Hi Eric,

There are two bits of thinking here:

* One is that ampr.org does not quite match the name ARDC. More than one person has noted that it's very confusing (I have to admit that I was also a bit confused when I first learned of ARDC).

* We are also a bit bloated with regards to the use of items being used on the ampr.org domain. I'll let Chris speak to more about the technicalities of this one.

For both reasons, we're looking at basically having two domains: ampr.org for everything related to the Portal and IP address space usage, and ardc.[something TBD; .org is taken] for the grantmaking side of things.

It's not lost on us that such a move will come with difficulty - in fact, there are few ways forward that don't have some drawbacks. Ultimately, though, if we can solve a naming problem and a major technical issue with the same move, then it seems like a good idea to us.

LMK if you have more thoughts and questions!

73, Rosy

Rosy Wolfe - KJ7RYV Executive Director Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) ampr.org

On 4/7/21 4:55 PM, Eric Fort wrote:

Why the migration to a new url? What is the thinking on this?

Eric AF6EP

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On Apr 7, 2021, at 3:49 PM, Rosy Wolfe via 44Net 44net@mailman.ampr.org wrote:

Hello, 44net!

I've heard from some of you that you might interested in helping to improve ARDC's website. We are currently seeking quotes from people who might be able to do just that, along with some branding work.

Brief info is provided below. Please share with organizations you think might be good fits.

Many thanks, Rosy

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ARDC is seeking quotes from organizations who can help us with the following:

• Creation of a comprehensive style guide, • Redesign of our website, ampr.org, along with migration to a new URL, and • Refresh and possible redesign of our logo.

Please send in your proposal by April 31, 2021, and direct inquiries and proposals to:

Rosy Wolfe, Executive Director Amateur Radio Digital Communications 5663 Balboa Avenue, Suite 432 San Diego, CA 92111-2705 USA https://www.ampr.org contact@ampr.org

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On 08/04/2021 01:31, Rosy Wolfe via 44Net wrote:

For both reasons, we're looking at basically having two domains: ampr.org for everything related to the Portal and IP address space usage, and ardc.[something TBD; .org is taken] for the grantmaking side of things.

Hi Rosey,

Not sure if you're aware of it, but there is a ".fund" TLD. From the ICANN wiki page:

".FUND will be attractive and useful to a wide variety of registrants, perhaps particularly those who seek or provide capital or other resources for a transaction, process, person, business or institution. This broad and diverse group may in fact provide services that include the specific term FUND, such as mutual funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, or those seeking development funds such as a non-profit charity would. The TLD could be put to use to expand fundraising efforts for institutions of higher learning, hospitals, micro lenders, or others who collect resources for the purpose of advancing an institution or idea."

- https://icannwiki.org/.fund

regards, Bernard