Earlier this year, NABCEP sent out a reader evaluation for its bi-monthly NABCEP Newsletter. Thanks to all of you who responded to the request for comments.
Of the 10 questions, two required a written response. “We received some very good observations and suggestions,” said Jane Pulaski, NABCEP’s newsletter editor.
Here are a few details about what you told us:
- 87% thought the newsletter was excellent or good
- 70% said it was relevant to your work
- 73% liked its appearance
- 86% think it’s informative
- 82% read it via email
- 62% say it’s just the right length
- 77% of you like it just OK
- nearly all of you like all of the current sections in the newsletter
- 72% say it covers news and stories not found elsewhere
- 63% are PV installers
On the two questions that required a response:
- Are there specific topics you’d like to see us cover in 2009
- If you have any suggestions, (i.e., content, format, new features) on how we can improve the newsletter, please tell us.
“There were several comments that suggested a shorter, newsletter (‘articles too wordy’), and that different formats might be considered including a blog,” said Pulaski. Shorter newsletters, easier linked to the NABCEP website and easier to read on the website were also frequent comments.
The new NABCEP website was developed on the WordPress platform, one of the most popular social media platforms today. It offers a variety of functionalities, like blogs, tagging, video, audio and other media capabilities, and indescribably easy management of content. “No more clunky, unfriendly and frequently unworkable content management struggles,” says Pulaski.
We’re currently looking at your comments and the current newsletter to see where we can improve content and format.
“Thanks to all who took time to respond to the evaluation,” said Pulaski.