Archive Tips

Archived tips provide helpful pointers for grassroots organizers on using technology. These tips were written many years ago and may be outdated. All PowerBase releated tips can be found on the PowerBase Tips Page.

One thing that came up in the Hack-a-Thon was how to "spamproof" email addresses that you have up on your website. I find this website to be a handy guide to spamproofing methods (though the website itself is a little annoying, and remember - nothing is ever going to completely eliminate spam!)

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How do I set up a dynamic ineractive web site that can be updated regularly.

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Where can I find some useful, free CGI scripts? Would I need them if I understood more about PHP and Java? I would like to have forms on our website (event registration, membership, etc.) that are self-populating and internally consistent.

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Any tips on setting up message boards and blogs on our website?

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How do you set up a website that can be seen in two languages (Spanish/English) depending on the user seeking information?

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How do I create a website to show to my organization?

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What is an RSS feed? Why would I want one on my website?

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Anyone worked with or know of any web designers who could help us design a cool-looking website? The only web designers who seem to return our calls make websites for unions, so we can't tell if they are capable of creating a site that's more exciting.

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http://www.scopela.org

Please feel free to e-mail me with comments. I am especially eager to hear from other web developers with a Flash background. Thanks.

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