VF Transition

[kat_b]

Concerning the non-forum part of VF we're trying to decide if it should be a lift and shift (no real change or update to VF--just focus on the forum), or if it should all transition into a newer content management system (CMS). The CMS would give more control over how content is searched, categorized, and maintained but also means more time and overhead.

If we go to a CMS, we need to figure out what is important to transition and if there are things we don't need anymore. Below is a listing of the sections/pages on the non-forum part of the site. Some could go into the CMS as a single page, but many may just not be needed. If you feel the focus should be on moving into a new CMS drop a note saying with your top items to transition and I'll create a list.

1. Video/Workout Reviews
2. Newest Reviews
3. Getting Started
4. Are Videos for You?
5. Features
6. The 100 Club
7. Hall of Fame
8. Favorites
9. Beginner Favorites
10. Personal Video Selector
11. Success Stories
12. Interviews
13. New Release Calendar
14. Press Room
15. Pregnancy Notebook
16. DVD Player Recommendations
17. Workout Logs

[bubbles76]

I like the idea of a lift and shift, since it would give the group more control over content. I think the most important pieces to keep are #1, #2, #7, and #9.

[kat_b]

I don't see a point in keeping DVD player reviews, or, sadly, the 100 club and press room so I'd say drop #16, #14 and #6

I do occasionally search through the video reviews and I'd like to be able to maybe add a few more ways to refine those searches (e.g. is the DVD/VHS workout heavy lifting, step, kickboxing, etc.).

I'd like to also see a new way to pull out VF Favorites (#8), see #2 revive outside of the forum, and keep the tips for getting started.

So I'd like to see #1, #2, #3, and #8 transition to a CMS.

[Vantreesta]

I never even knew all those sections existed!

[summer breeze]

I was told I'm unable to vote in this poll

I would go for lift and shift but I know others want to keep several of the other items listed.

I'll support VF either way however.

[Pat58]

Sorry to be that wishy washy person but I support whatever the people who are kind enough to do this work behind the scenes find best and easiest for them.

The most important section to me is the video reviews. I didn't even know the other features existed!

[kat_b]

I think I created confusion with my tech speak:

Lift/Shift means we just move the site AS IS to a new host (wherever we put the forum). Just pick it up and move it to a new location... No updates/edits. Fast and easy.

Transition: Take the content and import it into a new system with new ways of managing the data.

Not sure why some can't vote, but if you comment on the thread I'll capture it for the group.

[summer breeze]

I still vote lift and shift

[Lori_Michigan]

Considering a lot of us are in perimenopause and menopause and long past menopause, the #15 Pregnancy Notebook could probably go!

[donnamp]

Originally Posted by Pat58

Sorry to be that wishy washy person but I support whatever the people who are kind enough to do this work behind the scenes find best and easiest for them.

The most important section to me is the video reviews. I didn't even know the other features existed!

I'm with Pat, whatever is easiest for those who have stepped up to take on this monumental task! Will "lifting and shifting" resolve the Server Busy issues? And fix the search function? Other than the forum, I use the reviews.

Thanks to all who are working behind the scenes.

Donna