Perpetual BETA: this sites 2010 to-do list
This site launched in May 2009, it has so far received a total of 21,695 views (according to WordPress Blog Stats 12/12/09) but due to client commitments and other projects its not yet finished, but it launched as it means to continue, in a state of perpetual BETA and creative development.
Below is the remaining to-do-list; and there’s still bigger Open-Source plans for the widget sidebar (right). Please do feel free to leave comments, feedback and ideas – constructive criticism is always appreciated – thank you in advance =)
Still To-Do:
Finalize content, copy-writing and video uploads to help explain ‘What We Do’.
Finish/Upload the 2010 Credentials document to display ‘Latest Work’ (including Design & Branding, Social Media in Education, Strategic Campaign Planning, Vehicle Livery and Academic Keynote Speaking… to name but a few things).
Develop ‘Latest Endeavors’ into ‘Endeavor Blog’ and enhance Article Navigation, Search and Archive functions (potential WordCloud favourites feature), plus show ‘number of comments’ and ‘published dates’ in preview mode.
Add dates to blog posts with a CC auto-licensing feature
Add a ’scroll up – back to top of page tab’ [influenced by Toggle site]
Add/adjust legal/disclaimer info to blog – see blog discloser policy – also develop a short t&c reference link for email footer:
[…] Disclaimer: the following post is in draft format, much of the information needs clarification and my thoughts fell from my fingers into the keyboard without much consideration for the good work already being done – the following is not meant to be taken literally and it is not meant to dis-colour any local, government or academic authorities and initiatives – its simply my honest opinion and open thinking because that’s what blogs are for right? […]
[…] This email (which includes any files transmitted with it) is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed.
If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing,
or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify Fellow™ by telephone on [.…]
[…] Email listing and data terms – emails will never be sold or distributed […]
Develop a clear Social Media Policy and Online Participation Guidelines <great start from Carl Haggerty!
Site currently runs User Agent (WordPress Mobile Edition), must check bug issue with DotMobi (investigate iPad version – and this list! http://www.apple.com/ipad/ready-for-ipad)
Consider and integrate a Tiny URL service (useful consideration/reference)
Add Phreadz Video functions with @kosso work of API magic =)
Make Right Sidebar Collapsible/Minimizable (Eg. Less Intrusive)
Add Lightbox functionality to Flickr Widget.
Create ‘Play-Audio-Within-Widget’ functions for the AudioBoo and Blip Widgets (Eg. Remove twitter linkage)
Adjust retweets icon – incorporate http://tweetmeme.com functionality
Remove gap between tweet icon / comments header and comment panel
Restyle comment and pingpack functions to add threaded commenting (*visual inspiration here* and system http://js-kit.com) and highlight own replies to community (Inspiration: http://personalmba.com/business-school-top-four and http://tweetsuite.ihatemornings.com)
Look at gravatar integration
Google Wave integration ?
Style PingBack Function (it currently kicks widget sidebar to the right)
Develop fully customizable Widget-Set and release as OpenSource for WordPress
Structure & re-assign all my registered domain names to support additional SEO
Work out a *page moving system/plugin* that doesn’t create dead links or dead google SEO urls
Add ‘keyword related suggestions’ to the FailWhale 404 page – help users find the right content
Incorporate Campaign Monitor / MailChimp functionality
Investigate WPMU & BuddyPress stuff like CAPTCHA etc…–
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Also look to add some links to inspirational/respected blogs:
Jason Kottke
Josh Russell
Christian Payne
Seth Godin
Sam Wilson
Toggle
D&Q
Phil Campbell
AmazingPosts
Marcus Weskcamp
Hydragenic
Tim Clague
Clay Shirky
Nicolas Carr
Jessica Hagy
Randy Krum
Hey Yoshimi
Russell Davies
Joel Spolsky
Dan Pink
Neil Perkin
Aleks Krotoski
HighWired
The 99 Percent
Information is Beautiful
GOOD
Teemu Arina
David Thorne
Marc Cuban
Frog Design
John Gruber
Paul Graham
TechPicnic
SpecialTen
Always With Honour
Umair Hague
Tom Chatfield
Tim Davies
Jane McGonical
Keenan Yii
Aaron Endre
AdaFruit Industries (Hardware Hacking)
Berg London & Others
TED
Do Lectures
Bush Tech Survival Kit
PSYblog
Re: “Work out a *page moving system/plugin* that doesn’t create dead links or dead google SEO urls”, have you tried the Redirection plugin? It’s pretty comprehensive. I’ve been using it for a year or so and it works well:
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/redirection/
Thanks Ben. Its an additional feature for the open-source widget set I keep pondering, You’re a legend as usual. I’ll take a look ‘-)