Having provided custom WordPress solutions since 2007 and holding web management roles within Queensland Government for most of that time, Stephen Cronin provides insight into the challenges facing the adoption of WordPress by government within Australia.
Issues covered will include:
– The conservatism of government ICT and the impact on the adoption of WordPress within Government.
– Some of the content management systems that are commonly used within Government.
– Why WordPress often isn’t even considered for larger government sites.
– The perceived functionality gap and what the WordPress community can do to improve this.
– Opportunities for WordPress in the government in the short term.
– Trends towards the greater use of WordPress in US and UK.
– Reasons why Government *should* be embracing WordPress for all sites.
Keep in the Loop