thegreenwebfoundation / thegreenwebfoundation/developer-docs

Create "Community" Section on Website for Contributor Engagement

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Yes, this feature request is related to enhancing contributor engagement and fostering a strong community on our website.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to propose creating a dedicated "Community" section on our website. This section will serve as a central hub for community members to connect, collaborate, and contribute effectively to our projects. It will include the following key features:

  • Community Guidelines: Clear guidelines for participation, respectful communication, and contributing to projects.

  • Contributor Resources: Links to project repositories, documentation, tutorials, and instructions for reporting issues and submitting contributions.

  • Events and Activities: Announcements and details about upcoming events, workshops, webinars, and opportunities for community engagement.

  • Recognition and Rewards: Features like a contributor hall of fame, spotlights on top contributors, and rewards programs for significant contributions.

  • Communication Channels: Information about communication platforms such as mailing lists, forums, chat platforms, and social media channels for community interaction.

  • Feedback Mechanisms: Surveys, feedback forms, and open discussions to gather input and suggestions from community members.

Describe alternatives you've considered

An alternative approach would be to integrate community features into existing sections of the website, such as incorporating community guidelines within the "About Us" page or listing collaboration opportunities under project descriptions. However, a dedicated "Community" section provides a more organized and comprehensive platform for community engagement.

Additional context

This feature request is aimed at improving the overall community experience on our website and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among contributors. We believe that a dedicated "Community" section will facilitate better communication, encourage active participation, and showcase the valuable contributions of our community members.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

The issue identifies no files, tests, or entry points; start by reviewing the existing website structure and contributor-facing material. Done would require an agreed scope and an implemented Community section covering the requested guidelines, resources, events, recognition, communication channels, and feedback mechanisms.

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Assessment

Domain
content, documentation, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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