After input and review by the IETF community on the scope of work [0], the IAOC
put out a request for proposals to revamp the public-facing IETF website. After
carefully considering several proposals, the IAOC selected Torchbox
(http://www.torchbox.com) to undertake the project. I have been designated by
the IAOC as the project manager.
The goal of this project is to provide a “front door” for the IETF on the Web.
Intended audiences include active IETF participants, new or potential
participants, and those looking to learn more about the IETF. Input from each
of those audiences will inform proposed changes, and the changes will be tested
with representatives from the interested communities before they are
implemented. Other goals for the revamp include improving ease of navigation
and accessibility, including via mobile devices.
Personally, I believe this project will help the IETF get its work done more
efficiently, encourage participation by individuals who can contribute to our
work, and inform those who rely on the protocols we develop.
An important part of the project will be engaging the IETF community as the
redesign effort progresses. Key milestones and deliverables during the redesign
process (e.g. site architecture, technology, wireframes, page design, content
updates) will be reviewed by a committee chosen from IETF community volunteers.
If you are interested in participating in the review committee, please contact
me at mailto:joe-ietf(_at_)cursive(_dot_)net by 27 March 2015.
[0] http://iaoc.ietf.org/documents/IETF-Website-SOW-20140604-Final.pdf
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Joe Hildebrand