How We Do Things

Instructions and memory jogs for how the SAPAA site is managed. Includes technical notes as well as links to style guides.

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SAPAA produces content in a variety of ‘containers’ such as a Google Doc, web page, blog-post, or newsletter. This page provides direction on how each of these processes generally work or provides a link to a relevant process page.

  1. Google Workspace Policies and Procedures
  2. Website and Content Management
  3. Web Pages
  4. Site Inspections and Response Management [PENDING]
  5. Geographic Information Management [PENDING]
  6. Other Systems

Google Workspace Policies and Procedures

Adopted in 2025, Google Workspace (GWS) is the primary tool to create and manage operational content that is not typically exposed to the public. Members may have access to some of this content. GWS – Policies describes how this collection of tools is used in more detail.

Website and Content Management

http://www.sapaastewards.com is how SAPAA communicates to the public and its members. Beyond static content, the website currently supports registration for events, interactive maps.

Managing the website primarily falls to the webmaster. Potentially all SAPAA members can contribute content, in particular blog posts. Drafting a blog post is often done outside of the website and then created as a last step. Some individuals may have direct write access with a log in. To request access, email: webmaster@sapaastewards.com.

Web Pages

Pages contain ‘enduring’ content such as describing a protected area. Conversational or time sensitive content should go into the Newsletter or a blog. ‘Connect & Read (Links, Resources, and Further Reading)‘ bridges these two by providing links and highlights from a particular year. Page Listing enumerates all web pages on this site. Final editing is currently provided by Secretary. Some unique pages include:

  • Home Page: Provides an overview of SAPAA; owned by the President with suggestions from the executive.
  • Contact Us: Current executive of SAPAA; owned by the President with suggestions from the executive.
  • News: Historical listing of SAPAA newsletters. This page is owned by the Newsletter editor with changes acknowledged by the President and Webmaster.
  • Protected Areas: Detailed descriptions of protected areas of interest to SAPAA; owned by the President with suggestions from the executive. As this content is central to SAPAA, it has its own specific style guide.
  • Settings:
    • Theme: Twenty Twelve.
  • Default: All theme settings use the default settings.
  • Blog Post Page: PA Visits etc..

Site Inspections and Response Management [PENDING]

Geographic Information Management [PENDING]

Other Systems

  • Canva
  • Monday.com