>On Mon, 7 Aug 1995, Alan E West wrote: > >> 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] >> > >Alan, I put up a similar request a week or so ago and had very little >response- Good luck! > > Tim > >********************************************************************** >* Tim Bosher * Museum of Victoria * >* [log in to unmask] * Information Systems Branch * >* Phone: +61 3 651 6751 * Fax: +61 3 651 6180 * >* * >* There is no time like the present to postpone * >* what you should be doing. * >* * >********************************************************************** > > 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. ===================== Michael Paggie Madison Art Center 211 State Street Madison, WI 53703 Voice: 608-257-0158 Fax: 608-257-5722 Email: [log in to unmask] =====================