Resources

Be a Webmaster: Master the Web

Using the SWEB system to get the word out

With looming deadlines and the other stresses of getting something up on the website, it is easy to lose track of the reason the website exists. This section is devoted to helping you, the administrator, not only have a website, but use your website as an effective communication tool. It aims to look beyond the technical subjects you will find discussed elsewhere on this site, and instead focus on best practices, tips, case studies, and advice on how to communicate using the tools available to you through the SWEB system and the larger LocalsOnline community. Look here for resources to help you be a better webmaster and turn your website into more than just a place to store info, but rather a mustering point for all of your members.

Using SWEB Forms to Grow Your Local’s GetActive Mailing List

Although people are "plugged in" now more than ever before, reaching them in a way that encourages participation remains challenging. In the following article, Matt Marotta, administrator of Local 888 in Massachusetts, shares with us some insights on how he is using the tools in SWEB to feed his GetActive list, along with step-by-step instructions for you to do the same on your own site.

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