Hi all,
I’ve recently came into control of our squadrons website, after it being mostly untouched for a couple of years. It still generates a decent amount of traffic, but still looks like it’s from another time. I’m in the process of redesigning the website at the minute, and I’m trying to look around to get some inspiration, and seeing how other units have done their sites.
The issue is, websites have slowly been dropping off for the last decade or so, so there’s not tons to look for. I’ve looked through some old threads on here, but most website links now lead nowhere.
Does anybody know of any Squadron websites that are still up and modern?
TIA!
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Make sure you check the ACPs for what has to be on there - for example the website has to have the Aims of the RAFAC on there somewhere for example. Decide what it’s going to be for - is it for the cadets on the squadron OR for recruitment etc
My advice is to keep your site simple with a modern feel and you should get approval from your Wing media officer to make sure everything is in order. Read the ACP to get guidance on what you can and must not do.
I wouldn’t bother with the ACP right now, as it’s been completely rewritten and it’s being released soon.
Many thanks to @JoeBloggs for the kind words.
I’ve invested quite a bit of time in developing it and there’s still a lot I want to do with it.
We host on square space, which does add up, but it makes it incredibly easy for someone to learn the ropes and take over if required.
The key is to keep it up-to-date. I make all my cadets put the bare bones of an article together whenever they do something that isn’t on a normal parade night. That should ensure it’s never more than a month without a new article.
I’ll be happy to chat through anything if I can be of use.
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“ Flying is central to your cadet experience. You’ll have loads of opportunities to take to the skies.”
2 or 3 opportunities a year is still loads compared to none 
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I’ve been involved with two versions of our websites. Similar to you, I started on the first version as a cadet using Moonfruit. After becoming a CFAV I moved us over to WordPress: https://2497.sqn.ac. As others have said, the key is to keep it up-to-date. I’ve given ours another refresh this year and try to continue to improve the user journey as this is where we direct all of our social media users to.
Would love to make our squadron website but i am absolutely clueless when it comes to doing this and what to do. I also ain’t the most artistic/design type person either lol