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Webinar Series: Using COG Website & Forum

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Webinar Series: Using COG Website & Forum

COG will host a series of weekly sessions covering how to use a variety of our online services.

The series will be Thursdays, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM eastern time beginning on January 25.
There are six (6) sessions scheduled, but the series can end sooner if all topics are covered, or extended if needed.

If you have a topic you would like to see added, or you would like to lead a topic discussions, please send an email to: COG IT .

Please register to attend...

Registration is required to receive the webinar Zoom link, which will be sent to attendees by email.
To register, visit the Event Calendar or click this link: concours.org/event-5526707

Total registration is limited by the number we can host in a Zoom call, and is available to COG members only, first come, first served. If the event fills, a waitlist will be used if someone cancels.

It is planned to cover these topics, in sequence. We will cover as much as possible in each 1-hour session, and continue with the list next session.

  • COG Web Services Overview
  • Changing your password
  • Changing your email
  • Member Profile
    • View Member Profile
    • Edit Member Profile
    • Renew Membership
    • Change Membership Level
    • Membership Handbook/Directory Settings
  • Events
    • Monthly Calendar
    • List of Events
    • Map of Events
    • Event Archive
    • Submit an Event
  • Resources
    • Tech Pages
    • Library
    • Deals
    • Vendors
    • Member Directory
    • Member Store
    • CDA
    • CMA
    • GPX Repository
  • Forum
    • Style Chooser
    • Forum navigation
    • Your Account & Preferences
    • Conversations
    • Alerts
    • New Posts
    • What's New
    • Latest Activity
    • Find Threads
    • Watched
    • Bookmarks
    • Search Forums
    • Mark Forums Read
 
Cool. I wonder if a “limited access” version might be a recruiting tool to allow forum only members and guests to see what they are missing. Good job guys.
 
ron203 said:
Cool. I wonder if a “limited access” version might be a recruiting tool to allow forum only members and guests to see what they are missing. Good job guys.
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Maybe record the sessions and make the videos available to members and free trial forum subscribers.
 
Uploading and linking pictures and videos via mobile phone and desktop OS's should be covered if it's not already included. I think there's members that still have trouble, even after the updated forum software.
 
S Smith said:
Maybe record the sessions and make the videos available to members and free trial forum subscribers.
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Not a bad idea. If we use a placement ad on sites like Revzilla, Cycle Gear, Cycle Trader, etc. and link it to these, might be a try before you buy experience?
 
The first session is today @ 8:00 PM eastern. Registration is required to receive the webinar Zoom link.
This is a good webinar series for new and long term members. Attend any or all sessions.
Many useful features will be demonstrated... maybe a few you didn't know existed.
The information can be useful if you have trouble using forum features - i.e. posting images, updated member profile, and more.
Be there or be square ;)
 
Bud said:
Uploading and linking pictures and videos via mobile phone and desktop OS's should be covered if it's not already included. I think there's members that still have trouble, even after the updated forum software.
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The software updates have no effect on image uploading feature.

forum.concours.org

Forum Change LOG

This thread is intended to be a running list of functional or operational changes to the forum.
forum.concours.org forum.concours.org
 
S Smith said:
The software updates have no effect on image uploading feature.

forum.concours.org

Forum Change LOG

This thread is intended to be a running list of functional or operational changes to the forum.
forum.concours.org forum.concours.org
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I didn't word that correctly. I'm talking about the old forum software verses the new forum software. Not rolling updates. The talk before the big switch was, the new forum software was going to be easier for those that had trouble posting pics etc. I did quite a bit of picture posting for a bunch of people that had trouble and I think there's still a demand for information on things like that. HTH
 
Bud said:
I didn't word that correctly. I'm talking about the old forum software verses the new forum software. Not rolling updates. The talk before the big switch was, the new forum software was going to be easier for those that had trouble posting pics etc. I did quite a bit of picture posting for a bunch of people that had trouble and I think there's still a demand for information on things like that. HTH
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IMO, the new forum s/w (Xenforo) is waaay easier to use than the old forum s/w (Simple Machines). Specific to adding images, Xenforo permits drag and drop using the Insert Image tool. No argument that there is still a demand for use of services information, and why this virtual seminar series was offered. However, the fact that no members other than a half dozen officers attended is telling. Based on that, the number of sessions was significantly cut back.

Some basic help specifically using forum BBCODES is available via the system help link in the lower right corner of the forum screens.

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I agree. I would have thought there would have been more people attending. First thing that popped up in my head was those folks might have thought they didn't have the necessary skills to attend. Just grasping at straws here.
 
Bud said:
I agree. I would have thought there would have been more people attending. First thing that popped up in my head was those folks might have thought they didn't have the necessary skills to attend. Just grasping at straws here.
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they were the target audience... luckily they have you to fall back on, Paul :)
 
laker9142 said:
Is there some place to read this material, like a manual? I'd like to know the information but the only zooming I do is on 2 wheels.
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Good question. Here's my simple answer.
If there was a good set of material to point to, that would be a much easier option than some club volunteer organizing and running a webinar. The reason is technically complicated, so here's a layman's level summary. The club's online services use two off the shelf products... Wild Apricot, (WA) a web based, SaaS membership management software, and Xenforo (XF) forum software.

Both have been customized to provide the expected COG user experience. Several customized features are unique to COG and not found in a generic use information. Not all features of WA and XF are enabled and user facing, while there are custom features implemented that enhance user experience, and provide value to club members. It was thought that users would prefer a live demonstration of useful COG online services, rather than reading lots of user manual web pages. Leading the horse to water was tried....

Here is a generic user guide for WA web services:

New member guide

gethelp.wildapricot.com gethelp.wildapricot.com

WA mobile app for iOS users:

Mobile App for Members (iOS): A Guide for Members

The WildApricot for Members app allows you to log in and view content drawn from your WildApricot site
gethelp.wildapricot.com gethelp.wildapricot.com

WA mobile app for Android users:

Mobile App for Members (Android): A Guide for Members

The WildApricot for members app allows members and other contacts to log in and view content drawn from your WildApricot site.
gethelp.wildapricot.com gethelp.wildapricot.com

XF Basic help:
forum.concours.org

Help

forum.concours.org forum.concours.org

If you still can't sleep after reading all that, try this...
A History of COG's Online Evolution:

Concours Owners Group - COG Online Evolution

concours.org concours.org

Enjoy!
HTH
 
No thanks, I'm not reading that kind of stuff. What I was talking about is a short list of things we need to know written by someone at your level, who understands and can translate, so that us not so computer literate people can follow along. Like ,what were your first 5 things you were hoping to discuss? I am not being difficult, I simply like the written word better than zooming or videos. If this doesn't appeal to you, that's fine.
 
laker9142 said:
No thanks, I'm not reading that kind of stuff. What I was talking about is a short list of things we need to know written by someone at your level, who understands and can translate, so that us not so computer literate people can follow along. Like ,what were your first 5 things you were hoping to discuss? I am not being difficult, I simply like the written word better than zooming or videos. If this doesn't appeal to you, that's fine.
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Sorry, writing instruction manuals doesn't appeal to me, plus my available COG volunteer time is presently maxed out. Maybe in the future. Better yet, is there is another member willing to step up and write that?
 
After 3 successful sessions, all topics were covered, and all attendee questions answered.
The webinar has concluded. Thanks to all the attendees.
 
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@S Smith Thank You for hosting these informative sessions. I think all that attended learned functions previously unknown as well how to better navigate the database and forum.

Well done,
Wayne
 
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