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>On Mon, 7 Aug 1995, Alan E West wrote:
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>> The Museum that I work for is considering putting up some WWW pages,
>> but wants some information in the field of cost-benefits before it
>> does so. If any one could help me on the following points, either
>> through their own experiences, or by directing me to published
>> material, I would be very grateful.
>>
>> 1. What is the cost overhead in staff time of maintaining web
>> pages? I know this depends a lot on the size, but a rough rule of
>> thumb, hours per megabyte per month would be useful (if anyone has
>> done this kind of audit!).
>>
>> 2. Do web pages actually generate an appreciable increase in
>> visitors, or do most museums with web pages view it as widening
>> their public access, rather than income generation? How many people
>> each month access your web pages on average?
>>
>> 3. What is the success of museum shops on the web, and what form
>> has proved the most profitable?
>>
>> Thanking you all in advance.
>>
>> Alan E West
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
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>Alan, I put up a similar request a week or so ago and had very little
>response- Good luck!
>
> Tim
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>**********************************************************************
>* Tim Bosher * Museum of Victoria *
>* [log in to unmask] * Information Systems Branch *
>* Phone: +61 3 651 6751 * Fax: +61 3 651 6180 *
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>* There is no time like the present to postpone *
>* what you should be doing. *
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>
Alan,
Maybe your request should be sent directly to a list of museums with web
pages. I would be interested in any responses you receive.
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Michael Paggie
Madison Art Center
211 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
Voice: 608-257-0158
Fax: 608-257-5722
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