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RobR1 (New York)
Posts: 3

Posted:

Hi,

My board is thinkning about launching a webpage for our development. Kind of a way to communicate with the homeowners as well as have a discussion forum.

I was wondering what your experiences is with these pages....is it worth the money involved? Is it easy enough to manage and update?

Are their companies that specialize in setting up web pages for HOA's? Or should I just contact a web company?

Im somewhat computer savvy, and have experience moderating a automotive message forum, but I dont have experience in building a web page or using any type of code.

Also, if you have a web page for your development, would you mind posting so I can see your setup?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Regards,
Rob

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

Posted:

RobR1,
There is an ad on the discussion home page saying that they built the HOATalk website. I am not computer savy but they state that they will build your community website for free. It is to the left of this page.-----
Community123.com
We use 1 in our association and it gives the residents who do not attend meetings, a chance to read what is going on with their association. But you must have someone in the community who is willing to update information on a regular basis or viewers lose interest in it if the news is "old"

RogerB (Colorado)
Posts: 5,067

Posted:

Rob, we use community123. You can see an example at www.cypressgreensHOA.com. We have an expert at designing websites but for HOA's after reviewing he recommended using them rather than building a custom site for our clients.

RobR1 (New York)
Posts: 3

Posted:

Thanks for your replies!!
I will check out C123.com.

Thanks again!!

hoatalk (California)
Posts: 603

Posted:

RogerB & DonnaS: Thank you for mentioning Community123.com.

RobR1: Welcome to HOATalk. Community123.com built HOATalk, as mentioned above. Their only business is community websites and the design/features are based on industry best practices, customer feedback and comments from members right here at HOATalk.

The deal is that you get your website built for free and you try it for 2 months. If you like it, you can sign up and keep it. If not, there is no cost or obligation. Email [email protected] or visit www.community123.com for more information.

Best Regards,
HOATalk

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JoeW1 (New York)
Posts: 728

Posted:

RobR1 - Web site is a great idea, helps promote and inform association activities. You should have a secure login and password as somewhat of a safeguard. If someone else views the site that is not a resident or HOA member, at lease you'll know they got the login and password from someone within. As for a discussion forum, IMHO don't do it. Provide an email for owners to communicate with management/board. However, you need to ask yourself if you would want heated or even volatile blogs/communications back and forth on your association website. It can happen and all it takes is one or two, and the good nature and spirit of the website and your association are tarnished. Administering the web-site can be a day job. Just some friendly advise.

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