New GGF Web Site

The GGF web site (ggf.org) is a critical communication vehicle for our international community. With the recent launch of a newly designed website, Steve Crumb, Executive Director of GGF, believes the web site will enhance GGF’s ability to communicate its mission and the progress of its groups and communities.

“Our previous GGF web site was difficult to navigate and did not effectively communicate the tremendous progress the GGF community has made over the last five years”, remarked Mr. Crumb. “Our new site is one of several steps we are taking in 2005 to more effectively communicate with our community and the industry at large.”

At the outset, GGF had four design principles in mind:
• Simplify content, navigation, and maintenance
• Highlight the progress of GGF
• Encourage greater GGF community interaction
• Increase the visibility of our sponsors.

The new GGF web site is designed to be easier to navigate with an emphasis on simplicity. “We wanted a site that was simple but effective – and a design that we could build on based on user feedback”, said Mr. Crumb. “Our approach should allow us to quickly add additional features and content most relevant to our community needs.”

This website update is one of several steps GGF is taking to enhance its communication both inside and outside the grid community. GGF recently engaged Bridgeman Communications as its media relations firm to broaden its reach in the press and analyst communities. GGF has also begun a project to enhance the usability of the GridForge tool, where GGF working groups and research groups collaborate on grid specifications and best practices.

“We have quite a lot of work to do to make GGF friendly to site visitors, group participants, and the media”, Crumb stated, “but this website is a good first step and one I hope the community will embrace.”

GGF welcomes the feedback from site visitors and users. We welcome you to send your comments to webmaster@ogf.org.