KICTANet\’s new website: Call for comments
I like some of the responses to my questions. Still, I have to wonder, was
security even considered before going for WP, which is one of the most
targeted by hackers.
When considering time and cost, I might consider WP, but then, do you
consider extra plugins that you might have to purchase, how about updating
issues.
Also, I believe the client has the right to be specific with what they
want. I just found it ironic that KICTANet, the platform with people and
institutions in Technology in the country uses wordPress.
As to the websites that use WordPress, not one of these sites uses WP out
of the box – there is considerable custom development to make these sites
work the way they do, development costing a lot of money. Those sites are
not ‘wordpressbeginner’ grade.
On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 9:19 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet <
[email protected]> wrote:
> +1
>
> The choice of a CMS or an OS, is purely personal to a developer or a
> SysAdmin. From where I sit, it\’s not questionable unless STRICTLY specified
> by a client.
>
> On 15 October 2017 at 09:05, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> George
>>
>> On the question of why WordPress?
>>
>> First it’s an open source Content Management System (CMS), its free to
>> install, deploy, and upgrade. Then it has thousands of plugins and
>> templates that power a flexible and simple interface, which reduces
>> development costs and deployment time. The dev team was also informed by
>> the fact that millions of websites use WordPress. Some of he most notable
>> brands that use WordPress include Microsoft and Bloomberg. See link below:-
>>
>> www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/40-most-notable-big-name-
>> brands-that-are-using-wordpress/
>>
>> Hope this answers your question or concerns?
>>
>> *Ali Hussein*
>> *Principal*
>> *Hussein & Associates*
>> +254 0713 601113
>>
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>
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>>
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>>
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>> habit.\” ~ Aristotle
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On 14 Oct 2017, at 1:23 PM, george sidney ralak via kictanet <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> Looks great.
>>
>> A few issues though. Quick links on the footer are not really leading
>> someone anywhere.
>>
>> And a question: Why WordPress?
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM, Francis Monyango via kictanet <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> I love it. Looks really good.
>>>
>>> On 13 October 2017 at 16:55, Keith Andere via kictanet <
>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Liz,
>>>>
>>>> Mobile optimization is fantastic. Looks fresh and easy to navigate.
>>>>
>>>> Barrack and team, cheers!
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Keith
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 13 Oct 2017 01:03, \”anyega jefferson via kictanet\” <
>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Great job, looks good,
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 11:55 PM, Liz Orembo via kictanet <
>>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dear listers,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Greetings,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> KICTANet has just finished working on the first phase of the new
>>>>>> website and would now like to invite you to give comments/suggestions.
>>>>>> Especially on how it can serve as an ICT policy engagement platform and as
>>>>>> an Information resource for stakeholders.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here\’s the link: www.kictanet.or.ke/.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> on/offlist, or on the website itself.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> KICTANet owes a lot to the brilliant team that worked on this website
>>>>>> (Amos Ochieng from pixels Kenya, Barrack Otieno, Mike Musya and Washington
>>>>>> Odhiambo) Special thanks to Washington who developed and maintained the old
>>>>>> website from the early days of the network.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As always, we thank you for your continued feedback and we hope you
>>>>>> will enjoy the new look and feel.
>>>>>>