Oh whow...
Almost every time in the last few years that i have seen web pages
of other companies/organizations being "revamped", it ended up
being worse in before. I caution you to refine the requirements
to consider the following problems:
- Loading must not be slower than now, especially not because of
a lot of use of graphical elements. Consider large RTT performance
testing results as a factor.
- The ability to translate ietf pages via web based translate services
must be equal or better than now. This btw also mean that
graphical elements are NOT helpfull in general..
- The quality of representation in lynx must be equal or better than now.
- The ability to correctly view the content when zooming in/out in
a browser must be equal or better than now. Some graphical
SDKs start cutting of visible text when zooming in. Really bad.
- The ability to print out web pages must be equal or better than now.
- The version for mobile devices must not be just a subset of information,
unless it is very easy to also get to the full set of information.
Btw: I think the current IETF pages are for me as a user compared
to all the other graphicrap out there pretty darn good to get real
work done. Which makes me especially nervuous when i hear revamp...
Cheers
Toerless
On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 05:20:35PM -0700, IETF Administrative Director wrote:
> The IETF Administrative Oversight Committee (IAOC), on behalf of the IETF, announces this
> Request for Proposals for a revamp of the IETF website, www.ietf.org. The successful bidder
> will enter into a contract with the Internet Society.
>
> The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) desires a revamp of its website to update the IETF's
> public-facing website, providing a "front door" for the IETF, including access to all the information
> that IETF participants need to accomplish their work. Intended audiences include active participants,
> new or potential participants, and those looking to learn more about the IETF. Goals include improving
> ease of navigation, accessibility by mobile devices, and content maintenance.
>
> The RFP can be found at: <https://iaoc.ietf.org/rfps.html>.
>
> Proposals must be received via email at tmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx no later than July 7, 2012. All questions,
> inquiries must be submitted by June 23, 2014. Responses to questions and inquiries shall be posted
> online at: <https://iaoc.ietf.org/rfps.html> by June 27, 2014.
>
> The point of contact regarding this RFP is the IETF Administrative Director, Ray Pelletier, iad@xxxxxxxx.
>
> Ray Pelletier
> IAD
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