebook: 300 million active users (70 million in U.S.)
• Not just kids:
– Fastest growth 35‐49
– Adults age 55 and older are quickly increasing their
use of social networks, up from 6 percent last year to
19 percent this year.
• Every minute, 20 hours of video are uploaded to
YouTube
11. Other Nice‐to‐Haves
• Photo Gallery
• Event Results
• Season Standings/Points
• Member Directory
• Newsletter/Magazine PDF editions
• Embedded Video
• Forums
• Content Management System (CMS)
16. CMS Resources
• Ranking of Top Ten CMS Software
– Wordpress
– Drupal
• 10 Things to Consider When Choosing a CMS
• How to Choose the Right CMS
• 10 Simple Ways for Choosing the Perfect CMS
18. Email Newsletters
• Why consider?
– Consistent communication is critical
– Timely
– Easier to create
– Less expensive to produce & mail
– Customizable
– Find out what people are interested in