[SAC] [OSGeo] #2847: Getting started page, big image adds no value and detracts from reaching information

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#2847: Getting started page, big image adds no value and detracts from reaching
information
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Reporter: robe | Owner: vicky@…
     Type: task | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone: Website v2.1
Component: WebSite | Keywords:
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As I was discussing in OSGeo General with some folks complaining about how
hard it is to find useful content.

I noticed the getting started page https://www.osgeo.org/community
/getting-started-osgeo/ is very useful except for that humongous image on
the page. I have no idea what that image is supposed to tell me, but does
make the page load a little slower, and pushes all the useful content way
down.

I think getting rid of that image would be a huge improvement.
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#2847: Getting started page, big image adds no value and detracts from reaching
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Reporter: robe | Owner: vicky@…
     Type: task | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone: Website v2.1
Component: WebSite | Resolution:
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Comment (by jive):

I find it has a lot of value setting the tone. A wall of text (however
useful) provides a terrible experience.

I would not mind seeing a better image of people, or faster loading page,
but the important thing having some room to breath and not overwhelming.

While the page has gotten better with headings it is still trying to do
too much for too many different people. I hope that the research being
conducted by the marketing committee can simplify the experience.
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