Create "Community" Section on Website for Contributor Engagement

[Ayush9026]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Yes, this feature request is related to enhancing contributor engagement and fostering a strong community on our website.

Describe the solution you'd like I would like to propose creating a dedicated "Community" section on our website. This section will serve as a central hub for community members to connect, collaborate, and contribute effectively to our projects. It will include the following key features:

• Community Guidelines: Clear guidelines for participation, respectful communication, and contributing to projects.

• Contributor Resources: Links to project repositories, documentation, tutorials, and instructions for reporting issues and submitting contributions.

• Events and Activities: Announcements and details about upcoming events, workshops, webinars, and opportunities for community engagement.

• Recognition and Rewards: Features like a contributor hall of fame, spotlights on top contributors, and rewards programs for significant contributions.

• Communication Channels: Information about communication platforms such as mailing lists, forums, chat platforms, and social media channels for community interaction.

• Feedback Mechanisms: Surveys, feedback forms, and open discussions to gather input and suggestions from community members.

Describe alternatives you've considered

An alternative approach would be to integrate community features into existing sections of the website, such as incorporating community guidelines within the "About Us" page or listing collaboration opportunities under project descriptions. However, a dedicated "Community" section provides a more organized and comprehensive platform for community engagement.

Additional context

This feature request is aimed at improving the overall community experience on our website and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among contributors. We believe that a dedicated "Community" section will facilitate better communication, encourage active participation, and showcase the valuable contributions of our community members.

[fershad]

Thanks @Ayush9026.

This feels related to the Google Season of Docs project. Some of these suggestions sound doable, and we'll take them on board as we do our broader planning as we shape the project deliverables.

Please do be sure to read our blog post where we outline how we'd seek contributions for the Google Season of Docs project in particular. https://www.thegreenwebfoundation.org/news/google-season-of-docs-co2-js-contributor-pathways/

[Ayush9026]

Thank you, @fershad sir, for considering the suggestions and sharing blog. I will read the blog post regarding contributions for the Google Season of Docs project to understand the project deliverables better. I'm looking forward to contributing and helping shape the project's success through enhanced community engagement and collaboration. I'll keep an eye on the progress and actively participate in the project activities.

[fershad]

@hanopcan there's a few good ideas in this issue, some of which we've already got implemented in some form on our Tools > CO2.js page on the main website.

I've created a card in our internal Trello board to see if we want to bring some of these things into the Docs website, or add some stuff to the main website.