stemelbow Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 When I pop up LDS.org I ignore the front page and go to where I want--scriptures, my account/ward info, pay my tithing (yahoo on that). I rarely pay attention to the front page. But some time ago I decided to, each time I opened it, view it as if I was viewing it for the first time, as someone who wasn't LDS. Ugh it's so annoying. usually it has, what I'd characterize as, self-serving stories--stories used to say "you mean something". And quite often Jesus or God aren't anywhere to be found. If I open it now the top stories on the front page are entitled: Payer, it's your passport to peace 5 promised blessings for keeping your promises to remember 3 ways to help your children recognize, rely on the Spirit How Counseling together might make you a better teacher Watch Mormon Tab Choir Pioneer Day concert online 8 Missionary skills to teach your children now Participate in the worldwide indexing event I realize lds.org is not meant to be the place for those who aren't LDS and for the first interaction with LDS. But I'm not ever a fan of the stories on it. it feels like it misrepresents what I see as my faith. And I realize there's probably a great deal of effort going into what stories to put in there. Stories that really resonate most with members (which my explain why I'm so alienated in my ward). Then again, I'm the odd ball in LDS environments. Anyway, what's everybody else's take? 1
rpn Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) My take is that if people say what they see, those who produce the page will consider that input when they determine what to put there. So write the church digital resources department and share your views. You'll find this link at the bottom of the lds.org page under Feedback:https://www.lds.org/tools/feedback/?lang=eng&id=11340¬e=lds.org:homepage&note=lds.org:/ Edited July 16, 2016 by rpn 4
hope_for_things Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 Kind of looks like one of those click bait web sites if you think about it. 10 reasons for this, 5 ways for that. I agree, they might want to emphasize the central mission of the church more. 2
stemelbow Posted July 15, 2016 Author Posted July 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, rpn said: My take is that if people who say what they see, those who produce the page will consider that input when they determine what to put there. So write the church digital resources department and share your views. You'll find this link at the bottom of the lds.org page under Feedback:https://www.lds.org/tools/feedback/?lang=eng&id=11340¬e=lds.org:homepage&note=lds.org:/ I have. A couple of times. But now that you linked it, I did again. Thanks.
stemelbow Posted July 15, 2016 Author Posted July 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, hope_for_things said: Kind of looks like one of those click bait web sites if you think about it. 10 reasons for this, 5 ways for that. I agree, they might want to emphasize the central mission of the church more. Ah thank you.
Popular Post ksfisher Posted July 15, 2016 Popular Post Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, stemelbow said: When I pop up LDS.org I ignore the front page and go to where I want--scriptures, my account/ward info, pay my tithing (yahoo on that). I rarely pay attention to the front page. But some time ago I decided to, each time I opened it, view it as if I was viewing it for the first time, as someone who wasn't LDS. Ugh it's so annoying. usually it has, what I'd characterize as, self-serving stories--stories used to say "you mean something". And quite often Jesus or God aren't anywhere to be found. If I open it now the top stories on the front page are entitled: Payer, it's your passport to peace 5 promised blessings for keeping your promises to remember 3 ways to help your children recognize, rely on the Spirit How Counseling together might make you a better teacher Watch Mormon Tab Choir Pioneer Day concert online 8 Missionary skills to teach your children now Participate in the worldwide indexing event I realize lds.org is not meant to be the place for those who aren't LDS and for the first interaction with LDS. But I'm not ever a fan of the stories on it. it feels like it misrepresents what I see as my faith. And I realize there's probably a great deal of effort going into what stories to put in there. Stories that really resonate most with members (which my explain why I'm so alienated in my ward). Then again, I'm the odd ball in LDS environments. Anyway, what's everybody else's take? You're saying God and Jesus Christ aren't to be found on the hone page of lds.org? As far as I can tell the three main stories currently refer on a member of the godhead. Jesus Christ - 5 Promised Blessings for Keeping Your Pomise to Remember (you didn't seem to see the words Jesus Christ highlighted right above 5 Promised Blessings...) Prayer, It's Your Passport to Peace (we pray to the Father) 3 Ways to Help Your Children Recognize, Rely on the Spirit (isn't this about feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost) Three articles that deal specificly with our relationship with God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Seems pretty focused on the core doctrines of the church. Edited July 15, 2016 by ksfisher 7
stemelbow Posted July 15, 2016 Author Posted July 15, 2016 16 minutes ago, ksfisher said: You're saying God and Jesus Christ aren't to be found on the hone page of lds.org? As far as Incan tell the three main stories currently denter on a member of the godhead. Jesus Christ - 5 Promised Blessings for Keeping Your Pomise to Remember (you didn't seem to see the words Jesus Christ highlighted right above 5 Promised Blessings...) Prayer, It's Your Passport to Peace (we pray to the Father) 3 Ways to Help Your Children Recognize, Rely on the Spirit (isn't this about feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost) Three articles that deal specificly with our relationship with God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Seems pretty focused on the core doctrines of the church. I admit I see it differently than most members. Your post supplies me more evidence that I'm the oddball and the stories are there because those who do it, know that's what members most want. I get the round about way that the Godhead and it's members are mentioned. It just feels less explicit. And, I'm not even saying that's a bad thing. Maybe just an odd thing.
Tacenda Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 I just see video after video, and those videos aren't cheap. Too commercialized.
Popular Post Calm Posted July 15, 2016 Popular Post Posted July 15, 2016 14 minutes ago, Tacenda said: I just see video after video, and those videos aren't cheap. Too commercialized. You promote podcasts all the time. Why is it a problem here to recognize that most learn best from visual as well as verbal contexts. 6
gopher Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 lds.org definitely serves a difference audience than Mormon.org, for example. To be honest, I rarely view the videos on the front page. I just wish I didn't have to click through four pages to get to the Sunday School lesson manual. "Two clicks to content" is a good design goal. I realize it's a challenge since they have lots of material to make available. And church is much more interesting with a few oddballs in the ward.
Tacenda Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 5 hours ago, Calm said: You promote podcasts all the time. Why is it a problem here to recognize that most learn best from visual as well as verbal contexts. IMO, big difference in cost.
BlueDreams Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 I don't use lds.org super often since most things I'd use with my phone app instead. But when I do I don't mind it. I actually went and clicked on the prayer video and enjoyed it. It was a nice start to my morning. Other times the topics don't interest me. But that's true for just about any site I frequent. with luv, BD 2
ksfisher Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 20 minutes ago, Tacenda said: IMO, big difference in cost. Perhaps they kind find a way of using the old filmstrips on lds.org that are gathering dust in thre back corners of ward libraries instead of producing new videos.
Popular Post ladyshanae Posted July 15, 2016 Popular Post Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, Tacenda said: I just see video after video, and those videos aren't cheap. Too commercialized. I'd rather have them spend money on decent quality videos than the stuff I grew up with LOL Free to Choose, anyone? Hubby and I still make fun of those! I have a degree in Theater and had many classes at BYU with film majors who complained about the quality of any film - long or short - put out by the church. I always told them the same thing: be the one to fix it. I think quality visual presentations are worth the investment, especially living in the digital age where most people want their info in quick sound bites and lists. Edited July 15, 2016 by ladyshanae 7
Calm Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 32 minutes ago, Tacenda said: IMO, big difference in cost. Lds.org reaches millions of people daily, iirc. Given the size of audience, price per watcher is probably lower.
UtahTexan Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 Those cruel people! How dare they, on the LDS.Org website, the website for the Church, show articles and videos about God and the Church! What were they thinking! But...to be sure I was really upset, I went to the University of Texas website and...darn them!!!!! They had stuff about the University of Texas!!!! What is this world coming to!!!!!!! 1
ERMD Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 6 hours ago, Tacenda said: I just see video after video, and those videos aren't cheap. Too commercialized. com·mer·cial·ized kəˈmərSHəˌlīzd/ adjective designed principally for financial gain; profit-oriented. "commercialized resort areas" Funny how one sees that which one wants to see. 3
cinepro Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 8 Missionary skills to teach your children now Number 5 will shock you! 3
cinepro Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Calm said: Lds.org reaches millions of people daily, iirc. Given the size of audience, price per watcher is probably lower. Not "millions of people daily"... https://www.similarweb.com/website/lds.org#overview 18.2 million visitors (not unique) over the last six months.
Thinking Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, cinepro said: 18.2 million visitors (not unique) over the last six months. At least one million of those were members of this board looking up scriptures to post into a thread.
Thinking Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, cinepro said: Number 5 will shock you! We've all fallen for it at least once!
Calm Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, cinepro said: Not "millions of people daily"... https://www.similarweb.com/website/lds.org#overview 18.2 million visitors (not unique) over the last six months. Misremembered, thanks for correcting.
Calm Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, cinepro said: Not "millions of people daily"... https://www.similarweb.com/website/lds.org#overview 18.2 million visitors (not unique) over the last six months. Are you sure? The site keeps crashing on me, but a very quick look at the graph looks like it is giving daily values for each day for the past six months, not the average value of the last six months each day. 1
UtahTexan Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 2 hours ago, cinepro said: Number 5 will shock you! I was not shocked. If we teach our children well, we can help them be aware of good and bad...and what bad adults can do to them. Seems like a good thing, right? 1
Calm Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, cinepro said: Not "millions of people daily"... https://www.similarweb.com/website/lds.org#overview 18.2 million visitors (not unique) over the last six months. So its Jun 1 has 18 million and its May 1 has 19 million. It really looks like it is a once a month count, done on the first of the month. It makes no sense to have a graph of a six months average posting daily or rather estimating daily by connecting one day a month data points. Hmm...the setting at the top for me is set at "last month" so it could be a monthly total and not a six month or daily total of 18.2 million. Edited July 16, 2016 by Calm 1
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