The best-guess from folks who count such things is that there were 1 billion websites on the Internet in 2013, up from about 7 million in 2012.
In 2012, our Positively Naperville web editor revamped our original website that was launched in July 2001. Though we’ve tried hard in this competitive market to provide relevant, authentic and current community news both in print and online, our recent investment in a new site taught us the importance of having an informational and attractive website that can be viewed digitally from smart phones and other technology.
With so many electronic choices, PN is thrilled whenever somebody chooses to visit our “Community Calendar” or click on our “Latest N.E.W.S.” We’ve appreciated the feedback about the site’s design, organization, ease of navigation and local content.
And we’re especially happy when analytics say potential voters click on the “Election & Voter’s Guide” to become informed before the Primary Election slated for March 18, 2014. The Primary will determine all the candidates who end up on the ballot next November, hopefuls running to become elected officials, vying to serve Naperville in DuPage and Will counties, Springfield and Washington. The Gubernatorial Election will follow on Nov. 4. Thanks for paying attention and being prepared.
More than ever in this community with a sensible snow-plowing plan, a city that consistently knows its responsiblity to tighten its belt for success, your PN editors are optimistic more voters will do their homework early and often before heading to the polls.
We’ve been given fair warning that campaign signs have been ordered to dot the landscape soon. Know the rules for placing signs and report abuse. A repeat campaigner told us recently that March elections require a good hand drill to help plant campaign signs in the frozen tundra.
Thank you, columnists!
This month, more than usual, several of our insightful columnists focused on a common New Year’s theme that uses the “R” word, offering plenty of strategic advice. We won’t go there.
Instead, our aim every day of the year is for more local readers to go to our website in between issues.
Our strategy since our inception has been to provide good things about this community with a preview of happenings in the upcoming month to encourage participation by residents. That said, we don’t have our heads in the sand when it comes to unmet needs. Our printed pages and our website encourage readers to attend timely educational forums, public meetings and fundraising events to learn what makes our family-oriented city tick. Citizens here try to solve the challenges that unite us.
As always, thanks for reading our pages, laughing at our silly jokes and visiting our website. We truly appreciate your time.
Let us also be another source of good wishes for success, happiness and peace throughout 2014.
