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General Page Layout
General Page Layout
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Should be on the top left side of the page
Should be titled in size 14 font, bold, and colored with the blue color in the Theme
Section Title Standardization
Section Title Standardization
High Level Topics should be displayed as "Title" and centered (don't center headings or topics)
Subtopics like "How'To" and "Groups" should be "Heading"
Regions should be "Subheading"
Specific countries should be displayed as text 14 and bold (unless they are in a topic-specific directory)
Page Organization
Page Organization
If possible try to organize with topics of greatest impact first, and let readers know this is the case.
If we don't have enough info to order by impact, then alphabetize if possible, and let readers know with a comment.
Provide an introduction, offer how-to guides, videos, tools, then maps and groups of organizations currently working on said topic.
Embed Standards
Embed Standards
Embedded content should clearly declare the source site with a link to the site's Home or About Us page
Embedded content should be accompanied by a clear description of what the site covers or perhaps a summary of the key points.
Directing to organizations: Quoting a relevant section from the organization's "about us" page is fine, or at least create a blurb about what a reader can gain/learn/do with the link provided.
Links
Links
Directory Pages
Directory Pages
These can have a blurb and other related info/sections (especially if there hasn't been a spot for this info later - this can also be considered a holding space for info we might put on a relevant page later).
List Continents as Headings and country names as Subtitles listed alphabetically except for "International" resources which should be listed first (before Africa). Check this map to determine what "Continent" a country or island should be listed under
List continental, or multi-country sources that only cover places in one region at the top, then list countries under that, also alphabetically.
Solutions
Solutions
These can be introduced as Headings such as "Types of ____" or "________ Methods" with a description, guides, tools etc.
To create consistency for us and readers we can use the following format (the section names are set to size 14 and bolded):
Life Expectancy: # weeks or months to thousands of years
Pro: this can list multiple benefits
Con: this can list multiple concerns
Solution: include any suggestions to avoiding problems caused by or experienced with this solution/product/method/technology/system
Fuel Types: this can include fossil fuels, renewable energy (harnessed or not - such as wind/sun for drying clothes or food), the water cycle, gravity, human power, or whatever else is needed to make the solution work.
or
Materials: This is the alternative to Fuel Types if talking about products/items that don't use energy, for example wood, stone, bamboo, textiles.
Feel free to include links to sources for the info (like life expectancy) and bold anything super important.
Suggested Organizations/Companies/Clubs
Suggested Organizations/Companies/Clubs
Vetting groups
We can probably assume that government support links are legit such as programs and grants for farmers, etc. Government websites, and their agricultural branch often have useful info including listings of organizations that they partner with to implement big programs.
Try to check 3rd party ratings to ensure we are suggesting groups that do what they claim to do and use resources wisely. Many organizations aren't big enough to have ended up on these resources, so read about their projects to get a feel for how effective/reliable they are. Before and after photos, news articles/videos about their accomplishments, and other evidence can be used to work out.
If you have worked with a group and have witnessed their work, that's also acceptable.
Links to organizations:
Bold the name then provide a description to help users save time searching for what they want/need
Quoting a relevant section from the organization's "about us" page is fine, or at least create a blurb about what a reader can gain/learn/do with the link provided.
Charities Rating Resources
Charities Rating Resources
These have been selected because they rely on 3rd party organizations using real world evidence to rate charities efficiency, honesty. These can also function as charity finders:
Charity Navigator "Use our ratings to find and support nonprofits that align with your passions and values." This organization uses self-reported information from the organizations themselves, and some other concerns have been raised about their updates.
3rd Party Reviews and Ratings
CharityWatch "founded in 1992 as the American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP), is America's most independent, assertive charity watchdog. CharityWatch does not merely repeat what a charity reports using simplistic or automated formulas. We dive deep to let you know how efficiently a charity will use your donation to fund the programs you want to support. CharityWatch exposes nonprofit abuses and advocates for your interests as a donor."
GiveWell "Our goal is to produce the world's top research on where to give. Free, for everyone. We recommend a small number of charities that do an incredible amount of good."
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