OK, I'm caving in. No man can stand alone. I have to thank the moderators and gandolphxx in particular for all their help - and I have to thank everyone for being great and keeping things clean and respectful here! 
With that said I'm putting up a help wanted list. Please keep the discussion here. I just went through (check this out) 208 e-mails from 4-15 to 4-30! That's about what I get at the real job! So please - IM me or just reply here.
1) I need some one to check out the links in the resource section. You'd have to do it just once a month and all your doing is two things. Checking for broken links and checking for links that no longer point to the right information (that's why an automated script won't cut it). If you find broken links you report it to me via e-mail or IM. Pretty simple.
2) I need someone who is familar with HTML and can work within the constraints of a template to go through the back log of Chevy Avalanche owner's reviews. This is a pretty big task as there are about 40 reviews that need processing. Once the HTML is done I'll integrate into the site and publish. You'll have to check spelling and the info is inputted from a form - so it is tedious (to be honest).
3) I need a few someones to work on the bylaws. If an attorney would be willing to do the work pro bono even better. I have bylaws that simply need to be modified.
4) I need an attorney to help with 501-c (7) non-profit organization social club filing with the Secretary of State for the State of Washington. This would have to happen after the bylaws are done (as part of the filing requires the presentation of bylaws and the listing of officers). This will allow us to do a TON of cool stuff, help make things more legit to the outside world, and give us even more traction with Chevy dealers and GM.
5) I need a few somebodies to suggest links for the resource center. Can really be anybody. If it's related to the Avalanche it can go in. I suggest you take a look at how things are set up now - notice most of the product links go directly to the Avalanche specific materials.
6) I need someone to help finish out the Owner's FAQ. This area has been under construction for two months and I've had no time to even touch it. It's important because it is one of the most visited sections on the site. The frame work is already laid out. It's template work again but a lot of cut and paste from the Avalanche Owner's Manual in PDF.
7) Looking for a couple global moderators. Couple of job requirements on this one. You need to have been here at least 60 days and have made at least 100 posts to be considered. You would have Chief like powers in all areas, including configuration, putting the site in maintainance mode, deleting or banning users, etc. If you're interested on this one please IM me.
I hate to do this but I'm going to do it. I want to purchase the Web Data database engine from Web Teacher. This is an easily customized and very powerful engine. One license allows for multiple uses within the site. With the engine I can create a searchable database for Avalanche parts, a database that users can input a dealer review system, a database to track MPG, and other features as they come along. The engine is $199 -- I can put some skin in the game but if some one wants to help out...
9) I need reader ride pictures! Want your picture featured on the front of the Avalanche site. Well bring it on! You can simply reply to this thread and do an attack and say here it is. Couple of guide lines - the image needs to be clear. No ugly backgrounds (no homes, chain link fence etc. etc.). Make sure it's of a good angle - make sure you don't have part of your Av clipped off or something.
Well - that's the low hanging fruit. Give me a few hours sleep and I'm sure I'll think of more
If you're interested and want to help step on up - together we can as Emeril says, "kick it up a notch!"
With that said I'm putting up a help wanted list. Please keep the discussion here. I just went through (check this out) 208 e-mails
from 4-15 to 4-30! That's about what I get at the real job! So please - IM me or just reply here.1) I need some one to check out the links in the resource section. You'd have to do it just once a month and all your doing is two things. Checking for broken links and checking for links that no longer point to the right information (that's why an automated script won't cut it). If you find broken links you report it to me via e-mail or IM. Pretty simple.
2) I need someone who is familar with HTML and can work within the constraints of a template to go through the back log of Chevy Avalanche owner's reviews. This is a pretty big task as there are about 40 reviews that need processing. Once the HTML is done I'll integrate into the site and publish. You'll have to check spelling and the info is inputted from a form - so it is tedious (to be honest).
3) I need a few someones to work on the bylaws. If an attorney would be willing to do the work pro bono even better. I have bylaws that simply need to be modified.
4) I need an attorney to help with 501-c (7) non-profit organization social club filing with the Secretary of State for the State of Washington. This would have to happen after the bylaws are done (as part of the filing requires the presentation of bylaws and the listing of officers). This will allow us to do a TON of cool stuff, help make things more legit to the outside world, and give us even more traction with Chevy dealers and GM.
5) I need a few somebodies to suggest links for the resource center. Can really be anybody. If it's related to the Avalanche it can go in. I suggest you take a look at how things are set up now - notice most of the product links go directly to the Avalanche specific materials.
6) I need someone to help finish out the Owner's FAQ. This area has been under construction for two months and I've had no time to even touch it. It's important because it is one of the most visited sections on the site. The frame work is already laid out. It's template work again but a lot of cut and paste from the Avalanche Owner's Manual in PDF.
7) Looking for a couple global moderators. Couple of job requirements on this one. You need to have been here at least 60 days and have made at least 100 posts to be considered. You would have Chief like powers in all areas, including configuration, putting the site in maintainance mode, deleting or banning users, etc. If you're interested on this one please IM me.
I hate to do this but I'm going to do it. I want to purchase the Web Data database engine from Web Teacher. This is an easily customized and very powerful engine. One license allows for multiple uses within the site. With the engine I can create a searchable database for Avalanche parts, a database that users can input a dealer review system, a database to track MPG, and other features as they come along. The engine is $199 -- I can put some skin in the game but if some one wants to help out...9) I need reader ride pictures! Want your picture featured on the front of the Avalanche site. Well bring it on! You can simply reply to this thread and do an attack and say here it is. Couple of guide lines - the image needs to be clear. No ugly backgrounds (no homes, chain link fence etc. etc.). Make sure it's of a good angle - make sure you don't have part of your Av clipped off or something.
Well - that's the low hanging fruit. Give me a few hours sleep and I'm sure I'll think of more
If you're interested and want to help step on up - together we can as Emeril says, "kick it up a notch!"
