Development Link & Training
Good afternoon Laura & Liz,
We have reached the point in development at which we share a link to the development site with you.
Training Sessions
The first training session typically takes ~2 hours and is done remotely via a screen share program. We will send over the meeting link and phone number in a later email.
During the training sessions, we go over:
- How to edit the homepage content
- How to edit the footer
- How to edit the menu
- How to create/edit inner pages
- How to create/edit posts
- How to create/edit image galleries
- How to create/edit online forms
Since this can be a lot, we break the training down into two sessions:
Session 1: Editing the site basics
Session 2: Editing the additional site features & answering follow-up questions
This is completely up to your learning pace and how much you feel comfortable covering at once.
Development Site Link
Something to keep in mind is that the site is not quite completed yet, with the largest thing being mobile responsiveness. That said, it is best to look at the development site on a desktop computer, rather than a laptop or smaller screen. Mobile development/responsiveness is something that the developer completes after the training so that he can update any changes along with the original development!
Other than that, if you see anything that alarms you (design or functionality), please let me know and we can address your concerns.
Development Site URL: https://stjos.diocesanweb.org/
Please let us know what dates and times work best for the training or if you have any other questions,
Cody Armock
Web Content Specialist, Web Department
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Hi Cody,
Thank you for sneak peak!
Liz has been prepping for a golf outing the parish is having tomorrow and I am preparing to leave for vacation July 23- July 31. Liz and I would like to sit down and review the website together the first week of August. At that time we will discuss dates for training.
Initially we had requested in-person training, is that still possible in our covid world? Please let me know what our options are for training. We want to be sure all the staff get the best training possible.
Thank you and God Bless,
Laura
Thank you for sneak peak!
Liz has been prepping for a golf outing the parish is having tomorrow and I am preparing to leave for vacation July 23- July 31. Liz and I would like to sit down and review the website together the first week of August. At that time we will discuss dates for training.
Initially we had requested in-person training, is that still possible in our covid world? Please let me know what our options are for training. We want to be sure all the staff get the best training possible.
Thank you and God Bless,
Laura
Cody Armock
Hello Laura and Liz,
Unfortunately, due to Covid, we are not doing any trainings in person!
For training, we will most likely use Zoom conferencing. That way I can still walk you through it and even record the training so you can reference that later on when you are doing the content on your own. I look forward to scheduling with you after the first week of August!
Have a great vacation and stay safe!
Thank you,
Cody Armock
Unfortunately, due to Covid, we are not doing any trainings in person!
For training, we will most likely use Zoom conferencing. That way I can still walk you through it and even record the training so you can reference that later on when you are doing the content on your own. I look forward to scheduling with you after the first week of August!
Have a great vacation and stay safe!
Thank you,
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Thank you, Cody.
This information will help us in our planning. Having the training recorded will actually be very helpful.
On August 5 we have our staff calendar planning meeting. It would be helpful to know if you are scheduling out into the fall months or still in August, that way we can give our staff ideas of when to block time off.
Have a wonderful rest of your week.
~Laura
This information will help us in our planning. Having the training recorded will actually be very helpful.
On August 5 we have our staff calendar planning meeting. It would be helpful to know if you are scheduling out into the fall months or still in August, that way we can give our staff ideas of when to block time off.
Have a wonderful rest of your week.
~Laura
Cody Armock
Hello Laura,
We can do the training whenever you would like to and when your staff is available.
Just let me know the dates and times that you would like to do the training and I will do my best to schedule it in.
Thank you,
Cody Armock
We can do the training whenever you would like to and when your staff is available.
Just let me know the dates and times that you would like to do the training and I will do my best to schedule it in.
Thank you,
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Great, thank you!
Laura McKenzie
Hi Cody,
Just following up with you. We got set back with other things happening here at the parish.
Liz has been very busy with the finances of the parish so Gail Assenmacher, gail_assenmacher@stjos.com (mailto:gail_assenmacher@stjos.com), will be stepping in for Liz to work on the site with me. Today Gail and I did a quick review of the site and came up with a few items that we would like changed, but we both want to do a more thorough check and I would like to run this by Fr. Brendan just in case he has a major change he wants made.
It is our hope to get back to you by the end of the next week with our thoughts and hopefully some dates for training.
Thank you for your continued patience.
Have a wonderful weekend.
~Laura
Just following up with you. We got set back with other things happening here at the parish.
Liz has been very busy with the finances of the parish so Gail Assenmacher, gail_assenmacher@stjos.com (mailto:gail_assenmacher@stjos.com), will be stepping in for Liz to work on the site with me. Today Gail and I did a quick review of the site and came up with a few items that we would like changed, but we both want to do a more thorough check and I would like to run this by Fr. Brendan just in case he has a major change he wants made.
It is our hope to get back to you by the end of the next week with our thoughts and hopefully some dates for training.
Thank you for your continued patience.
Have a wonderful weekend.
~Laura
Cody Armock
Hello Laura,
I have added Gail to the basecamp project, so she should be receiving this email too. If you want, I can remove Liz from the project so that she no longer receives emails from basecamp about the project.
Just let me know when you would like to schedule the training and we can go over any changes during that time too if need be.
Have a great weekend!
Cody Armock
I have added Gail to the basecamp project, so she should be receiving this email too. If you want, I can remove Liz from the project so that she no longer receives emails from basecamp about the project.
Just let me know when you would like to schedule the training and we can go over any changes during that time too if need be.
Have a great weekend!
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Hi Cody,
Sorry for the delday. I finally had a chance to sit with Fr. Brendan and look at the website.
It was well received. I few items to add on the home page:
* Where the facebook logo is can we add an envelope logo to contact us at info@stjos.com (mailto:info@stjos.com) and a phone log with our office # 734-426-8483?
* Is it possible to add Dexter, MI under our logo? For some reason recently we have been contacted by people from all over the country - calling to register as parishioners, calling for religious education information, to add sick people to our prayer list. We aren't exactly sure how we are popping up on their search.
I think all other changes we can address once we are trained.
So training dates -
Fr. Brendan is asking that Gail Assenmacher, Darlene Cresson and I get trained and then we can help other staff. The three of us all do admin work so the best week for us would be September 28-October 1 (Fr. Brendan will be out most of that week so it should be a little quieter for us). If that week does not work for you we can take a look at the following week.
For training - will it be best for us each to be on a computer or together on one computer screen?
Thank you for your time and patience.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.
~Laura
Sorry for the delday. I finally had a chance to sit with Fr. Brendan and look at the website.
It was well received. I few items to add on the home page:
* Where the facebook logo is can we add an envelope logo to contact us at info@stjos.com (mailto:info@stjos.com) and a phone log with our office # 734-426-8483?
* Is it possible to add Dexter, MI under our logo? For some reason recently we have been contacted by people from all over the country - calling to register as parishioners, calling for religious education information, to add sick people to our prayer list. We aren't exactly sure how we are popping up on their search.
I think all other changes we can address once we are trained.
So training dates -
Fr. Brendan is asking that Gail Assenmacher, Darlene Cresson and I get trained and then we can help other staff. The three of us all do admin work so the best week for us would be September 28-October 1 (Fr. Brendan will be out most of that week so it should be a little quieter for us). If that week does not work for you we can take a look at the following week.
For training - will it be best for us each to be on a computer or together on one computer screen?
Thank you for your time and patience.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.
~Laura
Veronica Alvarado
Hi Laura,
Cody is out of the office today, but will get back to you on Tuesday.
Have a blessed weekend!
Veronica Alvarado
Project Manager, Web Department
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Ok, sounds good.
Have a great holiday weekend.
Have a great holiday weekend.
Cody Armock
Hello Laura,
I have added the envelope icon and the email address. I have also made a to-do for the designer to see about adding "Dexter, MI" to the logo.
As for the scheduling of training, I am available most of that week, 28th-1st between 10AM and 4PM, (starting training at the latest at 2PM) and Friday, the 2nd between 10AM and 2PM, (starting training at the latest at 12PM).
Let me know what day and time works best for you!
Thank you,
Cody Armock
I have added the envelope icon and the email address. I have also made a to-do for the designer to see about adding "Dexter, MI" to the logo.
As for the scheduling of training, I am available most of that week, 28th-1st between 10AM and 4PM, (starting training at the latest at 2PM) and Friday, the 2nd between 10AM and 2PM, (starting training at the latest at 12PM).
Let me know what day and time works best for you!
Thank you,
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Hi Cody,
How about Tuesday, September 29 from 10-noon for the first training session?
There will be three of us. Should we plan to be on separate computers? Together on one? Will you send directions?
Thanks!
Laura
How about Tuesday, September 29 from 10-noon for the first training session?
There will be three of us. Should we plan to be on separate computers? Together on one? Will you send directions?
Thanks!
Laura
Cody Armock
Hello Laura,
That will work. Separate Computers can often be easier, but if you have a conference phone you can call in with that, and that will prevent some audio issues and some feedback.
Here is the meeting information for then:
Diocesan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: First Training | Joseph (Dexter, MI)
Time: Sep 29, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86013973469
Meeting ID: 860 1397 3469
Call to Join Audio by Phone
+1 312 626 6799
OR
+1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 860 1397 3469
Let me know if you have any questions!
Cody Armock
That will work. Separate Computers can often be easier, but if you have a conference phone you can call in with that, and that will prevent some audio issues and some feedback.
Here is the meeting information for then:
Diocesan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: First Training | Joseph (Dexter, MI)
Time: Sep 29, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86013973469
Meeting ID: 860 1397 3469
Call to Join Audio by Phone
+1 312 626 6799
OR
+1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 860 1397 3469
Let me know if you have any questions!
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Thank you!
Laura McKenzie
Hi Cody,
Just checking on the second training session video. I did not see it in the google folder. Hoping to catch up on forms! :)
Thanks,
Laura
Just checking on the second training session video. I did not see it in the google folder. Hoping to catch up on forms! :)
Thanks,
Laura
Cody Armock
Good Morning Laura,
The training recordings are labeled with the prefix "Second" in this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aCtN2tZfDrnAbQTbZlUDhUb5Pt1Exd9U
Hope this helps!
Cody Armock
The training recordings are labeled with the prefix "Second" in this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aCtN2tZfDrnAbQTbZlUDhUb5Pt1Exd9U
Hope this helps!
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Thanks, Cody!
Laura McKenzie
Hi Cody,
Gail and I have been trying to duplicate a certain page on the website without success. Wondering if we could do a phone call with you on Monday so you could walk us through the process.
Thanks,
Laura
Gail and I have been trying to duplicate a certain page on the website without success. Wondering if we could do a phone call with you on Monday so you could walk us through the process.
Thanks,
Laura
Cody Armock
Good Morning Laura,
What page is it that you are trying to duplicate? Also what time would work best for you today? I am free from 10am till 3:30pm.
Cody Armock
What page is it that you are trying to duplicate? Also what time would work best for you today? I am free from 10am till 3:30pm.
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Good morning, Cody.
The page we are trying to work from is currently the covid button on the main page.
We would like to do it ourselves with you walking us through it so we can do it again if needed.
Gail and I are both available this morning. 10am would be great.
Thanks!
Laura
The page we are trying to work from is currently the covid button on the main page.
We would like to do it ourselves with you walking us through it so we can do it again if needed.
Gail and I are both available this morning. 10am would be great.
Thanks!
Laura
Cody Armock
Hello Laura,
Sorry about the delay. 10am will work for me. Here is the info:
Diocesan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Call with Joseph - Dexter
Time: Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83110026189
Meeting ID: 831 1002 6189
Call to Join Audio by Phone
+1 301 715 8592
OR
+1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 831 1002 6189
Cody Armock
Sorry about the delay. 10am will work for me. Here is the info:
Diocesan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Call with Joseph - Dexter
Time: Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83110026189
Meeting ID: 831 1002 6189
Call to Join Audio by Phone
+1 301 715 8592
OR
+1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 831 1002 6189
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Hi Cody,
Our IT person is asking two questions, not sure how to answer. Any insight you can give for me to answer would be appreciated. I know the plan is December 2.
We need the IP address that the new site should point to.
What time do you want this changed?
Happy Thanksgiving.
Peace,
Laura
Our IT person is asking two questions, not sure how to answer. Any insight you can give for me to answer would be appreciated. I know the plan is December 2.
We need the IP address that the new site should point to.
What time do you want this changed?
Happy Thanksgiving.
Peace,
Laura
Cody Armock
Good Afternoon Laura,
The IP Address to point it to is 104.156.48.29 and the when is next Wednesday (Launch Day) morning, December 2nd.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving,
Cody Armock
The IP Address to point it to is 104.156.48.29 and the when is next Wednesday (Launch Day) morning, December 2nd.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving,
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Cody Armock
Good Morning Everyone,
The site is nearly launched, it still might take some time for things to propagate, to make sure that Google will crawl the site, better Search Engine Optimization. The IT person just needs to add a TXT DNS record with the following value:
The site is nearly launched, it still might take some time for things to propagate, to make sure that Google will crawl the site, better Search Engine Optimization. The IT person just needs to add a TXT DNS record with the following value:
google-site-verification=_AwURGoFTc7an0tnbvSdrQyhD-ObMnisIwGEwu8Gjbo
We will be sending the official launch email shortly!
Cody Armock
We will be sending the official launch email shortly!
Cody Armock
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Laura McKenzie
Thank you. I will send our IT person that wording. :)