Tell HN: I'm making free websites for nonprofits Hi I'm a web developer interested in the nonprofits. I'm working on a startup in this space and in an effort to learn more I'm willing to make some high quality sites for nonprofits that need them. If you or a nonprofit you know needs help with their site I'm willing to design/maintain a website free of charge (provided you cover my minimal expenses). Shoot me an email at saurek115 at google's email service or leave a way to contact you! Chow |
If you can swing it, most nonprofits could get by with a simple App Engine based app and never have enough traffic to go beyond the free tier. There's at least no OS updates.
If the nonprofit just needs a static site though, something like hosting it on Github Pages, S3, or GCS is even better. But, again, then they can't update the content of they're not familiar with how to have done this themselves in the first place.
Disclaimer: I work for Google on Compute Engine (not App Engine).
Second, since you are intent on helping others is there any chance you would be willing to mentor junior coders who want experience? I know two young Women who are venturing down the path of becoming developers. One frontend and one backend. They would love mentorship.
Hit me up hn.mentor at strapr dot com if you are interested!
Here are some pieces of advice I can give you:
- Shared hosting is always a good option (cheap, auto-updates, no hassle, and everything via a web-panel (typically c-panel)
- Make sure all the hosting and domain names are always in their name. (You don't want to be bothered a year later to renew something)
- WordPress is the way to go.
- Make sure you have an exit strategy for every project (When do you get off) most NGOs will try to get you working as long as possible as IT support, it can take a lot of your time.
To take you up on your offer, just one question : Do they have to be US based or anywhere in the world ?
Thanks for the comment.
The site (and my proposed Protocol Stack Spec) is at isogrid.org. If you find the cause righteous, I'd love the help!
If you know of any organizations that are making a impact but could use an improved website please pass along my contact info to them!
I've created a Google Forms form where you can send me information directly. http://goo.gl/forms/EK08ILOhzv
Have a great day!