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Post by russ on Jan 7, 2021 18:45:11 GMT
They are crucial Russ but remember it's a lot of reading for those people who rely on Twitter; very taxing. Then they won't like this
Your site will help you to keep your fans informed and attract more followers. It also increases the chance that new talented players will approach your club. Your website is the best way to market yourself.
"As a sports club website, these are some essential elements that you should have:
An official logo for branding and recognition.
A welcoming homepage with videos and images.
Well defined site structure with responsive design.
News section to let your visitors know the latest stories.
Your current team roster and schedules to upcoming matches.
Standings, leaderboards, and player profiles.
Link to your social profiles.
Self-manageable backend for quick updates of news and announcements.
In today’s competitive world, your club site must stand out from the hundred others. So, make sure to incorporate the above elements with creative design ideas to build your site."
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Post by JJR on Jan 7, 2021 19:59:58 GMT
Oh dear, think you've just killed it Russ
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Post by Carnster on Jan 8, 2021 9:42:35 GMT
The amount of posts and time you spend on this very social media site, Russ, counters your argument about websites!
You have over 200 more posts than me, and I posted here the very first post! Social media works.
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Post by returningred on Jan 8, 2021 11:12:59 GMT
Websites are slowly becoming defunct in their original form, they ae purely used now as a purpose to carry articles that are linked from social media networks.
its a fact of life but i will guarantee the visits to the site will be miniscule in comparison to those who have clicked on a social media link to be taken directly to an article, its a fact of life and the way the world is moving.
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Post by JJR on Jan 8, 2021 11:16:44 GMT
RRed not everybody just likes pot noodles, some of us like taking our time
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Post by returningred on Jan 8, 2021 13:08:17 GMT
RRed not everybody just likes pot noodles, some of us like taking our time But like I have said the no of hits on the website from people putting in the web address and accessing the home page will be minute compared to the visits they get from links from social media. It is clear this is where the efforts of the club are going and the social media is well up to date. |
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Post by JJR on Jan 8, 2021 14:08:50 GMT
Will be or is? And what are you comparing it to?
The factual information Russ has got from Oz RL seems to disagree with your view.
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Post by Carnster on Jan 8, 2021 14:42:47 GMT
Will be or is? And what are you comparing it to? The factual information Russ has got from Oz RL seems to disagree with your view. This is really simple. It isn't one or the other. Social media like twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc are where new fans, potential fans or those interested, and a majority of current fans get their information. The information they provide ALWAYS links back to the website. Those on here that are whining about social media are doing so because it isn't their first port of call and don't really like or get on with it. That's fair enough. But you can't really complain that the club engages on one over the other because it doesn't. The modern media world is where people get their information from, be that good or bad is another argument entirely. The club website just needs to be up to date. Everything else is pretty good. A club like ours isn't going to spend tens of thousands on a swanky website. It doesn't need to. It doesn't need more than it's currently providing. Listing an Australian website designers take on why you should employ them is just like asking a car salesman if you really need to buy a car. |
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Post by steveh on Jan 8, 2021 14:43:34 GMT
Website vs social media is a chicken & egg scenario. Social Media on it's own is less effective without a website to provide more in-depth content but these days more people rely on information to be pushed to them on platforms like Twitter and Facebook than to go actively seeking it themselves, unless they have a very specific query. Even the staid regulatory authority that I work for has come to realise that it is easier to engage with the firms we regulate if we use things like Twitter to make them aware of updates/changes/issues rather than just putting an article on our website. We still need the article on our website to provide the in-depth information but on it's own we have found firms usually come to the website to check for a very specific purpose and then leave, they very rarely come to our homepage and browse around. We can tell this from our Google Analytics reports - Google Analytics is a web traffic analyser that tells you the entry point of each user, their journey through your website, what they searched for and the last page they looked at when they left (other similar products are available).
So, in effect, you're all correct. We need social media to engage our fan base, backed by a website that can give them more in-depth information than a tweet or FB post ever can but we also need a very good website with up to date content and extra information to keep them engaged once they have come to the website - whether that is via social media or if they have come to the website directly.
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Post by returningred on Jan 8, 2021 14:45:58 GMT
Will be or is? And what are you comparing it to? The factual information Russ has got from Oz RL seems to disagree with your view. The only party who can provide that information is the club and being that the club are focusing all their attention to social media would support my statement. the website is merely a vehicle to link to articles produced, provide links to retail and RDTv. the information that Russ has posted is as you have said is from Australian sport which is different to the UK market, the whole UK market is focusing on social media, whether this be Twitter, Facebook Instagram etc. You only need to look at how every club focusses their attention to these platforms. We get that you want a website to be updated, and im sure it will be prior to the start of the season however maybe step out of your comfort zone and use Social Media! |
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Post by JJR on Jan 8, 2021 15:44:24 GMT
That's where it started Steve, the website is the Club's front of house linking to all marketing aspects,,social media or whatever.
I think as most have identified on here, it needs to be continually updated and expanded.
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Post by bonitared on Jan 8, 2021 15:53:14 GMT
That's where it started Steve, the website is the Club's front of house linking to all marketing aspects,,social media or whatever. I think as most have identified on here, it needs to be continually updated and expanded. Correct. As I said ages ago,either have one and use it properly,or don’t bother. Simple priorities,not finance this time |
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Post by SalfordSlim on Jan 8, 2021 15:59:14 GMT
I'll get shot down for this but I really don't like Social Media (specifically Twitter and Facebook) because of the amount of damage it causes (Capitol storming, Trump, Brexit, Pandemic Fake News, trolling etc etc) amongst the good it's used for.
I literally use Twitter a couple of times a week to get updates on my sports teams. Facebook I shun completely because (IMO) it just brings out the worst in a lot of people and I get find myself getting angry because there are so many angry people on there (yes I can see the irony in that😂). I also don't get why anyone would want to see me upload 50 selfies a day of myself on Instagram pouting like some **** off TOWIE.😴😁 If that makes me a grumpy old git then so be it but I just think the world has gone social media crazy and I genuinely can't see the appeal.🤷♂️
I have a number of websites/apps I use regularly online which I tend to access via my phone and that's pretty much it. Personally, I'd love a functioning club site which isn't time consuming to run or cost heavy to manage. ATEOTD, links sent out by the club on Twitter etc have to refer back to a landing page anyway don't they unless it's "throw away" info like a reminder for a match or a score update etc?
So I don't think it's an either/or situation when it comes to Social Media/having a website. Once your static info is up there (match details, player info, sponsor info, etc) it's not a constant moving conveyor belt of information. Social Media is, it's a 24/7 overload and that's far more time consuming than updating a few internet pages every couple of days.
What am I missing that's so time consuming or expensive that it means
we can't run a basic, functioning, accurate, up-to-date website?
(and breathe.... but I quite like the fact I managed to incorporate a good quota of emojis into my rant 😎😁)
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Post by russ on Jan 8, 2021 16:15:39 GMT
The amount of posts and time you spend on this very social media site, Russ, counters your argument about websites! You have over 200 more posts than me, and I posted here the very first post! Social media works. I spend as much time going to the website Carnster but nobody knows I've been; I tend to come on here to find the news.
200 more posts than you? Well, put that alcohloic beverage down and start typing!
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Post by russ on Jan 16, 2021 20:08:31 GMT
"Featherstone Rovers are hiring a Digital Content Producer to assist with the production of video and digital content for our official website and social channels."
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