[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #3975: proposed tweaks to header/footer links

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#3975: proposed tweaks to header/footer links
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 Reporter:  littlebizzy  |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
Component:  General      |   Keywords:
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 Realizing ahead of time how controversial and unlikely any of these
 changes would be along with the underlying assumptions they make, these
 tweaks are proposed largely for reference purposes.

 These conceptual changes are focused primarily on usability flow. The
 minimalism that has always been a part of WordPress design is retained and
 clarified...

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 **Header links:**

 ''Further emphasizes newbie-friendly links and messaging toward the top,
 without confusing potentially less web-savvy users (removes Docs, Mobile
 app links). Also nudges users toward the revamped Support portal (hides
 Forums link) to encourage traffic to land on the new articles/FAQ etc
 before posting anything on the discussion forums...''

 Showcase - https://wordpress.org/showcase/
 Themes - https://wordpress.org/themes/
 Plugins - https://wordpress.org/plugins/
 Support - https://wordpress.org/support/
 Contribute - https://wordpress.org/contribute/
 About - https://wordpress.org/about/
 News - https://wordpress.org/news/
 Hosting - https://wordpress.org/hosting/

 Download - https://wordpress.org/download/

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 **Footer links:**

 ''Maintains current shortcuts for the most part with more logical
 grouping/flow, with some more advanced links and resources for developers
 and web savvy users (and bots). Tweaks a few link names for better
 verbiage, and assumes the unlikely possibility that WP.org admins consider
 renaming Codex to Docs, and Make to Contribute. Also assumes that WP.org
 admins are open to launching a Terms of Service, and promoting the
 thousands of WordPress Meetups being organized around the world each year
 (outside of current WordCamp events). In addition, proposes ditching the
 (abandoned) Learn portal in favor of a more academic-setting Classroom
 portal that focuses on schools, teachers, and otherwise. Lastly, assumes
 that the very fragmented Make portal could be better integrated into the
 WordPress.org domain and content/feeds...''

 Home - https://wordpress.org/
 About - https://wordpress.org/about/
 Hosting - https://wordpress.org/hosting/
 News - https://wordpress.org/news/

 Support - https://wordpress.org/support/
 Ideas - https://wordpress.org/ideas/
 Documentation - https://docs.wordpress.org/
 Contribute - https://wordpress.org/contribute/

 Plugins - https://wordpress.org/plugins/
 Themes - https://wordpress.org/themes/
 Showcase - https://wordpress.org/showcase/
 Swag - https://wordpress.org/swag/

 WordCamp - https://central.wordcamp.org/
 Meetups - https://www.meetup.com/topics/wordpress/
 Classroom - https://wordpress.org/classroom/
 Donate - https://wordpressfoundation.org/donate/

 BuddyPress - https://buddypress.org/
 bbPress - https://bbpress.org/
 WordPress TV - https://wordpress.tv/
 WordPress.com - https://wordpress.com/

 Matt - https://ma.tt/
 Privacy - https://wordpress.org/privacy/
 Terms - https://wordpress.org/terms/
 Accessibility - https://wordpress.org/accessibility/

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 iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wordpress/id335703880?mt=8
 Android -
 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wordpress.android
 More - https://apps.wordpress.com/mobile/

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 Code Is Poetry

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