GAA launch new website platform for clubs

[donelli]

Just recieved this from the HQ. Anyone much experience from it or recommend it???


From: Club Newsletter <clubnewsletter@gaa.ie>
Date: 26 May 2010 17:12
Subject: New Official GAA Website Solution for Clubs
To:



A chara,


The GAA is unveiling a new website infrastructure for Clubs and this platform will be deployed on Google Sites.

This will cater for all Club websites that are currently hosted under the GAA's arrangement with Sitesuite and Clubs are advised that the existing arrangement is expected to come to an end by December 31 2010.

The infrastructure is very easy to use with extensive functionality and it provides users with great flexibility. A selection of GAA themed templates are available for easy customization to suit your colours and requirements.

Clubs and counties can look after moving their sites from the old system to the new, either through members of the club or through local partners.

Baker Security and Networks also provide a service of migrating your site and more information on the services they provide is included below.

To show some of the features available please visit:

http://conahyshamrocks.gaa.ie

A number of helpful tutorials and documentation is available online to help get clubs to get started.

The following are some helpful links:

Welcome to Google Sites
http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html

Overview
http://www.google.com/sites/help/intl/en/overview.html

Helpful articles
https://www.google.com/support/sites/?hl=en

Tutorial videos
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=google+sites&aq=f

The package includes a number of services from DIY to Full Support:

Design Option 1:

Clubs can choose from a selection of pre-designed GAA templates to assist them in getting a website up and running quickly. With this option Clubs will be required to do their own migration of data and customization of their website pages. The website allows for various news feeds from alternative sources and the template is provided for FREE.  The Fixtures and Results module as supplied by Bakers is not included in this option but is available for €50 per annum.

Design Option 2:

Clubs can also use Baker Security and Networks, the company that supported the Google roll out, for an additional cost. The GAA have agreed a special price with Baker which will see them move any existing club site to the Google system for €450 plus VAT. This is a once off fee. This will mean that Bakers will migrate your existing website for a once of payment but clubs will have to administer their website after this work is completed.  The website design is based on a choice of pre-designed GAA templates.  The Fixtures and Results module as supplied by Bakers is not included in this option but is available for €50 per annum.

Naming Service 1. If clubs would like a domain name www.clubname.gaa.ie, then the cost is just €20 per annum. This means clubs will have an active site on gaa.ie domain just for the cost of €20.

Naming Service 2. In addition if you want Baker to manage the DNS (your domain name, www.clubname.ie) there is a change of just €50 per annum.

Automated Fixtures & Results Feed:
Baker can also set up a fixtures and results feed for you for just €50 per annum.


For support please email Baker Security and Networks GAA email support team at sites@gaa.ieor  by phone on 076-615 4932 (lo-call number)

For those who wish to avail of any part of the above package please complete the following form:
Baker Security and Networks GAA club and county web site migration Form


Is Mise Le Meas,

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GAA Communications Department

Guthán 1 / Tel 1: +353 (0) 1 836 3222
Faics / Fax: +353 (0) 1 836 8420

http://www.gaa.ie

GAA, Páirc an Chrócaigh, Baile Átha Cliath 3  /  GAA, Croke Park, Dublin 3

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Has anybody used this yet?

I'm hoping to set up a website for our club within the next few months and was considering using the official platform. I have very little computer expertise and so need something that is as user-friendly and simple as possible. Is this the best route to go down or would people have any other suggestions?

[Bogball XV]

In addition if you want Baker to manage the DNS (your domain name, www.clubname.ie) there is a change of just €50 per annum.

Sounds cheap for the baker

[seabee]

Has anybody used this yet?
I'm hoping to set up a website for our club within the next few months and was considering using the official platform. I have very little computer expertise and so need something that is as user-friendly and simple as possible. Is this the best route to go down or would people have any other suggestions?

I've worked with something similar, most of the pages are very easy to update - if you can use Microsoft Word you should be able to update the pages on the site

[amallon]

Has anyone moved their club site to the Google hosting yet.  I've just started doing ours but wouldn't mind have a gander at another clubs for some inspiration..

[amallon]

Bump.. Sorry.

[cicfada]

I administer our club one here in cork. feel  free to have a look if you like!

www.blarneygaa.ie

[mattockranger]

Check out my club pages

costs about 150per annum to run according to the AGM
www.mattockrangers.ie

[fearglasmor]

Is a facebook page a better option than a website ??

[Harold Disgracey]

We cancelled our website and are now using Facebook. Saving a fair bit of money in times of need.

[Boycey]

We still have a website but use it side by side with a Facebook page which is probably a more useful tool nowadays.