On 18 Feb 2010, at 15:44, River Tarnell wrote:
Tom Holden:
We do now offer online sign-up though at:
http://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/index.php? option=com_civicrm&view=Contributions&Itemid=57
You might want to link to this a little more prominently on the Membership page. Currently it says "Please print the application form provided on the right and post back to the address on the form", which is likely to put people off before they notice the "online form" at the top of the page.
I've modified the page to make the online form more prominent. Please let me know if you think it needs further refinement.
BTW, a number of pages on the WMUK wiki are protected to avoid vandalism. However, we're always open for trusted members interested in helping maintain/improve the website to become administrators. If you're (speaking generally - not just to River) interested in that, please let me know.
Also, is there any reason not to accept POs as well as cheques for postal applications?
Primarily simplicity and time demands, I believe. In order to cash a postal order you need to go to a post office, then onwards to the bank. There's no certainty that they are anywhere near each other. When it's volunteer time (and most volunteers tend to be busiest at the times when post offices are open), then that becomes more of a problem.
Mike