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In July 2012, we initiated the important task of updating the IAPI website, aiming to create a professional and user-friendly platform for our members. Key objectives include improving online visibility, providing a database search for members, and creating informative content that educates visitors. We aim to establish a private members-only area for collaboration and document sharing. The new site will feature enhanced directory listings, specialty pages, social media links, and regular updates, addressing the challenges of the old site to foster better communication within our community.
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Tour of IAPI.net Thursday, July 26, 2012
“ We need to update IAPI’s website.” After (May 2012) Before (circa 2003)
Goals for the new IAPI site • Visible on the Internet • Professional and User Friendly • Database Search for Members • Informative…Educate Visitors • Private Members Only Area
Building the New Site Old Site Member List Emails to Members
Hurdles • Old site not backed up • No specialties list for database • WhoIshad original 2003 info • Old hosting not user friendly
Inside the Public Side of IAPI.net • Find an Investigator • Last Name • Email Link, Location, Link to IAPI Company Page • Directory Listing • Email Link, Telephone, Link to IAPI Company Page • Specialties • 29 Main Selections, 68 Alternatives/Subcategories • Informative Descriptions Educate Visitors
Inside the Public Side of IAPI.net • Company Web Page • Logo (links to your site or LinkedIn) • Google Map • Contact Info and Social Media Links • Specialties List (up to 10) • Additional Info (connect with visitors) • Headshot (another link to your site) • vCard (add contact info to smart phone)
Other Menu Items • Social Media Links • Upcoming Events – Updated Monthly • IAPI Annual Seminar – Separate Page • Membership Info – Fill-in PDF form • Search Box
Advantages • Size – 96 pages (old site – 14 pages) • 30 Specialty Pages • Company Page (not just search result)
Members Only • Private area to discuss topics • No need for back and forth emails • Share links, leads, and referrals • Archived documents - easily find… • Meeting Minutes • Past Seminar Materials • Bi-Laws
Steps to Go… • Need info from 18 investigators • Need to set up LinkedIn • Need to use private member area • Other suggestions?