Gulo Customized Internet Solutions

Wow Zach, right on the mark. I just spoke about this in a similar fashion yesterday in a meeting and how my association should refocus its efforts on what is available (and can be used) in terms of web-based technologies. I think a lot of associations are alike in the fact that they feel that if they have a website, people will come just because your content dynamically changes and you offer the standard features similar to what other associations offer and it looks nice. In my opinion, most association websites (as well as other industries) are informative in nature and a majourity of end-users go to the site for a specific resource or purpose and simply leave after they have gotten what they wanted. I think that associations need to build SPECIFIC web-based resources SPECIFIC to their membership base industry or sector. One idea that we're contemplating is a "Manager's Workbench System" (360 job performance evaluation) that is specific to our membership industry. Yes, this type of project is usually handled internally, but a system developed that specifically for an industry could help deliniate off-the-shelf products and costly consultation fees. Your right, just a dream, but who knows...Great post!

Thanks Dean. I really like the idea of a job performance evaluation system. Do you think you can create a business case for this application? If you can create a sound case, I don't see why this can't become a reality!