Back in the "olden days" (1990's), web sites were exclusively code. As a non-technical website owner, you needed to contact the webmaster to change your site. If you were savvy (and had the cash to buy a license), you might use something like FrontPage or perhaps Dreamweaver to modify web pages.
In my role as global content manager for DrupalCons worldwide, I have been working to fill out the ranks of our global track chairs. First, a disclamer. None of this is "official". I'm actually writing this almost like thinking out loud, but we're all focusing in on both a job description and a more comprehensive organization.
In a previous post, I wrote about how I felt like such an outsider at DrupalCon DC. And I was. I was way outside the "cool" demographic. However, now for a more upbeat viewpoint.
After being the content manager for DrupalCon Denver, I agreed to be the "Global Content Manager" for all upcoming DrupalCon's. No one has ever done this before, so it is appropriate that I start the conversation on what this position should do.
Folks used to dealing with commercial software don't understand how a loose-knit group of people across the world to produce free software. Folks who have been part of this vibrant community for a while can learn where the community is heading next.
Nonprofits, governmental organizations and all levels of eduation have been attracted to Drupal due to its low price tag (free). These organizations have implemented great Drupal sites.
In my role as global content manager for DrupalCons worldwide, I have been working to fill out the ranks of our global track chairs. First, a disclamer. None of this is "official". I'm actually writing this almost like thinking out loud, but we're all focusing in on both a job description and a more comprehensive organization.
There is no time to waste. The deadline for session submissions for DrupalCon Munich is midnight, Munich time, on May 11.
In a previous post, I wrote about how I felt like such an outsider at DrupalCon DC. And I was. I was way outside the "cool" demographic. However, now for a more upbeat viewpoint.
After being the content manager for DrupalCon Denver, I agreed to be the "Global Content Manager" for all upcoming DrupalCon's. No one has ever done this before, so it is appropriate that I start the conversation on what this position should do.
Depending how you look at it, you might think that DrupalCon Denver has 2 tracks surrounding design: Mobile and Design and User Experience. 